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2013-2014

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Table of Contents

Board of Directors ........................................................................................................................................................ 1From the President ....................................................................................................................................................... 2From the Executive Director ........................................................................................................................................ 3

Enhance Theological and Religious Studies Libraries and Librarianship

2014 Conference .......................................................................................................................................................... 4Diversity Committee .................................................................................................................................................... 6Endowment Committee ............................................................................................................................................... 6International Collaboration Committee ....................................................................................................................... 7Professional Development Committee ......................................................................................................................... 7Creating Leaders of Tomorrow .................................................................................................................................... 8The Future of Libraries in Theological Education ........................................................................................................ 8“In Good Faith” Report ................................................................................................................................................ 9ATLA Publications ..................................................................................................................................................... 10

Foster the Study of Theology and Religion

ATLASerials® (ATLAS®) ............................................................................................................................................ 11Islam in the Modern World, 1804-1918 ........................................................................................................................... 11ATLA CPLI® ................................................................................................................................................................. 11New Titles ................................................................................................................................................................... 12NFAIS Humanities Roundtable .................................................................................................................................. 13AAR & SBL Annual Meetings .................................................................................................................................. 13Independent Auditor’s Report ..................................................................................................................................... 14

Budget for Fiscal Years 2010-2014 .............................................................................................................................. 18Charitable Contributions ............................................................................................................................................ 19Membership ................................................................................................................................................................ 20ATLA Staff Leadership .............................................................................................................................................. 24Mission and Organizational Ends ............................................................................................................................... 25

The mission of the American Theological Library Association is to foster the study of theology and religion by enhancing the development of theological and religious studies libraries and librarianship.

2013-2014 OfficersPresident Beth Bidlack (Burke Library)

Vice President Melody Layton McMahon (Catholic Theological Union)

SecretaryEileen K. Saner (Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary)

CommitteesFinance CommitteeAndrew J. Keck (chair), Amy E. Limpitlaw, Timothy D. Lincoln

Governance CommitteeKelly Campbell (chair), Melody Layton McMahon, Eileen K. Saner, Stephen Z. Perisho

Nominating CommitteeJoanna Hause (chair), Carrie M. Hackney, Armin Siedlecki

Tellers CommitteeSusan K. Ebbers (chair), Sandra Oslund, Alan Kreiger

(Left to right) Stephen Z. Perisho, Timothy D. Lincoln, Amy E. Limpitlaw, Andrew J. Keck, Tammy Johnson, Sandy Ayer, Beth Bidlack, Douglass L. Gragg, Melody Layton McMahon, Eileen K. Saner, Kelly Campbell, Carrie M. Hackney.

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From the President

Beth BidlackATLA Board President

Dear ATLA Colleagues and Friends,

During the past year, the work of the ATLA Board of Directors has centered on the theme of “envisioning our future together.” Throughout the year, the Board listened to our membership as we considered our future as an association. To facilitate this work, we have engaged the services of consultant Paul Meyer, President and Co-CEO of Tecker International. In October 2013, Paul talked with the Board, some of the ATLA staff, and the leaders of ATLA’s committees and interest groups about healthy association practices and the strategic alignment of committee and interest group work with ATLA’s Organizational Ends. During the week prior to the Board’s February 2014 meeting, Brenda Bailey-Hainer, ATLA Executive Director, and I attended the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) Symposium for Chief Executive and Chief Elected Officers. The event included opportunities to network with other association leaders, to learn strategies for engaging members, and to imagine new models for leadership. The following week, Paul joined the Board meeting again to facilitate a conversation that included the following topics: the lifespan of associations, board members’ duties and responsibilities, core values of associations, four-part board agendas, the importance of environmental scans, and how to create goals for the future. In June 2014, the Board continued our work with Paul in strategic planning and direction setting for the association, work which culminated in this statement: “In keeping with the Association’s mission and its express commitment to diversity, the Board moves to explore ways the association can be more responsive to and inclusive of libraries and librarians representative of a broad spectrum of religious traditions and perspectives.” We look forward to continuing our conversations with Paul Meyer and the ATLA membership during the coming year.

Part of strategic thinking is securing funding for that future. This year, Brenda has once again set aside funds for research and development. The Endowment Committee has renewed its efforts to raise money for our association. After much careful discussion, the Board proposed an increase to individual and student membership dues, which have not been increased in nearly twenty years. The Board’s proposal will appear on the January 2015 ballot.

While much of the year was focused on the future, the Board continued to revise policies and procedures that will assist our current work. For example, we have outlined the responsibilities of Board members and have compiled documentation so that future board candidates will have a clearer understanding of what it means to be an active board member. In addition, the Board continues to refine its procedures for monitoring the performance of our executive director via regular monitoring reports and an annual review. Finally, the Board continued to hone portions of our Board Policy Manual.

On behalf of the Board, thank you to our members, to leaders of our committees and interest groups, and to the ATLA staff for your ongoing support and engagement in the work of our Association. I look forward to another year of thoughtful and rewarding collaboration!

Sincerely,

Beth BidlackATLA Board President


Brenda Bailey-HainerATLA Executive Director

From the Executive Director

Dear ATLA Colleagues and Friends,

ATLA ended fiscal year 2014 on sound financial ground. Actual revenue met budget expectations and expenses came in 15 percent under budget. The majority of ATLA’s revenue continues to originate in its online information products, with additional income from annual membership dues, annual conference registrations and sponsorships, and interest on investments. A year ago ATLA contracted with a development partner to help design and implement a new internal production system that will be used to create our products. Work on that new system continued throughout fiscal year 2014. This new system, which is scheduled to be completed during the first half of next year, will allow ATLA more flexibility in designing and delivering future products. Excess revenue from 2014 will be carried over into fiscal year 2015 to cover the remaining cost of implementing the new system and to continue investment in research and development for new products and services.

