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DTSTAMP:20260820T074533Z
DTSTART:20261119T150000Z
DTEND:20261119T230000Z
SUMMARY:Board of Directors Meeting
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LOCATION:TBA\, Denver\, CO\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTAMP:20260820T074533Z
DTSTART:20261120T150000Z
DTEND:20261120T220000Z
SUMMARY:Board of Directors Meeting
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LOCATION:TBA\, Denver\, CO\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://atlaannual2026.sched.com/event/88818b56070851a84d051ddf35d2949b
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DTSTAMP:20260820T074533Z
DTSTART:20261120T230000Z
DTEND:20261121T000000Z
SUMMARY:Welcome and Opening Plenary - Michael Levine-Clark & Megan Oakleaf
DESCRIPTION:Atla Annual 2026 kicks off &nbsp\;with two plenary speakers: Megan Oakleaf\, the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs at Syracuse University\, and Michael Levine-Clark\, the Dean of Libraries at University of Denver. Oakleaf and Levine-Clarks' presentation will focus on ways Atla members can position the library within their institutions to support student success and maximize library impacts during this challenging time of technology shifts and changing service models. \n\nImmediately following will be an opening reception where members\, sponsors\, exhibitors\, and publishers can mingle and celebrate the first ever Atla Annual co-located with the SBL/AAR Annual Meetings.\n\nThis event will be held at The Studio Loft at Ellie Caulkins Opera House\, 908 East 14th Street\, Denver\, CO 80202.\n\nThis session will not be streamed live\, but will be recorded and made available for online viewing shortly after the event.
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LOCATION:The Studio Loft at Ellie Caulkins Opera House\, 908 East 14th Street\, Denver\, CO 80202
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://atlaannual2026.sched.com/event/411c18f215b931f7c16e09bc2090f247
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DTSTAMP:20260820T074533Z
DTSTART:20261121T000000Z
DTEND:20261121T023000Z
SUMMARY:Opening Reception with Members\, Sponsors\, Exhibitors and Publishers (In-Person Only)
DESCRIPTION:Join Atla and our community of collectors and connectors from around the world as we host the opening reception. It will be held at The Studio Loft at Ellie Caulkins Opera House\, 908 East 14th Street\, Denver\, CO 80202.
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LOCATION:The Studio Loft at Ellie Caulkins Opera House\, 908 East 14th Street\, Denver\, CO 80202
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://atlaannual2026.sched.com/event/f5c18cf7eb5bbf8335a4a788d277ab2e
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DTSTAMP:20260820T074533Z
DTSTART:20261121T150000Z
DTEND:20261121T155000Z
SUMMARY:Studying Library-School Administration Relationships within a Regional Library Community
DESCRIPTION:Despite ATS Standards of Accreditation mandating that library personnel be involved in a seminary’s institutional decision-making\, it is not uncommon for seminary administrators to make major decisions affecting library services\, collections\, and staffing
CATEGORIES:ADMINISTRATION
LOCATION:Room TBA\, Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel (1550 Court Place\, Denver\, CO 80202)
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://atlaannual2026.sched.com/event/67a97e937357d5b34b4940a794ac0826
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DTSTAMP:20260820T074533Z
DTSTART:20261121T150000Z
DTEND:20261121T155000Z
SUMMARY:Who is the Patron Saint of Librarians?
