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IFRT Membership Gathering

Fall IFRT All Membership Gathering

The Intellectual Freedom Round Table (IFRT) invites all current members to attend our fall All Member Gathering of IFRT on Friday, October 22nd, 2021 from 4pm-5pm (Central Time). This virtual gathering will feature Banned Books Week show and tell, trivia, and time to chat and meet other IFRT members.

October 11, 2021October 8, 2021 Intellectual Freedom Round Table Banned Books Week, Education, Intellectual Freedom Round Table, Programming

IFRT Member Spotlight – Sarah Burchart

This month we would like to highlight IFRT Member Sarah Burchart.

October 5, 2021October 4, 2021 Intellectual Freedom Round Table Intellectual Freedom Round Table
Ray James

IFRT Member Spotlight – Eldon Ray James

This month we would like to highlight IFRT Member Eldon “Ray” James.

July 21, 2021July 21, 2021 Intellectual Freedom Round Table Intellectual Freedom Round Table
IFRT Member Spotlight Katie Chamberlain

IFRT Member Spotlight – Katie Chamberlain

This month we would like to highlight IFRT Member Katie Chamberlain.

June 8, 2021June 2, 2021 Intellectual Freedom Round Table Intellectual Freedom Round Table
Merritt Fund

The Merritt Fund

The LeRoy C. Merritt Humanitarian Fund has made a huge difference for many people who have found themselves in difficult employment and defense of intellectual freedom situations. Read about Karla Shafer’s story.

May 25, 2021May 25, 2021 Intellectual Freedom Round Table Intellectual Freedom Round Table, LeRoy C. Merritt Humanitarian Fund
Julie Hornick

IFRT Member Spotlight – Julie Hornick

This month we would like to highlight IFRT Member Julie Hornick.

May 18, 2021May 18, 2021 Intellectual Freedom Round Table Intellectual Freedom Round Table
Molly Dettmann

IFRT Member Spotlight – Molly Dettmann

This month we would like to highlight IFRT Member Molly Dettmann.

April 26, 2021April 26, 2021 Intellectual Freedom Round Table Intellectual Freedom Round Table
all member gathering

First All Member Gathering of IFRT

IFRT invites all current members to attend its First All Member Gathering of IFRT on Friday, April 30, 2021, from 3-4pm CST. This virtual gathering will feature an overview of IFRT’s current and vital work that supports the rights of library users to read, seek information, and speak freely as guaranteed by the First Amendment.

April 14, 2021April 14, 2021 Intellectual Freedom Round Table Intellectual Freedom Round Table
Michael Blackwell

IFRT Member Spotlight – Michael Blackwell

This month we would like to highlight IFRT Member Michael Blackwell.

March 9, 2021March 9, 2021 Intellectual Freedom Round Table Intellectual Freedom Round Table

Three Bylaws Amendments on the 2021 IFRT Ballot: Review the Proposed Changes

In 2021, there will also be three items reflecting proposed changes to the IFRT bylaws. These changes must be approved by the membership by a majority of votes cast in order for the amendments to be adopted.

February 17, 2021April 6, 2021 Intellectual Freedom Round Table Intellectual Freedom Round Table

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