Atla Annual 2026

Atla Annual 2026

8:00am MST

Board of Directors Meeting

Thursday November 19, 2026 8:00am - 4:00pm MST

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Thursday November 19, 2026 8:00am - 4:00pm MST
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8:00am MST

Board of Directors Meeting

Friday November 20, 2026 8:00am - 3:00pm MST

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Friday November 20, 2026 8:00am - 3:00pm MST
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4:00pm MST

Welcome and Opening Plenary - Michael Levine-Clark & Megan Oakleaf

Friday November 20, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm MST

The Studio Loft at Ellie Caulkins Opera House

Atla Annual 2026 kicks off 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...
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Friday November 20, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm MST
The Studio Loft at Ellie Caulkins Opera House 908 East 14th Street, Denver, CO 80202

5:00pm MST

Opening Reception with Members, Sponsors, Exhibitors and Publishers (In-Person Only)

Friday November 20, 2026 5:00pm - 7:30pm MST

The Studio Loft at Ellie Caulkins Opera House

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.

Friday November 20, 2026 5:00pm - 7:30pm MST
The Studio Loft at Ellie Caulkins Opera House 908 East 14th Street, Denver, CO 80202

8:00am MST

Studying Library-School Administration Relationships within a Regional Library Community

Saturday November 21, 2026 8:00am - 8:50am MST

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

Speakers

Dr. Evan Kuehn

Dr. John Dechant

Saturday November 21, 2026 8:00am - 8:50am MST
Room TBA Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel (1550 Court Place, Denver, CO 80202)

Administration, Listen and Learn (45 minutes)

8:00am MST

Who is the Patron Saint of Librarians?

Saturday November 21, 2026 8:00am - 8:50am MST

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

Speakers

Jordan Patterson

Associate Librarian, St. Peter’s Seminary (London, Ontario, Canada)

Saturday November 21, 2026 8:00am - 8:50am MST
Room TBA Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel (1550 Court Place, Denver, CO 80202)

Identity, Listen and Learn (45 minutes)

8:00am MST

Rights and Permissions: Working with Publishers for Education, Translation, and Publishing Rights

Saturday November 21, 2026 8:00am - 8:50am MST

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

Speakers

Andrew Keck

Chief of Staff, Perkins School of Theology at SMU

Saturday November 21, 2026 8:00am - 8:50am MST
Room TBA Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel (1550 Court Place, Denver, CO 80202)

Technology/Technical Services, Listen and Learn (45 minutes)

9:00am MST

How can theology libraries support the work of interreligious studies in the current context of war and global conflict?

Saturday November 21, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am MST

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

Speakers

Karla Fackler Grafton

Director of Library Services, Hartford International University for Religion and Peace

Susan Ebertz

Emerita Associate Professor & Director for the Library, Wartburg Theological Seminary

Lucinda Mosher

Professor of Interreligious Studies, Hartford International University for Religion and Peace

David D. Grafton

Saturday November 21, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am MST
Room TBA Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel (1550 Court Place, Denver, CO 80202)

Identity, Panel Presentation (75 minutes)

9:00am MST

Spilling TEA: Gameful Design, Critical AI Literacy, and Teaching Across Epistemologies

Saturday November 21, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am MST

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

Speakers

Chris Rosser

First Year and Transfer Experience Librarian, Oklahoma State University

Saturday November 21, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am MST
Room TBA Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel (1550 Court Place, Denver, CO 80202)

Information Literacy/Instruction/Reference, Listen and Learn (75 minutes)

9:00am MST

The Serendipity of Discovery: Sparking Connections and Elevating Student Research

Saturday November 21, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am MST

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

Speakers

Megan E. Welsh

Director of Research & Engagement, Union College

Jenna Pitera

Instruction Librarian, Union College

Charlie ᏣᎵ McVicker

Curriculum Developer, ᏣᎳᎩᎯ ᎠᏰᎵ (Cherokee Nation), Language department

Sarah L. Schmidt

Saturday November 21, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am MST
Room TBA Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel (1550 Court Place, Denver, CO 80202)