DESCRIPTION:St. Jerome or St. Catherine\, or somebody else entirely? Who is the patron saint of librarians? Who says? Does it matter? And what does that mean for you? Welcome to the world of saintly patronage\, where the fascinating lives of holy men and women inform q
CATEGORIES:IDENTITY
LOCATION:Room TBA\, Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel (1550 Court Place\, Denver\, CO 80202)
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://atlaannual2026.sched.com/event/2500c7a4ff634e5baa834e693fcc966c
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DTSTAMP:20260820T074533Z
DTSTART:20261121T150000Z
DTEND:20261121T155000Z
SUMMARY:Rights and Permissions: Working with Publishers for Education\, Translation\, and Publishing Rights
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to work with the rights and permissions department of publishers\, including clarity of purpose\, contract terms\, and pricing. Presenter and participants will be invited to share experiences of working with publishers of all sizes and configuratio
CATEGORIES:TECHNOLOGY/TECHNICAL SERVICES
LOCATION:Room TBA\, Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel (1550 Court Place\, Denver\, CO 80202)
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://atlaannual2026.sched.com/event/3aa59892b946d8cd532c0a2de75b7880
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DTSTAMP:20260820T074533Z
DTSTART:20261121T160000Z
DTEND:20261121T171500Z
SUMMARY:How can theology libraries support the work of interreligious studies in the current context of war and global conflict?
DESCRIPTION:In an era marked by armed conflict\, forced displacement\, and intensifying religious and cultural tensions\, this WRIG panel critically examines the role of theology libraries in sustaining meaningful interreligious engagement within academic contexts. Rath
CATEGORIES:IDENTITY
LOCATION:Room TBA\, Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel (1550 Court Place\, Denver\, CO 80202)
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://atlaannual2026.sched.com/event/b5f88554e5533fe05b245997808310fe
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DTSTAMP:20260820T074533Z
DTSTART:20261121T160000Z
DTEND:20261121T171500Z
SUMMARY:Spilling TEA: Gameful Design\, Critical AI Literacy\, and Teaching Across Epistemologies
DESCRIPTION:What happens when we shift the emphasis from how to evaluate information to why we evaluate the way we do? This Listen and Learn session presents HONR 1010: They Wouldn't Put It On the Internet If It Wasn't True!\, an honors seminar at Oklahoma State Unive
CATEGORIES:INFORMATION LITERACY/INSTRUCTION/REFERENCE
LOCATION:Room TBA\, Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel (1550 Court Place\, Denver\, CO 80202)
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://atlaannual2026.sched.com/event/98d55fdda48a18ac06b416f2cff01b39
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DTSTAMP:20260820T074533Z
DTSTART:20261121T160000Z
DTEND:20261121T171500Z
SUMMARY:The Serendipity of Discovery: Sparking Connections and Elevating Student Research
DESCRIPTION:In Fall 2024\, a graduate of Union College presented her extensive research on an item held in Special Collections & Archives which she first noticed in a display case over a year before. This listen and learn session chronicles the journey of a student’s
CATEGORIES:SPECIAL COLLECTIONS
LOCATION:Room TBA\, Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel (1550 Court Place\, Denver\, CO 80202)
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://atlaannual2026.sched.com/event/203d133fb7ec24c46ba555bfa8e17965
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DTSTAMP:20260820T074533Z
DTSTART:20261121T173000Z
DTEND:20261121T182000Z
SUMMARY:A Transformative Partnership: Discovering Best Practices when Small Libraries Merge
DESCRIPTION:In a climate of complex challenges affecting institutional viability\, closures and mergers are becoming more and more common. How do libraries face these changes? Is there a way forward that recognizes change\, loss\, more work\, uncertainty\, but also the po
CATEGORIES:IDENTITY
LOCATION:Room TBA\, Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel (1550 Court Place\, Denver\, CO 80202)
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://atlaannual2026.sched.com/event/83ebaeef7db2808c935e9d3089ca6a98
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DTSTAMP:20260820T074533Z
DTSTART:20261121T173000Z
DTEND:20261121T182000Z
SUMMARY:Book Talk: Tolkien and the Problem of God: Truth\, Goodness\, and Beauty by Craig A. Boyd
DESCRIPTION:Join Dr. Craig A. Boyd and his daughter\, Joanna Boyd-Wilhite\, for a lively conversation about Dr. Boyd’s forthcoming book from Cambridge University Press\, Tolkien and the Problem of God: Truth\, Goodness\, and Beauty. In this session\, Ms. Boyd-Wilhite will
