T. Patrick Milas

EDUCATION

Ph.D., Library and Information Studies, Florida State University, 2015

Minor: Biblical Hebrew (Harvard Divinity School and Florida State University)

Dissertation topic: Information Behavior at Highpath School of Theology, the Research Habits of MDiv and MTS/MA Students, Faculty and Librarians: An Exploratory Study.

M.S., Library and Information Studies, Florida State University, 2006

Concentration: Knowledge Management

A.B., Religion, Davidson College, 2005

Thesis topic: “A Comparative Study of the Symbolic Representation of Ultimate Reality: Hinduism’s Chakras and Judaism’s Kabbalistic Sephirot”

CONTINUED EDUCATION

Biblical Greek; Greek Exegesis of the Gospel of John; and Systematic Theology
Princeton Theological Seminary, 2016-2018

Introduction to the Hebrew Bible; Introduction to the New Testament
Education for Ministry Program, School of Theology, University of the South, 2014-2015

EXPERIENCE

Director of the Gardner A. Sage Library, 2018-present
Assistant Professor of Theological Bibliography and Research
New Brunswick Theological Seminary, New Brunswick, NJ

Academic Technology Librarian, 2016-2018
Princeton Theological Seminary Library
Princeton Theological Seminary, Princeton, NJ

Statewide Continuing Education Coordinator, 2014-2016
Bureau of Library Development, Division of Library and Information Services
Florida Department of State, Tallahassee, FL 

Graduate Teaching Assistant, 2010-2013
Program for Interdisciplinary Computing & School of Library & Information Studies,
Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL

University Librarian and Director of Information Services, 2008-2010
Assistant Professor of Information Science
Thomas University, Thomasville, GA

Instruction and Reference Librarian, 2008
Adjunct Instructor, Education Division
Thomas University, Thomasville, GA

PUBLICATIONS

Book Reviews

Review of The Murderous History of Bible Translations: Power, Conflict and the Quest for Meaning by Harry Freedman, 2019. In Journal of Religious and Theological Information.

Review of Jewish Liturgy: A Guide to Research by Ruth Langer. London: Rowman & Littlefield, 2016. In Journal of Religious and Theological Information. 

Review of Scholarship in the Digital Age: Information, Infrastructure, and the Internet by Christine L. Borgman. Cambridge: MIT Press, 2007. In interActions: UCLA Journal of Education and Information Studies, 2008.

Journal Articles

Milas, T. Patrick. (2020). Faith in the Research Process: Information Behavior at Claremont School of Theology. Journal of Religious & Theological Information, DOI: 10.1080/10477845.2020.1721666.

Mon, Lorrie; Bishop, Bradley Wade; McClure, Charles R.; McGilvray, Jessica; Most, Linda; Milas, Theodore Patrick; and John T. Snead. “The Geography of Virtual Questioning.” Library Quarterly 79, no. 4 (2009): 393-420.

Juried Papers

Milas, Theodore P. (2008). Otlet, Faceted Classification, and Theological Librarianship. Refereed full paper presented at the American Theological Library Association annual conference. Ottawa, Canada, June 27, 2008. In 2008 Summary of Proceedings of the Annual Conference of the American Theological Library Association.

Book Chapters

Milas, T. Patrick (2021). The Ultimate Balancing Act: Financial Management in Difficult Times. Administration in Theological Libraries. Volume II. Chicago: Atla Press.

HONORS

2015-2016 Continuing Education Statewide Program for Florida Librarians. Bureau of Library Development. Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) Grant. Institute for Museum and Library Services, 2015. 

National Science Foundation Doctoral Colloquium Grant. iConference 2008. University of California at Los Angeles, Graduate School of Education & Information Studies. Los Angeles, California, February 28, 2008. 

American Library Association President Loriene Roy’s ALA Forum on Education Presenter’s Honorarium. American Library Association Mid-Winter Meeting Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia, PA, January 11, 2008. 

