Membership

IFRT offers the perfect opportunity to get involved in intellectual freedom issues at the national level. Lots of opportunities exist for committee volunteers. Becoming an IFRT member is a great way to meet others interested in censorship and the freedom to read. Membership in the Intellectual Freedom Round Table is open to any °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±ÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥ member.

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IFRT offers the perfect opportunity to get involved in intellectual freedom issues at the national level. Lots of opportunities exist for committee volunteers. Becoming an IFRT member is a great way to meet others interested in censorship and the freedom to read.

We welcome a broad range of participation. You can serve on a committee, chair a committee, participate in informal round table discussions at °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±ÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥, offer suggestions or comments at board meetings or membership meetings held at the °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±ÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥ Midwinter and Annual conferences, help staff the IFRT booth at °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±ÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥, and/or assist in program planning and implementation. The options are unlimited, and we welcome your suggestions!

Check out our brochure. °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±ÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥'s Office for Intellectual Freedom is happy to send you IFRT brochures for your event or conference. Email your request to ifrt@ala.org.

To Join

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Membership Dues

  • Personal Members - $15
  • Organizations - $20
  • Student Members $5

Benefits

In addition to °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±ÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥ member benefits such as a subscription to American Libraries, discounts on °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±ÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥ publications and graphics, member rates at conferences, voting privileges, professional support through active national programs in legislation, advocacy, intellectual freedom, standards, and research, professional development opportunities and a voice in the future of the library profession; IFRT members receive

  • 50% discount to the .
    • Current members can contact the Office for Intellectual Freedom at 800-545-2433, x4226 or oif@ala.org to receive the reduced price subscription form.
  • Free
  • Vote for IFRT officers
  • Volunteer opportunities on or run for a position on the
  • Access to the annual
  • Monthly with updates and reminders
  • Follow IFRT on social media and the hashtag