Atla Annual 2025

This conversation group will explore the possibility of beginning an interest group for library leaders (i.e. deans, directors, heads, managers, etc.). According to the Interest Group Handbook, interest groups offer “members the opportunity to engage in meaningful conversation, discuss relevant topics, and participate in problem solving.” An interest group for leaders has a lot of potential for supporting both seasoned leaders and those who are new to leadership. Come to this conversation group ready to pitch in and share your ideas!

Learning Outcome

Attendees will learn more about developing an interest group and will have the opportunity to participate in its development.

Audience Engagement

We will engage attendees by direct conversation and questions.

Five years after the COVID pandemic started, theological libraries are still coping with the aftermath. Many of the library processes and services had to change immediately in order to resource students, faculty, and staff. While much of what libraries do has either gone back to “normal” or transformed into something new, there are still some things that remain more fluid, such as working remotely. In this session, the results of a short survey will be summarized and panelists will share their specific circumstances related to working remotely. Need or have ideas? Come to our session!

Learning Outcome

Attendees will learn what issues are involved with staff working remotely so that they can apply relevant processes and ideas in their own situations.

Audience Engagement

We will engage the attendees by going through survey results, by sharing panelist “case studies,” and by allowing time for a robust Q&A.