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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  • 1.  Remembering Jim Rettig

    Posted Aug 23, 2022 08:09 AM
    In case you hadn't heard -- Jim Rettig passed away last week.   
    I met him in 1987 when I was Maine Chapter Councilor,  We got to talking about "where are you from?" and it turned out we were both
    from Northbrook. IL.  (Different neighborhoods and different schools, but still!)   His insights, humor, and genuine compassion are memorable.
    (P.S. Read to the end of the obituary . . . a tribute to the reference librarian!)

    James Rettig Obituary - Williamsburg, VA
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    James Rettig Obituary - Williamsburg, VA
    James "Jim" Robert Rettig of Williamsburg, VA died peacefully at his home on August 17, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents, Philip G. Rettig and Ann Cusack Rettig, and his grandson, Samuel Andrew Wallace. Originally from Northbrook, IL, Jim graduated from Loyola Academy in Wilmette, IL in 1968.
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    Nann Hilyard
    Librarian*Quiltmaker*Volunteer
    Winthrop Harbor, Illinois
    https://withstringsattached.blogspot.com
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  • 2.  RE: Remembering Jim Rettig

    Posted Aug 23, 2022 10:39 AM

    I loved Jim's quiet leadership and gentle sense of humor.  He was a friend to everyone. 

    Nancy

     

    Nancy Bolt




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  • 3.  RE: Remembering Jim Rettig

    Posted Aug 23, 2022 08:25 PM
    I am so sorry to read this.  Jim was truly a wonderful and kind person, not to mention a great President of ALA.  Thanks for posting this Nann.


    Dennis LeLoup, Retired School Librarian
    2020 Newbery Committee
    2014 Caldecott Committee
    Past-President, Indiana Library Federation





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  • 4.  RE: Remembering Jim Rettig

    Posted Aug 23, 2022 08:31 PM
    What a beautiful obituary. I didn’t know Jim but I wish I had. RIP.

    Shelley Lauer-Bader


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  • 5.  RE: Remembering Jim Rettig

    Posted Aug 23, 2022 10:15 PM
    I am so sad to hear about Jim's passing. Prayers lifted up for his family. 

    Don't give them what you think they want. Give them what they never thought was possible.  - Orson Welles, actor, director, screenwriter, producer 




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  • 6.  RE: Remembering Jim Rettig

    Posted Aug 24, 2022 05:02 PM
    This is such sad news. We started our careers about the same time and crossed paths so often that I can't remember even half of them. At least early in our careers, he was the spokesperson for public services while I lobbied for technical services. But we did so in a friendly way that showed respect for each other. One of the great sadnesses of growing old is the passing of so many good friends who have been such for decades.

    Bob

    Robert P. Holley

    Professor Emeritus, Wayne State University

    13303 Borgman Avenue

    Huntington Woods, MI  48070-1005

    email: aa3805@wayne.edu

    phone: 248-547-0306




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  • 7.  RE: Remembering Jim Rettig

    Posted Aug 31, 2022 03:26 PM
    Jim and I were Division Presidents in early 90's and worked on several committees and projects together.   

    I will definitely miss him.

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    Mary Elizabeth Wendt
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