From Coffee to Community: Programming to Support Institutional Mission and Culture

Theological libraries add significant value to their parent institutions in numerous ways. Their collections offer a rich source of research material for students and faculty. Their personnel assist both novice and experienced researchers. Their spaces foster the flourishing of ideas through focused study and engaging conversations. Theological libraries can also provide significant value by engaging their communities with programming that intentionally supports their institution’s culture and values. At Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, we have utilized event programming and archival exhibitions to engage our community, support our institution, tell our story, and foster a sense of community for over a decade. “From Coffee to Community: Programming to Support Institutional Mission and Culture” describes our mission-driven approach to event and exhibition programming, providing details about the various types of events and archival exhibitions we have designed, and offering insights into programming gleaned from our experience over the last decade.