CATLA Spring Conference on Friday, April 27th

CATLA Spring Conference: "The Future of Theological Publishing"
Friday, April 27, 2012
Calvin Theological Seminary Covenant Room
Grand Rapids, Michigan
All times Eastern (Central time is one hour earlier)

10.15 - 10.45 Arrival & refreshments

10.45 - 11.00 Welcome and introduction

11.00 - 11.45 Panel discussion with Grand Rapids publishers: Future of theological publishing
Bob Hosack - Executive Editor and Acquisitions Editor, Baker Publishing
David Bratt - Editor, Eerdmans Publishing
Paul Engle - Senior VP and Publisher, Department of Church, Curriculum, Academic, and Reference Resources, Zondervan Corp.

11.45 - 12.15 Open Questions with panelists

12:15 - 1:30 Lunch in Faculty Dining Room - Cost will be $6.50, payable on Friday am at registration.
Option: tour Calvin's new rare book reading room and archives

1:30 - 1.50 CATLA business

1.50 - 2.20 Grand Rapids publishing - overview / historical background

2.30 - 3.15 Librarian table conversations on future of theological publishing (e-books, market forces, changes in theological education)

The Calvin College campus map shows the location of the Calvin Theological Seminary building, which is located at 3233 Burton SE, Grand Rapids. A parking map is also available.

CATLA Seeking Nominations for Officers

Would you like to become more involved in CATLA? Nominations are being sought for the election of CATLA board members at the spring meeting on April 27th. The terms for Communication Officer and Secretary are ending; the current officers are eligible for re-election. Nominations are particularly sought for the Treasurer position, which has been an interim position since the fall. Nominations can be send to Sallie Alger, who is chairing the nominating committee.

Save the Date: CATLA Spring Conference April 27

Save the Date for the Spring CATLA Conference!

When: Friday, April 27, 2012
Where: Calvin College, Grand Rapids, MI
Theme: "The Future of Theological Publishing"

CATLA Scholarship Deadline for ATLA 2012 is February 28th

Once again CATLA is offering a scholarship to the ATLA annual conference to cover conference related expenses up to $1,000. This scholarship is available to a CATLA member who has not attended a previous annual conference. The scholarship winner is expected to report back to CATLA on their experiences at the conference. Additional details are on the application.

The deadline for applying is Feb. 28, 2012 and you can apply by submitting the application to Matt Ostercamp at mjostercamp@northpark.edu.

Report on Fall CATLA Conference

Thanks to Beth Bidlack and her fellow librarians at the University of Chicago, CATLA members enjoyed an extensive tour of Mansueto Library, including the preservation lab, as well as the chance to view some wonderful rare books from Special Collections. In the morning session, David Malone presented the ins and outs of using Archon to provide access to Wheaton's Archives & Special Collections, and Anne Jenner described how the Covenant Archives and Historical Library at North Park University created an exhibit that included borrowed items and re-purposed display panels for the 125th anniversary of the Evangelical Covenant Church. Thanks again to everyone who participated in another great CATLA conference!

CATLA 2011 Fall Conference Schedule

"Discovering Special Collections"
CATLA Fall Conference
Friday, October 7, 2011
At University of Chicago Libraries

• Map of library locations: http://www.lib.uchicago.edu/e/using/floorplans/librarylocations.html
• Visiting the University, including directions and parking information: http://visit.uchicago.edu/.
• Possible accommodations:
• at CTU: http://www.ctu.edu/conferences/guest-housing
• at U of C: http://visit.uchicago.edu/.

Please register with Lisa Gonzalez by Friday, September 23rd

Morning: Meet in John Crerar Library

9:30-10:00 (Central Time) Registration & refreshments

10:00-10:15 Welcome from Beth Bidlack, University of Chicago

10:15-10:30 Business meeting

10:30-11:30 Discovering Special Collections Online (Archival Management Systems): David Malone, Wheaton College

11:30-12:30 "Our Journey Together": An Off-site Exhibit to Celebrate 125 Years of the Covenant Church: Anne Jenner, North Park University

12:30-2:00 Lunch - list of local dining options will be distributed on the day of the conference

Afternoon: Meet in Regenstein Library Lobby

2:00-3:30 Tours of portions of Regenstein & Mansueto Libraries
(Learn about Mansueto Library: http://youtu.be/ESCxYchCaWI)

Save the Date: CATLA Fall Conference October 7

Join your colleagues for the CATLA Fall Conference at The University of Chicago on Friday, October 7th.

Theme: "Discovering Special Collections"

Speakers: David Malone (Wheaton College) and Anne Jenner (North Park University)

Tours will be offered of the new Mansueto Library.

More details will be posted soon!