Are you looking to get involved and make connections? Is leadership something you want to try? Do you want to be more involved with ALA, but aren't sure how? Come join the NMRT Executive Board!
NMRT is seeking nominations for 3 elected positions: Vice President/President-Elect, Treasurer, & Secretary, and 2 appointed positions: Networking Director and Outreach Director. (Descriptions at the end of the message)
NMRT needs you! We welcome candidates with all levels of experience from committee chairs to 1st time roundtable members. If you want to invest in the future of NMRT, and have time to dedicate, then you are qualified! NMRT's Past President would love to hear from you and answer any questions you have!
Candidates must be NMRT members in good standing at the time of election (Spring 2026).
Below are a summary of responsibilities of each position (see Handbook for more details):
ELECTED ROLES:
Vice President/President-Elect: Three-year term (July 2026-June 2029), one year each as President-Elect, President, and Past President. Supports the Chair with managing NMRT activities such as the NMRT Orientation at ALA Annual or other potential initiatives. Reviews volunteer applications and appoints members to Committees and Chair role as President-Elect. Participates in Executive Board meetings which are mostly virtual. Then leads NMRT as President.
Secretary: one-year term (July 2026-June 2027). This position is responsible for recording meeting minutes and making them available to the board and membership. They also are the record keeper for NMRT and supporting the NMRT Info/Content Committee.
Treasurer: Three-year term (July 2026-June 2029). Spends the 1st year onboarding and learning about Treasurer duties from the current NMRT Treasurer. Serves as a point of contact regarding NMRT budget for committees. The second & third year they work with NMRT President and ALA Staff Representative to craft and submit NMRT's budget each year. In their final year helps to onboard the future Assistant Treasurer. Contributes to Executive Board Meetings and share budget updates as needed.
APPOINTED ROLES:
Networking Director: Two-year term (July 2026-June 2028). Supports the Online Programs Committee and aids in compiling local information for the city the ALA annual conference is in. Brings forward ideas or needs from committees. Contributes to NMRT Executive Board Meetings.
Outreach Director: Two-year term (July 2026-June 2028). Supports: Student and Student Chapter Outreach and SCOTYA, and Membership Promotion, Diversity, & Recruitment committees, Brings forward ideas or needs from committees. Contributes to NMRT Executive Board Meetings.
Fill out this short form by Monday, November 17, 2025 to nominate yourself or someone else! Please contact me at cmcalabr@iu.edu with any questions you have.
-Cara Calabrese, NMRT Past President
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Cara Calabrese
Head, Acquisitions
Indiana University - Bloomington
She/Her/Hers
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