Special Collections, Listen and Learn (75 minutes)

10:30am MST

A Transformative Partnership: Discovering Best Practices when Small Libraries Merge

Saturday November 21, 2026 10:30am - 11:20am MST

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

Speakers

Elli Cucksey

Head Librarian - Hamma Library, Trinity Lutheran Seminary, Capital University

Susan Ebertz

Emerita Associate Professor & Director for the Library, Wartburg Theological Seminary

Saturday November 21, 2026 10:30am - 11:20am MST
Room TBA Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel (1550 Court Place, Denver, CO 80202)

Identity, Conversation Group (45 minutes) – In Person Only

10:30am MST

Book Talk: Tolkien and the Problem of God: Truth, Goodness, and Beauty by Craig A. Boyd

Saturday November 21, 2026 10:30am - 11:20am MST

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

Speakers

Dr. Craig A. Boyd

Professor, General Studies, St. Louis University

Michelle Spomer

Ms. Joanna Boyd-Wilhite

Assistant Professor of English, Greenville University

Saturday November 21, 2026 10:30am - 11:20am MST
Room TBA Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel (1550 Court Place, Denver, CO 80202)

Religion/Theology, Book Talk

10:30am MST

Liber Ex Machina: The Rise and Rapid Growth of Open Access Publishing at Bridwell Library (SMU)

Saturday November 21, 2026 10:30am - 11:20am MST

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

Speakers

Anthony Elia

Director & Associate Dean of Special Collections and Academic Publishing, SMU

Originally from New York, I've been at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, TX since 2018. In 2022, I founded Bridwell Press at SMU, which has grown into a broad coalition of creative scholars, translators, writers, and thought leaders. I have graduate degrees from the University... Read More →

Saturday November 21, 2026 10:30am - 11:20am MST
Room TBA Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel (1550 Court Place, Denver, CO 80202)

Scholarly Communication, Paper (45 minutes)

11:30am MST

All Conference Meeting - Association Update and Business Meeting (Luncheon - In-Person Only)

Saturday November 21, 2026 11:30am - 2:00pm MST

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....
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Speakers

John F. Kutsko

Executive Director, Atla

John F. Kutsko is the Executive Director at Atla. Heading up the association’s staff leadership team, he oversees all aspects of the association, including Atla’s scholarly research tools, and programs and services for members. He works directly with the Board of Directors, ensuring... Read More →

Dr. Richard Manly Adams

Director of Pitts Theology Library, Candler School of Theology, Emory University

Vance Thomas

Director, Charles C. Myers Library

Leslie A. Engelson

Metadata Librarian, University Libraries, Murray State University

Saturday November 21, 2026 11:30am - 2:00pm MST
Room TBA Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel (1550 Court Place, Denver, CO 80202)

2:30pm MST

Atla Sponsored Break at the SBL/AAR Exhibit Hall

Saturday November 21, 2026 2:30pm - 5:30pm MST

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.

Saturday November 21, 2026 2:30pm - 5:30pm MST
Exhibit Hall Colorado Convention Center (700 14th St, Denver, CO 80202)

6:00pm MST

Hosted Dinner(s) (In-Person Only)

Saturday November 21, 2026 6:00pm - 7:30pm MST

TBA

Join Conference Committee Members in a hosted dinner. Details forthcoming

Saturday November 21, 2026 6:00pm - 7:30pm MST
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7:30pm MST

Game Night (In-Person Only)

Saturday November 21, 2026 7:30pm - 9:00pm MST

Join your colleagues in an evening of fun and games! A variety of board games and more will be provided.

Saturday November 21, 2026 7:30pm - 9:00pm MST
Room TBA Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel (1550 Court Place, Denver, CO 80202)

8:30am MST

Time to Visit the SBL/AAR Exhibit Hall (In-Person Only)

Sunday November 22, 2026 8:30am - 11:00am MST

Explore and attend the exhibits at The Annual Meetings hosted by SBL and AAR.

