Forum of Asian Theological Librarians
 

INVITATION TO PARTICIPATE IN THE 6th ForATL WORKSHOP and CONSULTATION 2012, PHILIPPINES

Dear Colleague Librarians,

We would like to invite you to participate in the 6th ForATL Workshop and Consultation of the Forum of Asian Theological Librarians on the theme: “Asian Theological Librarians Moving Forward Towards Global Partnership and Collaboration”. Details are as follows:

Date: April 10-14, 2012 (5 days including travel)
Venue: Siliman University, Dumaguete City
Negros Oriental, Philippines
www.su.edu.ph

Cost: U.S. $180/person (Php 7,500.00- inclusive of conference fee, board and lodging)
Conference fee: Php 1,500.00 (U.S. $ 36.00)

The 6th ForATL Consultation and Workshop aims to accomplish the following objectives: to further strengthen theological librarianship networking and collaboration with related institutions beyond Asia; to consolidate the resource-sharing projects and plans from the ForATL 2009 Consultation Workshop; to identify and learn the library’s “Best Practices” done in theological libraries in Asia and beyond; to achieve global networking through project collaboration initiatives between theological libraries/library associations in Asia and beyond; and to provide global access to Asian Theological Resources through digitization, etc.

We welcome the participation of individuals and institutions/organizations who share our aims and who would be committed to giving effective time and effort to the work of ForATL. A registration form and tentative timetable are enclosed for your consideration and action. Subject to the decision of the ForATL Executive Committee, and upon the recommendation of the regional representatives, a limited number of subsidies for travel and fees are available upon request to selected delegates.

We would greatly appreciate an indication of your interest and availability by December 15, 2011. More information will be forthcoming as various details are finalized.

Very truly yours,
Mrs. Elizabeth T. Pulanco,
ForATL Convener/Seminary Librarian
Philippine Baptist Theological Seminary
19 Tacay Road, Baguio City 2600, Philippines
Email: pulancoe@yahoo.com

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ForATL Aims

To facilitate the development and exchange of resources of theology in the Asian contexts for the formation of:

(1)
national theological library associations or networks
(2)
national depositories of Christian literature,
(3)
union listings, directory of Asian theological libraries, guidelines, indexes, bibliographies, etc. for publication. 

To promote co-operation among, and training of, theological librarians

To arrange short-term courses and workshops

To develop an Asia-wide network of theological libraries

 

Membership

Membership is open to
* Libraries
* Practising librarians
* Any other organization or individual interested in the development of Asian theological resources.

Members will receive occasional newsletter to keep them up-to-date on current ForATL developments, news and events.

Members are encouraged to share information from their areas on publications in theology and cultures, church history and current developments in churches and missions, as well as other topics, which are relevant to theological libraries.

 

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Contact Persons *
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Mrs. Elizabeth T. Pulanco, Convenor, email: pulancoe@yahoo.com
* Mr. Yesan Sellan, Secretary, yesans@gmail.com, library@saiacs.org

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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