CATEGORIES:RELIGION/THEOLOGY
LOCATION:Room TBA\, Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel (1550 Court Place\, Denver\, CO 80202)
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://atlaannual2026.sched.com/event/bd3a8301a6035365d134e4efc2fd9bd5
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DTSTAMP:20260820T074533Z
DTSTART:20261121T173000Z
DTEND:20261121T182000Z
SUMMARY:Liber Ex Machina: The Rise and Rapid Growth of Open Access Publishing at Bridwell Library (SMU)
DESCRIPTION:In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic\, conversations about the future of publishing emerged in various theological circles and particularly at Southern Methodist University a decade after its distinguished press closed. Through a series of studies and conv
CATEGORIES:SCHOLARLY COMMUNICATION
LOCATION:Room TBA\, Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel (1550 Court Place\, Denver\, CO 80202)
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://atlaannual2026.sched.com/event/17ccc12ea91c8e0cd28dda80526b3f5d
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DTSTAMP:20260820T074533Z
DTSTART:20261121T183000Z
DTEND:20261121T210000Z
SUMMARY:All Conference Meeting - Association Update and Business Meeting (Luncheon - In-Person Only)
DESCRIPTION:During this session Executive Director John Kutsko will provide an update on the association. Then Board President Leslie Engelson will acknowledge first-time conference attendees\, members who have retired\, and members who have passed away. The Board Secretary will report the results of the 2026 election and President Engelson will welcome new Board members and thank outgoing Board members. Finally the gavel will be passed to incoming Board President Dr. Richard Manly "Bo" Adams\, Jr.\n\nLunch will be served for in person attendees from 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM MST.\n\nThe Association Update will begin at 12:00 PM MST immediately followed by the Business Meeting.\n\nThe Zoom session will be open starting at 11:50 AM MST.
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LOCATION:Room TBA\, Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel (1550 Court Place\, Denver\, CO 80202)
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://atlaannual2026.sched.com/event/abee59e6b4e103fe1f09a02a845a7b90
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DTSTAMP:20260820T074533Z
DTSTART:20261121T213000Z
DTEND:20261122T003000Z
SUMMARY:Atla Sponsored Break at the SBL/AAR Exhibit Hall
DESCRIPTION:Explore and attend the exhibits at The Annual Meetings hosted by SBL and AAR. The Saturday afternoon coffee break in the exhibit hall is sponsored by Atla.
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LOCATION:Exhibit Hall\, Colorado Convention Center (700 14th St\, Denver\, CO 80202)
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://atlaannual2026.sched.com/event/90251ffa4a9235d9df87a56918258529
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260820T074533Z
DTSTART:20261122T010000Z
DTEND:20261122T023000Z
SUMMARY:Hosted Dinner(s) (In-Person Only)
DESCRIPTION:Join Conference Committee Members in a hosted dinner. Details forthcoming
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LOCATION:TBA\, Denver\, CO\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://atlaannual2026.sched.com/event/f2a107ed0530d9c12b8883feedc6696e
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260820T074533Z
DTSTART:20261122T023000Z
DTEND:20261122T040000Z
SUMMARY:Game Night (In-Person Only)
DESCRIPTION:Join your colleagues in an evening of fun and games! A variety of board games and more will be provided.
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LOCATION:Room TBA\, Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel (1550 Court Place\, Denver\, CO 80202)
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://atlaannual2026.sched.com/event/58f0ece3df27a16bc679750fe558592b
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DTSTAMP:20260820T074533Z
DTSTART:20261122T153000Z
DTEND:20261122T180000Z
SUMMARY:Time to Visit the SBL/AAR Exhibit Hall (In-Person Only)
DESCRIPTION:Explore and attend the exhibits at The Annual Meetings hosted by SBL and AAR.
CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:Exhibit Hall\, Colorado Convention Center (700 14th St\, Denver\, CO 80202)
SEQUENCE:0
UID:bc8ef292a2be88459c30f8119feabfc2
URL:http://atlaannual2026.sched.com/event/bc8ef292a2be88459c30f8119feabfc2
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260820T074533Z
DTSTART:20261122T183000Z
DTEND:20261122T200000Z
SUMMARY:Lunch On Your Own or Hosted Luncheons (In-Person Only)
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy lunch on your own or gather with other conference attendees to dine together. More details on hosted luncheons to be provided.
