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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.  Your Place at the Round Table: Intellectual Freedom Round Table Information and Membership Session

    Posted Nov 07, 2024 12:26 PM
    Join us on November 12, 2024 at 7pm Central!

    Curious about the Intellectual Freedom Round Table (IFRT) and how it operates? Want to help choose IFRT award winners, organize events, or join one of IFRT's committees? Whether you're a brand new, long time, or potential member of IFRT, come to this informal membership info session to learn more about our mission, activities, and ways to get involved!



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    Amanda Sand
    Past-Chair, Intellectual Freedom Round Table
    Iowa Chapter Councilor
    amandasand.lib@gmail.com |
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  • 2.  RE: Your Place at the Round Table: Intellectual Freedom Round Table Information and Membership Session

    Posted Nov 13, 2024 11:33 AM

    Thanks to those who attended the Your Place at the Round Table: IFRT Information and Membership session last night!

    If you missed out, but still want to learn more about the ways you can get involved in IFRT, you can view the presentation slides and fill out the volunteer form! If you have questions about a particular committee, please reach out to the committee chair to learn more.

    Thanks to Steph Barnaby, Chair of the Membership Promotion Committee, Ed Remus, Chair of the Programming and Events committee, and IFRT's Staff Liaisons Aimee and Betsy for assisting with this event! 



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    Amanda Sand
    Past-Chair, Intellectual Freedom Round Table
    Iowa Chapter Councilor
    amandasand.lib@gmail.com |
    she|her
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  • 3.  RE: Your Place at the Round Table: Intellectual Freedom Round Table Information and Membership Session

    Posted Nov 14, 2024 08:33 AM
    It was really fun. 
    When do we find out who won the IFRT Trivia questions!?
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    Kristin Pekoll
       
    "Once you learn to read, you will be forever free." Frederick Douglass



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  • 4.  RE: Your Place at the Round Table: Intellectual Freedom Round Table Information and Membership Session

    Posted Nov 14, 2024 11:30 AM

    The slide are great! I will remember this structure (who we are/are not/what do you like to do) for future initiatives.

     

    Emily




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  • 5.  RE: Your Place at the Round Table: Intellectual Freedom Round Table Information and Membership Session

    Posted Nov 15, 2024 09:34 AM

    100% agree! This made it so easy to choose where we could be the most helpful. 



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    Jennifer Diaz Garcia
    Library Outreach Specialist
    Iowa State University
    Library
    She/Her/Hers
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  • 6.  RE: Your Place at the Round Table: Intellectual Freedom Round Table Information and Membership Session

    Posted Nov 18, 2024 11:46 AM

    I just reviewed the very excellent and thorough slides. I was not able to attend. Where might be a good place for these to live, not in our library, but in a more visible place? 



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    Wanda Huffaker
    Librarian
    Salt Lake County Library
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  • 7.  RE: Your Place at the Round Table: Intellectual Freedom Round Table Information and Membership Session

    Posted Nov 18, 2024 12:23 PM

    Perhaps on the website? Maybe on the About IFRT page? About IFRT | Intellectual Freedom Round Table

     

    Steph Barnaby

    IDEAS Librarian

    Information Delivery & Access Services

    Northeastern University Library

    s.barnaby@northeastern.edu

    617-373-8346 | 270 Snell Library

    Pronouns: she/her/ hers

     

    My working day may not be your working day. I frequently work night and weekend hours in USA East Coast time zones. Please do not feel obligated to reply to this email outside of your normal working hours!

     

     




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