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Happy May! Let’s Talk: Imposter Syndrome as a New Librarian
Written By: Amy Shaw, Reference and Instruction Librarian, Georgia State University May 2025 Observances & Conferences Conferences: Impostor Syndrome in Librarians: Shushing Your Inner Saboteur Socrates and Albert Einstein—token “smart people” you sarcastically call your little sister when she does … 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
Student Chapter of the Year Award 2025
Please join us in congratulating the winner and runner-up for this year’s Student Chapter of the Year Award (SCOTYA): Winner: SJSU ALA Student Chapter (ALASC) The Student Chapter of the Year Award Committee was impressed by San Jose State University … Continue reading
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Survey: ALA NMRT Member Social Media Usage
ALA Emerging Leaders Team H: Bethie, Ryne, Emily, & Krystal Hello! You’re invited to participate in a survey for the ALA Emerging Leaders program’s NMRT project. The American Library Association’s New Members Round Table (NMRT) is trying to identify the … Continue reading
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Upcoming AI Workshop
Check out the announcement below for an AI workshop brought to you by our friends and colleagues over at the NMRT Online Programs Committee: Use this link to register: https://ala-events.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_KmbdlfIrS6mJdKah4-xjMw#/registration
Call for Applications: Attend an Event at ALA Conference in Philadelphia, PA!
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS now until March 31st. Would you like to attend one of this year’s ALA conference events, but don’t have the means to do so? Apply for the Annual Conference Professional Development Attendance award by 11:59 PM on … Continue reading
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Happy April! National Library Week and More
Welcome to April! This year, the month kicks off with National Library Week from April 6 – 12. This includes Right to Read Day on April 7th, National Library Workers’ Day on April 8th, National Library Outreach Day on April … Continue reading
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Meet your 2025 NMRT Board Election Candidates
Read the responses given by candidates to the election questions from NMRT! NMRT Vice President Candidate: Mary Kamela 1. What do you hope to accomplish as part of NMRT’s leadership? During the three-year term of Vice President, President, and Past … Continue reading
Casting a Line, Screaming Into the Void: Lessons from One Librarian’s MLIS Job Search Experience
By: Jenni Diaz Garcia, Library Outreach Specialist, Iowa State University Library (Rachel is a pseudonym used to protect the interviewee’s identity.) After sending out what felt like her hundredth job application, Rachel refreshed her inbox, waiting for any sign of … Continue reading
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Tagged ALA NMRT, alternative voices, discussion, New Members Round Table, resume review
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NMRT Notes: February Update
By: Marina Brint, University of Western Ontario Welcome back to the NMRT Blog, there’s a lot of special events occurring in February and it is a great month to highlight them in your library through displays, info sessions, and events. … Continue reading