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Janel White is the recipient of the Special Library Association’s (SLA) $1,500 SLA Conference Stipend Award. Janel, the 2010-2011 NMRT Secretary, is a broadcast librarian at National Public Radio (NPR). Active in SLA and on the DC SLA Program Planning … Continue reading →

The 2011 ALA elections are rapidly approaching and the Nominating Committee would like to announce the schedule for this year’s Online Candidate Forum. The forum will allow candidates to discuss their candidacy and answer questions while providing NMRT members an … Continue reading →

A reminder that one’s dues must be current as of Jan 31st to vote in the 2011 ALA Election. Everyone with a 2010 anniversary date must be renewed by next Monday, January 31, 2011, to vote. Also, if you’re running … Continue reading →

Vice President Linda Crook is looking for volunteers to appoint to NMRT Committees for 2011/2012. Committee members will begin serving at the conclusion of the 2011 Annual meeting in New Orleans (June 28, 2011) and will continue through the 2012 … Continue reading →

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NMRT’s Nominating Committee is pleased to announce the candidate slate for the 2011 election: Vice-President/President-Elect Janel White Secretary Shana Harrington Rebecca Miller Member Services Director Damon Campbell Coral Sheldon-Hess Leadership Director Megan Hodge Councilor Susan Jennings Jacob Sherman Candidate biographies … Continue reading →

Deadline: 15 December 2010 We are excited to announce that members of ALA’s New Members Round Table (NMRT) can apply to receive a grant, sponsored by 3M Library Systems, which will cover expenses to attend the ALA Annual Conference, June 23 … Continue reading →

Help lead NMRT into an exciting future! The NMRT Nominating Committee seeks candidates to run for the following positions: Vice-President/President-Elect (3 years, 2011-2014) Secretary (1 year, 2011-2012) Leadership Director (2 years, 2011-2013) Member Services Director (2 years, 2011-2013) Councilor (3 … Continue reading →

NMRT Mentoring Committee is looking for participants in this year’s Career Mentoring Program lasting from October 2010 to July 2011. Conference attendance is not required. Membership in ALA is required, and NMRT membership is encouraged. Applications are due September 30, … Continue reading →

Over the past couple of days the LITA listserv has been very active discussing advice for people considering getting an MLS.  NMRT’s  Online Discussion Committee has been leading a discussion about advice for new librarian right out of school. Find … Continue reading →