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October 2021 Online Discussion Forum Recap: Combatting the Librarian Stereotype

Posted on November 11, 2021 by nmrtsecretary

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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NMRT Virtual Event: Disability Justice in Libraries

Posted on November 2, 2021 by nmrtsecretary

Join ALA’s New Members Round Table for a virtual event featuring Jessica Schomberg on November 18th at 1 PM CST. Register here: http://bit.ly/2Xj5tK4

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NMRT 2020 Election Results!

Posted on April 9, 2020 by nmrtsecretary

Congratulations to our newly elected NMRT Board Members! Vice-President/President-Elect: Dani Brecher Cook Secretary: Deborah D. Allman Assistant Treasurer: Cara Calabrese Networking Director: Julie Gabb Outreach Director: Madison Sullivan Member Services Director: Veronica Leigh Milliner Thank you to all those who … Continue reading →

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NMRT Midwinter 2020 Social!!

Posted on December 12, 2019 by nmrtsecretary

Are you an NMRT member looking to expand your professional network in a fun and casual environment during Midwinter? Join us on Sunday, January 26th from 6-8 p.m. at MilkBoy Philadelphia for the NMRT Midwinter Social! Your fellow NMRT hosts will … Continue reading →

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Elizabeth Boden selected as 2020 NMRT Emerging Leader

Posted on December 6, 2019 by nmrtsecretary

The New Members Round Table (NMRT) is pleased to sponsor Elizabeth Boden as our 2020 Emerging Leader.  Elizabeth currently works as the Adult Services Manager at the North Riverside Public Library in Riverside, IL.  She works closely with her colleagues … Continue reading →

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Communications Committee Interview Series

Posted on November 14, 2019 by nmrtsecretary

The Communications Committee will be introducing an interview series this year to spotlight librarians in different fields within our profession and highlight the inspirational work they are actively doing. The Communications Committee wants to celebrate this valuable work, and we … Continue reading →

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Authority File: Interviews with ALA Committee Chairs

Posted on October 30, 2018 by nmrtsecretary

This month, the NMRT Communications Committee is thrilled to introduce a new series for your reading pleasure—Authority File: Interviews with ALA Committee Chairs. We will be interviewing the Chairs of different ALA committees throughout the year and sharing their experiences … Continue reading →

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MPDR Survey

Posted on July 17, 2017 by nmrtsecretary

NMRT and Membership, Promotion, Diversity, and Recruitment Committee are interesting in knowing how we are doing! We have created a brief survey asking for feedback on our past year’s programs, our communication methods, and the diversity & inclusion initiatives within NMRT. Your … Continue reading →

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MPDR Spotlight: Annie Pho

Posted on July 2, 2017 by nmrtsecretary

Annie Pho currently works as the Inquiry and Instruction Librarian for Peer Services and Powell Public Programs at UCLA Library. Annie was a managing editor of the Hack Library School Blog, and currently serves as an editor for In the … Continue reading →

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2017 Student Chapter of the Year Award Winner

Posted on July 1, 2017 by nmrtsecretary

The New Members Round Table (NMRT) and the American Library Association (ALA) Membership Committee wish to congratulate the ALA Student Chapter at Emporia State University as the winner of the 2017 ALA Student Chapter of the Year Award. 2017 Winner … Continue reading →

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