2006-2008 Teaching Certificate. Graduate Teaching Certifications, Program for Instructional Excellence. Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL.

Harold Lancour Scholarship for Foreign Study. Beta Phi Mu. International Society of Library & Information Science, 2006-2007. 

College of Information International Library and Information Technology Internship Award. London, UK., 2005. 

Abernethy Research Award. George L. Abernethy Endowment. Davidson College.  “Jewish Renewal After Nazi Occupation in Prague and Amsterdam: From Holocaust Survival to Religious Fervor.” Czech Republic and Netherlands, 2004. 

Davidson College Semester-in-India. Madras Christian College, Chennai, India, 2002.

SERVICE

Chair, Special Collections Interest Group, 

American Theological Library Association (2018-present)

Treasurer, Southeastern Pennsylvania Theological Library Association (2017-present)

Member, World Religions Interest Group,

American Theological Library Association (2016-present)

Chair, Research Services Interest Group, 

Southeastern Pennsylvania Theological Library Association (2016-2017)

Member, Library and Technology Advisory Committee, 

Princeton Theological Seminary (2016-2018)

Chair, Continuing Education Coordinators’ Committee, State of Florida (2014-2016)

Member, Editorial Advisory Board, Theological Librarianship (2007-2015)

Treasurer, Gamma Chapter, Beta Phi Mu,

International Library and Information Science Honor Society (2011-2012)

Chair, Library Advisory Committee, Thomas University (2008-2010)

Member, Academic Council, Thomas University (2008-2010)

Member, Faculty Senate, Thomas University (2008-2010)

Member, Technology Committee, Thomas University (2008-2010)

Reviewer, 2008 American Society for Information Science and Technology Annual Conference, Contributed Papers (2008-2009)

Chief Information Officer, Congress of Graduate Students, Florida State (2007-2008)

Senator, Congress of Graduate Students, Florida State University (2006-2008)

Doctoral Students’ Representative, Faculty Doctoral Program Team, College of Information, Florida State University (2006-2007)

Member, American Society for Information Science and Technology, Constitution and Bylaws Committee (2006-2007)

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

New York Area Theological Library Association (2016-present)

Southeastern Pennsylvania Theological Library Association (2016-present)

Florida Library Association (2015-2016)

American Theological Library Association (2006-present)

Special Collections Interest Group (2016-present)

World Religions Interest Group (2016-present)

Teaching and Learning Interest Group (2007-2008)

Presbyterian Denominational Group (2006-2008, 2016-present)

Beta Phi Mu, International Society of Library & Information Science (2006-present)

Association of Library and Information Science Educators (2006-2015)

Distance Education SIG (2007-2010)

Doctoral Student SIG (2006-2015)

Information Ethics SIG (2006-2015)

ASIS&T – American Society for Information Science and Technology (2006-2008)

History and Foundations of Information Science (HFIS) SIG (2006-2008)

Information Needs, Seeking, and Use (USE) SIG (2006-2008)

Knowledge Management (KM) SIG (2006-2008)

Social Informatics (SI) SIG (2006-2008)

American Library Association (2005-2010, 2015-2016)

ALA International Roundtable (2005-2006)

ALA Library Research Roundtable (2005-2008)

Association of College and Research Libraries (2005-2006)

Library & Information Technology Association (2005-2006)

PRESENTATIONS

Poster Sessions

Jenifer Gundry and T. Patrick Milas. “Acknowledging the Academic Library: Impact Evidence in Scholarly Monograph Front Matter.” 9th International Evidence Based Library & Information Practice Conference, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA, June 19-20, 2017.

T. Patrick Milas. “The Role of Faith in the Research Habits of Seminary Faculty, Librarians and M.Div. and M.A. Students: An Exploratory Study.” 2016 American Theological Libraries Association Annual Conference, Long Beach, CA, June 18, 2016.

