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CALL FOR APPLICATIONS

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS now until December 1st! Professional Development Grant Award  Would you like to attend this year’s ALA conference, but don’t have the means to do so? Apply for the NMRT Professional Development Grant award by 11:59 PM on … Continue reading

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Call for Papers for Endnotes

On behalf of the American Library Association’s New Members Round Table (NMRT), the Endnotes Committee is pleased to announce the latest call for papers to Endnotes: The Journal of the New Members Round Table. Please feel free to pass this call along … Continue reading

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Interview with Sonnet Ireland, Former Louisiana Library Association (LLA) President and Current Director for the Washington Parish Library

Within the last couple years, a pervasive new threat to libraries has been infiltrating communities across America. Coordinated book challenge movements have been putting pressure on librarians and politicians to change the way school and public library materials are selected. … Continue reading

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Navigating International Conference Opportunities: advancing your career with tips, personal experiences, and global collaborations

You’re invited to a webinar on May 12th at 10 a.m. CT provided by the International Relations Round Table! Webinar Title: Navigating International Conference Opportunities: advancing your career with tips, personal experiences, and global collaborations Registration link: https://ala-events.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Bm9FiTJnTeiW_80lxobyRg Description: Do you want to … Continue reading

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Preservation Week 2022

by Maggie Halterman-Dess Did you know that the last week of April is Preservation Week? Sponsored by the American Library Association’s Core subdivision, this annual event is an opportunity to bring awareness support needed to maintain collections long-term, whether family … Continue reading

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New Members Round Table (NMRT) 101, Saturday, June 24 8:30-9am

New Members Round Table (NMRT) 101 Saturday, June 24, 2017 from 8:30-9am Blackstone, English Room Please note the NMRT 101 session will take place from 8:30am-9:00am. New Members Round Table leaders and experienced members welcome current and prospective NMRT members … Continue reading

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Opportunity for New Authors

The Library History Round Table (LHRT) Blog provides an opportunity for both first time and seasoned authors to write brief, informal essays about their histories of their libraries, profiles of historical librarians, themes in library and publishing history, reviews of … Continue reading

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Career Exploration: A Balancing Act

By: Hannah Joy Chapman In the career of librarianship, it is not unheard of to be stretched thin. I have found this to be true especially in the early stages of a career in which you are trying to grow … Continue reading

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Upcoming NMRT Online Program on March 29: Choose Your Own Adventure!: Networking While Introverting

Join Adult Services Manager and introverted networking monster Rochelle Hartman as she shares tips for growing your professional network and seeking new opportunities in the face of sweaty palms, dry mouth, racing heart or any other issues that keep you … Continue reading

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February 2017 Live Twitter Chat Summary: Professional Development

By: Carrie Fishner The focus of our live Twitter chat on February 23, 2017 was “professional development with limited budget and/or time”. The discussion was lively, with many responders sharing some of their biggest hurdles, as well as tips for … Continue reading

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