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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The Retired Members Round Table (RMRT) wants you!!!

  • 1.  The Retired Members Round Table (RMRT) wants you!!!

    Posted Sep 04, 2025 09:17 PM
    The Retired Members Round Table (RMRT) wants you!
    Retired?  Thinking of retiring?  If so, membership in RMRT offers you an opportunity to stay active professionally.
    RMRT:
    • Plans programs.
    • Provides mentorship/networking to younger ALA members (NMRT mixers)
    • Provides leadership opportunities.
    • Gives you opportunities to renew past friendships and make new ones.
    • Fosters lifelong professional involvement and networking.
    • Encourages active engagement in ALA and the profession of librarianship.
    • Opportunities for two ALA Conference travel grants.

    RMRT members come from different parts of our profession, public libraries, school libraries and academic libraries. WE continue to stay active in ALA for the community, the conferences, and the opportunity to advocate for libraries. And of course, to talk about books and have FUN!

    For more information about RMRT visit:

    Dues are a low $15.00/membership year. 

    Don't forget that if you are a retiree and have been an ALA member for at least 25 continuous years, you are eligible for a free lifetime regular ALA membership. Contact ALA's Member Services and they will arrange it for you.



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    Lisa Kippur
    Membership Chair
    Retired Member Round Table
    She/Her/Hers
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