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LOCATION:TBA\, Denver\, CO\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:eacd3cdb5e92bbf6303af802f1212f8e
URL:http://atlaannual2026.sched.com/event/eacd3cdb5e92bbf6303af802f1212f8e
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260820T074533Z
DTSTART:20261122T194500Z
DTEND:20261122T210000Z
SUMMARY:Reflections on Representation: The Atla Board and the Power of Diversity
DESCRIPTION:In this panel presentation\, members of the Atla Board of Directors\, in celebration of Atla’s 80th anniversary\, explore a few aspects of the diversity of Atla’s membership as represented in the board. While theological libraries and librarianship are the u
CATEGORIES:IDENTITY
LOCATION:Room TBA\, Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel (1550 Court Place\, Denver\, CO 80202)
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://atlaannual2026.sched.com/event/f2b38da4146d1f3bda55b5e80d724cd8
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260820T074533Z
DTSTART:20261122T194500Z
DTEND:20261122T210000Z
SUMMARY:Mind the Gap: How Theological Librarians Help “Complete What is Lacking” in Students’ Education
DESCRIPTION:Given the diverse backgrounds\, demographics\, and educational foundations that our students bring to their pursuit of theological education\, it is not surprising that many of them discover gaps between their knowledge and skills and faculty members’ expect
CATEGORIES:INFORMATION LITERACY/INSTRUCTION/REFERENCE
LOCATION:Room TBA\, Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel (1550 Court Place\, Denver\, CO 80202)
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://atlaannual2026.sched.com/event/427a4175b624888ffa981680d21eee08
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260820T074533Z
DTSTART:20261122T194500Z
DTEND:20261122T210000Z
SUMMARY:Resources for working with Special Collections and Rare Books
DESCRIPTION:In this session several panelists working with special collections and rare books will present and discuss resources for rare books and manuscripts. Presentations will cover resources (including online resources) that can assist librarians to identify\, de
CATEGORIES:SPECIAL COLLECTIONS
LOCATION:Room TBA\, Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel (1550 Court Place\, Denver\, CO 80202)
SEQUENCE:0
UID:5f162d127946a6040f2981f31bc2d6fc
URL:http://atlaannual2026.sched.com/event/5f162d127946a6040f2981f31bc2d6fc
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DTSTAMP:20260820T074533Z
DTSTART:20261122T211000Z
DTEND:20261122T220000Z
SUMMARY:Acquisition Budgeting: Good Stewardship in Practice
DESCRIPTION:Acquisition Budgeting: Good Stewardship in Practice serves as Part 2 of the webinar presented in the spring. The session will begin with a brief overview of the earlier presentation\, then continue with a more practical exploration of acquisitions budgetin
CATEGORIES:ADMINISTRATION
LOCATION:Room TBA\, Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel (1550 Court Place\, Denver\, CO 80202)
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://atlaannual2026.sched.com/event/d9dbdefacd0f11329e47533cc36bd4b7
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DTSTAMP:20260820T074533Z
DTSTART:20261122T211000Z
DTEND:20261122T220000Z
SUMMARY:When Journal Evaluations Fanned the Culture War Flames: CPLI and The Wanderer
DESCRIPTION:Evaluating periodicals for inclusion in database indexes is much like any library acquisitions decision. Is the periodical within scope and do we have the budget to index it? There is seldom scrutiny of such decisions\, which are made often and by committe
CATEGORIES:IDENTITY
LOCATION:Room TBA\, Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel (1550 Court Place\, Denver\, CO 80202)
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://atlaannual2026.sched.com/event/42eb0a1b4328764174be64ba58e8967a
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260820T074533Z
DTSTART:20261122T211000Z
DTEND:20261122T220000Z
SUMMARY:Ministers Navigating Artificial Intelligence: Findings from an ongoing research Survey
DESCRIPTION:Ministers today are navigating the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools\, specifically Large Language Models (LLMs)\, into pastoral duties in real-time. This mixed-methods study provides descriptive data on a targeted use case\, addressing how m
CATEGORIES:TECHNOLOGY/TECHNICAL SERVICES
LOCATION:Room TBA\, Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel (1550 Court Place\, Denver\, CO 80202)
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://atlaannual2026.sched.com/event/267dde06b3fddb4ba9778e25353f6988
