Monday, March 19, 2012

CATLA Spring Conference on Friday, April 27th


CATLA Spring Conference: "The Future of Theological Publishing"
Friday, April 27, 2012
Calvin College, in Hekman Library, The Meeter Center for Calvin Studies (4th floor).
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 for a lunch ticket, payable on Friday am at registration; please bring cash for the lunch ticket.
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.

If you are looking for lodging, Calvin's visitor site has hotel information, but be aware that the on campus Prince Center is currently full for those days.