Atla Annual 2024

Join us for an engaging panel discussion featuring four dynamic individuals who despite being relatively young in age each have meaningful experience in the field of theological education and libraries. We will reflect on our diverse pathways to theological librarianship and then delve into the current landscape of theological librarianship, exploring the big challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. We will discuss emerging trends, technological advancements, and changing user expectations, and how these factors shape our roles as information professionals.

We will highlight the significant priorities, topics, and issues that we deeply care about. From promoting diversity and inclusion in theological collections to advocating for open access and digital scholarship, we will explore the subjects that are close to our hearts and that we believe are crucial for the future of our profession.

Towards the end of the session, we will turn our attention to professional associations, such as Atla, and discuss the role they play in our development and growth. We will share our hopes and aspirations for these associations and how we envision Atla's future in fostering collaboration, innovation, and excellence in theological librarianship.

Join us for this thought-provoking panel discussion, where we aim to inspire, challenge, and envision a vibrant future for theological librarianship.