Religion and Latin America in the Twenty-First Century:
Libraries Reacting to Social Change
The forty-second Seminar on the Acquisition of Latin American Library
Materials (SALALM) will be held in Rockville, Maryland (Washington, D.C.) On
May 17-22, 1997, cohosted by The Library of Congress (Directorate of
Acquisition and Support Services, the Hispanic Division, and the Hispanic
Cultural Society) and the Oliveira Lima Library of The Catholic University
of America.
Religion and Latin America in the Twenty-First Century: Libraries Reacting
to Social Change is the conference theme. Latin America is presently
experiencing a momentous religious transformation. The Catholic Church is
endeavoring to adjust to new political and social climates whereas
evangelical churches are meeting with tremendous conversion success.
Afro-American and Indian religions are experiencing success not only with
traditional populations but also among the middle and upper classes.
Significant changes in the religious environment of Latin America during the
past twenty years have created a dynamic religious climate as the region
moves into the twenty-first century.
The conference will focus on how libraries must react to changing research
environment. Presentations by major scholars, clergy, librarians, publishers
and book dealers from Latin America, the United States, and Europe will
focus on how libraries and librarians can service the needs of Latin
American scholars of religion.
Most of the meetings and book exhibits will take place in the Doubletree
Hotel located in
Rockville, Maryland, but meetings will also be held at the Library of
Congress and The
Catholic University of America. Those interested in presenting papers are
invited to submit proposals to Mark L. Grover, President, SALALM; 4148 HBLL,
Brigham Young University; Provo, Utah 84602 (Phone: 801-378-2473; Fax:
801-378-6708; E-Mail: Mark_Grover@BYU.EDU). Contact Mark Grover for program
content information.
Invitations and registration materials will be available in January 1997
from the SALALM
Secretariat. Details on local arrangements are available from Terry C.
Peet, Coordinator, Hispanic Acquisitions Program (E&G) ; Library of
Congress; Washington, D.C. 20540-4270 (Phone: 202-707-9480; Fax:
202-707-5236; E-Mail: peet@mail.loc.gov).
Cesar Rodriguez
Curator, Latin American Collection
Yale university Library
Box 208240 / 130 Wall Street
New Haven, CT 06520-8240
TEL: 203-432-1835
FAX: 203-432-7231