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NMRT committee volunteers needed

The ALA New Members Round Table is looking for committee volunteers for 2014-2015!  Appointed committee members will have terms beginning on July 1, 2014, and ending on June 30, 2015. You must be a dues-paying member of NMRT to serve … Continue reading

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2014 Ballot: Sari Feldman, Candidate for ALA President

Today’s 2014 Election post is by Sari Feldman, Candidate for ALA President. The future of ALA is contingent upon a commitment to strong leadership development and member engagement. ALA must develop leaders able to take libraries into the future. The … Continue reading

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2014 Ballot: Maggie Farrell, Candidate for ALA President

Today’s 2014 Election post comes from Maggie Farrell, Candidate for ALA President. Thank you for the opportunity to discuss my candidacy for ALA President Elect with the New Members Round Table.  NMRT performs a critical function within ALA by introducing … Continue reading

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2014 Ballot: NMRT Dues Increase

Over the next few weeks we will be posting information related to the 2014 Election Information. The first post addresses the proposed NMRT dues increase. Kari Weaver, NMRT Member Services Director breaks down the issue. Where Were You in 1986? … Continue reading

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Dollars and Cents

Our guest blogger today is Jonathan Lu, NMRT Treasurer, to give us the run down on how NMRT spends money. A lot of you might wonder why you need to pay fees for NMRT. The money just goes into a black … Continue reading

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2014 NMRT Emerging Leaders Projects

The NMRT Executive Board is pleased to announce the two proposed NMRT Projects have been accepted by the Emerging Leaders program* and were selected by 2014 Emerging Leaders! The Emerging Leaders get to select a project that interests them and are … Continue reading

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ALA Council Candidates

Good luck to the following NMRT members running for ALA Council: Denice Adkins Tina Chan Tyler Dzuba Susan L. Jennings Individuals who are interested in running for ALA Council by Petition may file petitions through the 11:59 p.m. on Friday, … Continue reading

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NMRT candidates for 2014 election

The NMRT Board and Nominating Committee are pleased to present our slate of candidates for the 2014 election! More information about each position is available in the NMRT Handbook. Opportunities to get to know and ask questions of each candidate … Continue reading

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NMRT Member Survey

Greetings, I would like to invite you to give input on what NMRT will and should offer our members in the future. Please complete this short survey by November 10th to provide us with feedback and enter to win a … Continue reading

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Shirley Olofson Memorial Award now accepting applications

Apply now for the 2014 Shirley Olofson Memorial Award Are you looking for funds to help pay for your trip to ALA’s 2014 Annual Conference in Las Vegas? Apply by Friday, December 20, 2013 for the NMRT Shirley Olofson Memorial … Continue reading

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