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December Discussion – Imposter Syndrome

by Ella Gibson In December, NMRT facilitated a discussion on ALA Connect about Imposter Syndrome and the impact that it’s played in peoples educational and professional aspirations. The conversation brought up many great points and demonstrated how pervasive this feeling … Continue reading

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October 2021 Online Discussion Forum Recap: Combatting the Librarian Stereotype

by Laura Birkenhauer The Librarian Stereotype If you’re plugged into the LIS field, you’re likely already aware of the librarian stereotypes. A 2015 American Libraries article sums it up well: “There are numerous librarian stereotypes, with the most recognizable being … Continue reading

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May NMRT Online Discussion Board Article: Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Efforts

By Jessica Kiebler Our May Twitter chat focused on equity, diversity and inclusion efforts across different library institutions. The goal of EDI initiatives is to dismantle white supremacy in the library profession, including the hiring and retaining of underrepresented groups … Continue reading

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December 2018 NMRT Live Chat – Twitter

December’s NMRT Live Chat took place on Twitter and covered the topic “What Kind of Librarian Are You?” which asked participants to think about how they can “find themselves” and where they belong as a librarian. Typically, when someone thinks … Continue reading

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April NMRT Discussion Summary for Responding to Ageism in the Workplace

Responding to Ageism in the Workplace By: Elayna Turner This discussion covered experiences from participants relating to ageism as well as their thoughts and suggestions on how to best counter it. Regardless of whether someone is a new professional or … Continue reading

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February NMRT Discussion Summary: “Pitching Ideas to Your Supervisor”

By Elayna Turner This discussion covered suggestions and experiences from participants for effectively pitching an idea to a supervisor. This discussion sought to get a variety of people from different library backgrounds to contribute. For those that are new to … 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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January 2017 Online Discussion Summary: Mentorships

The focus of the January discussion was on mentorship opportunities, especially for professionals new to the field of librarianship.  The discussion began by asking who had participated in a professional mentorship, where had they found the opportunity, and what had … Continue reading

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