Education

MLIS, University of Alabama
MTS, Concentration in World Religions, Candler School of Theology
BA in Religion and Communications, Minor in Ancient Greek & Roman Studies, Furman University

Book Recommendations

I read a lot and listen to a lot of audio books, and did summer reading posts in 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2023, and the books in those four posts are a fairly accurate sampling of the kinds of things I read when left to my own devices.

Recent Presentations and Publications

Soma, C. & Frost, E. “What, Why and How? Publishers, Ebooks, and Theology Libraries” Panel Moderator, Atla Annual 2023, Fort Worth, TX.

Soma, C. & Miller, E. “Panic, Pivot, Plan: Pandemic Course Material Management” in a forthcoming volume on theological and religious studies librarian responses to COVID-19, edited by Megan Walsh and Ian Burke. Books@Atla Open Press: 2023.

Soma, C. “Collaborating, Collecting, and Diversifying.” TCB: Technical Services in Religion and Theology, vol. 30, no. 1, 2023, pp.18-20.

Soma, C. & Miller, E. “Course Materials for Uncertain Times: Balancing purchase formats in multiple learning environments.” Seventy-Sixth Annual Conference of Atla, edited by Derek J. Rieckens, 2022.

Soma, C. “Implementing Anti-Racism in Technical Services: A diversity audit of course reserves at Candler School of Theology.” Seventy-Fifth Annual Conference of Atla, edited by Derek J. Rieckens, 2021.

Russell, C., & Mills, A. “Making Acquisitions Open to All: Alma Interested Users as a service to patrons and librarians.” Georgia Libraries Conference, 2018, Columbus, GA and ELUNA Annual Meeting, 2019, Atlanta, GA.

Professional Service

Editor, Books @ Atla Open Press

Pitts Pets: Rosie the cat. Allows Caitlin to share her home as long as sufficient treats and head scratches are provided. Not afraid to make her displeasure known when things aren’t to her liking. Cute enough to get away with it all.