Atla produces trusted research tools for the study of religion and theology. If you are looking for bibliographic information or full-text collections of journal articles covering diverse topics and languages, our research tools are the place to start.
Atla research tools are used by students, scholars, researchers, faculty, and religious leaders in thousands of libraries in more than seventy countries! Learn how to gain access for your research in the field of religion & theology.
View information on our index, full-text, partner subscription databases, and our historical archives initiative, including specialized bibliographic and reference products.
Many academic institutions subscribe to Atla for Alum products to serve their alumni and provide their alumni/ae the ability to access the same Atla products they used as students.
Atla members collaboratively create resources that are freely available for students and scholars to use. Discover the richness of members’ digital collections and graduate-level research in these resources.
Atla’s network of experts is one of our greatest assets in providing top-notch learning opportunities. We foster premier opportunities for members to learn and collaborate on librarianship and scholarship in religion and theology.
Atla provides publications and tools to help members remain current in the field, learn from others’ experiences, and share knowledge and subject matter expertise with colleagues.
Atla hosts and sponsors various events, including webinars, receptions, and group meetings, to gather, learn from one another, and strengthen our community.
Keep track of deadlines for grants and other programs, view meeting dates for the Board of Directors, and discover other important events for the Association.
Atla members are part of a growing community of librarians, scholars, and professionals that share knowledge and, together, advance the study of religion and theology.
We work with publishing partners to index, digitize, and disseminate their religion & theology content to students, scholars, faculty, and religious leaders.
The Atla Community is comprised of publishers, libraries, and individuals who contribute, partner, and donate to our research tools and member projects.
Atla is a membership association of librarians and information professionals, and a producer of research tools, committed to advancing the study of religion and theology.
Atla is governed by an elected board of directors, including four long-standing Board committees and one short-term committee all mandated by the Board’s Policy Manual.
Atla’s committees, councils, and task forces work to achieve Atla’s Mission and Organizational Ends. They are appointed by the Executive Director and are an integral part of the Association.
Relive Atla Annual by reading a copy of the 2019 Summary of Proceedings, now available via open access. Printed copies will be shipped to members starting in March.
The Atla International Theological Librarianship Education Task Force seeks proposals for the second volume of “The Theological Librarian’s Handbook,” an open access book series.
'Theological Librarianship' invites students to submit an essay to the open access journal for a chance to receive a 500 USD cash prize and a travel stipend to attend Atla Annual 2021.
Join SCELC and Atla for a webinar on Thursday, January 30, 2020, at 1:00 PM CT to discuss SCELC Shared Print Program, GreenGlass, and are other collaboration efforts.
The SCELC Shared Print program currently includes thirty-five academic institutions of all sizes and the collective collection represents the full range of academic disciplines.
Iskandar Bcheiry discusses his new book, "An Early Christian Reaction to Islam", and the scholarly literature surrounding historical figure Išū‘yahb III.