Gillian Harrison Cain
Gillian Harrison Cain is the Director of Member Programs at Atla. Gillian and her team focus on the Atla member experience, including administration of member programs and projects, organization and implementation of professional development and engagement offerings, oversight of the association management system (AMS), and hosting Atla Annual and other events. She has extensive experience creating virtual and in-person educational events and managing communications with members and partners. In her current and previous roles, she has been responsible for conducting market research, creating content for effective communications, licensing resources for a library consortium, managing customer relationship management and content management software projects, grant writing and management, and project management. Her previous positions include Senior Marketing Manager at Serials Solutions, a ProQuest business, Director of Marketing and Program Development at BCR (Bibliographical Center for Research), and Global Product Manager for NetLibrary at OCLC. She worked as a Reference Librarian at the Denver Public Library and in circulation and cataloging at Douglas County Libraries, was a classifier at IHS, held positions with various software companies. Gillian holds a BS in Engineering with a Civil specialty from the Colorado School of Mines and received her Masters of Library and Information Services (MLIS) with an Information Networks concentration from the University of Denver. In 2021, she completed a Managing Product Design and Development certificate from Northwestern University and earned the Certified Association Executive (CAE) credential.
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The Smell of New School Supplies
Director of Membership and Engagement Gillian Harrison Cain looks forward to another academic year and new updates to Atla membership renewals.Only members can view this content. Learn how to become a member.
Exciting News About Atla FY24 Membership Renewals
Read about Atla's exciting updates regarding FY24 membership renewals.Only members can view this content. Learn how to become a member.
It’s the Most Busiest Time of the Year
Director of Member Programs Gillian Harrison Cain gives an update of the many projects that the Member Programs team is working on.Notes from the Road: Celebrating at the 50th BETH (Bibliothèques Européennes de Théologie) Annual Conference
Atla staff joined our European colleagues to celebrate the 50th BETH Annual Conference and the 75th anniversary of the Dutch Association for Theological Librarianship (VthB).We Value Your Voice in Our Community—Renew Your Atla Membership Today
Director of Member Programs Gillian Harrison Cain invites members to renew their membership and take advantage of new education opportunities.Wading Through the Wonky Years
Atla Director of Member Programs Gillian Harrison Cain discusses Atla's many "wonky" years and how we keep track of them.Hybrid: Hype? Or Happening!
Director of Member Programs Gillian Harrison Cain discusses how Atla Annual 2022 will finally fulfill our promise of a hybrid conference.Cloudy to Clean to Collections
Director of Member Programs Gillian Harrison Cain reflects on personal collections and invites members to explore their own archives.Only members can view this content. Learn how to become a member.
What’s in your “go” bag?
Director of Member Programs Gillian Harrison Cain reflects on her "go" bag and the ideas, values, and habits Atla may need to pack this year.Only members can view this content. Learn how to become a member.