Theology Cataloging Bulletin
Vol. 24, No 3 • May 2016 3-1 Section 3

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

RICHARD LAMMERT NAMED NEW ATLA FUNNELS COORDINATOR

Richard Lammert was named the Funnels Coordinator to replace Judy Knop, who is retiring at the end of June 2016. 
Currently the program consists of two funnels: NACO and CONSER. Richard will coordinate the overall program, 
communicate with the Library of Congress and take the lead for the NACO funnel. Michael Bradford will be the lead for 
the CONSER funnel. Adding a SACO funnel as well as a series component to the NACO funnel under consideration. If 
those programs develop, leads will be named to coordinate participation.

NEW PARTICIPANTS ADDED TO THE NACO FUNNEL

Interest in participating in the NACO funnel continues to grow. Recently, one new participant was added to the nine 
new members added in October 2015. The total number of participants in the NACO program now stands at 36, with 
22 participants currently active and one awaiting training. During FY2015 (Oct. 1, 2014-Sept. 30, 2015), ATLA funnel 
members created 449 new name authority records, changed 683 existing authority records, authenticated 284 serial records, 
and upgraded 195 existing serial records to CONSER full status.

 Submitted by
 Judy Knop, Member Programs Librarian, NACO/CONSER Funnel Coordinator
 American Theological Library Association

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Ontologies and Linked Data     Library Juice Academy
Focus on SKOS, OWL, MADs/METS/MODS, and the Open Linked Data movement. Strategies for creating 
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Managing Your Workload: How to Prioritize            American Management Assoc.
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