In addition to safeguarding revenue from products, efforts are being made to assure supplemental revenue for future use. The Endowment Committee continued its efforts to reach a short term goal of an Endowment Fund valued at $1 million (turn to page 6 for more information.) Throughout the year other association money was re-invested in the association in various ways — by matching gifts to the Endowment Fund, through Member Product Loyalty Program support for annual conference attendance and donations to the Scholarships and Grants Annual Fund, and with grants for regional continuing education programs and Theological Libraries Month, diversity scholarships, and support for Theological Librarianship.

While product revenue underwrites achievement of the mission, the future of ATLA really lies in its membership. Enhancing the development of theological and religious studies libraries and librarianship continues to be a funding priority. New Orleans was the festive location for the truly extraordinary annual conference, with many learning opportunities for all. New faces from around the world graced the conference, bringing a more diverse set of attendees representing different religious traditions and perspectives.

Diversity was also a theme within ATLA’s current products. A particular emphasis has been placed on adding full text published in languages other than English and which covers a variety of religious traditions and faiths. In particular, full text titles in ATLASerials® grew by 16 percent with the addition of thirty-six new titles from around the world.

This year was marked by some significant staff leadership changes. Long-time Director of Production Cameron Campbell retired in December, and Maria Stanton took over leadership of that department in late January. Director of Member Programs Miguel Figueroa left in May and I am serving as Interim while seeking a replacement for him. While we are sad to say farewell to colleagues, departures always open up the possibility for new ideas and perspectives.

The 2014 ATLA Annual Conference opened with inspiring words from Joseph P. Lucia, Dean at Temple University Libraries, who shared the story of creating a vision for a new library building on their campus. The phrase that planners used to describe that vision still resonates with me, “Calling its diverse communities together for inquiry and exploration, interaction and study.” These same words aptly describe the aspirations of ATLA. This year was a year well spent in preparation for just such an envisioned future.

Sincerely,

Brenda Bailey-HainerATLA Executive Director


The 2014 ATLA Annual Conference was held in New Orleans, Louisiana, June 18-21, 2014. Bringing together over 300 members, exhibitors, and guests from around the world, the conference provided a wealth of ATLA educational programs, interest group meetings, excursions, and events set in the rich culture and heritage of the French Quarter.

The Local Host Committee planned several opportunities for attendees to experience New Orleans, including excursions to the New Orleans School of Cooking, Cemetery & Voodoo Walking Tour, Oak Alley Plantation, and the National World War II Museum.

Under the theme “Experience the Extraordinary,” the conference featured over 100 papers, conversation groups, workshops, interest group meetings, panels, posters, worship sessions, denominational group meetings, and more.

Conference Committee included: Tracy Powell Iwaskow (chair), Elizabeth A. Leahy, Eric Benoy, Lisa K. Grover, Suzanne Estelle-Holmer, Michelle Y. Spomer, Ky St. Amant, Stephen Sweeney.

2014 Conference Sponsors

• ATLA Products and Services• BRILL• CBIZ• EBSCO• First Bank & Trust• Ministry Matters• SCELC• Sage

Conference Travel Grants

ATLA was pleased to provide nineteen travel grants of $600 each, a total of $11,400, to support members’ participation in the ATLA Annual Conference. Travel grants are supported by the ATLA Scholarships and Grants Annual Fund which is made possible by the generous donations of ATLA members, institutions, supporters, and partners.

2014 Annual Conference

theological and religious studies libraries and librarianship

of attendees indicated that this year’s conference did an excellent or good job in achieving this end.

of respondents indicated that the annual conference is important or very important for developing collegial relationships locally, regionally, and throughout the world


Member Product Loyalty Program

ATLA’s Member Product Loyalty Program benefits Institutional, International Institutional, and Affiliate Members that subscribe to the ATLA Religion Database® and ATLASerials®. ATLA reinvested $10,956.25 to provide participants with free or discounted registration for the 2014 Annual Conference. Institutions benefiting from the Member Product Loyalty Program include:

• Abilene Christian University• Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary, Inc.• Andover Newton Theological School• Athenaeum of Ohio / Mt. St. Mary’s Seminary• Baylor University Library• Bethel Seminary• Boston University School of Theology Library• Brite Divinity School Library• Burke Library• Calvin Theological Seminary• Canadian Reformed Theological Seminary• Catholic Theological Union• Chicago Theological Seminary• Columbia International University• Concordia Theological Seminary• Covenant Theological Seminary• Dallas Theological Seminary• Denver Seminary• Eastern Mennonite University• General Theological Seminary• Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary• Haggard Graduate School of Theology• Harding School of Theology• Houston Graduate School of Theology• Howard University School of Divinity• Iliff School of Theology• JKM Library• Luther Seminary• Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary• Missionary Church Archives & Historical Collections

at Bethel College• Moravian Theological Seminary• Nazarene Theological Seminary• New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary• North Park Theological Seminary• Phoenix Seminary• Pitts Theology Library• Redeemer Seminary• Salvation Army College for Officer Training• Southeastern University• St. Charles Borromeo Seminary• St. Francis Retreat Center• St. John Vianney Seminary• St. Louis University• St. Patrick’s Seminary

