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Apply now for the ALA NMRT Student Chapter of the Year Award!

In the spirit of ALA’s New Member Round Table, the Student Chapter of the Year Award is presented in recognition of a chapter‘s outstanding contributions to the American Library Association, their school, and the profession. The purpose of the award is to increase student involvement in ALA through student chapters, … Continue reading

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Meet Your NMRT Board Member, Nicole LaMoreaux

Name: Nicole LaMoreaux Job Title: Assistant Director of Research & Instructional Services Institution: The New School NMRT Board Position/Title: Secretary What role does your Board Position serve in NMRT? The purpose of the NMRT Secretary is to perform the duties … Continue reading

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Greetings from the Membership Promotion, Diversity & Recruitment Committee

Holiday greetings to all ALA and NMRT members! The Communications Committee has graciously given the Membership Promotion, Diversity & Recruitment Committee (MPDR) an opportunity to share with NMRTs’ readers what we do, discuss our upcoming goals and how you can … Continue reading

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Meet Your NMRT Board Member, Kate Kosturski

Name: Kate Kosturski Job Title: Outreach Coordinator, Southern United States Institution: JSTOR NMRT Board Position/Title: President What role does your Board Position serve in NMRT?  I think that’s an easy one based on the title – I’m the woman in … Continue reading

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Call For Proposals: Endnotes: The Journal of the New Members Round Table

The NMRT Endnotes Committee seeks contributors for the Spring 2017 issue of Endnotes: The Journal of the New Members Round Table. NMRT members, current LIS students, and recent graduates are encouraged to submit manuscripts for consideration. Endnotes is a peer-reviewed, … Continue reading

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Meet Your NMRT Board Member, Elizabeth A. M. Howard

Name: Elizabeth A. M. Howard Job Title: Director, Eunice & James L. West Library Institution: Texas Wesleyan University NMRT Board Position/Title: Parliamentarian What role does your Board Position serve in NMRT? I am the governance committee chair. In this role, … Continue reading

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Non-Traditional Career Paths for Librarians

By Elayna Turner The October 2016 discussion focused on alternative career paths that those with an MLIS can pursue. The careers discussed stray from the traditional “reference librarian” position and cover more “unique” positions that can be found. As someone … Continue reading

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Apply now for the ALA NMRT Student Chapter of the Year Award!

In the spirit of ALA’s NMRT, the Student Chapter of the Year Award is presented in recognition of a chapter’s outstanding contributions to the American Library Association, their school, and the profession. The purpose of the award is to increase student involvement in ALA through student chapters, and to … Continue reading

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Meet Your NMRT Board Member, Mandi Goodsett

Name: Mandi Goodsett Job Title: Performing Arts & Humanities Librarian Institution: Cleveland State University NMRT Board Position/Title: Vice-President/President-Elect What role does your board position serve in NMRT? The Vice-President/President-Elect absorbs the wisdom of the President for a year so she … Continue reading

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NMRT Midwinter Social with Team Trivia

The always fun Midwinter Social is served this year with a trivia twist, tasty treats and a cash bar. What better way to meet and network with your peers than by teaming up with them to defeat others in a … Continue reading

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