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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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NO MAY RMRT Book Club discussion

  • 1.  NO MAY RMRT Book Club discussion

    Posted 2 days ago

    There is no RMRT Book Club Zoom Discussion in May; however, there is a  book discussion at the 2026 ALA Conference in Chicago.

    The RMRT Book Club is scheduled Saturday, June 27th right after the RMRT Membership meeting AND in the same room from 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM CDT at the Hyatt Regency McCormick in the Superior Room.

    The prompt this year is "education".  You may interpret the prompt as you like, read a book that supports your interpretation, and discuss it at the book club meeting. That's pretty simple...and broad.  Let's have some "fun" with this!

    Here is Google Gemini's take on the prompt which may give you some good ideas to start your search for the book that you would like to share.

    Books are generally divided into two main categories: Fiction (stories from the imagination) and Non-Fiction (factual accounts). Within those categories, there are dozens of specific genres.

    Since you are considering the prompt "education" for the <response-element class="" ng-version="0.0.0-PLACEHOLDER"></response-element>RMRT Book Club<response-element class="" ng-version="0.0.0-PLACEHOLDER"></response-element>, here is a breakdown of common genres and how they might fit that theme:

    1. Fiction Genres

    Fiction allows for a creative look at how people learn and grow.

    • Contemporary Fiction: Stories set in the modern day.

      • Relation to Education: Novels about teachers, students, or the struggles of a modern school system.

    • Historical Fiction: Stories set in a specific time period in the past.

      • Relation to Education: A story about a one-room schoolhouse in the 1800s or the integration of schools in the 1960s.

    • Literary Fiction: Focuses more on character depth and "big ideas" than plot.

    • Science Fiction/Fantasy: Stories involving futuristic tech or magical worlds.

      • Relation to Education: "Magic school" tropes or stories about how knowledge is preserved after a global catastrophe.

    2. Non-Fiction Genres

    Non-fiction provides a factual or personal look at real-world events and systems.

    • Memoir & Autobiography: A personal account of the author's life.

      • Relation to Education: Powerful stories about how learning changed someone's life (e.g., Educated by Tara Westover).

    • Biography: The life story of someone else.

      • Relation to Education: Reading about the life of a famous educator or reformer.

    • History: An objective account of past events.

      • Relation to Education: The history of the American public library system or the evolution of universities.

    • Essays: Short pieces of writing on a particular subject, often reflecting the author's personal outlook.

    3. Specialized Genres

    • Mystery/Thriller: Focused on solving a crime or escaping a dangerous situation.

    • Epistolary: A story told through documents, like letters, emails, or diary entries.

    • Graphic Novels: Stories told using a combination of text and sequential art.

    ENJOY YOUR SEARCH AND READING THIS SUMMER IN TIME TO SHARE YOUR BOOK WITH US AT THE JUNE 2026 ALA ANNUAL IN CHICAGO!



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    Ann Marie Pipkin
    apipkin1@bellsouth.net
    RMRT Chair-elect 2025-2026
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