NMRT (New Members Round Table) at ALA Midwinter jlevy@LIBRARY.UNT.EDU 21 Jan 1997 15:22 UTC
NMRT (New Members Round Table) at ALA in Washington, D.C. Midwinter Meeting Website Are you a library science student or a new member of the American Library Association? Will you be attending the 1997 ALA Midwinter Meeting in Washington, D.C.? Is this your first trip to our nation's capitol? As a veteran conference attendee would you like information to reacquaint yourself with the District? If you've answered "yes" to any of these questions then our website is a must-see while you're surfing: http://128.118.90.101/ala-nmrt/washdc.htm The New Members Round Table offers new members or individuals with less than ten years' experience within the American Library Association the opportunity to become involved within the profession by serving on committees and acquiring leadership skills. Visit our website to learn more about our Round Table, the District of Columbia, and to see the program of meetings and events scheduled during the Midwinter Meeting. New and current members are cordially invited to attend the NMRT Midwinter Orientation Meeting from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 15, 1997. The program which will feature a guest speaker and presentations by ALA leaders, is designed to acquaint you with the New Members Round Table and help orient you to the conference and the District. Also, please plan to attend the NMRT social/dinner at the Capitol City Brewing Company, near Union Station and the historic post office from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. on Monday, February 17, 1997. Cost (not including beverages) is $20.00. Contact Catherine Marion at (202) 547-1656 or via e-mail at cmar@loc.gov. *********************************************************************** Mentor Program for New Attendees in San Francisco Are you a library science student or a new member who is planning to attend the American Library Association's Annual Conference in San Francisco in June 1997? Would you like to have a mentor at the conference, someone to talk to or to help you acclimate? Are you a seasoned conference attendee who would like to share your experience with a student or a new member? If you answered yes to any of these questions, the Conference Mentor Program is for you! The Mentoring Committee of NMRT is sponsoring this program to help make new attendees feel at ease at a conference whose size can often be overwhelming and intimidating. Who is a mentor? A mentor is an experienced and trusted advisor. Within the context of ALA conferences, it is someone who can help a new member negotiate a path through the numerous meetings, programs, exhibits, and acronyms. Mentees, or proteges, (those being mentored) may be library science students, new librarians, first-time conference attendees, or anyone who would like to feel more comfortable attending the annual conference. The only qualification for being a mentor is to have a sincere interest in helping someone get the most out of the conference. This involves being a good listener, a thoughtful advisor and a role model. Mentors should expect to meet at least once with their mentees, or proteges, during the conference to answer questions, give guidance or just to listen. More contact during the conference or, even afterwards, is encouraged. Mentors can be from any ALA division or affiliate group in order to show mentees (proteges) the many opportunities for involvement in ALA. To complete the web version of the Mentor Program application open the following URL: http://128.118.90.101/ala-nmrt/mentapp.htm To be considered for the 1997 Mentor Program, the committee chair must receive your application by May 16, 1997. ************************************************************************** Joan Arlene Reyes Access Services Librarian The Pennsylvania State University Libraries E506 Pattee Library University Park, PA 16802 Tel: (814) 865-1858 Fax: (814) 863-7293 E-mail: JXR@psulias.psu.edu (Home of the Nittany Lions--"GO, STATE, GO!!!")