T. Patrick Milas. “Academic Inclusion for Students from Different Religions: Exploring the Research Processes of Students, Librarians and Faculty at an Innovative, Interfaith School of Theology.” Doctoral Dissertation Poster Session. Association for Library and Information Science Education. Boston, MA, January 8, 2016. 

T. Patrick Milas. “How Social Access Transforms Information Authority: Insights from the Reformation to Web 2.0.” Works-In-Progress Poster Session. 2009 Association of Library and Information Science Education Conference, Denver, CO, January 21, 2009. 

T. Patrick Milas. “From Cultural Participation to Information Visualization: A New Framework for Knowledge Management Schemas.” 2008 Poster Session. 3^rd Annual iConference. University of California at Los Angeles, Graduate School of Education & Information Studies. Los Angeles, California, February 28, 2008. 

T. Patrick Milas. “Where Virtual Reference Becomes Web 2.0.” Works-In-Progress Poster Session. 2008 Association of Library and Information Science Education Conference, Grand Hyatt Princessa Room, Sheraton Philadelphia City Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, January 8, 2008. 

T. Patrick Milas. “A New Framework for Old Knowledge Management Schemas: ATLA Research Debuts in the City of Firsts.” Poster Session. In 61st Summary of Proceedings of the Annual Conference of the American Theological Library Association. 2007 American Theological Libraries Association Annual Conference, Doubletree Hotel Philadelphia, Symphony Ballroom, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, June 14-15, 2007. 

Conversation Groups, Invited Speeches and Forums

T. Patrick Milas and Megan Welsh. “Changing Seminaries, Changing Libraries, Changing Selves.” Conversation Group. Sponsored by the World Religions Interest Group. 2018 American Theological Libraries Association Annual Conference, Indianapolis, IN, June 16, 2018.

T. Patrick Milas. “Digital Library Services.” Invited Lecture. Technology and You: Princeton Senior Resource Center Fall Conference. Monument Hall, Princeton, NJ, November 10, 2017.

T. Patrick Milas. “Academic Technology and Digital Media Resources for Students.” New Student Orientation. Digital Media Lab, Princeton Theological Seminary Library, Princeton, NJ, September 6, 2017. 

Kate Skrebutenas, Patrick Milas and Susan Britt. “Academic Technology and Learning Management Resources.” Library Services for Faculty. New Faculty Orientation. Stevenson Lounge, Mackay Campus Center, Princeton Theological Seminary, Princeton, NJ, August 23, 2017. 

T. Patrick Milas. “Acknowledging the Academic Library: Impact Evidence in Scholarly Monograph Front Matter.” Invited Speech on Poster of the Same Title. Collaborator: Jenifer Gundry. 9th International Evidence Based Library & Information Practice Conference, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA, June 19, 2017.

T. Patrick Milas. “2016-2017 Annual Report and Staff News for Princeton Theological Seminary.” Annual Meeting of the Presbyterian Denominational Group Meeting. In 71st Summary of Proceedings of the Annual Conference of the American Theological Library Association. American Theological Library Association Conference, Atlanta, GA, June 16, 2017. 

T. Patrick Milas. “2015-2016 Annual Report and Staff News for Princeton Theological Seminary.” Annual Meeting of the Presbyterian Denominational Group Meeting. In 70th Summary of Proceedings of the Annual Conference of the American Theological Library Association. American Theological Library Association Conference, Long Beach, CA, June 17, 2016. 

T. Patrick Milas. “Information Behavior at Highpath School of Theology: An Exploratory Case Study.” Invited Speech to Princeton Theological Seminary Library Staff. Theron Room, Princeton Theological Seminary Library, Princeton, NJ, May 2, 2016.

Gregory Murray and Patrick Milas. “Integrating Technology in Theological Education.” Panel Discussion. Teaching Apprenticeship Program Colloquium. Tennent Hall, Princeton Theological Seminary, Princeton, NJ, February 23, 2016. 