Local Host Committee (back, left to right): Eric Benoy, Dr. Jeff Griffin, (front, left to right) Cindy Ennis, Kyara St.Amant, Michele McClellan

• St. Tikhon’s Orthodox Theological Seminary• The United Library• Tyndale University College & Seminary• Union Presbyterian Seminary - Charlotte campus• University of Notre Dame• University of St. Mary of the Lake• Vanderbilt University• Virginia Theological Seminary• Wake Forest University• Wartburg Theological Seminary• Western Theological Seminary• Westminster Theological Seminary - PA


Diversity CommitteeThe Diversity Committee recommends practices and programs related to recruitment, retention, development, and advancement of diverse members; receives applications, evaluates and selects recipients for the ATLA Scholarships to Promote Diversity; encourages collaborative relationships with communities of diverse professionals; ensures diverse perspectives in programs at the ATLA Annual Conference and other activities of the association; promotes research that supports diversity in theological and religious studies libraries; and shares resources and services related to issues of diversity.

Diversity Committee: Daniel F. Flores (chair), Lynn Berg, Jaeyeon Lucy Chung, and Stella Wilkins.

Scholarship to Promote Diversity in Theological Librarianship

The ATLA Diversity Committee awarded $2,400 in scholarships to two individuals working toward their MLIS degrees. Drew Baker is the Acquisitions Librarian at Claremont School of Theology working toward a Master of Library and Information Science at San Jose State University. Drew has a passion for diversity. Growing up as a lower class Buddhist in a predominantly Christian city, he unfortunately learned to be quiet and to not express his

religious views. As he grew older he began to study religion, diversity, and oppression in an academic environment culminating with his dissertation on Buddhists in the United States. Kindra Morelock is working toward a Master of Library and Information Science degree at University of Illinois Champaign-Urbana. Growing up as a Korean adoptee with Caucasian parents, her perspective is middle-class Caucasian-American; however, “I have had the race-based experiences that my fellow Asian-Americans have experienced based solely on the way that I look.” She stated that living and raising her children in the mostly African-American, underprivileged East Garfield Park neighborhood in Chicago, immediately increases diversity in whatever situation she is in.

Endowment CommitteeThe Endowment Committee informs the membership of the purpose of the Endowment Fund, the cultivation of donor relationships, and the solicitation of major gifts through planned (estate) gifts and other funding sources.

At the end of the fiscal year, the Fund had a balance of $416,032, an increase of $85,800 over the previous year as the result of increased contributions in conjunction with accumulated interest.

On October 17, 2013, the ATLA Board, all ATLA committee members, and chairs of interest groups participated in a one-day training session facilitated by Paul Meyer of Tecker International.

ATLA Board, Committee members, and Interest Group chairs met in the fall of 2013.


Endowment Committee: Dan LaValla, chair (through March 2014 when he resigned from committee), Dennis Swanson, Chair (beginning March 2014), and Marti Alt.

International Collaboration CommitteeThe International Collaboration Committee coordinates the Association’s activities regarding international theological librarianship and supports efforts of individual libraries and librarians who participate in international theological librarianship activities. It also serves as a liaison with international theological library associations.

International Collaboration Committee: Christopher J. Anderson (chair), Cindy Lu,Tim Erdel, and Ferne Weimer.

BETH

The 42nd General Assembly of BETH (Bibliothèques Européennes de Théologie) convened September 11-15 in Paris, France at the FIAP Jean Monnet and the Institut Catholique de Paris. The theme of the meeting was “Tradition, Modernity and the Future of Theological Libraries.” ATLA members present at the event included: Chris Anderson, Brenda Bailey-Hainer, Eileen Crawford, Melody Mazuk, and John Weaver. Brenda Bailey-Hainer, ATLA Executive Director, led a discussion session on how ATLA and BETH might collaborate more closely in the future to support theological librarianship throughout the world.

Professional Development CommitteeThe Professional Development Committee determines the continuing education needs of members and provides appropriate opportunities for members to obtain this professional development outside the context of the Annual Conference.

Professional Development Committee: Lugene L. Schemper, (chair), Jennifer Ulrich, Nicholas Weiss, and Leland Deeds.

Grants for Continuing Education Programs

ATLA Grants for Continuing Education Programs support regional groups and ATLA Institutional Member libraries as they create educational programming for librarians and library staff. In 2013-2014, the Professional Development Committee awarded $2,420 in funding for regional group programs.

• Ohio Theological Library Association “Building Theological E-Resource Collections in Ohio”

• Chicago Area Theological Library Association “The Road to Open Access”

• Carolina Theological Library Consortium “Are Libraries Obsolete After All?”

• Chicago Area Theological Library Association “Digitizing Religious Collections”

The 42nd General Assembly of BETH (Bibliothèques Européennes de Théologie)

Diversity Committee: Lynn Berg, Jaeyeon Lucy Chung, Daniel F. Flores (not pictured: Stella Wilkins)


Creating Leaders of TomorrowThe Creating the Leaders of Tomorrow Program works with mid-career theological or religious studies librarians to develop the knowledge and skills necessary to become effective library directors and leaders in the theological library community.

