Student Essay Contest

The Theological Librarianship journal invites submissions for its 2026 Student Essay Contest. Essays should explore the intersection of librarianship with religious or theological studies, with a maximum length of 5000 words. The winning essay will be published in the Fall 2026 issue and the author will receive a $500 cash prize, along with a complimentary registration and travel grant to the 2027 Atla Annual Conference. Submissions are due by June 1, 2026. For complete guidelines and more details, see the full announcement.