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Atla at the Association of College & Research Libraries 2023 Conference

February 10, 2023

Atla will be at this year’s ACRL 2023 Conference and will co-host a breakfast reception with EBSCO discussing “Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Deep Learning.”

Events

Atla Seeks New Editor in Chief for Summary of Proceedings

by Christine Fruin / February 6, 2023

Atla's publication 'Summary of Proceedings' is seeking an Editor in Chief. This role oversees the submission of individual contributions, reviews contributions, and ensures successful publication.

Call to Submit Proposals for the 2023 BETH Annual Conference

by Mike Kornfeind / February 6, 2023

Submit proposals for the 2023 BETH Annual Conference. This year's theme is "Challenges of Ecclesiastical Libraries in Europe."

Events, Professional Development

What Can We Learn From Syriac and Arabic Sources About Recent Archaeological Discoveries of Christian Monastic Complexes in the UAE?

by Dr. Iskandar Bcheiry / February 6, 2023

Priest, author, and church history scholar Iskandar Bcheiry writes about the discovery of a church and monastery on Sir Bani Yas Island that offers evidence of early Christianity in the region.

Meet the New Membership Coordinator, Mike Kornfeind

February 6, 2023

We are excited to introduce you to the new Membership Coordinator, Mike Kornfeind. Learn more about him and what programs and projects he supports.

Association News

Shaping the Future with Cooperative Cataloging! Joining Atla’s Funnel Projects: An Information Session for Catalogers and Library Directors

by Alexis Weiss / February 3, 2023

Atla’s Program for Cooperative Cataloging sponsors Funnel Projects allowing smaller libraries to work with the Library of Congress to correct and standardize LoC religion and theology terminology.

Programs & Projects

Spotlight on Inclusive Subject Headings & Journals: Atla’s Participation in The Library of Congress Demographic Group Terms (LCDGT) Project (Part 4)

by Todd Aiello / February 3, 2023

Learn more about Atla's metadata work to promote inclusivity and accurate representation in subject headings.

Inclusive Subject Headings, Research Tools

Spotlight on Inclusive Subject Headings & Journals: Recent Changes to Atla’s Topical Authorities (Part 3)

by Todd Aiello / February 3, 2023

Learn more about Atla's metadata work to promote inclusivity and accurate representation in subject headings.

Inclusive Subject Headings, Research Tools

Metadata Analyst Profile and South Korea Spotlight: Su Hyeon Kang

by Todd Aiello / February 3, 2023

Our new series introduces the experts behind the Atla Research Tools, the Atla Metadata Team. We are excited to introduce Su Hyeon Kang, metadata analyst, scholar, and librarian.

Metadata Profile, Product Updates, Research Tools

SCOOP: Fair Use Week 2023 – Fair Use Myths and Facts 

by Christine Fruin / February 2, 2023

In this month's SCOOP, we discuss the myths and facts of fair use in copyright, in observance of Fair Use Week 2023.

SCOOP