Sunday November 22, 2026 8:30am - 11:00am MST
Exhibit Hall Colorado Convention Center (700 14th St, Denver, CO 80202)

11:30am MST

Lunch On Your Own or Hosted Luncheons (In-Person Only)

Sunday November 22, 2026 11:30am - 1:00pm MST

TBA

Enjoy lunch on your own or gather with other conference attendees to dine together. More details on hosted luncheons to be provided.

Sunday November 22, 2026 11:30am - 1:00pm MST
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12:45pm MST

Reflections on Representation: The Atla Board and the Power of Diversity

Sunday November 22, 2026 12:45pm - 2:00pm MST

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

Speakers

Susan Ebertz

Emerita Associate Professor & Director for the Library, Wartburg Theological Seminary

Cindy Aalders

Library Director; Associate Professor of the History of Christianity, John Richard Allison Library; Regent College

Kate Wimer

Research & Instruction Librarian, Murdock Library; George Fox University

Leslie A. Engelson

Metadata Librarian, University Libraries, Murray State University

Sunday November 22, 2026 12:45pm - 2:00pm MST
Room TBA Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel (1550 Court Place, Denver, CO 80202)

Identity, Panel Presentation (75 minutes)

12:45pm MST

Mind the Gap: How Theological Librarians Help “Complete What is Lacking” in Students’ Education

Sunday November 22, 2026 12:45pm - 2:00pm MST

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

Speakers

David Schmersal

Access and Instruction Librarian, Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary

Margaret J Tarpley

Adj. Instructor, Dept. of Surgery / Adj. Lecturer, Dept. of Medical Education, Vanderbilt University / University of Botswana

Brady Alan Beard

Dan Flores

Kathy Harty

Brittany S. Poku

Sunday November 22, 2026 12:45pm - 2:00pm MST
Room TBA Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel (1550 Court Place, Denver, CO 80202)

Information Literacy/Instruction/Reference, Panel Presentation (75 minutes)

12:45pm MST

Resources for working with Special Collections and Rare Books

Sunday November 22, 2026 12:45pm - 2:00pm MST

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

Speakers

Armin Siedlecki

Head of Cataloging and Rare Book Cataloger, Pitts Theology Library, Emory University

Special Collections and Cataloging (especially Rare Book Cataloging) are my main areas of expertise. I am also interested in Hebrew language materials, biblical studies, history, and literature. I am currently serving on the Atla Board of Directors.

Brandon Wason

Head of Special Collections, Pitts Theology Library, Emory University

Carisse Berryhill

Professor Emerita, Abilene Christian University

Michelle Spomer

Sunday November 22, 2026 12:45pm - 2:00pm MST
Room TBA Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel (1550 Court Place, Denver, CO 80202)

Special Collections, Panel Presentation (75 minutes)

2:10pm MST

Acquisition Budgeting: Good Stewardship in Practice

Sunday November 22, 2026 2:10pm - 3:00pm MST

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

Speakers

Paul A. Tippey

Sunday November 22, 2026 2:10pm - 3:00pm MST
Room TBA Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel (1550 Court Place, Denver, CO 80202)

Administration, Conversation Group (45 minutes) – In Person Only

2:10pm MST

When Journal Evaluations Fanned the Culture War Flames: CPLI and The Wanderer

Sunday November 22, 2026 2:10pm - 3:00pm MST

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

Speakers

Barnaby Hughes

Metadata Editor, Atla

Sunday November 22, 2026 2:10pm - 3:00pm MST
Room TBA Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel (1550 Court Place, Denver, CO 80202)

Identity, Listen and Learn (45 minutes)

2:10pm MST

Ministers Navigating Artificial Intelligence: Findings from an ongoing research Survey

Sunday November 22, 2026 2:10pm - 3:00pm MST

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

Speakers

Jonathan Noble

Research and Instruction Librarian, George Fox University

Sunday November 22, 2026 2:10pm - 3:00pm MST
Room TBA Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel (1550 Court Place, Denver, CO 80202)

Technology/Technical Services, Listen and Learn (45 minutes)

3:10pm MST

Beyond the Book: Theological Librarianship Amidst Disinformation and Scholasticide

