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.  December Discussion: New Years Resolutions

    Posted 20 days ago

    Happy December!

    For this month's discussion thread, we're looking into the new year.

    What are your professional New Year's resolutions? It could be anything from gaining a new skill or speaking at an event. 

    I'll go first. My professional goals are to connect with more people and improve my skills with policy development. I've already joined another professional roundtable, and I have a stack of policy development books ready to go.

    Now it's your turn. What are your goals for 2026?



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    Kathleen Corcella
    Information Governance Coordinator
    University of Illinois
    She/Her/Hers
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  • 2.  RE: December Discussion: New Years Resolutions

    Posted 10 days ago

    Hi! New member of ALA and my professional New Year's resolution is to try and start being more active in the library field. I've been a librarian for 3 years now and I think its about time to step out of my comfort zone, start networking, and getting involved.



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    Rose Slike
    Youth Services Librarian
    Clarion Free Library
    She/Her/Hers
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  • 3.  RE: December Discussion: New Years Resolutions

    Posted 7 days ago

    Happy December!

    For the new year, I plan to work hard on getting some form of literature published--preferably an academic article if I can figure that out--as well as learning more management skills (like financials, board experience, and other management where I have little experience).



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    Brandon Rouzaud
    Director of Library & Student Services
    Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science
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  • 4.  RE: December Discussion: New Years Resolutions

    Posted 6 days ago

    Hello! Similar to Brandon, I also have a goal of publishing some sort of writing whether a blog, a book review, or an article of some kind. Here's to 2026!



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    Austin Daniels
    Durham County Public Library
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  • 5.  RE: December Discussion: New Years Resolutions

    Posted 6 days ago

    Hello All! My New Year's Resolution is to really be judicious in what I'm taking on. I have quite a few responsibilities amping up and rolling off this year. I need to be very aware when I start to off load these duties and be careful when taking things on afterwards. Sometimes, I tend to take on too much when I feel like I'm starting to get less busy. 

    I also have co-authored an article that has been languishing after a few rejected submissions, I would love to work with my collaboraters and make some headway towards publication! 



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    Morgan Brickey-Jones
    Director of Community Engagement
    University of Texas At Arlington
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  • 6.  RE: December Discussion: New Years Resolutions

    Posted 6 days ago

    Great question! I would like to get more involved in ALA in the new year, possibly by volunteering for a committee. I'd also like to learn more about evidence synthesis, as it is a potential research interest of mine and a useful topic for me to know about as a science librarian.



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    Anna Mayersohn
    Sciences Librarian
    SUNY University At Buffalo Libraries
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  • 7.  RE: December Discussion: New Years Resolutions

    Posted 5 days ago

    My hope for the new year is to graduate in March with my MLIS, move back to the states, and hopefully find a job! Or, if unable to find a job at least volunteer and get plugged in somehow into the career field. 



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    Caitlin Hulshizer
    MLIS Student
    chulshiz@syr.edu
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  • 8.  RE: December Discussion: New Years Resolutions

    Posted 2 days ago

    My professional New Year's resolution is to create a culture of team meetings as safe spaces and encourage staff who are reluctant to share their ideas or thoughts to feel more welcome and comfortable speaking up and sharing. 



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    Danielle Burns
    Assistant Library Director
    Laredo Public Library
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