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260820T074533Z
DTSTART:20261122T221000Z
DTEND:20261122T230000Z
SUMMARY:Beyond the Book: Theological Librarianship Amidst Disinformation and Scholasticide
DESCRIPTION:Theological libraries\, and librarians\, are trusted repositories of knowledge\, yet they are increasingly challenged by the rapid spread of religious misinformation and the deliberate destruction of educational infrastructure (scholasticide) globally. This
CATEGORIES:IDENTITY
LOCATION:Room TBA\, Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel (1550 Court Place\, Denver\, CO 80202)
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://atlaannual2026.sched.com/event/91fb2cf478f489a6baceeb67a867e96e
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260820T074533Z
DTSTART:20261122T221000Z
DTEND:20261122T230000Z
SUMMARY:Metaliteracy Is AI Literacy: Libraries Lead the Way
DESCRIPTION:The skills theological librarians have been teaching all along are exactly what learners need to thrive with AI. As introduced by Mackey and Jacobson\, metaliteracy refers to the capacity to navigate\, discover\, and collaborate in digital environments. Its
CATEGORIES:INFORMATION LITERACY/INSTRUCTION/REFERENCE
LOCATION:Room TBA\, Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel (1550 Court Place\, Denver\, CO 80202)
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://atlaannual2026.sched.com/event/7fc22b66eef95015b8b3ad94a496fd62
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260820T074533Z
DTSTART:20261122T221000Z
DTEND:20261122T230000Z
SUMMARY:Collaborating the Impossible: The Wesleyan-Holiness Digital Library and Its Role in Global Theological Education
DESCRIPTION:This session explores the development and growing impact of the Wesleyan-Holiness Digital Library (WHDL.org)\, a multilingual\, open-access library designed to provide quality resources for pastors\, students\, and educators worldwide. Since its inception\, WH
CATEGORIES:TECHNOLOGY/TECHNICAL SERVICES
LOCATION:Room TBA\, Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel (1550 Court Place\, Denver\, CO 80202)
SEQUENCE:0
UID:f9c842884007b6b3b95747d370ad59eb
URL:http://atlaannual2026.sched.com/event/f9c842884007b6b3b95747d370ad59eb
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260820T074533Z
DTSTART:20261123T000000Z
DTEND:20261123T020000Z
SUMMARY:Hosted Dinner (In-Person Only)
DESCRIPTION:Join Conference Committee Members in a hosted dinner.
CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:TBA\, Denver\, CO\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://atlaannual2026.sched.com/event/4795bbff26c290bd58389b6b8d8f277f
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260820T074533Z
DTSTART:20261123T150000Z
DTEND:20261123T154500Z
SUMMARY:Worship in the Episcopal Tradition
DESCRIPTION:This worship service will be a contemporary service of Morning Prayer according to the Book of Common Prayer\, including readings from the Hebrew Bible\, Psalms\, and the Gospels\, based on the Revised Common Lectionary readings for the assigned date. Printed
CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:TBA\, Denver\, CO\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:d04e044f69fffe14fe0e0eb2fccc91fa
URL:http://atlaannual2026.sched.com/event/d04e044f69fffe14fe0e0eb2fccc91fa
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260820T074533Z
DTSTART:20261123T150000Z
DTEND:20261123T155000Z
SUMMARY:Theological Institutions: Engaging Community Through a Comprehensive Collection Development Policy
DESCRIPTION:Collection development policies range wildly from institution to institution\, but\, in theological institutions\, there is a unique additional element that connects that institution and its directly surrounding community\, creating a deeper bond: faith. I re
CATEGORIES:COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT
LOCATION:Room TBA\, Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel (1550 Court Place\, Denver\, CO 80202)
SEQUENCE:0
UID:19a33cad4e071f0875c71337936dd5ed
URL:http://atlaannual2026.sched.com/event/19a33cad4e071f0875c71337936dd5ed
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260820T074533Z
DTSTART:20261123T150000Z
DTEND:20261123T155000Z
SUMMARY:Solo Librarianship - Managing Your Time to Wear Many Hats
DESCRIPTION:Solo Librarianship requires you to play all the roles in your library - administrator\, educator\, cataloger\, technical services\, collection manager\, e-resources manager\, and more. Come learn tips\, tools\, and tricks for managing "everything all at once."
