NMRT (New Members Round Table)

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The mission of the New Members Round Table (NMRT) is to help those who have been association members less than ten years become actively involved in the association and the profession.

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  • 1.  Open Discussion Regarding Libraries & COVID-19

    Posted Mar 27, 2020 07:07 PM
    This is an open discussion thread for NMRT members to share thoughts, resources, tips, and more regarding Libraries & COVID-19.

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    Nicole LaMoreaux
    2019-2020 NMRT President

    Assistant Director of Research and Instructional Services
    The New School
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  • 2.  RE: Open Discussion Regarding Libraries & COVID-19

    Posted Mar 29, 2020 12:25 PM
    Hello,

    I hope you all are doing well and are safe! For me, I try to keep myself busy, or at least keep some semblance of a routine. I know if I just sit all the time, my mind will wonder and that's no good. However, it is also important to not overload myself with things to do and make sure I take time to relax. Everything done in moderation, even in quarantine.

    Be well,

    Victoria Kowanetz
    Assistant Community Library Manager
    Queens Library at Poppenhusen
    121-23 14th Avenue
    College Point, NY 11356
    victoria.kowanetz@queenslibrary.org
    718-359-1102

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    Victoria Kowanetz
    Assistant Community Library Manager
    Queens Public Library
    She/Her/Hers
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  • 3.  RE: Open Discussion Regarding Libraries & COVID-19

    Posted Mar 29, 2020 09:49 PM


    Hi Victoria,


    Thank you for sharing such great advice.  This is a trying time and we need to help one another.  Hope you, your family and community stay well!  


    Best,


    Michelle Osborne, MLS

    Branch Manager

    Gaston County Public Library

    Stanley Branch

    704-263-4166

    Public Library Representative at Large ( DLS), NCLA

    Chair, ALA Student Chapter Award Committee  2019-2020
    Chair, ALA LLAMA Nominating Committee  2019-2020


     

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  • 4.  RE: Open Discussion Regarding Libraries & COVID-19

    Posted Mar 30, 2020 06:24 PM
    Thank you, Victoria. I think that is all great advice. I have also found at home workouts, listening to music, and journaling to be beneficial as well. 

    I hope you are staying healthy and safe during this time.

    Best,
    Nicole

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    Nicole LaMoreaux
    Assistant Director of Research and Instructional Services
    The New School
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