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The Intellectual Freedom Round Table (IFRT) provides a forum for the discussion of activities, programs, and problems in intellectual freedom of libraries and librarians.

The IFRT Members Community group is the central hub for discussion, library and events. It is visible to all ALA members but only IFRT members can participate in the conversation.

  • 1.  IFRT Committee Positions Now Available!

    Posted May 06, 2019 03:25 PM
    Would you like to help lead our Round Table's efforts to support intellectual freedom? The committee volunteer form is now available. I am now reviewing applications, and will make appointments for terms that start at this year's ALA Annual Conference. There are lots of ways you can get involved and make a difference! 

    Apply here: http://www.ala.org/CFApps/volunteer/form.cfm. Click or tap to follow the link.">http://www.ala.org/CFApps/volunteer/form.cfm 

    I'm looking forward to working with you,

    Audrey Barbakoff
    IFRT Chair-elect

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    Audrey Barbakoff
    Intellectual Freedom Round Table Chair-Elect
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  • 2.  RE: IFRT Committee Positions Now Available!

    Posted May 09, 2019 12:30 PM
    I've had a great time serving on a few different IFRT committees. If you're passionate about intellectual freedom and want to get your hands dirty getting some actual work done, this is a great way! I'm happy to answer any questions if people want more info: librarianinblack@gmail.com.

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    Sarah Houghton
    Director of Discovery and Delivery
    California Digital Library
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  • 3.  RE: IFRT Committee Positions Now Available!

    Posted May 17, 2019 10:34 AM
    Here's a brief description of the committees. 

    • Bylaws and Organization Committee reviews and updates the official IFRT bylaws and the unofficial handbook. Official changes to the bylaws are proposed to the executive committee and voted on by the membership.
    • Coalition Building Committee networks with the State Intellectual Freedom Network (SIFnet) and recognizes an ALA Chapter with the Gerald Hodges Intellectual Freedom Chapter Relations Award.
    • John Phillip Immroth Memorial Award Committee serves as the award jury to select and honor notable contributions to intellectual freedom.
    • Merritt Fund Committee raises awareness and funds for the LeRoy C. Merritt Humanitarian Fund which provides financial support to librarians who are denied employment rights because of their defense of intellectual freedom and privacy, or as a result of discrimination.
    • Membership Promotion Committee communicates with new members and develops initiatives to build and retain membership.
    • Nominating Committee, chaired by the immediate past chair, recruits candidates to run for IFRT elected offices.
    • Eli M. Oboler Memorial Award Committee reviews published works in the area of intellectual freedom for the biannual Oboler Award.
    • Program Committee plans and implements conference programs. One reserved program is the Chairs Program which is planned in alignment with the chair's goals for the year.
    • Publications and Communications Committee promotes the activities of IFRT on social media, maintains the website, produces the IFRT Report and archives the Intellectual Freedom News and IFRT Newsletters.
    • Education Advisory Special Committee develops professional eLearning opportunities in collaboration with the Office for Intellectual Freedom.
    Volunteer here: http://www.ala.org/CFApps/volunteer/form.cfm 

    The activities of IFRT are enacted by the members. Without you, IFRT can't succeed. http://www.ala.org/rt/ifrt/about

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    Kristin Pekoll
    Assistant Director
    ALA Office for Intellectual Freedom
    kpekoll@ala.org
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