New Member Survey
Jennifer Anderson
Greetings everyone,
I've created a survey to give everyone an opportunity to discuss our current resources. Kelly Brouillard has done an amazing job redesigning the webpage and creating our wiki and blog. Take a few moments and give these a look (if you haven't already) and then take the time to answer the survey questions regarding these pages.
We'd like some input about what works for you and how we can deliver more.
the survey is here. The password is TLANMRT.
thanks in advance,
Jennifer
NMRT Chair 2010-2011
Logo contest
Kelly Brouillard
When TLA’s new website goes live late this summer, each unit will have new web pages, and on these new pages there is space for their logo. Problem is, NMRT doesn’t have a logo!
So here’s your opportunity to use your creative talents and make your mark on NMRT….design our logo! The logo must incorporate NMRT and must be square in size. To see examples of unit
logos click here.
Deadline for design submissions is July 31,2010. All designs will then be posted for
NMRT members to vote for their favorite. Submit your design to tlanewmembers@gmail.com.
Latest newsletter is here!
Kelly Brouillard
The latest issue of the NMRT Newsletter is jammed full of news and information! Some of the things you will find in this issue:
• Conference Wrap-up & Sightings,
• NMRT award winners,
• In Case You Didn't Know...New TLA website coming soon,
• Lots of TLA News,
• Message from the new NMRT Chair,
• A contest, and more!
Vist the NMRT wiki to view this and previous issues of our newsletter:
http://newmembersrt.pbworks.com/NMRT-Newsletters
Fun at Conference!
Kelly Brouillard
While in San Antonio be sure to enjoy some of the excellent restaurants and bring your TLA Conference name badge with you when you do. Showing your badge at select restaurants along the River Walk and downtown can get you discounts and other perks! You can find participating Show Us Your Badge locations here or pick up a booklet at the San Antonio Visitors Bureau Information Counter in the Convention Center Market Street Lobby.
And don't forget about these All-Conference social events:
All-Conference Welcome Party
Wednesday, April 14, 6:30-8:30 PM
Institute of Texan Cultures, 801 Durango Blvd.
No ticket required.
New Members Reception
Thursday, April 15, 5:45-6:30 PM
Convention Center Grotto
New members are encouraged to come!
President's All-Conference Party
Friday, April 16, 8:00-10:30 PM
Sunset Station Lone Star Pavillion, 1174 East Commerce
No ticket required.
NMRT Conference Events
Kelly Brouillard
Join New Members Round Table at our conference events! These are great opportunities to meet people and learn more about TLA and NMRT.
NMRT Exhibit Hall Booth
Visit NMRT at booth #1448 in the exhibit hall to meet members, learn more about the round table, and sign-up to serve on NMRT committees. Also purchase a raffle ticket for your chance to win 1 of 3 awesome gift baskets, which will be on display at the booth. Proceeds from the raffle will go toward the NMRT General Fund which allows us to sponsor conference programs, contribute to the TLA Legislative Fund, sponsor NMRT members, and more!
Making the Most of Your Membership: TLA & You
Thursday, April 15, 10:15-11:50am
Hear from a panel of seasoned TLA members from public, academic, school and special libraries as they share their experience and how involvement has benefited them personally and professionally. Then ask the questions you’ve been holding onto but didn’t know who to ask. Finally, join us for refreshments and mingle with the NMRT Executive Board and other new members.
New Members Reception
Thursday, April 15, 5:45-6:30pm
Convention Center Grotto
A free social event! Come let your hair down after a long day at conference and meet other new members.
NMRT Business Meeting
Saturday, April 17, 8-9:20am
Come participate in the business of the round table. This is another opportunity to learn more about NMRT, meet other new members, and sign-up to serve on NMRT committees.
Looking forward to seeing everyone in San Antonio!
NMRT volunteers needed @ Conference
Kelly Brouillard
Dear New Members Round Table Members:
The Annual Conference is coming up sooner than we realize! We are working hard to make this year's NMRT booth a success. We still need more volunteers to donate 1 (or more!) hours of their time during exhibit hall hours. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact me so I can schedule you in.
Yours,
Lynda Muller
Chair, Exhibit Hall Booth Committee
muller@mail.twu.edu
We still need your help!
Kelly Brouillard
At this year's TLA Annual Conference, NMRT will be conducting a raffle fundraiser from our booth in the Exhibit Hall. Proceeds from the raffle will go toward sustaining the NMRT General Fund which allows NMRT to do things like:
• Host conference programs, such as this year's "Making the Most of Your Membership: TLA & You" and our co-sponsorship of the preconference "Links to Leadership: Newer Members Growing TALL"
• Contribute to the TLA Legislative Fund
• Sponsor NMRT members attending the TALL Texans Leadership Institute
• And more!
Three themed gift baskets will be offered as raffle prizes, and we still need lots of help from NMRT members with donations of items to be included in the baskets. You can find a list of items we need donated on the NMRT Fundraiser wiki page: http://newmembersrt.pbworks.com/Fundraiser.
Monetary donations to go toward the purchase of raffle items are also welcome! Any monetary donations left over after the purchase of raffle items will be put into the NMRT General Fund.
Please visit the NMRT Fundraiser wiki page or email Kelly Brouillard, NMRT Chair at kbrouillard@twu.edu for more information.
Thanks for your help!
TLA Elections Coming Soon!
Jennifer Anderson
Greetings Everyone,
Elections for TLA are coming up soon. NMRT will be electing candidates for the positions of Secretary/Treasurer and Chair Elect.
This year we are offering something "extra"... in addition to the information provided on the TLA ballot (education, experience, association work) the candidates have all agreed and provided a more personal introduction.
Check out the NMRT Wiki (http://newmembersrt.pbworks.com/) and meet the candidates for next year's Board!
Cheers... and Good Luck!
Jennifer Anderson
NMRT Chair Elect
jennifer.anderson@tamucc.edu
Remember to Renew
Kelly Brouillard
Just a reminder that February 2nd is the deadline to renew your TLA membership in order to be eligible to vote in the TLA elections. Also, be sure to renew your membership in NMRT so you can vote in the NMRT elections for Chair Elect and Secretary/Treasurer. The online membership renewal form can be found at https://secure.txla.org/secure/membership/memapp.asp.
New NMRT Wiki!
Kelly Brouillard
Greetings NMRT Members!
As you may have noticed, the NMRT website was drastically outdated and needed major revisions. Therefore, to allow NMRT officers to easily make the needed changes ourselves we have moved all of the information located on the NMRT web pages to the new NMRT wiki!
By using the wiki we can update the information ourselves as needed and not have to rely on the TLA webmaster. (Who, by the way, has been VERY helpful...thank you Mary Ann!!!) The NMRT website will still have a presence. The page now features a welcome message and links visitors to the wiki.
NMRT Website: http://www.txla.org/groups/nmrt/
NMRT Wiki: http://newmembersrt.pbworks.com
This conversion to the wiki also required us to create new electronic forms for both NMRT award applications. The Professional Development Grant and the Outstanding New Librarian Award both have new URLs for their electronic applications. You can find information about both awards, including links to their applications, on the NMRT wiki.
I apologize if this switch causes any confusion but we needed be able to update our information in a timely manner and this was the best alternative until TLA implements a new content management system for their web pages.
Please let me know if you have any questions and/or comments!
Happy Holidays!
Kelly Brouillard, NMRT Chair
kbrouillard@mail.twu.edu