CATEGORIES:IDENTITY
LOCATION:Room TBA\, Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel (1550 Court Place\, Denver\, CO 80202)
SEQUENCE:0
UID:d7a5862e96be257babf0b18f61c5844b
URL:http://atlaannual2026.sched.com/event/d7a5862e96be257babf0b18f61c5844b
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260820T074533Z
DTSTART:20261123T150000Z
DTEND:20261123T155000Z
SUMMARY:The American Catholic at 250: Faith\, Citizenship\, and the Catholic Press
DESCRIPTION:The year 2026 marks the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States\, offering a timely occasion to examine one of the most enduring tensions in American religious history: the place of Catholics within the democratic experiment. From the early
CATEGORIES:TECHNOLOGY/TECHNICAL SERVICES
LOCATION:Room TBA\, Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel (1550 Court Place\, Denver\, CO 80202)
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://atlaannual2026.sched.com/event/ff2d7e5e50e896e7e7d79d8c16b6e88d
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260820T074533Z
DTSTART:20261123T160000Z
DTEND:20261123T165000Z
SUMMARY:Does My Library Need a Strategic Plan?
DESCRIPTION:In this session\, attendees are introduced to planning terminology in conversation with Association for Theological Schools (ATS) expectations. What\, if anything\, is the difference between my annual goals for for the library and a formal plan? What is a st
CATEGORIES:ADMINISTRATION
LOCATION:Room TBA\, Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel (1550 Court Place\, Denver\, CO 80202)
SEQUENCE:0
UID:f6bf05c505479d36a2bf0e91ea9ba10a
URL:http://atlaannual2026.sched.com/event/f6bf05c505479d36a2bf0e91ea9ba10a
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260820T074533Z
DTSTART:20261123T160000Z
DTEND:20261123T165000Z
SUMMARY:The Atla Board and You: Opportunity for Questions and Connection
DESCRIPTION:Following on our successful panel at the 2025 conference\, the Board again invites members to join them in this session to hear more about the work they do\, how the Board operates\, and the important connection between the Board and Association members. The
CATEGORIES:IDENTITY
LOCATION:Room TBA\, Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel (1550 Court Place\, Denver\, CO 80202)
SEQUENCE:0
UID:b0423fa6ddef2e8fe0f5ca2b640a079e
URL:http://atlaannual2026.sched.com/event/b0423fa6ddef2e8fe0f5ca2b640a079e
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260820T074533Z
DTSTART:20261123T160000Z
DTEND:20261123T164500Z
SUMMARY:Teaching the AI Before It Teaches Your Students: Using Information-Literacy Practices To Shape the Research Habits That AI Agents Model
DESCRIPTION:In an AI-mediated world\, one of the greatest problems is not that students are failing to learn how to handle information. It is that they are learning—just badly. Every research interaction with AI carries an implicit pedagogy\, demonstrating ways of find
CATEGORIES:INFORMATION LITERACY/INSTRUCTION/REFERENCE
LOCATION:Room TBA\, Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel (1550 Court Place\, Denver\, CO 80202)
SEQUENCE:0
UID:22f8e652e8b0b072f1ec868e8a422970
URL:http://atlaannual2026.sched.com/event/22f8e652e8b0b072f1ec868e8a422970
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DTSTAMP:20260820T074533Z
DTSTART:20261123T170000Z
DTEND:20261123T175000Z
SUMMARY:Academic Libraries' Responses to Generative AI: Instructional Trends and Opportunities
DESCRIPTION:As generative AI tools are increasingly adopted in higher education\, academic libraries are taking on new roles to help students and faculty engage with these technologies critically. \n This presentation will report on findings from a national environmenta
CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:TBA\, Denver\, CO\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:2f73988a23fcb0592e978e07271bf8ec
URL:http://atlaannual2026.sched.com/event/2f73988a23fcb0592e978e07271bf8ec
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260820T074533Z
DTSTART:20261123T170000Z
DTEND:20261123T175000Z
SUMMARY:Breaking the Rules - When Best Practices Don't Get Results
DESCRIPTION:Learn how going against some of Springshare's best practices for LibGuides resulted in a 250% increase in the use of library resources in an online only library.
