Association of British Theological and Philosophical Libraries (ABTAPL) Spring Conference :

Rethinking challenges, reimagining opportunities

Rare Book Librarians, come and join us for our 2025 annual conference in Belfast!

Who should attend?

All librarians and archivists who work with print and digital collections containing theological, religious and philosophical materials, from all faiths and none.

What will I gain?

• Global viewpoints on theological collections
• Introduction from International Council of Archives, Section on Archives of Faith Traditions (SAFT)
• Perspectives on engaging academic and wider communities with theological and religious collections
• Library visits to the unique collections at the Linen Hall Library and the McClay Library, Queens University Belfast
• Opportunity to network with colleagues who work with communities and collections in the Theology and Religious Studies sector

• Modest residential conference fee is inclusive of accommodation and meals
• Non-residential and day rates available