About NMRT

New Members Round Table President Welcome

President's Welcome

Welcome to the New Members Round Table (NMRT), a round table of ALA. We are home to over 1,200 members, representing every field of library work. Members can take advantage of free webinars, resume review, and mentoring connections, as well as build their network and résumé through service on committees.


NMRT is proud to support those who are looking to get more involved in ALA, especially if new to ALA, no matter whether you are new to the profession. If you are looking to get involved and don’t know where to start, you found the right place. Reach out and we will connect you! We hope NMRT can be a professional community for those new to the field and the Association and help you find your place within the profession.


NMRT is by and for our members. We are open to feedback and you can have a hand in our direction and services! I look forward to working with you. Thanks for stopping by!

Also Congratulations to our newly elected Executive Board members and a big thank you to all candidates who ran in the elections. As always, our members commitments makes NMRT who we are!

NMRT Vice President/President Elect - Mary Kamela
NMRT Secretary - Margaret Bates
NMRT Leadership Development Director - Michelle Osborne
NMRT Member Services Director - Natalie Ornat Bitting
NMRT Councilor - Stella Hudson

(Their term will begin on July 1, 2025)

Cara Calabrese
President, 2024-2025
New Members Round Table
American Library Association

Mission

Our mission is to help those who have been association members less than ten years become actively involved in the association and the profession. The goals are fourfold: (1) to structure formal opportunities for involvement and/or training for professional association committee experiences on the national, state and local levels; (2) to provide a wide variety of programs to assist, encourage, and educate those new to the association and the profession; (3) to offer a variety of leadership training and opportunities to help those approaching the end of their NMRT eligibility make the transition to future positions in the association and the profession, and; (4) to develop and implement ongoing programs for library school students which encourage professional involvement and networking.

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