NMRT Online Discussion Forum
Charge
To plan and execute an online discussion forum.
Roster
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Composition
The Online Discussion Forum committee started in the 2005-2006 year and was formed from the consolidation of previous committees, including Online Book Discussion.
Major Responsibilities
- Suggest and set topics for the monthly NMRT-L discussion
- Solicit topic suggestions from the Online Discussion Forum Committee
- Lead monthly discussion on the NMRT-L email list
- Investigate new ways of supporting online discussion and networking through the year and at the Midwinter and Annual conferences
Current Forum Topics
October
- Creative Programming (NMRT-L)
November
- Engaging with your patrons and community through social media (NMRT-L)
December
- Managing Stress (NMRT-L)
- What Kind of Librarian Are You? (live Twitter chat #NMRTChat)
January
- Applications and Interviewing (NMRT-L)
February
- Presenting at Conferences (NMRT-L)
March
- Partnerships Between Libraries (NMRT-L)
- Harnessing social media for promotion of your library and services (live Twitter chat #NMRTChat)
April
- Navigating Bureaucracy at Your Institution (NMRT-L)
May
- Services to Special Populations (NMRT-L)
Past Forum Topics
Staff Liaison
Kimberly L. Redd, Program Manager, (HRDR & ALA-APA)