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Looking Ahead…Navigating My First Few Years of Librarianship
By: Celeste Leeds-Laliberte, Assistant Librarian I went to get my MLIS on a whim at the recommendation of a professor I admired and respected. I had never worked in a library and had no idea what I was getting myself … Continue reading
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Tagged ALA, ALA NMRT, librarianship, New Members Round Table, nmrt
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NMRT COFFEE HOUR EVENT
NMRT MPDR and Online Programs are hosting our second virtual New Member Coffee Hour! Librarians Make Me Nervous: Let’s (Gulp) Talk About It on June 5th at 2 PM EST. This collaborative session is designed for folks who want a welcoming, honest … Continue reading
Posted in Emerging Leaders, Finding jobs, MPDR Committee, Networking, NMRT, NMRT Discussion
Tagged ALA, ALA NMRT, event, New Members Round Table, nmrt, online program, safe space
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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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Tagged ALA, ALA NMRT, discussion, geneaology, New Members Round Table, nmrt, research
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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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Tagged ALA, ALA NMRT, education, New Members Round Table, nmrt, webinar
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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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The 12 Days of Librarianship (First-Year Edition)
By: Jenni Diaz Garcia, NMRT Communications Committee Member I Took Notes for Twelve Days. Here’s What My Library Job Actually Gave Me On the first day at my library job, my library gave to me… One tour with nine scholars … Continue reading
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Tagged ALA, communications, holidays, nmrt
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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
Happy May! Let’s Talk: Imposter Syndrome as a New Librarian
Written By: Amy Shaw, Reference and Instruction Librarian, Georgia State University May 2025 Observances & Conferences Conferences: Impostor Syndrome in Librarians: Shushing Your Inner Saboteur Socrates and Albert Einstein—token “smart people” you sarcastically call your little sister when she does … Continue reading
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Tagged ALA, Imposter Syndrome, New Members Round Table, Support
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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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