Welcome to NMRT!A roundtable of ALA

Anne Robert

SLIS Graduate Student

Fall 2004

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Notes for Professor

• PowerPoint created using Microsoft PowerPoint 2002

• Templates: Damage Control design template, Fireworks design template

• Sounds: Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9, Stadium Roar

• Damage Control Template and Stadium Roar Sound downloaded from Microsoft Office Online

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Contents

• What is NMRT?• NMRT Goals • Joining NMRT• Benefits of NMRT

– Footnotes– Mentoring Program– Resume Review Service– NMRT-L– NMRT Committees– SASCO– Grants & Awards

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Contents, continued

• Conference Activities• Next ALA Conference• For more information• The end!

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What is NMRT?

The New Members Round Table (NMRT) provides a place for

those members of the American Library Association (ALA) who

are new to the library profession, new to ALA, or new

to both.

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What is NMRT?

NMRT brings together people from all types and sizes of libraries and

information centers, serving their diverse needs and interests in three

significant ways.

• NMRT is a Gateway to the Profession• NMRT is a Pathfinder through the Maze

of ALA• NMRT is a Stepping-Stone to Higher

Places

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What is NMRT?

As a gateway, pathfinder and stepping stone, NMRT has

played -- and continues to play -- a vital role not only within

ALA but also the library profession at large.

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NMRT Goals

• to structure formal opportunities for involvement and/or training for professional association committee experiences on the national, state, and local levels;

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NMRT Goals

• to provide a wide variety of programs to assist, encourage, and educate people who are new to the profession;

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NMRT Goals

• to offer a variety of leadership training and opportunities to help those approaching the end of their NMRT eligibility to make the transition to future positions in the Association and the profession; and

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NMRT Goals

• to develop and implement ongoing programs for library school students that encourage professional involvement and networking.

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Want to join NMRT?

• To join NMRT, you must be a member of ALA for 10 years or less

• Dues are $10 a year

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Benefits of joining NMRT

• Footnotes• Mentoring Program• Resume Review Service• NMRT-L• NMRT Committees• SASCO• Grants & Awards• Friends from across the

country!

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The official newsletter of NMRT, Footnotes is published four times a

year and is free to members.

                                                                                                  

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Footnotes

• Purpose of Footnotes:– to disseminate information and news

to NMRT members;– to alert members to developments of

interest in ALA and in the library world; and

– to inform members of NMRT Board actions, state and regional events, and NMRT conference programs and committee activities.

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Article in August 2004 Footnotes

Generation X meets Generation Y - A

Mentoring Success Story

by Jennifer Cella - Document Delivery Services Librarian, University of Miami

And

Anne Robert - Student, Louisiana State University

http://www.louisville.edu/~tlholt02/nmrt/Footnotes/august2004/genX.htm

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Need help? Get a mentor.

• The NMRT Mentoring Committee sponsors the Conference Mentoring Program at the ALA

Annual Conference each year. • The program is open to all ALA members, enabling the program to cover a broad area of

interests and specialties. • The goal of the program is to match new librarians and library school students with a more seasoned professional who can provide guidance in conquering the daunting task of attending your first professional conference.

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Attention job seekers!

• Want to update your resume?• Trying to get that interview?• Unsure about your cover letter?• Would you like an experienced

professional to give you feedback?

Then you should visit…

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• Have your resume reviewed by experienced librarians who have served on search committees or who are involved in the hiring process!

• Available via email (for NMRT members) and at ALA conferences (for anyone)

Visit http://www.geocities.com/nmrtrrs/

to sign up today!

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Contact other NMRTers easily using NMRT-L

•NMRT-L is the electronic listserv for postings about NMRT or any library issues

•Messages for distribution should be sent to nmrt-l@ala.org

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Participate in a NMRT Committee!

3M/NMRT Social3M/NMRT Professional Development GrantBoothConference Planning TaskforceDiversityEBSCO ScholarshipExhibitor Contact and RelationsFootnotesHandbook Leadership Development ForumLiaison Coordination and Support Ad Hoc

Membership Meeting and ProgramMembership Promotion and RelationsMentoringMidwinter Activities Nominating President's ProgramResume Reviewing ServiceShirley Olofson Memorial AwardStudents and Student Chapter Outreach

These are just a few of the committees you could join!

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Get involved with your ALA student chapter!

The NMRT Student and Student Chapter Outreach

(SASCO) Committee can help you share your ALA experience

with classmates.

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More about SASCO

SASCO can assist with:• Setting up workshops• Arranging speakers• Gathering membership and

promotional materials• And much more!

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SASCO also presents the ALA Student Chapter of the Year award

With your initiative and SASCO’s support, your student chapter could be the winning chapter!

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Need money for the ALA conference?

3M/NMRT Professional Development Grant

Airfare, lodging, conference registration fees

December 15, 2004

Shirley Olofson Memorial Award

$1000 January 1, 2005

NMRT’s ALA Student Chapter of the Year Award

A certificate to the winner and runner-up.

March 31, 2004 (for 2004 award)

Name of Award Award Deadline

http://www.ala.org/ala/nmrt/applyforfunds/applyfunds.htm

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Conference Activities

• NMRT Booth• NMRT Social Activities• Orientation Programs

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Conference Activities

NMRT Booth at the ALA Annual Conference 2004

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Conference Activities

Dancing at the NMRT Social(Orlando, 2004)

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Conference Activities

NMRT Student Social (Orlando, 2004)

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Interested in attending an ALA conference?The next ALA conference will be held in

January 15-17, 2005

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Visit the NMRT Website athttp://www.ala.org/nmrt

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Thanks for watching my presentation!

Author:Anne Robert

SLIS Graduate Student267 Coates Hall

Baton Rouge, LA 70803(225) 578-3158