Retired Members Round Table (RMRT)

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

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.

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Join RMRT

ALA Membership is required for RMRT membership.

Retired Librarians Make Great Advocates!

The Advocacy Committee is pleased to provide resources designed to strengthen and support your advocacy efforts.

Retired Member Round Table Fifth Sunday Book Club (click for more information)

The RMRT Book Club meets the 5th Sunday 3 pm CT but may be changed due to holidays. The dates for the upcoming discussions are, March 29 (2026), and June (2026) @ ALA Conference in Chicago in 2026. (Member only content)