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Theological Libraries in the UK and Ireland: 70 Years of the Association of British Theological and Philosophical Libraries
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ABTAPL, consortium, united kingdom, great britain, ireland, collection development , solo librarianship, small libraries, library managementSynopsis
Marking the 70th Anniversary of the Association of British Theological and Philosophical Libraries (ABTAPL), librarians from across the United Kingdom and Ireland offer their perspectives on the past, present, and future of theological libraries and this organization. The book explores the history of ABTAPL, including its publications, membership, and meetings, as well as the development of libraries from different faith traditions across the United Kingdom and Ireland. Librarians provide insight into the challenges and opportunities found in managing theological libraries in unique contexts and explain the value of ABTAPL in providing connection and collaboration. This celebration of ABTAPL’s seven decades of achievements invites readers to look towards the future of the organization and find new ways to engage with their fellow librarians in the current era.
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IntroductionThe Work of ABTAPL
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ABTAPL's Global Impact on Theological LibrariesExtending the Shelves
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Weather, Welcomes, and Wheelie BinsAn Affectionate Look Back at the ABTAPL Spring (Usually) Conference
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Balancing the BooksA Practical Approach to Navigating Emerging Challenges in Small Academic Theological Libraries
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A Cathedral Perspective on Theological Libraries
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Common AwardsThe Church and the Academy in Partnership; How a Collaboration Between the Church of England and Durham University is Supporting Theological Libraries
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Classification in Theological Libraries TodayEthics and Practice, Local and Global
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Theological Libraries in IrelandPast Lessons, Present Strengths, and Future Challenges
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Mapping the Landscape of Theological Libraries in ScotlandThe Last Seventy Years
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Buddhist Libraries in the UK
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Progressive Jewish Libraries and Archives in the UKAn Overview
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Theological Libraries for Alternative Spiritualities
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Conclusion70 Years of ABTAPL and into the Future
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