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!

ATLA Conference Wrap Up

Thanks again to everyone who volunteered to help conference attendees feel welcome! Despite the cold, the river boat tour and the White Sox game were an adventure, as attendees really got a chance to explore Chicago. The dinner excursions to Reza’s on West Ontario and Dao Thai Restaurant on East Ohio introduced our visitors to some great food, and gave us locals some more ideas for great restaurants to recommend. Several people also got to visit Navy Pier to see the stained glass museum and enjoy the fireworks. ATLA has let us know that the overall feedback on the conference was very positive, so thanks again to you all on behalf of the local host committee!

Report on CATLA Spring Conference

Many thanks to the staff at the James White Library for hosting our spring meeting at Andrews University! Besides having an opportunity to tour the library, as well as the Center for Adventist Research, Eric Lease Morgan gave an update on CRRA's Catholic Portal and the potential for text mining in digitized libraries. CATLA members also elected officers for the following positions:


Vice President/President Elect - Sallie Alger (Andrews University)
Treasurer - Adam Bohanan (Meadville Lombard Theological School)
Secretary - Matt Ostercamp (North Park University)

For a more extensive report on a fun and interesting day, check out Eric's blog post on the conference. Thanks again to everyone who participated!

ATLA Early Bird Deadline Extended

The Early Bird registration and housing block deadlines for the ATLA 2011 Conference have been extended. You now have until Monday, May 23, 2011 at midnight to register for the conference without incurring the $50 late registration fee. ATLA's discounted hotel rates are available until Tuesday, May 17, 2011.