Category Archives: NMRT

NMRT Virtual Coffee Hour!

Hello all! We at NMRT’s Membership, Promotion, Diversity, and Recruitment (MPDR) Committee, in collaboration with the NMRT Online Programs Committee, are excited to invite you to our upcoming Virtual New Member Coffee Hour! Full description below:  Join us for a relaxed … Continue reading

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So I Caught the Fish… Now What? My First Year in Libraries

By: Jenni Diaz Garcia, Library Outreach Specialist, Iowa State University Earlier this year, I wrote an article called “Casting a Line, Screaming Into the Void: Lessons from One Librarian’s MLIS Job Search Experience” about “Rachel,” a pseudonym for a fellow … Continue reading

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NMRT Election Results

The NMRT Election has concluded and the following members were elected to positions. Their term will begin on July 1, 2025. Congratulations to all who won and thank you to all candidates who ran in the elections.  NMRT Vice President/President Elect … Continue reading

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Conference Dos and Donts for a First-Time Attendee

By Margaret Bates, Research and Instruction Librarian, University of Alabama Libraries Conference season is upon us with ALA Annual taking place in San Diego from June 27-July 2. Conferences can be intimidating for first time attendees, especially large conferences like … Continue reading

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Black History Month: Resources, Collections, and Events

By Margaret Bates, Research and Instruction Librarian, University of Alabama Libraries February is Black History Month! The theme for 2024 is African Americans and the Arts. Here are some resources to help highlight different Black writers, artists, and movements at … Continue reading

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NMRT Member of the Month Spotlight: Jay Williams

Our newest NMRT Member of the Month is Jay Williams! Jay (who uses they/them pronouns) is a Graduate Assistant in the Library and Information Science program at the University of Denver. They were nominated by their NMRT mentor, Morgan Brickey-Jones … Continue reading

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Nominate an Outstanding NMRT Member for Member of the Month!

If youd like to highlight an exceptional member of the New Members Round Table, please consider nominating yourself, a colleague, or student member for NMRT Member of the Month! Members of the Month will be featured in a blog post … Continue reading

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Resources for NMRT Members

By Margaret Bates, Research and Instruction Librarian, University of Alabama Libraries Are you finishing your degree, entering your first librarian role, or do you have a few years under your belt and want to help new librarians? The New Member … Continue reading

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The ABCs of ALA

By Mary Kamela, University at Buffalo Get to Know ALA As a new academic year gets underway, students across the country are learning their ABCs. At ALA, many new members may also need a refresher on the various acronyms that … Continue reading

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A New Year with the New Members Round Table

By Mary Kamela, University at Buffalo As the new year approaches, many of us have begun to consider what positive changes we can make in 2023. Whether youre a regular resolution-maker in your daily life or someone who is newly … Continue reading

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