The nine participants include:• James Darlack, Goddard Library - Gordon-

Conwell Theological Seminary • Jason Fowler, Southeastern Baptist Theological

Seminary• Karla Fackler Grafton, Westminster Theological

Seminary - PA• James Humble, St. Charles Borromeo Seminary• Terese Jerose , Southeastern Baptist Theological

Seminary• David Kriegh, St. Patrick’s Seminary &

University• Susanna Pathak , Sacred Heart School of

Theology• Matthew Thiesen, Golden Gate Baptist

Theological Seminary • Christina Torbert , University of Mississippi

The Future of Libraries in Theological EducationTwelve institutions were selected to participate in The Future of Libraries in Theological Education: A Conversation with Chief Academic Officers, Information Technology Officers, and Library Directors . The program, sponsored by the American Theological Library Association (ATLA) and Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada (ATS) was held as a one-day pre-conference event on Tuesday, June 24, 2014, ahead of the 2014 ATS/COA Biennial Meeting in Pittsburgh, PA.

The twelve selected institutions included:• Baptist Missionary Association Theological

Seminary• Chicago Theological Seminary• Claremont School of Theology• Columbia Theological Seminary• Lancaster Theological Seminary• Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary /

Lenoir-Rhyne University• Nazarene Theological Seminary• Pittsburgh Theological Seminary• Princeton Theological Seminary• Shaw University Divinity School• St. Charles Borromeo Seminary• Wesley Theological Seminary

Creating Leaders of Tomorrow: (front, left to right) Karla Fackler Grafton, David Kriegh, James Humble, Terese Jerose, (back, left to right) Christina Torbert, Susanna Pathak, James Darlack, Jason Fowler, Matthew Thiesen.


The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) awarded the American Theological Library Association (ATLA) and its partners, the Catholic Library Association (CLA) and the Association of Jewish Libraries (AJL), a National Leadership Grant for the project “In Good Faith: Collection Care, Preservation, and Access in Small Theological and Religious Studies Libraries.” A survey of small libraries and archives with collections focused on theology and religion was completed as part of this project, drawing 235 responses from a broad range of libraries and archives associated with educational institutions, churches, synagogues, or other houses of worship, independent libraries and archives and various “other” types of theological and religious based collecting organizations. A report on the survey was published, as well as a series of webinars.

The Advisory Committee, including members of the project’s partners and representatives of the research community, included:

“In Good Faith: Collection Care, Preservation, and Access in Small Theological and Religious Studies Libraries”

American Theological Library Association• Dr. Sharon A. Taylor, Pittsburgh Theological Seminary• Michael Boddy, Eden Theological Seminary

Association of Jewish Libraries• Elizabeth F. Stabler, Stettenheim Library, Temple Emanu-El• Ilka Gordon, Jewish Education Center of Cleveland

Catholic Library Association• Malachy McCarthy, Claretian Missionaries Archives USA• Grant Gerlich, Mercy Heritage Center

Scholars and Researchers• Dr. Emily Suzanne Clark, Gonzaga University• Dr. Ida E. Jones, Howard University

Consultants• Liz Bishoff, The Bishoff Group• Tom Clareson, Lyrasis

Ex-Officio• Brenda Bailey-Hainer, American Theological Library Association

“In Good Faith” Advisory Committee: (front, left to right) Malachy McCarthy, Emily Suzanne Clark, Elizabeth F. Stabler, (back, left to right) Ilka Gordon, Ida E. Jones, Michael Boddy, Grant Gerlich, Sharon A. Taylor

https://www.atla.com/about/pressroom/Documents/In%20Good%20Faith%20Report.pdf


Summary of Proceedings The 67th Annual Summary of Proceedings is a historical record of the ATLA Annual Conference. The Proceedings includes the annual reports of ATLA committees, interest groups, and regional consortia; summaries of the pre-conference professional development workshops; reports of business meetings, interest group meetings, denominational sessions, and conversation groups; texts or programs from worship meetings; as well as the full text or abstracts of plenary sessions, papers, posters, and workshops presented during the conference. Proceedings is accessible in both ePub and Kindle formats and is available to the public. Individual, Student, and Lifetime Members and Institutional, International Institutional, and Affiliate Member Representatives had the option of receiving a printed copy of the Proceedings.

Theology Cataloging BulletinTheology Cataloging Bulletin (TCB), a quarterly newsletter of the Technical Services Section Interest Group, was published November, February, May, and August. It contained listings of new and changed subject headings and classification numbers in appropriate subject areas as well as other information of interest to religion/theology catalogers.

ATLA Publications

libraries list Theological Librarianship in their holdings (compared to 280 in 2013).

Theological LibrarianshipTheological Librarianship is the Association’s open-access journal providing essays, columns, critical reviews, bibliographic essays, and peer-reviewed articles on various aspects of theological librarianship and its contribution to theological education.

Editorial Board included:• Ron Crown - Section Editor, Peer-Review Articles• Gary V. Daught - Section Editor, Columns• Dan Kolb - Section Editor, Bibliographic Essays• Melody Layton McMahon, (succeeded in January

by) Miranda H. Bennett - Section Editor, Critical Reviews

• David Stewart - Managing Editor; Section Editor, Essays

Theological Librarianship published two editorials, six columns (two web reviews, two profiles, two Diktuon/tech columns), six essays, one special forum (on Best Professional Development Experiences), two peer-reviewed articles, three bibliographic essays, and thirteen critical reviews.

Libraries in the following countries include Theological Librarianship in their holdings: Australia, Austria, Canada, Denmark, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, New Zealand, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, United Kingdom, and United States.

