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 ÂÜÀòÍøÊÓƵmember.

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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 ALA, offer suggestions or comments at board meetings or membership meetings held at the ÂÜÀòÍøÊÓƵMidwinter and Annual conferences, help staff the IFRT booth at ALA, and/or assist in program planning and implementation. The options are unlimited, and we welcome your suggestions!

Check out our brochure. ALA'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 ÂÜÀòÍøÊÓƵmember benefits such as a subscription to American Libraries, discounts on ÂÜÀòÍøÊÓƵpublications 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