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Frontmatter (The Christian Librarian 59:1)
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Curtis's "The Bloomsbury Reader On Islam In The West" (Book Review), Carrie Beth Lowe
Curtis's "The Bloomsbury Reader On Islam In The West" (Book Review), Carrie Beth Lowe
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A review of Curtis, E. E. (Ed.). (2015). The Bloomsbury reader on Islam in the west. London: Bloomsbury Academic. 280 pp. $34.95. ISBN 9781474245371
Akala's "The Son-Father Relationship And Christological Symbolism In The Gospel Of John" (Book Review), John E. Palmer
Akala's "The Son-Father Relationship And Christological Symbolism In The Gospel Of John" (Book Review), John E. Palmer
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A review of Akala, A. J. (2014). The Son-Father relationship and Christological symbolism in the Gospel of John. NY: Bloombury T&T Clark. 248 pp. $112.00 (Hardback); $39.95 (Paperback). ISBN 9780567374141
Creating An Institutional Repository, Nathan R. Schwartz
Creating An Institutional Repository, Nathan R. Schwartz
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Creating an institutional repository (IR) requires much forethought and planning. Setting up a university IR committee will help direct policy and collection goals, and will encourage faculty participation. There are many things to consider in design such as branding, policy, copyright, collection development, author submissions and discoverability. Publishing in an IR requires original works, and copyright issues arise, especially if authors wish to publish in other journals. Our IR goal was to promote scholarship and encourage faculty to create publishing profile space in SelectedWorks, which can become a virtual curricula vita. The ultimate goal is discoverability and open access contribution …
Play On: The Use Of Games In Libraries, Christa Hill
Play On: The Use Of Games In Libraries, Christa Hill
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The use of games in the library is a currently trending topic of discussion and writing in the Library and Information Science profession. Upon first consideration, gaming may seem to be irrelevant at best and a waste of time and resources at worst. However, gaming does have several significant implications for all types of libraries, including greater exposure to new information technologies and the sense of community that a gaming program can foster. Thus, libraries should seriously consider the benefits of gaming programs and be prepared to carefully develop collection policies and to properly plan gaming opportunities for their patrons. …
Comparative Study Of Ethics In Librarianship And The Bible, Japheth Abdulazeez Yaya
Comparative Study Of Ethics In Librarianship And The Bible, Japheth Abdulazeez Yaya
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This paper is a comparative study that discusses ethical issues in librarianship and the Bible. Such issues include: Laws in librarianship vs. laws in the Bible; censorship in librarianship vs. censorship in the Bible; Bible teachings on access to information and access to information in librarianship; purification (i.e., book binding), conservation and preservation practices in the library and in the Bible; weeding of library collections and weeding practices in the Bible; privacy and confidentiality in the library and in the Bible; orderliness of the library collections and the Bible; consortium building of library collections and in the Bible; and consequences …
Stott's "The Grace Of Giving" And Wright's "The Gift Of Accountability" (Book Review), Paul Roberts
Stott's "The Grace Of Giving" And Wright's "The Gift Of Accountability" (Book Review), Paul Roberts
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A review of Stott, J. (2016). The grace of giving: 10 principles of Christian giving. Peabody, MA: Hendrickson Publishers. 33 pp. ISBN 9781598568738
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Wright, C. J. H. (2016). The gift of accountability: A short guide to financial accountability. Peabody, MA: Hendrickson Publishers. 39 pp. ISBN: 9781619707641
Harton's "Orthodoxy And Heresy In Early Christian Contexts: Reconsidering The Bauer Thesis" (Book Review), Mark Hanson
Harton's "Orthodoxy And Heresy In Early Christian Contexts: Reconsidering The Bauer Thesis" (Book Review), Mark Hanson
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A review of Harton, P. A. (Ed.). (2015). Orthodoxy and heresy in early Christian contexts: Reconsidering the Bauer thesis. Eugene, OR: Pickwick Publications. 288 pp. $32.00. ISBN 9781610975049
Hauerwas And Willimon's "Resident Aliens: Life In The Christian Colony" (Book Review), Seth Allen
Hauerwas And Willimon's "Resident Aliens: Life In The Christian Colony" (Book Review), Seth Allen
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A review of Hauerwas, S., & Willimon, W.H. (2014). Resident aliens: Life in the Christian colony (25th Anniversary ed.). Nashville, TN: Abingdon Press. 172 pp. $19.99. ISBN 9781426781902
Reiss's "The 16 Strivings For God: The New Psychology Of Religious Experiences" (Book Review), Lisa Fuller
Reiss's "The 16 Strivings For God: The New Psychology Of Religious Experiences" (Book Review), Lisa Fuller
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A review of Reiss, S. (2015). The 16 strivings for God: The new psychology of religious experiences. Macon, GA: Mercer University Press. 174 pp. $25.00. ISBN 9780881465570
Vacario's "100 Illustrated Bible Verses: Inspiring Words. Beautiful Art" (Book Review), Cynorra Jackson
Vacario's "100 Illustrated Bible Verses: Inspiring Words. Beautiful Art" (Book Review), Cynorra Jackson
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A review of Vicario, J. (2015). 100 illustrated Bible verses: Inspiring words. Beautiful art. New York: Workman Publishing. 206 pp. ISBN 9780761185666
Blumell And Wayment's "Christian Oxyrhynchus: Texts, Documents, And Sources" (Book Review), Joseph Baumstarck Jr.
