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This session will provide a narrative of the steps taken to transform a church library into an academic collection serving multiple graduate programs. For over fifty years, the Chattanooga Bible Institute served the churches of the Chattanooga area with a library of Bible studies and Christian educational materials. In 2003, the Chattanooga Bible Institute merged with Atlanta's Psychological Studies Institute to form Richmont Graduate University, which today offers accredited programs in clinical mental health counseling and Christian ministry. Join the Richmont Librarians in discussing the entire process, from drafting new collections development policies, to weeding outdated books and journals, to an ongoing transition towards online programs and resources.
