RMRT (Retired Members Round Table)

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The Retired Members Round Table (RMRT) shall exist to develop programs of particular interest to retired persons from all types of libraries and all forms of library services, including formal opportunities for continued involvement and learning; a variety of leadership training and opportunities for mentoring; lifelong professional involvement and networking; and active engagement in the American Library Association and the profession of librarianship.

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Midwinter Advocacy Coordinating Group meeting report

  • 1.  Midwinter Advocacy Coordinating Group meeting report

    Posted Mar 07, 2018 03:47 PM

    Advocacy Coordinating Group Midwinter Meeting


    Denver


    February 10, 2018


     


    I attended this meeting as the RMRT representative.  Here’s a summary of the sections of the meeting that are relevant to RMRT members.


     


    Chair Susan DiMattia asked that all ALA Divisions, Roundtables and other units pose these four questions from the Organizational Effectiveness Discussion document to their members.  Susan welcomes any thoughts and ideas you may have on these topics.  Her email is sdimattia@optonline.net



    • What does our ideal organization do?

    • What does our ideal organization look like?

    • What are 3 ways we can get there?


    Federal Budget Issues:  IMLS is up to renewal by Congress.  Every RMT member should subscribe to the Washington Office’s District Dispatch at www.districtdispatch.org.   When you get to their homepage look for the two buttons at the top:  “Take Action for Libraries”  and “Subscribe”.  Just click on either one and follow the directions to sign up for more information.  I will forward the latest Action Alert about this issue and any further requests for action.


    Susan is also interested in how RMRT members have used the Libraries Transform themes.  Please send her your feedback on this program.


    The Office for Library Advocacy and the Office for Intellectual Freedom have joined forces to present Advocacy Bootcamp Training at a number of State Library Association meetings.  Be sure and look for these opportunities at www.ala.org/advocacy/advocacy-bootcamp.


     


    Ma’lis Wendt


    RMRT representative