The New York Area Theological Library Association (NYATLA) was formed in 1977
and consists of
universities
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and
seminary
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libraries
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within the metropolitan
New York
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* New York (state), a state in the northeastern United States
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area.
It is a regional chapter of
ATLA.
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.
References
Libraries in New York (state)
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