It’s not every professional association whose structure includes denominations. Why does Atla? What are these denominations, and how do they connect with Atla’s member institutions and organization aims? It is hoped that through increased mutual understanding, Atla’s Denominational Groups may better flourish to collaborate in support of personal/professional spiritual development and expand Denominational Groups’ resource sharing beyond their silos.
This panel will introduce and explain the Anglican/Episcipal, Anabaptist/Mennonite, Roman Catholic, and Presbyterian Denominational Groups. Each group’s representative will share its essential profile, including: typical numbers of participants; whether participants identify personally or professionally (or both) with the denomination; activities in/beyond Atla Annual; and if/how the listservs support group communications. Next, panelists will explore how denominationalism intersects with theological librarianship broadly through a series of questions that transcend denominational boundaries. The session concludes with a Q&A.
Director of Library Services, Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary
As the library director at a small institution, I am passionate about library collaboration and connections between libraries. I look forward to learning about you and your context and figuring out ways that we can partner, learn, and grow together so that we can advance library (and... Read More →
Librarians, particularly public services librarians, often find ourselves taking on tasks that fall outside even a generous interpretation of "other duties as assigned," because we want to help, because no one else seems to be available, and because we interact with students on a regular basis. This conversation will offer an opportunity to share stories, suggest best practices, and acknowledge some of the things we do that are not in our job descriptions (not that we mind). Perhaps of greatest value, we offer students a safe space to share their doubts and struggles and fears by being present and listening, even without providing answers.
