Message from the President, Fall 2024

Dear SEPTLA Members,

I hope this message finds you well.

I’m excited to announce that our upcoming Fall meeting will be held at Moravian Theological Seminary in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. As we have become accustomed to, this will be a hybrid event, so you will be able to fully participate even if you are not able to make it to Bethlehem. Please see the meeting invitation for details and to register.

As always, the SEPTLA meeting is a wonderful opportunity for us to share knowledge, brainstorm innovations, and work to improve the future of our theological libraries. We hope to use the business meeting to understand how we can better serve your needs and enhance our collective mission. We will discuss what works and what doesn’t work in SEPTLA, and how we can reorganize to better function amid staff shortages, increased online education, and decreasing budgets at our member libraries.

There are a few committee positions open at this time, including Website Manager, Newsletter Editor, and a position on the Continuing Education Committee. If you would like to be appointed to one of these positions, please get in touch with the Executive Committee. Your involvement in SEPTLA is crucial to shaping the future direction of our organization, and your voice and service are greatly valued.

Thank you for your continued commitment to our shared goals. I look forward to seeing you all at Moravian, in person or virtually.

Warm regards,
Victoria Jesswein
SEPTLA President
United Lutheran Seminary, Gettysburg PA
November 18, 2024

Invitation to Fall 2024 Meeting

You are Invited

SEPTLA Fall Meeting 2024

Thursday, December 5, 2024

Moravian Theological Seminary

Please RSVP online. Because of the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday, please RSVP by Friday, November 22. If attending in person, lunch will be provided. If attending virtually, you’ll receive a link via email at least one day before the event. If you cannot attend, please still use the RSVP link to send us an institutional update (one per institution).

Schedule:
10:00 Arrival and refreshments
10:30 Program
12:00 Lunch
1:30 Business meeting
2:30 Interest groups
3:30 Library tour

Location: Reeves Library, Bethlehem campus of Moravian University

Directions: For complete details, including a campus map and temporary parking pass, please see the email sent to the SEPTLA mailing list on 11/19/24 at 12:04 PM.

  • Recommended lot for visitor parking is lot A (alternatively, lots F or H)
  • To reach the entrance to Lot A, use this address in your GPS: 1309 Main Street, Bethlehem, PA
  • You can also use this Google Maps link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/zzV1frECH6d11hC89
  • When you arrive, enter through the main doors of the library. Our meeting room is on the main floor directly across from the circulation desk.