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Diving Into the Dark: RMRT's March 2026 Book Club - It's a Thriller!

Posted By Lisa Kippur Mar 19, 2026 08:22 AM
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As winter settles in and the sky turns that familiar shade of bleak gray, many of us find ourselves craving a story that jolts the senses-a narrative that pulls us out of the quiet and into something pulse‑quickening. For the March 2026 RMRT Book Club discussion, Ann Marie Pipkin has offered the perfect ...

Call for Nominations: RMRT Norman Horrocks-Rowman & Littlefield Press Annual Conference Travel Award

Posted By Lisa Kippur Mar 09, 2026 04:05 PM
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The Retired Members Round Table (RMRT) is pleased to invite nominations for the Norman Horrocks–Rowman & Littlefield Press Annual Conference Travel Award. This award honors the late Dr. Norman Horrocks, a longtime leader, mentor, and advocate within the American Library Association. His dedication ...

Ruth Gordon Gadfly Award - Applications Now Open - Deadline March 16

Posted By Lisa Kippur Mar 07, 2026 07:47 AM
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Ruth Gordon Gadfly Award – Applications Now Open The Ruth Gordon Gadfly Award is presented annually to a current American Library Association (ALA) member who is retired from full-time employment. This award honors the legacy of Ruth Gordon-a librarian, educator, and passionate advocate for civil liberties ...

Diving Into the Dark: RMRT's March 2026 Book Club - It's a Thriller!

Posted By Lisa Kippur Jan 22, 2026 11:41 AM
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As winter settles in and the sky turns that familiar shade of bleak gray, many of us find ourselves craving a story that jolts the senses-a narrative that pulls us out of the quiet and into something pulse‑quickening. For the March 2026 RMRT Book Club discussion, Ann Marie Pipkin has offered the perfect ...

Continue your professional journey with the Retired Members Round Table (RMRT) and stay connected with ALA and the colleagues who have shaped your career.

Posted By Lisa Kippur Jan 08, 2026 12:48 PM
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Whether you're already retired or beginning to think about retirement, ALA's Retired Members Round Table offers a welcoming space to remain engaged in the profession you've helped build. RMRT celebrates the invaluable experience and insight that retired library professionals bring to our field. Members ...

Happy Holidays from RMRT! Spotlight Member Judi Moreillon

Posted By Lisa Kippur Dec 25, 2025 07:58 AM
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Warm holiday wishes from the Retired Members Round Table! This season, we're delighted to spotlight Judi Moreillon, longtime librarian, educator, author, and dedicated RMRT Advocacy Committee member. With more than 30 years in school librarianship, library education, and publishing, Judi continues to ...

Exploring the World Through Pages: Travel Books Subject for RMRT Book Club

Posted By Lisa Kippur Dec 11, 2025 08:09 AM
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The Retired Member Round Table (RMRT) Book Club recently gathered to discuss the timeless allure of travel literature. From memoirs of daring explorers to reflective journeys through cultural landscapes, the conversation highlighted how travel books open doors to adventure, broaden perspectives, and ...

Reflecting on Retirement

Posted By Lisa Kippur Nov 29, 2025 02:14 PM
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Dear colleagues, As members of the Retired Members Round Table, we carry with us decades of stories, service, and friendships forged through our shared commitment to libraries. This season invites us to pause and reflect on the many reasons we are thankful. Thankful for our profession: Libraries ...

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 ...