Category Archives: ALA Annual

Kirby McCurtis is the 2012 recipient of the New Members Round Table (NMRT) Shirley Olofson Memorial Award. This award, named in honor of the late NMRT President Shirley Olofson, is given annually to defray the costs of attending the ALA … Continue reading →

Amy Honisett has been selected as the 2012 recipient of the NMRT Professional Development Grant. Formerly the 3M/NMRT Professional Development Grant, this award will this year be awarded solely by NMRT. It covers round-trip airfare, lodging, and conference registration fees … Continue reading →

We are excited to announce the NMRT Annual Conference Professional Development Attendance Award! NMRT members are invited to submit an essay to win a ticket to attend the ticketed event of their choice at the 2o12 ALA Annual Conference in Anaheim. The essay … Continue reading →

Take advantage of two awards made available through NMRT:  the 3M/NMRT Professional Development Grant and the Shirley Olofson Memorial Award!  Please note, applications for these two awards are due December 16 and December 12, respectively. 3M/NMRT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT GRANT Deadline: … Continue reading →

As you are looking over the conference event schedule and preparing for your travel to New Orleans, don’t forget these NMRT events and activities to complete your conference experience! Friday, June 24 Conference 101, 1:00-3:30 pm, Morial Convention Center, room … Continue reading →

NMRT Mentoring Committee is pleased to announce that they are accepting applications for their Conference Mentoring Program for the ALA Annual Conference in June! Attending your first ALA Conference? Overwhelmed by all the programs and events available at Annual? Sign … Continue reading →

NMRT President’s Program at ALA Annual Conference – Saturday, June 25 from 1:30- 3:30 pm Morial Convention Center, 265-268 Seizing Opportunities to Serve: Professional Involvement, Local to National Are you just getting started in librarianship? Are you looking for ways … Continue reading →

Join us at the NMRT events during the Annual Conference, June 23-28, 2011. Friday, June 24 Conference 101, 1:00-3:30 pm, Morial Convention Center, room 293-296 Mentoring Social, 7:30-8:30 pm, Doubletree Hotel, room Rosedown A Saturday, June 25 Conference Orientation, 8:00-10:00 … Continue reading →

From the First day to Everyday – finding and keeping your first library job and beyond Not attending the ALA Annual Conference and/or need something fun to do? Create and submit a short 1-3 minute video for new librarians who … Continue reading →

NMRT Vice President/President-Elect Linda Crook announces the 2011 Election results for NMRT. Congratulations to the candidates elected to the ALA New Member Round Table Board! Janel White, VICE PRESIDENT/PRESIDENT-ELECT Rebecca Kate Miller, SECRETARY Susan L. Jennings, COUNCILOR Megan Hodge, LEADERSHIP … Continue reading →