NMRT Mentoring Committee

Charge

The mentoring committee's responsibility is to develop the mentoring program, which matches mentors with new members at the ALA Annual Conference. The committee is charges with exploring ways to use technology and up-to-date communication methods to expand mentoring to an all-year-round program available to those who can't attend conferences. The committee also prepares guides dealing with mentoring.

If you need full roster details and are not a member please e-mail Co-Chairs Joy Dubose or Kayla Kuni.

Roster

Ms. V. Emily Cranwell Deinert
(Chair, July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025)
Ms. Amanda Gray Perry
(Member, July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2026)
Zachary Grisham
(Member, July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2026)
Cambria Christine Huff
(Member, July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2026)
Ms. Shangching Huitzacua
(Member, July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2026)
Mrs. Maranda Nykel Jenkins
(Member, July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2026)
Laura Birkenhauer
(Ex-Officio Member, July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2025)
Kimberly L. Redd
(Staff Liaison, July 1, 2015, to June 30, 2026)

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Composition

The NMRT Mentoring Committee consists of up to 13 appointed members from the NMRT membership at large, serving a 1 year term and led by the chair.

Subcommitees and Task Forces

The NMRT Mentoring Committee consists of up to 13 appointed members from the NMRT membership at large, serving a 1 year term and led by the chair.

Staff Liaison

Kimberly L. Redd

Work Phone: (312) 280-4279

American Library Association

225 N Michigan Ave Ste 1300

Chicago, IL 60601-7616

Get Involved

New Members Round Table committee volunteers are being accepted now. Fill out the volunteer form here.

Committee appointments last for one year, beginning at ALA Annual (June/July) and ending at the next ALA Annual Conference. You must be a dues paying member of NMRT to serve on a committe. Many NMRT committees do not require conference attendance, but please note that, for some committees, attendance at the Midwinter or Annual Conferences is expected. Information about NMRT committes can be found here.

Thank you for your interest in serving on a NMRT committee!