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American Theological Library Association
The American Theological Library Association (Atla) is a nonprofit, 501(c)(3), professional association, headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Atla's member libraries and librarians provide resources for scholarly research to tens of thousands of students, faculty, staff, and administrators. The association supports the membership with services and products, including an annual conference, members-only publications and discounts, and professional development opportunities. Mission The mission of Atla is to foster the study of theology and religion by enhancing the development of theological and religious studies libraries and librarianship. Established in 1946, Atla is governed by an elected board of directors and has over 800 individual, institutional, and affiliate members. History The first step toward the creation of Atla came at the 1946 biennial meeting of the American Association of Theological Schools when presidents and deans in attendance asked the AAT ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
ATLA Mark
Atla or ATLA may refer to: Organizations * Acquisition, Technology & Logistics Agency, a Japanese Ministry of Defense agency for the Japan Self-Defense Forces * American Association for Justice (previously the Association of Trial Lawyers of America), a nonprofit advocacy and lobbying organization for plaintiff's lawyers * American Theological Library Association, a nonprofit, 501(c)(3), professional association, headquartered in Chicago, Illinois Places * Atla River, a river in Rapla County, Estonia * Atla, Birbhum, a village in Rampurhat I CD Block in Rampurhat subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal, India * Atla, Rapla County, a village in Juuru Parish, Rapla County, Estonia * Atla, Saare County, a village in Saaremaa Parish, Saare County in western Estonia Other * '' ATLA – A Story of the Lost Island'', a fantasy novel by Ann Eliza Smith * Atla (automobile), a French automobile that was manufactured from 1957 to 1959 * ''Atla'' (lichen), a genus of crustose lichens ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Non-profit Organization
A nonprofit organization (NPO) or non-profit organisation, also known as a non-business entity, not-for-profit organization, or nonprofit institution, is a legal entity organized and operated for a collective, public or social benefit, in contrast with an entity that operates as a business aiming to generate a profit for its owners. A nonprofit is subject to the non-distribution constraint: any revenues that exceed expenses must be committed to the organization's purpose, not taken by private parties. An array of organizations are nonprofit, including some political organizations, schools, business associations, churches, social clubs, and consumer cooperatives. Nonprofit entities may seek approval from governments to be tax-exempt, and some may also qualify to receive tax-deductible contributions, but an entity may incorporate as a nonprofit entity without securing tax-exempt status. Key aspects of nonprofits are accountability, trustworthiness, honesty, and openness to ev ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
