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Looking Ahead…Navigating My First Few Years of Librarianship

Posted on May 31, 2026 by nmrtsecretary

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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NMRT COFFEE HOUR EVENT

Posted on May 23, 2026 by nmrtsecretary

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 →

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Finding the Past to Connect to the Present: Genealogy Basics

Posted on May 1, 2026 by nmrtsecretary

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

Posted on April 5, 2026 by nmrtsecretary

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

Posted on April 1, 2026 by nmrtsecretary

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

Posted on March 2, 2026 by nmrtsecretary

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)

Posted on December 1, 2025 by nmrtsecretary

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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Welcome back to the 2025-2025 NMRT Notes Blog!

Posted on October 31, 2025 by nmrtsecretary

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 Events at ALA Annual

Posted on June 3, 2025 by nmrtsecretary

Attending the 2025 ALA Annual Conference? Join NMRT for the following exciting events! NMRT Conference OrientationFriday, June 27, 20251:00pm – 2:30pmPennsylvania Convention Center, Ballroom B Ghost Tour of Philadelphia with NMRT (ticketed event) SOLD OUTSaturday, June 28, 20256:00pm – 7:30pmSigners’ Garden5th and … Continue reading →

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So I Caught the Fish… Now What? My First Year in Libraries

Posted on June 2, 2025 by nmrtsecretary

By: Jenni Diaz Garcia, Library Outreach Specialist, Iowa State University Earlier this year, I wrote an article called “Casting a Line, Screaming Into the Void: Lessons from One Librarian’s MLIS Job Search Experience” about “Rachel,” a pseudonym for a fellow … Continue reading →

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