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Sara Kelly Johns

Online Instructor, School Libraries,
Syracuse University iSchool

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Dr. Robert Wedgeworth is presenting Sunday, 10:20-11:30 am, McCormick Place, W 194B

Posted By Sara Kelly Johns Jun 26, 2026 11:29 AM
Found In Egroup: RMRT (Retired Members Round Table) \ view thread
I have been here at ALA for two days and found that many people are not aware of Bob Wedgeworth's program. It's not an official ALA 150th program but he sure has history to share with us! His memoir, Breaking Barriers: A Librarian's Story of Changing Times, was published this month by Bloomsbury. Here ...

Agenda for the RMRT Annual Membership meeting

Posted By Sara Kelly Johns Jun 23, 2026 07:59 PM
Found In Library: RMRT (Retired Members Round Table)

Agenda for the RMRT Annual Membership meeting

Posted By Sara Kelly Johns Jun 23, 2026 07:59 PM
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Hello, RMRT, The agenda for our meeting in Chicago is below. I hope to see many of you at the meeting and at our events at the conference. If you are a committee chair, you are welcome to attach a report to this thread or to RMRT Connect to keep our members informed. It's been an eventful, collaborative ...

RE: RMRT Dinner is FULL + payment

Posted By Sara Kelly Johns Jun 23, 2026 10:27 AM
Found In Egroup: RMRT (Retired Members Round Table) \ view thread
This is awesome, Nann. Thank you for putting this together! ------------------------------ Sara Kelly Johns ALA COLA Ecosystem Subcommittee Member Chair, ALA Publishing Committee and RMRT AASL President, 2007-08 Instructor, Syracuse University iSchool skjohns@gmail.com ----------------- ...

In Chicago on Monday, 6/29? Consider the RMRT Dignity Index program! 10:30-11:30am, McCormick Place, W192C

Posted By Sara Kelly Johns Jun 22, 2026 03:10 PM
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How do we treat others who disagree with us? How do we manage difficult conversations in our libraries with people who disagree with our commitment to ALA's core values, including Intellectual Freedom? Our disagreements aren't causing the divisions we face; it's what we do when we disagree. We can treat ...

Retired Librarians, Library Workers, and Friends Make Great Advocates--new initiative from. RMRT

Posted By Sara Kelly Johns Jun 18, 2026 07:43 AM
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​My goal as this year's chair of RMRT​ was to increase retired librarians' involvement in advocacy. We have more time (well, in theory), and we can't be fired. To do this, the Advocacy Committee​ was revived, and Dorcas ​Hand ​b​ecame chair. We have active members​ who are long-time activists on the ...

RE: FINAL COUNT NEEDED for ALA RMRT DINNER JUNE 26

Posted By Sara Kelly Johns Jun 18, 2026 07:35 AM
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Dorcas and I will not be there for dinner but hope to stop by! Thanks, Nann, Sara ------------------------------ Sara Kelly Johns ALA COLA Ecosystem Subcommittee Member Chair, ALA Publishing Committee and RMRT AASL President, 2007-08 Instructor, Syracuse University iSchool skjohns@gmail.com ...

Volunteer Sign Up for Resumé Review and Mentoring at ALA Annual with NMRT

Posted By Sara Kelly Johns May 26, 2026 04:00 PM
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If you are going to be in Chicago for ALA 2026, here is an opportunity to be a mentor--Sara Kelly Johns, RMRT Chair *************** From Emily Murley, chair of the New Members Round Table Resume Review Committee: In collaboration with the New Members Round Table (NMRT) Mentoring Committee, ...

RMRT Programming at ALA Annual 2026

Posted By Sara Kelly Johns Apr 19, 2026 02:24 PM
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Thanks to RMRT Programming Chair Nann Hilyard, her committee, and RMRT Board members who worked together to develop strong programming for Annual 2026, I can share the information below, including room assignments. Here are programs to put on your conference schedule: RMRT Driehaus Museum Tour, Saturday, ...

RMRT Elections result

Posted By Sara Kelly Johns Apr 09, 2026 08:59 AM
Found In Egroup: RMRT (Retired Members Round Table) \ view thread
I am pleased to announce the results for RMRT from the ALA election results. And kudos to all who voted--RMRT had the highest percentage of members voting of all ALA units (divisions and round tables, etc.), 35.83%! Jana Brock, retired from the Keller, TX library is the Chair-elect for 2026-2027 ...

RE: Recording of Association of Jewish Libraries Forum with Tamika Barnes

Posted By Sara Kelly Johns Mar 25, 2026 08:37 PM
Found In Egroup: RMRT (Retired Members Round Table) \ view thread
Thank you for posting this, Emily! ~~~Sara Kelly Johns Online Instructor, Syracuse University iSchoolChair, ALA Publishing Committee, RMRTAmerican Association of School Librarians Past President (2007-08)New York Library Association Past President (2014-15) 67 Canaras Ave., Saranac Lake, NY 12983 ...