Blumell And Wayment's "Christian Oxyrhynchus: Texts, Documents, And Sources" (Book Review), Joseph Baumstarck Jr.
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A review of Blumell, L.H., & Wayment, T.A. (Eds.). (2015). Christian Oxyrhynchus: Texts, documents, and sources. Waco, TX: Baylor University Press. 756 pp. $89.95. ISBN 9781602585393
Cook's "Crucifixion In The Mediterranean World" (Book Review), Jill Botticelli
Cook's "Crucifixion In The Mediterranean World" (Book Review), Jill Botticelli
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A review of Cook, J.G. (2014). Crucifixion in the Mediterranean world. Mohr Siebeck. 522 pp. $76.60. ISBN 9783161537646
Annotated Bibliography: Free Books Online, Murl Winters
Annotated Bibliography: Free Books Online, Murl Winters
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No abstract provided.
Acl News & Notes
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This section of The Christian Librarian includes updates to the membership, announcements from members, and reports from various committees and groups around the Association of Christian Librarians.
Comparing Institutional Repository Software: Pampering Metadata Uploaders, Craighton Hippenhammer
Comparing Institutional Repository Software: Pampering Metadata Uploaders, Craighton Hippenhammer
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This article highlights the key concepts of institutional repositories and identifies the strengths of Digital Commons and Wesleyan Holiness Digital Library products. Special attention is given to software structures and features, support systems, and factors that impact quality.
Ytreeide's "Ishtar’S Odyssey: A Family Story For Advent" (Book Review), Lisa Fuller
Ytreeide's "Ishtar’S Odyssey: A Family Story For Advent" (Book Review), Lisa Fuller
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A review of Ytreeide, A. (2015). Ishtar’s odyssey: A family story for advent. Grand Rapids, MI: Kregel Publications. 176 pp. $15.99. ISBN 9780825443930
Sinitiere's "Salvation With A Smile: Joel Osteen, Lakewood Church, And American Christianity" (Book Review), Mark Tubbs
Sinitiere's "Salvation With A Smile: Joel Osteen, Lakewood Church, And American Christianity" (Book Review), Mark Tubbs
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A review of Sinitiere, P. L. (2015). Salvation with a smile: Joel Osteen, Lakewood Church, and American Christianity. New York: New York University Press. 305 pp. $35.00. ISBN 9780814723883
Fox's "A Way To God: Thomas Merton’S Creation Spirituality" (Book Review), Kathleen F. Kempa
Fox's "A Way To God: Thomas Merton’S Creation Spirituality" (Book Review), Kathleen F. Kempa
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A review of Fox, M. (2016). A way to God: Thomas Merton’s creation spirituality. Novato, CA: New World Library. 308 pp. $18.95. ISBN 9781608684205
The Power Of Encouragement: The Role Of Christian Academic Librarians In Supporting The Whole Student, Earleen J. Warner
The Power Of Encouragement: The Role Of Christian Academic Librarians In Supporting The Whole Student, Earleen J. Warner
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Christian librarians are exhorted to consider the role of providing encouragement, care, and emotional and spiritual support to college students. Caring for the whole student can have a positive impact on college student success and retention, as well as have a transformational effect on students’ spiritual lives. By treating college students as whole persons created in the image of God, Christians academic librarians can not only help these students succeed by meeting their academic needs, but also help students thrive by supporting them emotionally and spiritually.
