The Bylaws and Organization Committee is responsible for reviewing, recommending, and seeking approval of changes to the bylaws and guiding documents of IFRT and its committees.
The Coalition Building Committee, charged with administering the Gerald Hodges Intellectual Freedom Chapter Relations Award, recognizes that effective coalition building in units provides the necessary framework to oppose censorship at the ground level
This committee is charged with working on continuing education opportunities for IFRT members, including advising OIF on webinar topics, identifying speakers in the IF world, and proposing education oriented activities to the IFRT Board. This group will
The Eli M. Oboler Memorial Award Committee recognizes a significant published work in the area of intellectual freedom. Books and articles are awarded in alternate years. Committee charge approved by the IFRT Executive Committee August 25, 2022.
Executive Committee - The Intellectual Freedom Round Table is governed by an Executive Committee which shall: provide leadership and oversight for the round table; support and facilitate the work of IFRT committees; conduct all business between membership
The John Phillip Immroth Memorial Award honors notable contributions to intellectual freedom and demonstrations of personal courage in defense of freedom of expression. Support the award with a $25, $50, $100, or $250 donation.
The Membership Promotion Committee develops and undertakes effective ways to attract new members to IFRT, as well as to retain current members. This committee works with the Executive Committee and other IFRT committees to communicate the value of
The LeRoy C. Merritt Humanitarian Fund provides financial support to librarians who are denied employment rights because of their defense of intellectual freedom and privacy, or as a result of discrimination. Members of this committee raise awareness of
The Nominating Committee shall give to the Executive Committee a recommendation with at least two nominees for every office to be filled for annual election. The Executive Committee shall vote to approve the list of qualified candidates. Members shall be