Sunday November 22, 2026 3:10pm - 4:00pm MST

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

Speakers

Deanna "Dee" Roberts

Sunday November 22, 2026 3:10pm - 4:00pm MST
Room TBA Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel (1550 Court Place, Denver, CO 80202)

Identity, Listen and Learn (75 minutes)

3:10pm MST

Metaliteracy Is AI Literacy: Libraries Lead the Way

Sunday November 22, 2026 3:10pm - 4:00pm MST

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

Speakers

Michael Hanegan

Founder, Center for the Future of Learning and Work

Michael Hanegan is the Founder and Chief Research Officer of the Center for the Future of Learning and Work. He is an adjunct professor in AI and the Future of Learning and Work at Rose State College and the University of Central Oklahoma. He is the co-author of the forthcoming, ... Read More →

Chris Rosser

First Year and Transfer Experience Librarian, Oklahoma State University

Sunday November 22, 2026 3:10pm - 4:00pm MST
Room TBA Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel (1550 Court Place, Denver, CO 80202)

Information Literacy/Instruction/Reference, Listen and Learn (45 minutes)

3:10pm MST

Collaborating the Impossible: The Wesleyan-Holiness Digital Library and Its Role in Global Theological Education

Sunday November 22, 2026 3:10pm - 4:00pm MST

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

Speakers

Dr. Amy C. Rice

Director of Library Services, Northwest Nazarene University

Erin Holly McCoy

Librarian and Project Consultant, Wesleyan-Holiness Digital Library

Sunday November 22, 2026 3:10pm - 4:00pm MST
Room TBA Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel (1550 Court Place, Denver, CO 80202)

Technology/Technical Services, Listen and Learn (45 minutes)

5:00pm MST

Hosted Dinner (In-Person Only)

Sunday November 22, 2026 5:00pm - 7:00pm MST

TBA

Join Conference Committee Members in a hosted dinner.

Sunday November 22, 2026 5:00pm - 7:00pm MST
TBA

8:00am MST

Worship in the Episcopal Tradition

Monday November 23, 2026 8:00am - 8:45am MST

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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

Speakers

Patrick Milas

Library Director, New Brunswick Theological Seminary

Let's talk about research methods, special collections, or library administration. Or we can talk about nature, travel or what have you.

Monday November 23, 2026 8:00am - 8:45am MST
TBA

8:00am MST

Theological Institutions: Engaging Community Through a Comprehensive Collection Development Policy

Monday November 23, 2026 8:00am - 8:50am MST

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

Speakers

Rayna Ehlert

Graduate Student, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Monday November 23, 2026 8:00am - 8:50am MST
Room TBA Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel (1550 Court Place, Denver, CO 80202)

Collection Development, Paper (45 minutes)

8:00am MST

Solo Librarianship - Managing Your Time to Wear Many Hats

Monday November 23, 2026 8:00am - 8:50am MST

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."

Speakers

Stephanie Garrett

Director of Library & Learning Services, Catholic International University

I am a mid-career librarian with experience in business management and non-profit leadership. My professional contributions come from supplying innovative solutions in the form of data gathering and interpretation, leading to analytical decisions that boost library resource use and... Read More →

Monday November 23, 2026 8:00am - 8:50am MST
Room TBA Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel (1550 Court Place, Denver, CO 80202)

Identity, Listen and Learn (45 minutes)

8:00am MST

The American Catholic at 250: Faith, Citizenship, and the Catholic Press

Monday November 23, 2026 8:00am - 8:50am MST

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

Speakers

Brian Morin

Library Director, Mount Angel Abbey Library

Mount Angel Abbey Library - Library Director

Monday November 23, 2026 8:00am - 8:50am MST
Room TBA Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel (1550 Court Place, Denver, CO 80202)

Technology/Technical Services, Listen and Learn (45 minutes)

9:00am MST

Teaching the AI Before It Teaches Your Students: Using Information-Literacy Practices To Shape the Research Habits That AI Agents Model

Monday November 23, 2026 9:00am - 9:45am MST

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

Speakers

Elizabeth (Buffy) Greentree

Monday November 23, 2026 9:00am - 9:45am MST
Room TBA Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel (1550 Court Place, Denver, CO 80202)

Information Literacy/Instruction/Reference, Paper (45 minutes)

9:00am MST

Does My Library Need a Strategic Plan?