Packard And Hope's "Church Refugees: Sociologists Reveal Why People Are Done With Church But Not Their Faith" (Critical Review), Craighton Hippenhammer
Packard And Hope's "Church Refugees: Sociologists Reveal Why People Are Done With Church But Not Their Faith" (Critical Review), Craighton Hippenhammer
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No abstract provided.
Teaching Library History: Engaging The Academic Community, Ben Brick
Teaching Library History: Engaging The Academic Community, Ben Brick
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The author provides an overview of an upper-level undergraduate course on library history he has created and taught at a small Bible college. He reviews the lessons learned from the experience as well as the opportunities this course provided for information literacy instruction.
Keel And Schroer's " Creation; Biblical Theologies In The Context Of The Ancient Near East" (Book Review), Paul B. Drake
Keel And Schroer's " Creation; Biblical Theologies In The Context Of The Ancient Near East" (Book Review), Paul B. Drake
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A review of Keel, O., & Schroer, S. (2015). Creation; Biblical theologies in the context of the ancient Near East (Peter T. Daniels, Trans.). Winona Lake, IN: Eisenbrauns, 244 pp. $44.99. ISBN 9781575060934
Kay's "The Glorious Revolution And The Continuity Of Law" (Book Review), John E. Shaffett
Kay's "The Glorious Revolution And The Continuity Of Law" (Book Review), John E. Shaffett
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A review of Kay, R.S. (2014). The Glorious Revolution and the continuity of law. Washington DC: Catholic University of America Press. 304 pp. $59.95 ISBN 9780813226873
Stevens' "Aging Matters: Finding Your Calling For The Rest Of Your Life" (Book Review), Tami Robinson
Stevens' "Aging Matters: Finding Your Calling For The Rest Of Your Life" (Book Review), Tami Robinson
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A review of Stevens, R. P. (2016). Aging matters: Finding your calling for the rest of your life. Grand Rapids, MI: William B. Eerdmans. 160 pp. ISBN 9780802872333
Joustra And Wilkinson's "How To Survive The Apocalypse; Zombies, Cylons, Faith And Politics At The End Of The World" (Book Review), Cynthia Hammell
Joustra And Wilkinson's "How To Survive The Apocalypse; Zombies, Cylons, Faith And Politics At The End Of The World" (Book Review), Cynthia Hammell
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A review of Joustra, R., & Wilkinson, A. (2016). How to survive the Apocalypse; Zombies, cylons, faith and politics at the end of the world. Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans Publishing Company. 198 pp. $16.00 ISBN 9780802872715.
Dean And Hearlson's "How Youth Ministry Can Change Theological Education – If We Let It" (Book Review), Terry L. Christian
Dean And Hearlson's "How Youth Ministry Can Change Theological Education – If We Let It" (Book Review), Terry L. Christian
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A review of Dean, K.C., & Hearlson, C.L. (Eds.). (2016). How youth ministry can change theological education – If we let it. Grand Rapids, MI: William B. Eerdmans Publishing. 331 pp. $30.00. ISBN 9780802871930
Huss's "Where’S Jesus? American Christianity In Crisis" (Book Review), Dale R. Jensen
Huss's "Where’S Jesus? American Christianity In Crisis" (Book Review), Dale R. Jensen
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A review of Huss, S. F. (2015). Where’s Jesus? American Christianity in crisis. Bloomington, IN: WestBow Press. 183 pp. $17.95. ISBN 978512714593
Story And Schuchmann's " When God Doesn’T Fix It: Lessons You Never Wanted To Learn, Truths You Can’T Live Without" (Book Review), Lindsay Van Sicklen
Story And Schuchmann's " When God Doesn’T Fix It: Lessons You Never Wanted To Learn, Truths You Can’T Live Without" (Book Review), Lindsay Van Sicklen
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A review of Story, L., & Schuchmann, J. (2015). When God doesn’t fix it: Lessons you never wanted to learn, truths you can’t live without. Nashville, TN: Nelson. 280 pp. $16.99. ISBN 9780718036973
Librarian Hacks: Introducing The Virtual Theological Library Project, Seth Allen
Librarian Hacks: Introducing The Virtual Theological Library Project, Seth Allen
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Acquiring a low-cost library catalog is problematic, but there are a number of tools to ‘hack’ a library catalog. While no free product rivals the usability and searching sophistication of proprietary ILS systems, I believe that the Virtual Theological Library Project presents a solution is that is affordable and easy to implement. Using tools freely available on the web, librarians in churches and small academic libraries can created a cloud-based library catalog that is searchable to the public and supplement their local holdings with millions of theological texts on the web. Using Google Site and Google Sheets to create a …