New York Area Theological Library Association

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The New York Area Theological Library Association (NYATLA) was formed in 1977 [1] and consists of universities and seminary libraries within the metropolitan New York area. [1] [2] It is a regional chapter of ATLA. [3]

Faculty, librarians and students in theology or religious studies from NYATLA institutions are welcome to use each other's libraries. The association meets several times a year and operates under a constitution and bylaws. [1]

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