{"id":310,"date":"2014-06-09T18:56:02","date_gmt":"2014-06-09T23:56:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.nmrt.ala.org\/notes\/?p=310"},"modified":"2014-06-09T18:56:02","modified_gmt":"2014-06-09T23:56:02","slug":"nmrt-in-las-vegas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nmrt.ala.org\/notes\/nmrt-in-las-vegas\/","title":{"rendered":"NMRT in Las Vegas"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Once again, NMRT is sponsoring all types of programs and socials at Annual Conference. Take a look at what we are offering and if you see one of the board members around be sure to stop and say hi!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Coming out of the Shell: Becoming a Powerful Public Speaker<\/strong> (Preconference\/Institute $)<br \/>\nFriday, June 27, 2014 &#8211; 9:00am to 12:00pm<br \/>\nLocation: Caesars Palace, Anzio<\/p>\n<p>Anyone, even the shyest among us, can give a presentation that everyone will listen to.. it just takes learning savvy presentation and public speaking skills. Three experienced librarians with years of instruction and public speaking experience will impart their wisdom at this pre-conference session, sharing their favorite tools, tricks, and tips. Attendees will learn how to put together an engaging, informative, and appropriate presentation that will command attention, how to overcome nervousness and stage fright. Join us on June 27th to gain new insight into coming out<br \/>\nof your shell and becoming a powerful public speaker.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Conference Orientation<\/strong><br \/>\nFriday, June 27, 2014 &#8211; 1:00pm to 2:30pm<br \/>\nLocation: Caesars Palace, Florentine II-IV<br \/>\nNew to the Annual Conference or ALA? Get a fun and informative introduction to the Annual Conference and Las Vegas. Learn how to navigate the exhibits and decipher the conference program, how to make ALA and NMRT work for you, and where to spend your free time in the city. NMRT provides tips from the pros and an orientation that will prepare you to take full advantage of the conference experience.<\/p>\n<p><strong>NMRT Mentoring Social<\/strong><br \/>\nFriday, June 27, 2014 &#8211; 7:00pm to 9:00pm<br \/>\nLocation: Caesars Palace, Sorrento<br \/>\nThe NMRT Mentoring Social gives participants in both the NMRT Conference Mentoring Program and NMRT Career Mentoring Program a chance to meet in person. For Conference Mentoring participants, this is a further chance to exchange conference survival tips and make a definite professional connection at Annual. For Career Mentoring participants, the social provides an opportunity to cement the mentoring relationships developed during the previous nine months of career mentoring. All participants in NMRT&#8217;s Mentoring programs are encouraged to attend even if their mentoring partner cannot attend the social.<\/p>\n<p><strong>NMRT 101<\/strong><br \/>\nSaturday, June 28, 2014 &#8211; 8:30am to 10:00am<br \/>\nLocation: Las Vegas Hotel, Ballroom E<br \/>\nNew Members Round Table leaders and experienced members welcome current and prospective NMRT members to the NMRT 101 session. Learn about what NMRT does, NMRT events happening at ALA Annual Conference, benefits of membership, and how to get more involved. This will be a great place to make connections and network with other new members and experienced leaders alike.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Executive Board Meeting<\/strong><br \/>\nSunday, June 29, 2014 &#8211; 10:30am to 12:30pm<br \/>\nLocation: Las Vegas Hotel, Conference Room 03<br \/>\nThe Annual Conference meeting of the NMRT Executive Board. Everyone is welcome to observe this meeting.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Student Reception<\/strong><br \/>\nSunday, June 29, 2014 &#8211; 6:30pm to 7:30pm<br \/>\nLocation: Las Vegas Hotel, Ballroom G<br \/>\nLibrary school students are invited to network in a relaxed environment and learn more about ALA from unit representatives, NMRT leadership, and experienced ALA members. The Student Chapter of the Year Award is presented and light refreshments will be served.<\/p>\n<p><strong>NMRT Awards Reception<\/strong><br \/>\nSunday, June 29, 2014 &#8211; 7:30pm to 8:30pm<br \/>\nLocation: Las Vegas Hotel, Ballroom G<br \/>\nJoin us for networking and light refreshments as NMRT recognizes our award recipients. All are welcome.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_311\" style=\"width: 160px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nmrt.ala.org\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/1622240_10152070702863001_1665945260_n.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-311\" class=\"wp-image-311 size-thumbnail\" src=\"http:\/\/www.nmrt.ala.org\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/1622240_10152070702863001_1665945260_n-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Emily Prather-Rodgers, President\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nmrt.ala.org\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/1622240_10152070702863001_1665945260_n-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.nmrt.ala.org\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/1622240_10152070702863001_1665945260_n-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.nmrt.ala.org\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/1622240_10152070702863001_1665945260_n.jpg 646w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-311\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Emily Prather-Rodgers, President<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_313\" style=\"width: 160px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nmrt.ala.org\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/n9WLsSZEMOari5Ihu1xvkle7EOcW-1I9fByGnonTenUdul6FfFMt-iQXimDPWDAI0m-VEEx-3DwqvZ6U6SoAuC6YiVYw1180-h525.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-313\" class=\"wp-image-313 size-thumbnail\" src=\"http:\/\/www.nmrt.ala.org\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/n9WLsSZEMOari5Ihu1xvkle7EOcW-1I9fByGnonTenUdul6FfFMt-iQXimDPWDAI0m-VEEx-3DwqvZ6U6SoAuC6YiVYw1180-h525-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Megan Hodge, Vice President\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nmrt.ala.org\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/n9WLsSZEMOari5Ihu1xvkle7EOcW-1I9fByGnonTenUdul6FfFMt-iQXimDPWDAI0m-VEEx-3DwqvZ6U6SoAuC6YiVYw1180-h525-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.nmrt.ala.org\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/n9WLsSZEMOari5Ihu1xvkle7EOcW-1I9fByGnonTenUdul6FfFMt-iQXimDPWDAI0m-VEEx-3DwqvZ6U6SoAuC6YiVYw1180-h525.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-313\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Megan Hodge, Vice President<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_314\" style=\"width: 160px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nmrt.ala.org\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/Kirby_outside.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-314\" class=\"wp-image-314 size-thumbnail\" src=\"http:\/\/www.nmrt.ala.org\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/Kirby_outside-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Kirby McCurtis, Secretary\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nmrt.ala.org\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/Kirby_outside-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.nmrt.ala.org\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/Kirby_outside-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.nmrt.ala.org\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/Kirby_outside.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-314\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Kirby McCurtis, Secretary<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_312\" style=\"width: 160px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nmrt.ala.org\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/GTDQGXkfhdNV-yAdYu4bSRBlRzz_7smPT-md1yZfeEhWgZGRQY76JdbKt7EI2pbbDoKv8tU9nHE0JVKui_MzqAO6QKww1180-h525.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-312\" class=\"wp-image-312 size-thumbnail\" src=\"http:\/\/www.nmrt.ala.org\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/GTDQGXkfhdNV-yAdYu4bSRBlRzz_7smPT-md1yZfeEhWgZGRQY76JdbKt7EI2pbbDoKv8tU9nHE0JVKui_MzqAO6QKww1180-h525-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Kate Kosturski, Leadership Development Director\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-312\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Kate Kosturski, Leadership Development Director<\/p><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Once again, NMRT is sponsoring all types of programs and socials at Annual Conference. 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