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.

Visit the Retired Members Round Table (RMRT) on the ALA website.

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Are you a Gadfly? Do you know a Gadfly? Nominate an active retired member of ALA!

  • 1.  Are you a Gadfly? Do you know a Gadfly? Nominate an active retired member of ALA!

    Posted Jan 05, 2024 11:37 AM

    Do you know a Gadfly? What is a Gadfly? A Gadfly is a person who poses a novel idea and does not follow the status quo. The Retired Member Round Table administers the Gadfly Travel Award for the summer ALA Annual Conference. You do not have to be a member of the Retired Members Round Table (RMRT) to nominate someone or yourself (?), you just need to be a current member of ALA who is retired from full-time employment.  

    The $1,000 Award will be granted for travel expenses (e.g., registration, transportation, housing, food) directly related to the Award recipient's attendance at the ALA Annual Conference. Named for Ruth Gordon, a librarian, teacher and supporter of civil liberties who passed away in 2016.

    Funding for the Gadfly Travel Award comes from the Estate of Ruth Gordon. Those who are nominated should have a record of active involvement in the American Library Association prior to and during retirement.

    The deadline for application is March 16, 2024.

    For more detailed information and a link to the award application check out The Ruth Gordon Gadfly Travel Allowance Award | Round Tables (ala.org).



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    Lisa Kippur
    Senior Accounting Professional
    University of Colorado
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