CATEGORIES:INFORMATION LITERACY/INSTRUCTION/REFERENCE
LOCATION:Room TBA\, Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel (1550 Court Place\, Denver\, CO 80202)
SEQUENCE:0
UID:d5fea7862361ee2dcf8bf50a547344c6
URL:http://atlaannual2026.sched.com/event/d5fea7862361ee2dcf8bf50a547344c6
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260820T074533Z
DTSTART:20261123T170000Z
DTEND:20261123T175000Z
SUMMARY:Atla Open Press: Resources and Opportunities for Professional Development
DESCRIPTION:This conversation group has four primary aims. First\, we will describe the activities of Atla Open Press\, particularly highlighting the books and Theological Librarianship. Second\, now that the Summary of Proceedings has ceased\, we will encourage presente
CATEGORIES:PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
LOCATION:Room TBA\, Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel (1550 Court Place\, Denver\, CO 80202)
SEQUENCE:0
UID:e76eddabcefe6420c6d540b841afa94e
URL:http://atlaannual2026.sched.com/event/e76eddabcefe6420c6d540b841afa94e
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DTSTAMP:20260820T074533Z
DTSTART:20261123T170000Z
DTEND:20261123T175000Z
SUMMARY:The Ethics of AI and Theological Librarianship
DESCRIPTION:This lightning round will be a thought experiment on the various considerations we as theological librarians may have when engaging in a post-AI world. How should we be using these tools responsibly? Where are the ethical library science lines we should n
CATEGORIES:TECHNOLOGY/TECHNICAL SERVICES
LOCATION:Room TBA\, Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel (1550 Court Place\, Denver\, CO 80202)
SEQUENCE:0
UID:55010f2f01aa434b86967fabd04b171e
URL:http://atlaannual2026.sched.com/event/55010f2f01aa434b86967fabd04b171e
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260820T074533Z
DTSTART:20261123T180000Z
DTEND:20261123T200000Z
SUMMARY:Closing Luncheon (In-Person Only) and Plenary
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the closing luncheon and plenary.
CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:Room TBA\, Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel (1550 Court Place\, Denver\, CO 80202)
SEQUENCE:0
UID:d9f5d1ba72bb8c2fc54fb94c664c5b2d
URL:http://atlaannual2026.sched.com/event/d9f5d1ba72bb8c2fc54fb94c664c5b2d
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260820T074533Z
DTSTART:20261123T203000Z
DTEND:20261124T003000Z
SUMMARY:Time to Visit the SBL/AAR Exhibit Hall (In-Person Only)
DESCRIPTION:Explore and attend the exhibits at The Annual Meetings hosted by SBL and AAR.
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LOCATION:Exhibit Hall\, Colorado Convention Center (700 14th St\, Denver\, CO 80202)
SEQUENCE:0
UID:649b93e276546052f122ad0044cebc7c
URL:http://atlaannual2026.sched.com/event/649b93e276546052f122ad0044cebc7c
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