Monday November 23, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am MST

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

Speakers

Timothy Lincoln

Library Director Emeritus, Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary

Atla member from when the Internet was young. Interested in library management, accreditation, and qualitative research.

Monday November 23, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am MST
Room TBA Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel (1550 Court Place, Denver, CO 80202)

Administration, Listen and Learn (45 minutes)

9:00am MST

The Atla Board and You: Opportunity for Questions and Connection

Monday November 23, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am MST

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

Speakers

Dr. Richard Manly Adams

Director of Pitts Theology Library, Candler School of Theology, Emory University

Jessica Boyer

Director of Phillips Library, Mount St. Mary's University

Vance Thomas

Director, Charles C. Myers Library

Cindy Aalders

Library Director; Associate Professor of the History of Christianity, John Richard Allison Library; Regent College

Leslie A. Engelson

Metadata Librarian, University Libraries, Murray State University

Monday November 23, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am MST
Room TBA Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel (1550 Court Place, Denver, CO 80202)

Identity, Panel Presentation (45 minutes)

10:00am MST

Academic Libraries' Responses to Generative AI: Instructional Trends and Opportunities

Monday November 23, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am MST

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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.
This presentation will report on findings from a national environmenta

Speakers

Marta Samokishyn

Collection Development Librarian, Saint Paul University

Marta Samokishyn, (she/her) is a Collection Development and Liaison Librarian at Saint Paul University, and a Ph.D. student in Digital Transformation and Innovation program at the University of Ottawa. Her research interests include AI literacy in academic libraries, educational technologies... Read More →

Monday November 23, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am MST
TBA

10:00am MST

Breaking the Rules - When Best Practices Don't Get Results

Monday November 23, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am MST

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.

Speakers

Stephanie Garrett

Director of Library & Learning Services, Catholic International University

I am a mid-career librarian with experience in business management and non-profit leadership. My professional contributions come from supplying innovative solutions in the form of data gathering and interpretation, leading to analytical decisions that boost library resource use and... Read More →

Monday November 23, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am MST
Room TBA Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel (1550 Court Place, Denver, CO 80202)

Information Literacy/Instruction/Reference, Lightning Round (5-10 minutes)

10:00am MST

Atla Open Press: Resources and Opportunities for Professional Development

Monday November 23, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am MST

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

Speakers

Keegan Osinski

Assistant Director of the Divinity Library, Vanderbilt Divinity School

Barnaby Hughes

Metadata Editor, Atla

Greg Rosauer

Archivist, University of Northwestern - Saint Paul

Monday November 23, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am MST
Room TBA Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel (1550 Court Place, Denver, CO 80202)

Professional Development, Listen and Learn (45 minutes)

10:00am MST

The Ethics of AI and Theological Librarianship

Monday November 23, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am MST

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

Speakers

Gerrit van Dyk

Brigham Young University, Brigham Young University

Monday November 23, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am MST
Room TBA Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel (1550 Court Place, Denver, CO 80202)

Technology/Technical Services, Lightning Round (5-10 minutes)

11:00am MST

Closing Luncheon (In-Person Only) and Plenary

Monday November 23, 2026 11:00am - 1:00pm MST

Join us for the closing luncheon and plenary.

Monday November 23, 2026 11:00am - 1:00pm MST
Room TBA Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel (1550 Court Place, Denver, CO 80202)

1:30pm MST

Time to Visit the SBL/AAR Exhibit Hall (In-Person Only)

Monday November 23, 2026 1:30pm - 5:30pm MST

Explore and attend the exhibits at The Annual Meetings hosted by SBL and AAR.

Monday November 23, 2026 1:30pm - 5:30pm MST
Exhibit Hall Colorado Convention Center (700 14th St, Denver, CO 80202)