Conferences

In one week I will be in Chicago for the American Theological Librarians Association meeting. I have been deciding which books to take and showcase. It is always hard to know what to take to these conferences. You want people to see what is new, but you also want to remind them of what you have as backlist that they might have missed. Plus, you want to make sure to take theology, but include a mix of ancient Near East; and don't forget the languages, and the distribution partners... It goes on and on.

I only have a 10 foot table, so the field is limited. I usually end up just taking the newest stuff and having an order form with the rest. A compromise at best.

So, if you are going to be at the ATLA next week, be sure to introduce yourself to me. Or, if you live in the Chicago area and have some free time and want to see our display, e-mail me for a free pass. We will be at the Holiday Inn Market Plaza right downtown.

This conference is the first in the summer conference schedule. Jim and John will be at the International SBL in July, then Jim goes on to the RAI in Muenster. While he is there, Marti will be going to the ICRS—International Christian Retail Show (formerly CBA) in Denver. Right after that, she heads to England for two shows back to back on Persia. While she is over there, the Catholic CBA is happening in Chicago. And that takes us to the middle of August, the summer is gone. Oh, and I am taking a two week vacation in there somewhere. And we have two catalogs to get in the mail before the end of August. Summer, the time to relax and enjoy life :)