Welcome back to the 2026-2027 NMRT Notes Blog!

By Celeste Leeds-Laliberte, NMRT Communications Committee Chair

The NMRT Blog is a place for everyone to find information about the New Member Round Table events, resources, and services. Whether you’re a student, new librarian, or just looking for advice, this is the place for you! This blog will cover American and Canadian events and services.

Don’t know where to start? Check out these NMRT resources:

Joining NMRT: What if I’m not a member yet? No worries! NMRT is a great place to get started with ALA. You can find a list of reasons to join and how to do so on NMRT Membership page!

Resume Review Service: Need your resume to be reviewed? Volunteer librarians from all types of libraries and specialties can help look over and improve your resume. The service is available year-around to NMRT members.

  • How do I get my resume reviewed? Great question! NMRT Members can find more information about sending in their resume on the Resume Review Service Online webpage!
  • What if I’m Still looking for a job? NMRT can still help! Check out our Job Hunting Resource Guide for resources and helpful tips!
  • Can I help out? Absolutely! You can be an online reviewer year-around or at ALA’s annual conference. Find more information about volunteering on the NMRT Committees Webpage!

Resource Guides: Looking for answers, advice or guidance on a specific topic? Check out ALA’s Resource Guides that cover anything from statistics to sustainability!

Online Course, Webinars, and On-Demand Training: Looking for an opportunity to learn something new? ALA offers a vast catalogue of courses, webinars, and on-demand trainings where you can learn new skills or brush up on old skills. There are 14 categories with training available for everyone on ALA eLearning!

Get Involved and Volunteer: Looking to get more involved! Browse the NMRT Committees, find one that speaks to you, and then fill out the Committee Volunteer application form. Volunteering is a great way to make connections and learn more about ALA.

Join NMRT for our All Member Meeting on Monday, November 16th at 3pm Central!

All NMRT members are welcome to attend to learn more about the round table and benefits of membership. Please register in advance to receive the Zoom link. Presentation slides will be shared after the meeting.

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