Theology Cataloging Bulletin
Vol. 26, No 2 • February 2018 3-1 Section 3

Section Three: News and Views
(of the Members of the ATLA Technical Services Section)

NEWS

THE FUTURE OF TCB

Some exciting changes are coming to the Theology Cataloging Bulletin (TCB). In January 2019, the TCB will become available 
open access on the same platform on which Theological Librarianship resides. Additionally, the publication schedule will 
change with the first issue of volume 27 coinciding with its release as an open access publication. The Bulletin will continue 
to be published quarterly with issues published in January, April, July, and October. Be mindful that the fourth and final issue 
of volume 26 will be in August of this year. These changes will mean that the publication pattern will shift to a more logical 
schedule and the content of TCB will be available to anyone.
 
 Submitted by
 Leslie Engelson, Metadata Librarian
 Waterfield Library, Murray State University
 Theology Cataloging Bulletin Editor

SACO

Watch for information about a Webinar later this spring promoting the inauguration of the ATLA SACO funnel.
 
 Submitted by
 Richard Lammert, Technical Services & Systems Librarian
 Kroemer Library, Concordia Theological Seminary
 ATLA Funnels Coordinator

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Metadata Design       Library Juice Academy
Learn the tools of metadata design, design an XML schema, and apply these elements to existing metadata schemas.
March 5-30, 2018      $175
http://libraryjuiceacademy.com/105-metadata-design.php 

Library of Congress BIBFRAME Pilot Phase Two  ALCTS
Understand the initiative and advancements with BIBFRAME. Includes a review of LD4P initiatives, PCC's BIBFRAME 
Task Group, and RDA's influence on BIBFRAME 2.
March 7, 2018       FREE
http://www.ala.org/alcts/confevents/upcoming/webinar/100417

From MARC to BIBFRAME: Linked Data on the Ground  ALCTS
Six webinars from 2016 that describe the continuing BIBFRAME initiatives taking place at the Library of Congress 
March 7-May 2, 2018       FREE
http://www.ala.org/alcts/confevents/upcoming/webinar/MARCtoBIBFRAME

Fundamentals of Collection Development & Assessment   ALCTS
Learn tools and techniques to assess both print and electronic collections.
March 12-April 20, 2018      $139-$169
http://www.ala.org/alcts/confevents/upcoming/webcourse/fca/ol_templ