NMRT Orientation Committee

Charge

The Orientation Committee plans and conducts orientation programs at both the Midwinter Meeting and Annual Conference. The 90 minute Saturday morning orientation at Midwinter and Friday afternoon orientation at Annual provide attendees an introduction to ALA, NMRT, the conference, the exhibits, and the host city. Additionally, the program provides the opportunity for other ALA divisions and round tables to distribute literature and promote their organizations.

Roster

Ms. Elaine Walker
(Chair, October 17, 2023, to July 31, 2024)
Jamie Fujiko Kurumaji
(Member, July 1, 2023, to July 31, 2024)
Mrs. Indira Mukherjee
(Member, July 1, 2023, to July 31, 2024)
Mr. Jules Shore
(Member, July 1, 2023, to July 31, 2024)
Ms. Elaine Walker
(Member, July 1, 2023, to July 31, 2024)
Lauren Puzier
(Ex-Officio Member, July 1, 2023, to July 31, 2024)
Kimberly L. Redd
(Staff Liaison, July 1, 2015, to June 30, 2026)

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Composition

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

History & Major Responsibilities

Prior to 2002-2003, the committee planned and conducted Annual orientation. During 2002-2003, the committee's charge changed to include the planning and conducting of both the Midwinter and Annual orientations. In 2007 Conference 101, the additional one-hour program held on Friday afternoon at Annual was added to the charge. In 2011, the Friday afternoon program was extended by an additional half hour. In 2013 the programs were re-aligned to previous goals such that there is a 90 minute orientation on Saturday morning at Midwinter, a 90 minute orientation on Friday afternoon at Annual and a 90 minute NMRT 101 session on Saturday morning at Annual.

Major Responsibilities

Plan and conduct orientation programs at both the Midwinter Meeting and Annual Conference. The orientations serve to introduce attendees to ALA (including its various divisions and roundtables), NMRT, the conference, the exhibits, and the host city. Plan and conduct NMRT 101 program at Annual Conference. The NMRT 101 session serves to introduce attendees to NMRT and encourage attendees to engage with NMRT at the conference and beyond.

Upcoming Committee Events
Staff Liaison

Kimberly L. Redd, Program Manager, (HRDR & ALA-APA)