Since 2009 the majority of Theological Librarianship readership has come from five countries: United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, and India. Readers from the Philippines, Germany, the Netherlands, Indonesia, and South Africa complete the top ten. Statistics show the repeat visit count is slowly trending upward and that increasingly readers are using tablets and mobile devices to access the journal.


ATLA offers a comprehensive product line of electronic resources to support the scholarly study of religion and theology. These resources include the ATLA Religion Database® (ATLA RDB®), ATLASerials® (ATLAS®) and the ATLA Catholic Periodical and Literature Index® (ATLA CPLI®). ATLA RDB is the premier online index of citations covering journal articles, book reviews and essay collections in all fields of religion. ATLAS is an online full-text collection of major religion and theology journals. ATLA CPLI provides indexing from 1981 forward of periodicals, essay collections, and church documents expressly addressing the practice and intellectual tradition of Roman Catholicism.

ATLASerials® (ATLAS®) Continues to Grow ATLASerials® (ATLAS), ATLA’s online full-text collection, grew to 290 journals, a 16 percent increase over last year. Newly added titles expand the collection’s coverage, including international and non-English journals, a widening variety of religions and faiths, as well as additional ceased titles, providing libraries, librarians, scholars, students, and religious leaders with the premier source of high quality resources from the late 19th century to the present.

Islam in the Modern World, 1804-1918Islam in the Modern World, 1804-1918, and new subseries of the ATLA Historical Monographs Collection, is a collaboration of ATLA and EBSCO released in June 2014. This new segment includes 150 titles, 172 volumes, and more than 52,000 pages. It covers the beliefs, practices, theology, spirituality, and history of Islam. Content includes biographies of the prophet Muhammad, works comparing Christianity and Islam, key theological and philosophical texts (including the Quran), relevant mystical and spiritual works, and texts surveying the history of Islam.

ATLA CPLI® Incorporates New FeaturesATLA Catholic Periodical and Literature Index® (ATLA CPLI®) has two new features for enhanced searching. The Publications Authority File is a tool which displays coverage information and other details on the journals indexed in the database, allowing users to perform a variety of tasks, including: searching within a publication, retrieving items by journal issue, and subscribing to RSS feeds for EBSCOhost journal alerts. Also new to ATLA CPLI is the Genre Limiter, which narrows searches to particular genre types.

the study of theology and religion


New Titles

ATLA Religion Database® (ATLA RDB®)• Wesley and Methodist Studies • Themelios (Online)

ATLASerials® (ATLAS®) • Annali di storie dell ’esegesi• Aramaic Studies• Church History and Religious Culture• Crux• Cultural Encounters• Dead Sea Discoveries• Die Welt des Islams• Ecclesiology• Hamdard Islamicus• Hawwa• Horizons in Biblical Theology• Indo-Iranian Journal• International Journal of Public Theology• Jahrbuch für Liturgik und Hymnologie• Journal for the Study of Judaism in the Persian,

Hellenistic and Roman Period• Journal of Ancient Near Eastern Religions• Journal of Pentecostal Theology• Journal of Reformed Theology• Journal of Religion in Africa• Kerygma und Dogma• Le Fait Missionaire• Luther• Lutherjahrbuch• Method & Theory in the Study of Religion• Muqarnas• Nederlands Archief voor Kerkgeschiedenis

• Neotestmentica• The Annual of Rabbinic Judaism• Religion & Theology• Religion and the Arts• Social Sciences and Missions• Svensk Exegetisk Arbosk• Temenos• The Review of Rabbinic Judaism• Vivarium• Zeitschrift für Religions- und Geistesgeschichte


2013 NFAIS Humanities Roundtable XII: Partnerships and Best Practices: Critical Issues Impacting Humanities Content Providers, Librarians and End UsersThe National Federation of Advanced Information Services (NFAIS-www.nfais.org) held the Twelfth Annual NFAIS Humanities Roundtable, Partnerships and Best Practices: Critical Issues Impacting Humanities Content Providers, Librarians and End Users, September 30, 2013, in Chicago. ATLA co-sponsored the event, along with the Brook Center for Music Research and Documentation, the Modern Language Association, and the Philosopher’s Information Center. The law firm of Quarles & Brady also co-sponsored and hosted the event at their offices in downtown Chicago. Kris Veldheer, CEO, New Vistas Educational Consulting, and ATLA member, presented on the future of Advanced Information Services, and Margot Lyon, ATLA Director of Business Development, was a member of the planning committee.

AAR & SBL Annual Meetings The Annual Meetings of the American Academy of Religion (AAR) and the Society of Biblical Literature (SBL) were held jointly in Baltimore, November 23-26. ATLA attends the event each year, as it provides opportunities to meet with current and potential publishers and partners, as well as connect with faculty, students, scholars, and members who use our online products.

ATLA hosted an exhibit booth to engage attendees regarding our products and membership options. Gregg Taylor, ATLA’s Licensing Manager, participated on the panel discussion on ‘Alternative Academic’ careers for PhD’s. ATLA also hosted two receptions at the National Aquarium, a few blocks from the conference center. Both our Saturday soirée and Monday breakfast were well attended. Guests enjoyed vista views of the harbor and an extraordinary four-story aquarium exhibit of myriad fishes and sea creatures.

Over 10,000 people attenda this conference, making it one of the most important events ATLA attends, as we continue to cultivate our partnerships and promote our products and member benefits, for the future of the association and those we serve.

Kris Veldheer, CEO, New Vistas Educational Consulting and an ATLA member, presented on the future of Advanced Information Services at the 2013 NFAIS Humanities Roundtable XII.

