Theology Cataloging Bulletin
Vol. 22, No. 3 • May 2014 3-1 Section 3

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

Edited by Leslie Engelson

LC GENRE/FORM TERMS FOR RELIGIOUS MATERIALS PROJECT

There is no news to report. The religion genre/form terms document submitted in August 2012 is still under review. Staff 
changes at LC have made it impossible to adhere to the planned schedule.

Submitted by
Erica Treesh, Database Manager for Religion Complete (ATLA RDB®)
American Theological Library Association

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