Tag Archives: ALA NMRT

Finding the Past to Connect to the Present: Genealogy Basics

By: Mars Brint, NMRT Communications Committee Chair Welcome to Spring! 🌱 It seems that the snow has finally calmed down here in Canada, and spring flowers are peaking out of the dirt–a great time to learn some new skills or brush … Continue reading

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Learning Opportunity: NMRT Spring Webinar

You have the stats, but do you have the story? Numbers alone can’t capture the heart of library work, but they can be your most powerful tool for advocacy when you know how to make them speak.  Join ALA New Members Round Table … Continue reading

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What Dogs in Little Bandanas Taught Me About Leading From Where You’re At

By: Jennifer Diaz Garcia, Outreach Librarian at Iowa State University Library A reflection on early-career leadership inspired by a conversation with a colleague. DOGS. Dogs everywhere in the library. Big dogs. Little dogs. Very fluffy and serious-looking dogs with jobs … Continue reading

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Censorship and Guidance

By: Hanna White, Public Services Librarian, FVR Libraries Welcome to March! Wherever you are, I hope you’re getting the chance to enjoy the first signs of spring this month. I live in the Pacific Northwest, where we were lucky enough … Continue reading

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Call for Applications: Student Chapter of the Year Award

Call for Applications: Student Chapter of the Year Award Presented by the New Members Round Table Deadline: March 6, 2026 Has your chapter had an outstanding year?Has membership in your chapter increased?Did your chapter develop and provide opportunities for members … Continue reading

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Welcome back to the 2025-2025 NMRT Notes Blog!

By: Mars Brint, NMRT Communications Committee Chair Hello everyone and welcome! The NMRT Notes blog is for everyone, including new students, emerging librarians, and those looking for some advice, insight, and overview of events. This blog will cover both American … Continue reading

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NMRT’s Guide to ALA Annual 2025!

ALA Annual is just in a few days. NMRT has put a list of local information together to help those new to ALA or the city. Let’s start with a Google Map of locations to check out made by a … Continue reading

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Survey: ALA NMRT Member Social Media Usage

ALA Emerging Leaders Team H: Bethie, Ryne, Emily, & Krystal Hello! You’re invited to participate in a survey for the ALA Emerging Leaders program’s NMRT project.  The American Library Association’s New Members Round Table (NMRT) is trying to identify the … Continue reading

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Call for Applications: Attend an Event at ALA Conference in Philadelphia, PA!

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS now until March 31st. Would you like to attend one of this year’s ALA conference events, but don’t have the means to do so? Apply for the Annual Conference Professional Development Attendance award by 11:59 PM on … Continue reading

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Happy April! National Library Week and More

Welcome to April! This year, the month kicks off with National Library Week from April 6 – 12. This includes Right to Read Day on April 7th, National Library Workers’ Day on April 8th, National Library Outreach Day on April … Continue reading

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