(Left to right) Laura Carnevale, University of Bari Aldo Moro, Daniela Patti of Kore University of Enna, and Gregg Taylor, ATLA Licensing Manager, enjoy conversation and refreshments at ATLA’s breakfast reception at the National Aquarium - Baltimore at AAR & SBL Annual Meetings.


Independent Auditor’s Report





2014-2015 2013-2014 2012-2013

Revenue:

Product Revenue $ 6,026,528 $ 5,708,684 $ 5,513,586

Member Dues $ 144,385 $ 144,385 $ 143,348

Annual Conference $ 97,000 $ 96,950 $ 110,000

Grants $ $ 46,500 $

Other Member Service Revenue

$ 9,000

$ 15,250

$ 16,200

Interest/Misc. $ 31,028 $ 29,778 $ 31,278

Reserves $ 250,000 $ 250,000 $ 250,000

Total Revenue $ $6,557,941 $6,291,547 $6,064,412

Disbursements:

Production Costs $ 2,684,808 $ 2,128,357 $ 2,690,343

Research and Development $ 596,825 $ 529,672 $ 250,000

Rent & Leasehold Expenses $ 561,224 $ 544,044 $ 536,267

Operating Insurance $ 34,500 $ 37,430 $ 35,313

Administrative Salaries & Benefits

$ 1,383,048 $ 1,876,117 $ 1,443,369

Board & Advisory Expense $ 156,138 $ 198,203 $ 108,374

Member & Product Marketing

$ 68,930 $ 78,750 $ 112,950

Telecommunications $ 58,900 $ 64,900 $ 63,900

Office Expense & Postage $ 75,119 $ 69,900 $ 57,400

Staff Travel $ 174,618 $ 114,223 $ 54,336

Professional Development $ 78,860 $ 69,260 $ 59,889

Legal, Payroll, Other Services

$ 279,139 $ 196,386 $ 275,608

Interest Group/Committees $ 139,400 $ 139,004 $ 124,894

Annual Conference $ 252,732 $ 231,602 $ 237,469

Institutional Member Benefits

$ 3,200 $ 3,200 $ 4,300

Miscellaneous $ 10,500 $ 10,500 $ 10,000

Total Expense $ $6,557,941 $6,291,547 $6,064,412

Budget for Fiscal Years 2012-2014


Endowment Donations

Scholarships and Grant Donations

Charitable Contributions

• Cheryl L. Adams• Marti Alt• Thomas Altmann• Anthony J. Amodeo• Sandy H.D. Ayer• Brenda Bailey-Hainer• Clint Banz• Jennifer K. Bartholomew• Miranda H. Bennett• Eric Benoy• Carisse M. Berryhill• Beth Bidlack• Mary R. Bischoff• Grant R. Bracewell• Michael L. Bradford• George Carlson• Myron B. Chace• Jaeyeon L. Chung• Milton J. Coalter• Eileen K. Crawford• Virginia Dearborn• James W. Dunkly• Jane L. Elder• Bruce Eldevik• Suzanne Estelle-Holmer• Bonnie J. Falla• Eugene C. Fieg• Ellen L. Frost• Gerald W. Gillette

• Rolfe Gjellstad• Douglas L. Gragg• M.P. Graham• Shirley A. Gunn• Roberta Hamburger• Duane Harbin• Elyse B. Hayes• William J. Hook• Marie Jacobsen• Tammy L. Johnson• Charles E. Jones• Andrew G. Kadel• Renata Z. Kalnins• Andrew Keck• Cait Kokolus• Richard A. Lammert• Daniel LaValla• Virginia R. Leach• Elizabeth A. Leahy• Amy E. Limpitlaw• Timothy D. Lincoln• Margot J. Lyon• Melody Mazuk• Melody L. McMahon• Angela G. Morris• Sara J. Myers• Elmer J. O’Brien• Oklahoma Christian

University

• Matthew J. Ostercamp• James C. Pakala• Stephen Z. Perisho• Russell O. Pollard• Tracy Powell Iwaskow• Kenneth Rowe• Eileen K. Saner• Roberta A. Schaafsma• Lugene L. Schemper• Rodney A. Scott• Patricia S. Shufeldt• Eileen L. Smith• Newland F. Smith• Karl Stutzman• Dennis M. Swanson• Stephen V. Sweeney• Margaret Tarpley• Mary Ann R. Teske• Joy Tomlinson• Christina A. Torbert• Rev. Ukkamsa• Jennifer M. Ulrich• Kristine J. Veldheer• Ferne Weimer• Donna J. Wells• Christine Wenderoth• Laura C. Wood• Clifford S. Wunderlich

• Brenda Bailey-Hainer• Miranda H. Bennett• Eric Benoy• Beth Bidlack• Michael L. Bradford• Myron B. Chace• Eileen K. Crawford• Virginia Dearborn• EBSCO Industries• Bonnie J. Falla

• Ellen L. Frost• Carrie M. Hackney• Tammy L. Johnson• Richard A. Lammert• Margot J. Lyon• Melody L. McMahon• Robert L. Phillips• Russell O. Pollard• Clair E. Powers• Eileen K. Saner

• Rodney A. Scott• James R. Skypeck• Margaret Tarpley• Christina A. Torbert• Rev. Ukkamsa• Jennifer M. Ulrich• Donna J. Wells• Laura C. Wood• Clifford S. Wunderlich