T. Patrick Milas. “Library Research Methods.” Invited Speech. Bureau of Library Development New Staff Orientation Series. Division of Library and Information Services, Florida Department of State. R. A. Gray Building, Tallahassee, FL. 2015.

T. Patrick Milas. “Information Organization for the Library Profession.” Invited Speech. Bureau of Library Development New Staff Orientation Series. Division of Library and Information Services, Florida Department of State. R. A. Gray Building, Tallahassee, FL. 2015.

T. Patrick Milas. “Information Policy in Libraries.” Invited Speech. Bureau of Library Development New Staff Orientation Series. Division of Library and Information Services, Florida Department of State. R. A. Gray Building, Tallahassee, FL. 2015.

T. Patrick Milas. Sunday Sermon. Gadsden Re-Entry Center. Florida Department of Corrections. Havana, FL. 2014. 

Mary Prentice, Patrick Milas and Robyn Hurst. “Best Practices in Embedded Library Services.” Juried Conference Panel Presentation. 2010 Online Lifeline Conference. Regional Center for Continuing Education, Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA, February 18, 2010.

T. Patrick Milas. “The Role of Faith in Information Behavior: A Study of Theology Research.” Research Forum. 4th Forum on Library Education: The Ph.D. Experience: Research into Practice. 2008 American Library Association Midwinter Meeting, Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, January 11, 2008. 

Patrick Milas. “From the American Theological Library Association Serials Database (ATLAS) to Theological Librarianship: An Online Journal of the American Theological Library Association (Theolib.org): Internet Resources for Theological Research.” Invited Speech. Fall 2007 Speakers Series, American Library Association Student Chapter Meeting. Gregory Conference Room. College of Information, Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL, October 5, 2007.

Patrick Milas. “The Vital Role Library Services Play in the Life of Graduate Research Institutions: An Invocation for the First Annual Theological Libraries Month.” Fall 2006 Speakers Series, American Library Association Student Chapter Meeting. Harold Goldstein Library Science Library. College of Information, Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL, October 10, 2006. 

Patrick Milas. “Biblical Intertextuality and Hermeneutics in the Romantic Art and Sacred Architecture of Paris.” Spring 2006 Paris Lecture Series, Florida State University London Study Centre Paris Excursion. The Church of St. Sulpice, Paris, France, March 6, 2006.

Workshops Led

Kate Skrebutenas and Patrick Milas. “Biblical Research Software for English Exegesis.” Library Resources for English Exegesis of the Gospel. Invited by C. Clifton Black. Academic Technology Workshop Series, Princeton Theological Seminary Library, Princeton, NJ, September 19, 2017.

Kate Skrebutenas and Patrick Milas. “Biblical Research Software for Greek Exegesis.” Library Resources for Greek Exegesis of the Gospel. Invited by C. Clifton Black. Academic Technology Workshop Series, Princeton Theological Seminary Library, Princeton, NJ, September 14, 2017.

T. Patrick Milas. “Using Library Resources for Biblical Exegesis: Accordance.” Academic Technology Workshop Series. Princeton Theological Seminary Library. Live workshop held on September 12, 2016. Open access recording available: http://mediasite.ptsem.edu/Mediasite/Play/15e9366cdb634209a437b30d9125ea7f1d

Wendy Sample, Patrick Milas, and Kate Skrebutenas. International Students’ Information Technology, Academic Technology and Library Orientation. Theron Room. Princeton Theological Seminary Library, Princeton, NJ, August 31, 2016. 

Kate Skrebutenas and Patrick Milas. “Accordance and BibleWorks.” Library Resources for New Testament Exegesis. Invited by Clifton Black. Theron Room. Princeton Theological Seminary Library, Princeton, NJ, April 13, 2016. 

PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES

Conferences Attended

“Connection at the Crossroads: Creative Collaboration in a Changing Landscape.” American Theological Library Association Annual Conference, Indianapolis, IN, June 13-16, 2018.

Southeastern Pennsylvania Theological Library Association Spring Meeting. Cairn University, Langhorne, PA, May 11, 2018.