Webinar: Show Up, Speak Up: ONE VOICE for Library Ecosystem Funding, November 13, 4 pm Central

Posted By Sara Kelly Johns Nov 06, 2025 05:53 PM
Found In Egroup: Sustainability Round Table Members Community \ view thread
Join ALA's Library Ecosystem Initiative on November 13th, 4 pm Central, as we unite school, public, academic, and special libraries in a shared mission of collaborative advocacy for sustainable growth and ongoing budget support (AKA funding procurement). Discover real-world strategies to develop: ...

Webinar: Show Up, Speak Up: ONE VOICE for Library Ecosystem Funding, November 13, 4 pm Central

Posted By Sara Kelly Johns Nov 06, 2025 05:53 PM
Found In Egroup: SRRT (Social Responsibilities Round Table) \ view thread
Join ALA's Library Ecosystem Initiative on November 13th, 4 pm Central, as we unite school, public, academic, and special libraries in a shared mission of collaborative advocacy for sustainable growth and ongoing budget support (AKA funding procurement). Discover real-world strategies to develop: ...

Webinar: Show Up, Speak Up: ONE VOICE for Library Ecosystem Funding, November 13, 4 pm Central

Posted By Sara Kelly Johns Nov 06, 2025 05:44 PM
Found In Egroup: RMRT (Retired Members Round Table) \ view thread
Join ALA's Library Ecosystem Initiative on November 13th, 4 pm Central, as we unite school, public, academic, and special libraries in a shared mission of collaborative advocacy for sustainable growth and ongoing budget support (AKA funding procurement). Discover real-world strategies to develop: ...

Webinar: Show Up, Speak Up: ONE VOICE for Library Ecosystem Funding, November 13, 4 pm Central

Posted By Sara Kelly Johns Nov 06, 2025 05:42 PM
Found In Egroup: LEARNRT Round Table \ view thread
Join ALA's Library Ecosystem Initiative on November 13th, 4 pm Central, as we unite school, public, academic, and special libraries in a shared mission of collaborative advocacy for sustainable growth and ongoing budget support (AKA funding procurement). Discover real-world strategies to develop: ...

Webinar: Show Up, Speak Up: ONE VOICE for Library Ecosystem Funding, November 13, 4 pm Central

Posted By Sara Kelly Johns Nov 06, 2025 05:42 PM
Found In Egroup: NMRT (New Members Round Table) \ view thread
Join ALA's Library Ecosystem Initiative on November 13th, 4 pm Central, as we unite school, public, academic, and special libraries in a shared mission of collaborative advocacy for sustainable growth and ongoing budget support (AKA funding procurement). Discover real-world strategies to develop: ...

Webinar: Show Up, Speak Up: ONE VOICE for Library Ecosystem Funding, November 13, 4 pm Central

Posted By Sara Kelly Johns Nov 06, 2025 05:38 PM
Found In Egroup: IFRT Members Community (Open) \ view thread
Join ALA's Library Ecosystem Initiative on November 13th, 4 pm Central, as we unite school, public, academic, and special libraries in a shared mission of collaborative advocacy for sustainable growth and ongoing budget support (AKA funding procurement). Discover real-world strategies to develop: ...

Webinar: Show Up, Speak Up: ONE VOICE for Library Ecosystem Funding, November 13, 4 pm Central

Posted By Sara Kelly Johns Nov 06, 2025 05:38 PM
Found In Egroup: IRRT (International Relations Round Table) \ view thread
Join ALA's Library Ecosystem Initiative on November 13th, 4 pm Central, as we unite school, public, academic, and special libraries in a shared mission of collaborative advocacy for sustainable growth and ongoing budget support (AKA funding procurement). Discover real-world strategies to develop: ...

Webinar: Show Up, Speak Up: ONE VOICE for Library Ecosystem Funding, November 13, 4 pm Central

Join ALA's Library Ecosystem Initiative on November 13th, 4 pm Central, as we unite school, public, academic, and special libraries in a shared mission of collaborative advocacy for sustainable growth and ongoing budget support (AKA funding procurement). Discover real-world strategies to develop: ...

Webinar: Show Up, Speak Up: ONE VOICE for Library Ecosystem Funding, November 13, 4 pm Central

Posted By Sara Kelly Johns Nov 06, 2025 05:32 PM
Found In Egroup: Core Library Consulting Interest Group \ view thread
Join ALA's Library Ecosystem Initiative on November 13th, 4 pm Central, as we unite school, public, academic, and special libraries in a shared mission of collaborative advocacy for sustainable growth and ongoing budget support (AKA funding procurement). Discover real-world strategies to develop: ...