Institutional Members

• Abilene Christian University• Acadia University• Ambrose Seminary• American Theological Library Association• Amridge University• Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary, Inc.• Andover Newton Theological School• Andrews University• Asbury Theological Seminary• Ashland Theological Seminary• Athenaeum of Ohio / Mt. St. Mary’s Seminary• Atlantic School of Theology Library• Austin Graduate School of Theology• Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary• Azusa Pacific University• B.H. Carroll Theological Institute• Baptist Missionary Association Theological Seminary• Barry University• Baylor University Library• Beeson Divinity School• Bethel Seminary• Bethel Seminary San Diego Library• Biblical Theological Seminary Library• Biola University Library• Blessed John XXIII National Seminary• Boston University School of Theology Library• Brethren Historical Library and Archives• Bridwell Library• Brite Divinity School Library

• Burke Library• Cairn University• Calvin Theological Seminary• Campbell University• Canadian Reformed Theological Seminary• Catholic Theological Union• Catholic University of America• Central Baptist Theological Seminary-KS• Central Baptist Theological Seminary-MN• Centro de Estudios Dominicos del Caribe• Chicago Theological Seminary• Christ the King Seminary Library• Christian Theological Seminary Library• Cincinnati Christian University• Claremont School of Theology• Columbia International University• Columbia Theological Seminary• Community of Christ Library• Conception Seminary College• Concordia Lutheran Seminary Library• Concordia Seminary• Concordia Theological Seminary• Concordia University• Congregational Library of the American

Congregational Association• Corban University• Covenant Theological Seminary• Dallas Theological Seminary• Denver Seminary• Dominican Theological Library• Drew University

Membership


• Duke University Divinity School• Duquesne University• Earlham College• Eastern Mennonite University• Eden Theological Seminary• Emmanuel Christian Seminary• Episcopal Divinity School Library• Erskine College and Seminary• Evangel University - Assemblies of God Theological

Seminary• Evangelical Seminary of Puerto Rico• Evangelical Theological Seminary• Faith Baptist College & Theological Seminary• Faith Evangelical College & Seminary• Fordham University Library• Freed-Hardeman University• Fuller Theological Seminary• Gardner-Webb University• General Theological Seminary• GETS Theological Seminary• Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary-Brea• Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary-Centennial• Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary-Mill Valley• Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary-Scottsdale• Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary-Vancouver• Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary• Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary-Charlotte• Grace Theological Seminary• Graduate Theological Union• Grand Canyon University• Harding School of Theology• Hartford Seminary• Harvard Divinity School• Hellenic College/Holy Cross Greek Orthodox

School of Theology• Hiebert Library• Holy Apostles College and Seminary• Hood Theological Seminary• Houston Graduate School of Theology• Howard University School of Divinity• Huron University College• Iliff School of Theology• Indiana Wesleyan University• International Theological Seminary• JKM Library• John Paul II Institute• John W. Graham Library, Trinity College & Wycliffe

College• Kenrick-Glennon Seminary• Kino Library• Lancaster Bible College Library• Lancaster Theological Seminary

• Lexington Theological Seminary• Lincoln Christian University and Seminary• Lipscomb University• Logos Evangelical Seminary Library• Logsdon Seminary• Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary• Loyola Marymount University• Luther Seminary• Lutheran Theological Seminary at Gettysburg• Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia• Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary• Marquette University• Meadville Lombard Theological School• Memphis Theological Seminary• Mercer University• Methodist Theological School in Ohio• Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary• Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary

Northeast Branch• Mid-America Reformed Seminary• Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary• Missionary Church Archives & Historical

Collections at Bethel College• Moody Bible Institute• Moravian Theological Seminary• Mount Angel Abbey• Mount Saint Mary’s University• Msgr. James C. Turro Seminary Library• Multnomah Biblical Seminary• Naropa University• Nashotah House• Nazarene Theological Seminary• New Brunswick Theological Seminary• New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary• North Park Theological Seminary• Northern Seminary• Notre Dame Seminary• Oakland City University/Chapman Seminary• Oblate School of Theology


• Oklahoma Christian University• Oral Roberts Theological Library• Palmer Theological Seminary• Phillips Theological Seminary• Phoenix Seminary• Pitts Theology Library• Pittsburgh Theological Seminary• Pontifical College Josephinum• Princeton Theological Seminary• Providence University College and Seminary• Redeemer Seminary• Reformed Episcopal Seminary• Reformed Presbyterian Theological Seminary Library• Reformed Theological Seminary-Charlotte, NC• Reformed Theological Seminary-Florida• Reformed Theological Seminary-Jackson, MS• Regent College• Regent University• Regis College• Robert W. Woodruff Library, Atlanta University

Center• Roberts Wesleyan College - Northeastern Seminary• Sacred Heart Major Seminary• Sacred Heart Seminary and School of Theology• Saint John’s University• Saint Meinrad School of Theology• Salvation Army College for Officer Training• Seattle University• Seminary of the Southwest, an Episcopal Seminary

(SSW)• Shaw University Divinity School• Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary Library• Southeastern University• Southern Baptist Theological Seminary• Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary• SS. Cyril and Methodius Seminary• St. Augustine’s Seminary• St. Charles Borromeo Seminary• St. Francis Seminary• St. John Vianney Seminary