New York Theological Library Association Spring Meeting. Fordham University, Lincoln Center, New York, NY, April 19, 2018. 

“Big Data in Big D.” 13th International Conference on Knowledge Management. International Council on Knowledge Management. Dallas, TX. October 25-26, 2017. 

“Shining Locally, Sharing Regionally.” Southeastern Pennsylvania Theological Library Association Fall Meeting. Lancaster Bible College, Lancaster, PA, October 4, 2017.

“Embedding and Embracing Evidence.” 9th International Evidence Based Library & Information Practice Conference, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA, June 19-20, 2017.

“The Human Touch in the Digital Age.” American Theological Library Association Annual Conference, Atlanta, GA, June 13-17, 2017.

“Digital Humanities Research Poster Symposium.” Center for Digital Humanities at Princeton. Firestone Library, Princeton Univerisity, Princeton, NJ, May 19, 2017. 

Southeastern Pennsylvania Theological Library Association Spring Meeting. New Brunswick Theological Seminary, New Brunswick, NJ, April 21, 2017. 

“What is Information?” 2017 Spring Meeting, Beta Phi Mu, International Honor Society of Library and Information Science (Omicron Chapter). Rutgers Club, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ, April 5, 2017. 

“Libraries as Agents of Change.” Virtual Academic Library Environment of New Jersey -VALE Conference. New Jersey Library Association, Busch Campus, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ, January 6, 2017.

“CanvasCon Northeast.” Instructure’s Canvas: A Regional Learning Management System Conference. Music Building, The College of New Jersey. October 10, 2016. 

Southeastern Pennsylvania Theological Library Association Fall Meeting. Moravian Theological Seminary, Bethlehem, PA, October 7, 2016. 

“Collections as Data.” Library of Congress, September 27, 2016.  

“Transformation and Innovation in ATLA Libraries.” American Theological Library Association Annual Conference, Long Beach, CA, June 15-18, 2016.

“Quakers and West New Jersey.” Burlington Meeting House and Conference Center, Burlington, NJ, May 6, 2016.

NJ Edge Technology Conference. Mercer County Community College, Hamilton, NJ, May 5, 2016.

New York Theological Library Association & Southeastern Pennsylvania Theological Library Association – Joint Spring Meeting. Princeton Theological Seminary Library, Princeton, NJ. April 21, 2016.

56th Annual New York International Antiquarian Book Fair. Park Avenue Armory, New York, NY, April 9, 2016. 

“Engaging the Digital Humanities: Collaborating Throughout the Research Lifecycle.” Walsh Library, Seton Hall University, South Orange, NJ, March 23, 2016. 

“Saint John’s Bible Exhibition and Program.” Moravian Theological Seminary’s Saal, Bethlehem, PA, March 21, 2016. 

“Radical Change: Inclusion and Innovation.” Association for Library and Information Science Education Annual Conference. Boston, MA, January 8, 2016.

“Purpose-Based Libraries, Library-as-Brand, and EDGE Initiative.” With John Huber, Stacie Ledden, and Lourdes Aceves. Florida Public Library Directors’ Meeting, Bureau of Library Development, Division of Library and Information Services, Florida Department of State, Tallahassee, FL, October 28-29, 2015. 

“Come Soar with NEFLIN.” With Jamie LaRue. Northeast Florida Library Information Network Annual Meeting. Jacksonville, FL, September 18, 2015. 

Florida Library Legislative Day, Florida Library Association, 

Florida Capitol and State Library of Florida, Tallahassee, FL, March 18, 2015.

DigiTech Emerging Technologies Conference and Competition, 

Johnston Building, Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL, April 25, 2013.

“Preservation and Access: Facilitating Research in Information and Religion.” International Conference on Information and Religion, Center for the Study of Information and Religion, School of Library and Information Sciences, Kent State University, Kent, Ohio, June 11-14, 2012.

