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Tracy Wasserman Friends of the Boca Raton Public Library Social media coordinator/Board secretary A little about Tracy’s job: I started volunteering for the Friends of the Boca Raton Public Library as their social media coordinator in May 2014 after graduating … Continue reading →

Our NMRT Past-President, Emily Prather-Rodgers, shares her thoughts on the true value of a NMRT membership and makes a call to action for new (and “new-ish”) librarians everywhere. Let’s be honest. At this point, I can only call myself “new-ish” … Continue reading →

Are you looking for a way to be more involved in the library profession? Being an ALA-NMRT Liaison is a good opportunity if you are an NMRT member and a member of another library section, round table, division, or organization. … Continue reading →

University of North Carolina at Charlotte Charlotte, NC Business Librarian A bit about Nicole’s job: I provide research support and instructional services for students, faculty and staff in the Belk College of Business. 1) What are some things you like … Continue reading →

The latest edition of Footnotes is now available for your reading pleasure: http://www.ala.org/nmrt/news/footnotes/august2014 Alongside our regular features, this issue is jam-packed with: – recaps from the ALA Annual Conference – tips on writing book reviews – reflections on distance librarianship – … Continue reading →

Stephanie Santiful William R. and Norma B. Harvey Library, Hampton University Hampton, VA Cataloging Assistant About Stephanie’s job: I work in the Technical Services department where I perform original and copy cataloging for a wide range of materials. I also … Continue reading →

Erin Huffman Westerville Public Library, Westerville Ohio Program and Community Engagement Coordinator About Erin’s job: I plan and coordinate events at our library, including author visits and various programs to encourage community discussion and engagement. 1)      What are some things … Continue reading →

Lara McLaughlin Student Assistant San Jose State University’s School of Information San Jose, CA About Lara’s job: My current job, while not directly in a library, is in San Jose State University’s School of Information working as Vicki Robison’s Student … Continue reading →

NMRT offers training, opportunities, and a wide variety of programs on the national, state and local levels to assist, encourage, and educate those new to the association and the profession. Now is the opportunity for you or a librarian you … Continue reading →

Read on to learn about the joys of driving the bookmobile, why promoting early literacy is so important, and how to be part of the library revolution! Amy Steinbauer Beaumont Library District Beaumont, CA About Amy’s job as Early Childhood … Continue reading →