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Category Archives: NMRT
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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Tagged accessibility, digital archiving, Member of the Month, mentorship
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Nominate an Outstanding NMRT Member for Member of the Month!
If you’d 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 you’re a regular resolution-maker in your daily life or someone who is newly … Continue reading
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NMRT Nominating Committee–Call for Nominations
The NMRT’s Nominating Committee is looking for nominees to run on the 2023 spring ballot for the following offices: Vice-President/President-Elect Secretary Member Services Director Leadership Development Director For more information on the positions visit https://www.ala.org/rt/nmrt/oversightgroups/comm/nm/officerposition Help lead NMRT into an exciting … Continue reading
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NMRT Shirley Olofson Memorial Award
Only 1 week left – be sure to submit your application for the Shirley Olofson Memorial Award! Are you a NMRT Member looking for financial assistance to attend ALA in Washington DC this year? Apply for the Shirley Olofson Memorial … Continue reading
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Climate Change Library Lab: Climate Preparedness in Your Library
Please join the NMRT Online Program committee for our 2nd session on March 23rd, from 2-3pm CST! Title and registration link: Climate Change Library Lab: Climate Preparedness in Your Library Program description: Climate change and associated natural disasters are a growing issue … Continue reading
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February 2022 Online Discussion Forum Recap: Ideas and Inspiration
By Laura Birkenhauer This month’s online discussion forum topic invited NMRT members to share plans and projects for 2022, in terms of either personal or professional goals: “Reflecting on your aspirations for 2022, what excites you about the library-related goals … Continue reading
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