Library and Information Science Research Poster Symposium, McGill School of Information Studies, McGill University, Montreal, Canada, October 21, 2011.

American Library Association Midwinter Meeting, Boston Convention and Exhibition Center, Boston, MA, January 15-19, 2010.

“Creating a Culture of Collaboration.” Association of Library and Information Science Education Annual Conference, Boston Park Plaza Hotel and Towers, Boston, MA, January 15, 2010. 

“Transforming LIS Education for the 21st Century: Information, Creativity, Education, Art, Technology, Experience (I-CREATE).” Association of Library and Information Science Education Annual Conference, Denver, CO, January 20-23, 2009. 

Georgia Library Association Annual Conference, The Classics Center, University of Georgia, Athens, GA, October 14-17, 2008. 

“Community Engagement: Integrating Learning, Research, and Practice.” Association of Library and Information Science Education Annual Conference, Sheraton Philadelphia City Center, Philadelphia, PA, January 8-11, 2008. 

American Library Association Annual Conference, Washington Convention Center, Washington, D.C., June 21-27, 2007.

“A City of Firsts.” American Theological Libraries Association Annual Conference, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, June 13-16, 2007.

“Rich Information, Rich Interaction, Rich Relationships.” Information Architecture Summit. American Society for Information Science and Technology. Flamingo Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, NV, March 23-26, 2007.

“Habits of Mind and Practice: Preparing Reflective Professionals.” Association of Library and Information Science Education Conference, Seattle, WA, January 15-18, 2007. 

“Information Realities: Shaping the Digital Future for All.” American Society for Information Science and Technology Annual Meeting, Austin, TX, November 3-8, 2006.

Symposia & Workshops Attended

“Your Library’s Treasures: Building, Processing and Promoting Special Collections.” With Armin Siedlecki. Special Collections Interest Group of the American Theological Libraries Association. Pitts Theology Library, Emory University, Atlanta, GA. June 14, 2017. 

“Planning a Digital Scholarship Center.” 2016 Coalition for Networked Information and Association of Research Libraries Workshop. Arlington, VA, May 17-18, 2016. 

“BibleWorks for Princeton Seminary.” With Mark Cannon. Sponsored by BibleWorks, Inc., North Wing Training Room, Princeton Theological Seminary Library, Princeton, NJ, April 2, 2016.

“Conversations on Theological Education with the Moderator of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (USA).” With Heath Rada, Auditorium, Mackay Campus Center, Princeton Theological Seminary, Princeton, NJ, March 19, 2016. 

“Planting Trees and Plugging Holes.” Doctoral Forum (invitational). With Catherine Ross, Wayne Wiegand, and Christine Pawley. Library Research Seminar IV. University of Western Ontario. Station Park Hotel. London, Ontario, Canada, October 8, 2007. 

 “Doing Ethnography: Examining Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Use in Context (Social Informatics Interest Group).” With Elisabeth Davenport and Brenda Dervin. Half Course. American Society for Information Science and Technology Annual Meeting, Austin, TX, November 4, 2006.

LANGUAGES

French (conversant); Biblical Greek (read); Biblical Hebrew (read); English (native)

COMMUNITY SERVICE

Vestry, 2018-2021
Christ Episcopal Church, Bordentown, NJ

Member, 2016-present
Christ Episcopal Church, Bordentown, NJ

Member, 2016-present
Bordentown Library Association, Bordentown, NJ

Judge, Florida History Day, 2015
Tallahassee Community College, Tallahassee, FL

Licensed Eucharistic Visitor to the Incarcerated, 2014-2015
Episcopal Diocese of Florida

Volunteer Cataloger, 2014
Florida State Parks Archives, Bureau of Natural and Cultural Resources, Tallahassee, FL

Lay Eucharistic Minister, 2013-2016
St. John’s Episcopal Church, Tallahassee, FL

Member, 2013-2016
St. John’s Episcopal Church, Tallahassee, FL