Retired Members Round Table (RMRT)

For active members who intend to remain involved with the profession and to continue with their lifelong learning.
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Our Mission

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.

About Joining RMRT

ALA Membership is required for RMRT membership.

RMRT Membership Dues:

  • ALA Personal Member $15
  • Organizational/Corporate Members: $30

To join ALA and RMRT, Visit ALA Membership

Additionally, if you have a Continuing Membership | Membership (ala.org), you will need to connect with Danielle Ponton (312) 280-3213 or (800) 545-2433 ext 3213

Have questions about membership?

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RMRT Members
27
Jun

Conference

RMRT Dinner (Limit 20 attendees)

Come join your friends in RMRT for a dinner the first night of the conference.

Iron Hill Brewery

Dr. Suess Library
28
Jun

Conference

RMRT Membership Meeting

Annual RMRT Members Meeting at ALA Annual Conference in Philadelphia.

Philadelphia Convention Center, Room TBA

RMRT Lisa and Dean
28
Jun
ALA Annual RMRT Huddle

20-minute huddle discussion with RMRT Membership Chair, Lisa Kippur. "What do Retired Members do Anyway?"

The ALA Connect Lounge on the bridge, 2nd level of the convention center.

Something for Every Reader
28
Jun

Conference

RMRT Book Club - Conference Edition

Come join RMRT members as they discuss books that they have read which have hit the 100 year mark!

Philadelphia Marriot Room 304

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29
Jun
President's and Chair Programs - RMRT Program - Philadelphia Museum of Art Library

Come hear a presentation by Bree Midavaine, Interim Director of the Philadelphia Museum of Art Library & Archives/Assistant Director of Library & Digital Strategies.

Philadelphia Convention Center, Room 112 A and B

Members of RMRT with Beth Kander, author of I Made It Out of Clay
29
Jun

Conference

NMRT Annual Social, RMRT Co-Host 2025

New Members Round Table (NMRT) and the Retired Members Round Table (RMRT) are co-hosting the annual social.

Sheraton Liberty Ballroom D

Lisa Kippur
30
Jun
Retired Librarians as Changemakers - ALA Conference Panel with United for Libraries

Retired librarians and library workers can be among the most effective library advocates. A panel of speakers will share how they found their post-career roles in library advocacy.

Philadelphia Convention Center Room 120A

Staff Contact

Danielle Ponton
Program Manager for Round Tables
dponton@ala.org

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