NMRT (New Members Round Table)

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Online Program: Practical Techniques for Engaging and Effective Public Speaking - Monday, November 2, at noon EST

  • 1.  Online Program: Practical Techniques for Engaging and Effective Public Speaking - Monday, November 2, at noon EST

    Posted Oct 13, 2015 04:17 PM

    Do you quake with fear when asked to speak publicly on behalf of your library? Learn how to overcome your anxiety with tips and tools for preparing and delivering clear, persuasive, and engaging presentations from Mary H. Stein, assistant library director at the East Baton Rouge Parish Library in Louisiana.


    “Let Your Voice Be Heard: Public Speaking for Librarians,” an online program sponsored by the New Members Roundtable (NMRT) Annual Program Committee, will be accessible online through Adobe Connect at http://ala.adobeconnect.com/r8rjf3z652g/ on Monday, November 2, at noon EST. Please sign in early, as space is limited to 100 participants.


    Mary H. Stein has presented at TedxLSU, 2012 ALA Annual Conference, and OCLC’s WebJunction. She is a graduate of the Louisiana State University School of Library and Information Science.


    The NMRT Annual Program Committee sponsors online programs designed to support library professionals. For further information, contact committee co-chairs Alyse Ergood at alyseergood@gmail.com or Beth Canzoneri at bcanzoneri@uidaho.edu.