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RE: Time of book group

Posted By Lisa Kippur Nov 16, 2025 04:00 PM
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Yes "When in doubt, go to the library" - J.K. Rowling, Harry Potter & the Chamber of Secrets Lisa R. Kippur

You are invited to the Retired Members Round Table Book Club – December 7 Discussion: Traveler's Tales

Posted By Lisa Kippur Nov 13, 2025 10:10 AM
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Dear ALA Friends, The next Retired Member Round Table (RMRT) Book Club discussion will be on Sunday, December 7th. Since November's date falls too close to the Thanksgiving holidays, we've moved our gathering to December. We hope you'll join us as we dive into books centered around the theme of "traveler's ...

RMRT Member Spotlight - Carol Anne Geary

Posted By Lisa Kippur Oct 31, 2025 06:39 PM
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Have you met Carol Anne Geary? She is the RMRT Spotlight Member for RMRT. I met Carol a couple months ago as a volunteer for the RMRT membership committee of which I am chair of. I am so grateful for her wonderful advice and eagerness to participate in the Retired Member Round Table. Check out more about ...

Retired Library Directors!!!!!! Announcement for You!

Posted By Lisa Kippur Oct 31, 2025 06:23 PM
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Good afternoon, I received an inquiry from Library Juice Connections, see below: Library Juice Connections is seeking panelists for a webinar discussion titled, "Retired library directors tell you what they always wished they could." It's based on the premise that active library directors often feel ...

RE: Ideas for Chicago 2026 programming and tour ideas from Nann Hilyard

Posted By Lisa Kippur Oct 22, 2025 03:36 PM
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I love this idea. Unfortunately, I won't be going to the conference this summer, but I do like the idea Sarah has mentioned here.

Free ALA Membership to those of 25 years continuous members

Posted By Lisa Kippur Oct 16, 2025 12:43 PM
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Did you know that ALA offers three types of special membership for those individuals who fit the following categories? ALA offers three special membership categories that help acknowledge a strong commitment to libraries and the profession on the part of members: Continuing membership is available ...

RE: Intellectual Freedom Committee (IFC) Report to RMRT Membership

Posted By Lisa Kippur Oct 13, 2025 05:27 PM
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Thank you!!! "When in doubt, go to the library" - J.K. Rowling, Harry Potter & the Chamber of Secrets Lisa R. Kippur

Meeting Summaries

Posted By Lisa Kippur Oct 12, 2025 05:20 PM
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RMRT Meeting Summaries June 2024-2025

Posted By Lisa Kippur Oct 09, 2025 01:19 PM
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Hey everyone, I'm really sorry for this sort of SPAM message. I'm trying to send the meeting summaries for the years 2024 and 2025 to our ALA Connect site for RMRT for archive purposes. Please note, there are no meeting summaries for 2022 or 2023 that I can find. They are not posted on the website ...

RMRT Meeting Summaries June 2024-2025

Posted By Lisa Kippur Oct 09, 2025 01:18 PM
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From Library Shelves to Reality TV: Diane Firmani's Journey of Passion, Purpose, and Reinvention

Posted By Lisa Kippur Oct 02, 2025 05:37 PM
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For Diane Firmani, a lifelong love of books and community has taken her from the quiet corners of school libraries to the bright lights of reality television-and back again. Her story is one of dedication, resilience, and a zest for life that continues to inspire both seasoned professionals and those ...

Retired Members Roundtable Spotlight Member Jana Prock

Posted By Lisa Kippur Sep 18, 2025 04:25 PM
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Good afternoon, everyone and happy fall, I'm feeling a sense of overwhelm even as a retiree. I feel it might be the fact I have overcommitted myself as I am taking a class at the University, I'm the Membership Chair for RMRT, I am volunteering a lot and still need to set time aside for my family and ...

The Retired Members Round Table (RMRT) wants you!!!

Posted By Lisa Kippur Sep 04, 2025 09:17 PM
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The Retired Members Round Table (RMRT) wants you! Retired? Thinking of retiring? If so, membership in RMRT offers you an opportunity to stay active professionally. RMRT: Plans programs. Provides mentorship/networking to younger ALA members (NMRT mixers) Provides leadership opportunities. Gives ...

Retired Members Roundtable Membership Committee seeking New Members like you!!!!

Posted By Lisa Kippur Aug 22, 2025 01:34 PM
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As fall approaches, I'm thinking about school starting, beautiful colors changing on our Aspen trees here in Colorado, and renewed spirit! I'd love to get some fresh perspectives from our ALA RMRT members. As Chair of the RMRT Membership Committee I am responsible for getting the word out about ...

RE: Check out RMRT's Spotlight Member for August

Posted By Lisa Kippur Aug 10, 2025 11:21 PM
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I can make the change tomorrow "When in doubt, go to the library" - J.K. Rowling, Harry Potter & the Chamber of Secrets Lisa R. Kippur

Check out RMRT's Spotlight Member for August

Posted By Lisa Kippur Aug 09, 2025 09:44 PM
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Check out our newest RMRT Member Spotlight, Dorcas Hand. Many of you already know Dorcus. Check out this interview and her fabulous photo! RMRT Member Spotlight | Retired Member Round Table ------------------------------ Lisa Kippur Membership Chair Retired Member Round Table She/Her/Hers -------- ...

Retired Members Round Table (RMRT) Creates Advocacy Committee!!!

Posted By Lisa Kippur Jul 10, 2025 09:50 AM
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Did you know RMRT has a newly formed Advocacy Committee? Following a very successful partnership with United for Libraries, Chair of RMRT, Sara Kelly Johns has established a new committee that focuses on advocacy efforts. Some of you may have attended the panel, "Retired Librarians as Changemakers: ...

Retired Members Round Table (RMRT) Creates Advocacy Committee!!!

Posted By Lisa Kippur Jul 10, 2025 09:49 AM
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RMRT at the United for Libraries GALA Tea - Location Information

Posted By Lisa Kippur Jun 19, 2025 10:27 AM
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Location correction for the Gala Tea as it will be taking place at the Courtyard by Marriott Philadelphia Downtown, Trumbauer Ballroom, not Le Meridian as listed in the previous announcement of all the RMRT events. I imagine if you have a ticket you'll know where to go but I didn't want any confusion. ...

Opportunity to support diverse representation in children's and young adult literature for RMRT Members participation

Posted By Lisa Kippur Jun 11, 2025 11:48 AM
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The following volunteer opportunity is being sent to you on behalf of Rachael Elrod, Ed.D. (she/her), Associate Chair, Departmental Libraries, Director, Education Library & Education Librarian from the University of Florida, with permission to share by Naomi Angier, Chair of RMRT. Dear Colleagues, ...