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The 12 Days of Librarianship (First-Year Edition)

By: Jenni Diaz Garcia, NMRT Communications Committee Member I Took Notes for Twelve Days. Here’s What My Library Job Actually Gave Me On the first day at my library job, my library gave to me… One tour with nine scholars … Continue reading

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NMRT Career Mentoring Program Opportunity

Do you sometimes feel you have professional questions to ask and no one to direct them to? The NMRT Mentoring Committee has mentors to help through our Career Mentoring program! This year the program will run from February–July 2026 (capping … Continue reading

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Welcome back to the 2025-2025 NMRT Notes Blog!

By: Mars Brint, NMRT Communications Committee Chair Hello everyone and welcome! The NMRT Notes blog is for everyone, including new students, emerging librarians, and those looking for some advice, insight, and overview of events. This blog will cover both American … Continue reading

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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

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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

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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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