http://www.txlablog.org/newmembersrt/ TLA's New Members Round Table Blog. en Copyright 2011 Thu, 08 Jul 2010 08:29:49 -0600 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/ http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 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]]> http://www.txlablog.org/newmembersrt/2010/07/new_member_survey.html http://www.txlablog.org/newmembersrt/2010/07/new_member_survey.html Thu, 08 Jul 2010 08:29:49 -0600 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. ]]> http://www.txlablog.org/newmembersrt/2010/05/logo_contest.html http://www.txlablog.org/newmembersrt/2010/05/logo_contest.html Fri, 14 May 2010 17:44:07 -0600 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 ]]> http://www.txlablog.org/newmembersrt/2010/05/latest_newsletter_is_here.html http://www.txlablog.org/newmembersrt/2010/05/latest_newsletter_is_here.html Wed, 05 May 2010 21:46:48 -0600 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. ]]> http://www.txlablog.org/newmembersrt/2010/04/fun_at_conference.html http://www.txlablog.org/newmembersrt/2010/04/fun_at_conference.html Tue, 13 Apr 2010 08:54:09 -0600 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!]]> http://www.txlablog.org/newmembersrt/2010/04/nmrt_conference_events_1.html http://www.txlablog.org/newmembersrt/2010/04/nmrt_conference_events_1.html Tue, 06 Apr 2010 15:01:42 -0600 muller@mail.twu.edu ]]> http://www.txlablog.org/newmembersrt/2010/03/nmrt_volunteers_needed_conference.html http://www.txlablog.org/newmembersrt/2010/03/nmrt_volunteers_needed_conference.html Thu, 25 Mar 2010 15:39:26 -0600 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! ]]> http://www.txlablog.org/newmembersrt/2010/03/we_still_need_your_help.html http://www.txlablog.org/newmembersrt/2010/03/we_still_need_your_help.html Mon, 22 Mar 2010 15:10:05 -0600 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]]> http://www.txlablog.org/newmembersrt/2010/02/tla_elections_coming_soon.html http://www.txlablog.org/newmembersrt/2010/02/tla_elections_coming_soon.html Mon, 08 Feb 2010 13:52:27 -0600 https://secure.txla.org/secure/membership/memapp.asp.]]> http://www.txlablog.org/newmembersrt/2010/01/remember_to_renew.html http://www.txlablog.org/newmembersrt/2010/01/remember_to_renew.html Tue, 12 Jan 2010 12:02:23 -0600 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 ]]> http://www.txlablog.org/newmembersrt/2009/12/new_nmrt_wiki.html http://www.txlablog.org/newmembersrt/2009/12/new_nmrt_wiki.html Sun, 20 Dec 2009 18:53:47 -0600 NMRT Rules and Procedures page.) If you are interested in either of these positions, send me an email and let me know. Self nominations are welcome! For more information regard-ing the Secretary/Treasurer position, our current Secretary Susan Chandler [susan.chandler@baytownlibrary.org] would be happy to answer any questions. If you would like to know more about the Chair-Elect position, feel free to send an email to Kelly Brouillard [kbrouillard@mail.twu.edu] or myself. Thanks to an amendment to our bylaws, we will be voting electronically this year using the TLA electronic ballot system. Candidate information and brief statements will need to be turned into the TLA office by mid December. I will be sending out details about the electronic ballot system and instructions for candidates, as we get closer to the election. Jennifer Anderson NMRT Chair Elect, 2009-10 jennifer.anderson@tamucc.edu ]]> http://www.txlablog.org/newmembersrt/2009/10/nmrt_opportunities_to_get_invo_1.html http://www.txlablog.org/newmembersrt/2009/10/nmrt_opportunities_to_get_invo_1.html Wed, 28 Oct 2009 08:37:12 -0600 http://www.txla.org/html/dist/distmtg.html for more information, including dates, locations, district chairs, and registration. If you are unsure about which district you are in, login to the Members Only section of the TLA website or visit the TLA District Map at http://www.txla.org/html/dist/distmap.html. ]]> http://www.txlablog.org/newmembersrt/2009/10/tla_district_meetings.html http://www.txlablog.org/newmembersrt/2009/10/tla_district_meetings.html Thu, 08 Oct 2009 16:40:54 -0600 here. ************************************************************************************** This Professional Development Grant is sponsored by Quality Books Inc. & the TLA New Members Round Table Endowment Fund. Eligible recipients include those Texas Library Association members in the first 5 years of their professional career and TLA membership. This grant provides assistance to attend the annual TLA Conference by covering conference registration, travel expenses, lodging, and $50 per diem, up to $1000 total expenses. ______________________________________________________________________ To apply, send the completed application and all attachments to: Christine Freeman James C. Jernigan Library 700 University Blvd MSC 197 Kingsville, Texas 78363 You may also complete the application online at the TLA NMRT web site: http://www.txla.org/groups/forms/nmrtgform.html Applications must be submitted on or before January 8, 2010. ______________________________________________________________________ For more information, contact Christine Freeman at christine.freeman@tamuk.edu Visit the TLA New Members Round Table web site at http://www.txla.org/groups/nmrt Visit the Quality Books Inc. web site at http://www.quality-books.com ]]> http://www.txlablog.org/newmembersrt/2009/10/tlanmrtquality_books_inc_profe_1.html http://www.txlablog.org/newmembersrt/2009/10/tlanmrtquality_books_inc_profe_1.html Thu, 01 Oct 2009 15:54:33 -0600 article is interesting because it lists several habits a lot of us have, and probably don't notice we are doing, that can be annoying to your interviewer. Keep them in mind as what not to do on your next interview. If you've found other sources that provide helpful information or have tips for fellow job hunters, comment on this blog post and share! ]]> http://www.txlablog.org/newmembersrt/2009/09/15_ways_to_annoy_your_job_interviewer.html http://www.txlablog.org/newmembersrt/2009/09/15_ways_to_annoy_your_job_interviewer.html Wed, 30 Sep 2009 16:45:14 -0600 Included in this issue: *Annual Assembly Report *We answer your questions in "Ask NMRT" *Executive Board Opportunities from the Chair-Elect *In Case You Didn't Know...Getting Involved is Easy! *2010 Conference Update *Words of Encouragement - A contributed article by NMRT member Stacey Johnson *And lots of other announcements! Click here for the Fall 09 NMRT Newsletter ]]> http://www.txlablog.org/newmembersrt/2009/09/nmrt_newsletter_fall_2009.html http://www.txlablog.org/newmembersrt/2009/09/nmrt_newsletter_fall_2009.html Wed, 30 Sep 2009 16:39:48 -0600