Author: Intellectual Freedom Round Table
ALA Announces 2025 Recipients of Celebrated Library Intellectual Freedom Awards
The Intellectual Freedom Round Table (IFRT) of the American Library Association (ALA) is pleased to announce the Illinois Library Association as the recipient of the 2025 Gerald Hodges Intellectual Freedom Chapter Relations Award; Nate Coulter as the recipient of the 2025 John Phillip Immroth Memorial Award; and Shannon M. Oltmann as the recipient of the 2025 Eli M. Oboler Memorial Award. The awards will be presented at ALA Annual Conference.
IFRT Election 2025 Meet the Candidates: Director at Large
The Intellectual Freedom Round Table (IFRT) is excited to introduce the candidates running for Director at Large in the upcoming ALA elections. In this post, you’ll find their responses to key questions about their vision, experience, and plans for IFRT. This is your opportunity to learn more about the individuals who seek to lead IFRT in advancing intellectual freedom.
IFRT Election 2025 Meet the Candidates: Treasurer
The Intellectual Freedom Round Table (IFRT) is excited to introduce the candidates running for Treasurer in the upcoming ALA elections. In this post, you’ll find their responses to key questions about their vision, experience, and plans for IFRT. This is your opportunity to learn more about the individuals who seek to lead IFRT in advancing intellectual freedom.
IFRT Election 2025 Meet the Candidates: Chair-Elect
The Intellectual Freedom Round Table (IFRT) is excited to introduce the candidates running for Chair-Elect in the upcoming ALA elections. In this post, you’ll find their responses to key questions about their vision, experience, and plans for IFRT. This is your opportunity to learn more about the individuals who seek to lead IFRT in advancing intellectual freedom.
Your Guide to Intellectual Freedom and Privacy at ALA Annual 2024
Welcome to your guide to intellectual freedom and privacy at ALA Annual Conference & Exhibition 2024, June 27 – July 2! With censorship on the rise, this year’s conference lineup includes sessions and meetings that tackle these critical issues. This guide is crafted to help you find conference sessions focused on intellectual freedom and privacy.
IFRT Member Spotlight — Roxanne Pico-Lenz
Roxanne Pico-Lenz has dedicated her career to serving her community through programs, exhibits, and services catering to diverse groups within her community while giving her community a window into different perspectives.
Nominations Open for 2024 IFRT Gerald Hodges Intellectual Freedom Chapter Relations Award
The Intellectual Freedom Round Table (IFRT) Coalition Building Committee is accepting nominations for the 2024 Gerald Hodges Intellectual Freedom Chapter Relations Award. The Gerald Hodges Award recognizes an intellectual freedom-focused […]
Eli M. Oboler Award Nominations Open Until January 2
The Intellectual Freedom Round Table (IFRT) is seeking journal article nominations for the 2024 Eli M. Oboler Memorial Award. The award winner will be announced in the spring of 2024. […]
IRFT Member Spotlight – Sarah Colbert
May, 2023: This month the Intellectual Freedom Round Table is highlighting the experiences of IFRT member Sarah Colbert.
IRFT Member Spotlight – Rachel Wells
April, 2023: This month the Intellectual Freedom Round Table is highlighting the experiences of IFRT member Rachel Wells.









