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EndNotes Committee needs you for our Spring 2014 issue!

The NMRT Endnotes Committee seeks contributors for the Spring 2014 issue of its annual e-journal, Endnotes: The Journal of the New Members Round Table. Endnotes is a peer-reviewed, scholarly journal that addresses issues faced by new librarians. Article submissions are accepted … Continue reading

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LLAMA/NMRT New Leaders Discussion Group to host discussion on Public Speaking Skills for Librarians

CHICAGO—Public speaking is a vital skill for all librarians, but outreach and other events don’t always go quite as planned. Everyone should be prepared to improvise and maintain their composure when faced with unexpected challenges. Both novice and experienced librarians … Continue reading

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Twitter chat on preparing for conferences (hosted by NMRT Online Discussion Forum Committee)

  Are you attending your first conference this year? Are you a seasoned conference attendee who has developed effective ways of organising your time/self/belongings to get to all the things you want to attend? Please join ALA New Members Round … Continue reading

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Call for proposals! LLAMA/NMRT New Leaders Discussion Group at ALA Annual

LLAMA/NMRT New Leaders Discussion Group invites the submission of proposals for “Discussion Starters” at its meeting at the 2013 ALA Annual Conference in Chicago, IL. A Discussion Starter is a short and informal presentation that aims to provide a starting … Continue reading

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New Librarian’s Guide to Professional Writing and Publishing

New Librarian’s Guide to Professional Writing and Publishing June 7, 2013 @ 12:00pm.  Virtual program (held online). Does the world of professional writing and publishing seem impossible to break into?  Do you feel like you have nothing to say?  Are … Continue reading

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Join NMRT at ALA Annual in Chicago!

Now that the Calendar is up and running, be sure to add these events sponsored by NMRT!   Fri, June 28 01:00 pm 02:30 pm Conference 101 (NMRT) MCP-S104a Are you a first-time conference attendee with a long list of … Continue reading

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Congratulations to the Newly Elected NMRT Members!

Congratulations to the newly elected board members, Megan, Kirby, Kate and Kari, who will join the returning members in July to form the 2013-2014 NMRT Executive Board. Emily Prather-Rodgers, President Megan Hodge, Vice-President/President-Elect Janel Kinlaw, Immediate Past President Kirby McCurtis, … Continue reading

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The University of Rhode Island receives the 2013 ALA Student Chapter of the Year Award!

The New Members Round Table (NMRT) and the American Library Association (ALA) Awards Committee wish to congratulate Student ALA at the University of Rhode Island as the winner of the 2013 ALA Student Chapter of the Year Award. They would … Continue reading

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May Footnotes Call for Submissions: Reviews and Feature Articles

The NMRT Footnotes Committee seeks articles and reviews for the May 2013 issue. Feature Articles Footnotes can always use more feature articles. If you want to share a project, aspect of your job or interest, we want your article! Footnotes … Continue reading

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Volunteer for NMRT Committees!

NMRT is looking for volunteers to appoint to NMRT Committees for 2013-2014! Committee members will begin serving as of July 1, 2013 and will continue through the 2014 Annual meeting in Las Vegas. You must be a dues paying member … Continue reading

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