• St. Joseph’s Seminary-Dunwoodie• St. Louis University• St. Mark’s College• St. Mary Seminary• St. Michael’s College Library• St. Paul School of Theology• St. Paul Seminary - University of St. Thomas• St. Paul University• St. Peter’s Seminary• St. Thomas University• St. Tikhon’s Orthodox Theological Seminary• St. Vincent College• St. Vladimir’s Orthodox Theological Seminary• The Master’s Seminary• The Seattle School of Theology & Psychology• The United Library• Theology and Ministry Library of Boston College• Trinity International University• Trinity Lutheran Seminary• Trinity School for Ministry• Tyndale University College & Seminary• Union Presbyterian Seminary• Union Presbyterian Seminary-Charlotte campus• United Theological Seminary• United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities• University of Chicago• University of Dubuque• University of Notre Dame• University of St. Mary of the Lake• University of St. Michael’s College• University of the South Library/School of Theology• Vancouver School of Theology• Vanderbilt University• Victoria University• Virginia Beach Theological Seminary• Virginia Theological Seminary• Wake Forest University• Wartburg Theological Seminary• Wesley Biblical Seminary• Wesley Theological Seminary• Western Seminary• Western Theological Seminary• Westminster Seminary California• Westminster Theological Seminary-PA• Wheaton College• Wilfrid Laurier University/Waterloo Lutheran

Seminary• Winebrenner Theological Seminary Library• Yale University Divinity School Library


International Institutional Members

• Alliance Bible Seminary• Bibliotheek Theologische Universiteit• China Graduate School of Theology• Evangelische Theologische Faculteit• Franciscan Friars of the Atonement• Institut Catholique de Paris• Olive Theological Institute• Pontifical North American College• Singapore Bible College• The Library at Queen’s• Trinity Theological College• Tyndale Theological Seminary-Tyndale Library• World Council of Churches Library

Affiliate Members — Libraries

• Anna Maria College • Aquinas Institute of Theology • Bethlehem College and Seminary • Canisius College • Center for the Study of Information and Religion,

Kent State University Library • China Evangelical Seminary, North America• Christian Witness Theological Seminary • Colorado Christian University • Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College• Graduate Theological Foundation • Greenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary • Hong Kong Baptist University Library • Hope International University • Institute of Lutheran Theology • International Baptist College & Seminary • Lourdes University • Lutheran Brethren Seminary • Mid-Atlantic Christian University • National Bible College and Seminary • New Life Theological Seminary • Ohio Dominican University • Piedmont International University• Queens University of Charlotte • Shepherds Theological Seminary• Smeltzer-Bell Research Center • Southeast Pastoral Institute • Southeastern Bible College • St. Francis Retreat Center • St. Vincent de Paul Regional Seminary Library • SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary • The Salvation Army• The Seattle School of Theology & Psychology• Theosophical Society in America

• Trinity Lutheran College • Unity School of Christianity • University of Mississippi Libraries • William Carey International University• William Jessup University Library

Affiliate Members — Organizations

• Brill Academic Publishers, Inc.• Casalini Libri• Casemate Academic / The David Brown Book Co.• D.K. Agencies (P) Ltd.• Editorial Verbo Divino• InterVarsity Press• ISD• Liturgical Press• Midwest Library Service• Ministerio Biblico Verbo Divino• Mohr Siebeck GmbH & Co. KG• Pennsylvania State University Press• reSource Leadership International• Smyth & Helwys Publishing• The Saint John’s Bible• Theological Book Network• Windows Booksellers/WIPF and Stock Publishers

The ATLA Staff Leadership

Not pictured: Director of Production Cameron J. Campbell (retired December 21, 2014) and Director of Member Programs Miguel Figueroa (through May 9, 2014).


(Back, left to right) Director of Production Maria Stanton, Executive Director Brenda Bailey-Hainer, Director of Information Systems Jim Butler, (front, left to right) Director of Financial Services Marie Jacobsen, Director of Business Development Margot Lyon.

The mission of the American Theological Library Association is to foster the study of theology and religion by enhancing the development of theological and religious studies libraries and librarianship.

Established in 1946, the American Theological Library Association (ATLA) is a professional association of nearly 1,000 individual, institutional, and affiliate members providing programs, products, and services for theological and religious studies libraries and librarians. As part of fulfilling its mission, ATLA creates electronic resources to support the scholarly study of religion and theology.

ATLA exists so that:

Libraries and librarians are increasingly effective and valued partners in the academic study of religion, theology, and ministry.

Subsidiary Ends 1 and 2 are in ranked order. Below that level, the ends are increasingly specific elaborations, numbered to indicate their relationship to 1 and 2. The ranking of the Ends does not dictate the proportion of resources allocated.

1. Libraries are served by a continuing, prepared, and diverse complement of librarians.

1.1 A sufficient number of qualified librarians serves libraries. 1.2 Librarians at all career stages and specializations have increasing knowledge, abilities and skills.

1.2.1 Librarians are effective advocates for their libraries and the profession. 1.2.2 Collaborative relationships locally, regionally, and throughout the world enhance the preparedness of librarians.

1.3 ATLA reflects the diversity of our communities and institutions, including but not limited to religious, racial, ethnic, and gender divisions.

2. Institutions and individuals have access to primary source material and scholarly resources that are organized, preserved, and made accessible at a reasonable expenditure of funds, time, and resources.

2.1 Libraries, librarians, scholars, students, and religious leaders have access to tools and services that meet current and emerging research needs.

2.1.1 Research and development initiatives successfully address needs for improved and new products and services.

2.1.2 Collaborative initiatives involving members successfully address information-related opportunities and problems.

(Adopted by the Board of Directors, February 2013)

Mission & Organizational Ends

