The spring meeting of
the Tennessee Theological Library Association was held at the Disciples of
Christ Historical Society, Nashville, Tennessee, and hosted by Director of
Library and Archives Sara Harwell. Members present were Carisse Berryhill,
Jill Brown, Pat Brown, Judy Butler, Marie Byers, Eileen Crawford, Jim
Dunkly, Steve Edscorn, Barbara Freese, Steve Gateley, Betsy Grant, Sara
Harwell, Bill Hook, David Howard, Amy Limpitlaw, Scott McDermott, Wade
Osburn, Sheila Owen, Dorothy Parks-Evins, David Roebuck, Sarah
Schaller-Linn, Bill Sumners, Kathy Sylvest, Maggie Tarpley, Mat Trotter,
Eunice Wells, Jane Williamson, Carolyn Wilson, and Anne Womack.
Registration and
refreshments began at 9:00 a.m. President Betsy Grant welcomed members
including two new ones – Barbara Freese and Steve Edscorn – and guest
Maggie Tarpley. Sara Harwell introduced the president of DCHS Peter Morgan
who offered words of welcome, a prayer, and a brief history of DCHS.
Next, Harwell introduced
Greg Taylor, editor of New Wineskins
magazine, whose presentation was entitled “A Print Magazine Fighting Off
the E-Magazine Downward Spiral.” Much discussion concerning publishing
e-magazines followed. Greg continued when the group moved downstairs for
an online demonstration of New
Wineskins online.
In the remaining time
before lunch, Harwell introduced the group to DCHS’ new automated
archives cataloging system – Endeavor’s ENCompass.
Following lunch and
fellowship in the Scarritt-Bennett Center, President Betsy Grant called
the business meeting to order.
Secretary Kathy Sylvest
presented the minutes which were approved following notation of one
correction.
Treasurer David Howard
presented the Treasurer’s Report which was approved as read.
Grant called for old
business. The consideration of an ATLA grant for a workshop related to
OCLC’s Connexion client was postponed because OCLC delayed its release.
Related to the exchange program funding, Carisse Berryhill and Bill Hook
reported that the Wabash Center was not theoretically in agreement with
our intentions for exchange and that no other funding sources outside TTLA
seemed to be available at present. Eileen Crawford noted that BETH
continues to be interested in an exchange program with TTLA and the
president plans to attend the annual ATLA meeting in 2004. She suggested
we may be able to host him then and focus on sending a TTLA member in
2005. Berryhill and Hook agreed to continue investigating possibilities
for grant funding and report at the fall meeting.
Grant called for new
business. The nominating committee report was presented by Chair Jane
Williamson. As there were no nominations from the floor, the report was
approved electing the following officers: Vice President/President Elect
Carisse Berryhill, Secretary Kathy Sylvest, Treasurer Steven Edscorn.
Bill Hook referred to
Dennis Norlin’s letter regarding the ATLA database and asked how many
present were subscribers through EBSCO and First Search. Discussion
followed about TTLA considering a consortial arrangement. Hook agreed to
investigate the possibilities with both vendors.
Grant reported that Tom
Stokes had offered to host a TTLA meeting and opened the floor for
volunteers. It was agreed that Grant or President Elect Harwell would
contact Stokes.
A motion was made and
approved and the business meeting was adjourned.
Next, Bill Hook
introduced the members to the ETANA Project – Electronic Tools and
Ancient Near Eastern Archives, www. Etana.org. Discussion followed.
Following reports from
the libraries, Grant thanked Harwell and her coworker for hosting the
meeting and introduced Harwell as our new president. As her first official
act, Sara moved to adjourn!
Respectfully submitted,
Kathy Sylvest
Secretary
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