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.  Is there a Roundtable for Makerspace

    Posted Feb 06, 2020 07:00 AM
    I think I missed this somewhere? Is there a Roundtable or Division for Makerspace? I've been to a conference once and there were tons of booths promoting Makerspace technology. I figured there be something here somewhere? If not who should I ask about it? Thanks,

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    Victoria Rivera
    Librarian
    Alachua County Library
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  • 2.  RE: Is there a Roundtable for Makerspace

    Posted Feb 06, 2020 06:12 PM
    Hello Victoria,

    Thank you for your question. You can find all of the ALA Round Tables listed here: http://www.ala.org/aboutala/rts. There is not a Maker Space Round Table, but you are correct in that there is usually a Zine Pavilion on the Exhibit Floor (https://2019.alaannual.org/pavilions). I believe this particular pavilion is organized by ALA. 

    Best,

    Nicole  

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    Nicole LaMoreaux
    Assistant Director of Research and Instructional Services
    The New School
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  • 3.  RE: Is there a Roundtable for Makerspace

    Posted Feb 10, 2020 08:30 AM
    Hi Victoria,

    Good question! Have you heard of the group Nation of Makers? It is not affiliated with ALA in any way, but they are pretty active on Slack. The Slack channel address is: nation-of-makers.slack.com

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    Andrea Puglisi
    Adult & Technology Services Director
    Richard Salter Storrs Library
    LongmeadowMA
    apuglisi@longmeadow.org
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