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Frontmatter (The Christian Librarian 59:1)
Frontmatter (The Christian Librarian 59:1)
The Christian Librarian
No abstract provided.
Is Authority Always Constructed And Contextual? A Classical Challenge To The Framework For Information Literacy, Nathan Rinne
Is Authority Always Constructed And Contextual? A Classical Challenge To The Framework For Information Literacy, Nathan Rinne
The Christian Librarian
The 2015 Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education (or Framework) is the latest effort of academic librarians to provide relevant guidance for the teaching of information literacy. One claim made within this “living document,” in line with current academic trends of constructivism and social constructivism, is that “Authority is Constructed and Contextual.” Questions are raised concerning authority’s relationship to the idea of truth, and an effort is made, largely through a Socratic method of inquiry, to delve into the meaning of the Framework’s statement on authority using the further explanations provided concerning this particular “frame,” as well as the …
A First Timer’S Guide To The Acl Conference, Elizabeth Fairall
A First Timer’S Guide To The Acl Conference, Elizabeth Fairall
The Christian Librarian
This article provides planning tips, packing suggestions, and post-conference recommendations for people who may be attending the ACL conference for the first time. It also offers advice on what to do while at the conference.
Annotated Bibliography: Free Books Online, Murl Winters
Annotated Bibliography: Free Books Online, Murl Winters
The Christian Librarian
No abstract provided.
Librarian Hacks: Introducing The Virtual Theological Library Project, Seth Allen
Librarian Hacks: Introducing The Virtual Theological Library Project, Seth Allen
The Christian Librarian
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 …
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
The Christian Librarian
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
Play On: The Use Of Games In Libraries, Christa Hill
Play On: The Use Of Games In Libraries, Christa Hill
The Christian Librarian
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
The Christian Librarian
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 …
Comparing Institutional Repository Software: Pampering Metadata Uploaders, Craighton Hippenhammer
Comparing Institutional Repository Software: Pampering Metadata Uploaders, Craighton Hippenhammer
The Christian Librarian
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.
Religious Accommodations For Sabbatarian Observance Among Library Staff, Paul A. Hartog
Religious Accommodations For Sabbatarian Observance Among Library Staff, Paul A. Hartog
The Christian Librarian
Over the last twenty-five years, litigation related to religious discrimination in the workplace has been on the rise. One of the tension points has been the religious practice of Sabbath keeping, leading to employment scheduling conflicts. Title VII and its subsequent amendments require that employers seek “reasonable accommodations” for Sabbatarian observance. Such adjustments should not cause “undue hardship” to the employer, who is required to make a “good faith effort” at accommodation. This article discusses creative alternatives that managers of public libraries and nonsectarian academic libraries may implement when accommodating Seventh-Day Adventist and similar Sabbatarian staff members.
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
The Christian Librarian
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
Libraries And Student Retention, Mick Williams
Libraries And Student Retention, Mick Williams
The Christian Librarian
Mick Williams presented the workshop “Libraries and Student Retention” at the June 2015 Association of Christian Librarians Conference. This article of the same name encapsulates key points that were shared during the workshop’s PowerPoint presentation on how academic librarians can actively promote student retention at their own institutions of higher learning.
Acl News & Notes
The Christian Librarian
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.
Utter's "The Religious Right: A Reference Handbook" (Book Review), Armand T. Ternak
Utter's "The Religious Right: A Reference Handbook" (Book Review), Armand T. Ternak
The Christian Librarian
A review of Utter, G.H., Storey, J.W. (2007). The Religious Right: A reference handbook. 3rd edition. Millerton, NY: Grey House Publishing. 503 pp. ISBN 9781592371136
Letter From The Editor, Garrett Trott
A Survey Of Children’S And Young Adult Literature Collections In Academic Libraries Of Christian Higher Education, Melissa Atkinson
A Survey Of Children’S And Young Adult Literature Collections In Academic Libraries Of Christian Higher Education, Melissa Atkinson
The Christian Librarian
Children’s and young adult literature collections have an important place in an academic library. Most often, these collections go unnoticed by many in academia, who may regard children’s literature as irrelevant to the mission of the academic library. In reality, these important collections support institutional curriculum and include interdisciplinary resources used in many academic departments. Findings are reported of a survey conducted of private Christian colleges and universities regarding their management of children’s and young adult literature collections which seeks to identify current practices and procedures being utilized. Results from the survey highlight use, promotion, and management.
Integrating International Students Through The Library Experience, Jeannie Ferriss
Integrating International Students Through The Library Experience, Jeannie Ferriss
The Christian Librarian
No abstract provided.
The Christian Academic Librarian In The Technological Society, David B. Malone
The Christian Academic Librarian In The Technological Society, David B. Malone
The Christian Librarian
In our contemporary society, technologies establish the course of our lives. Libraries have always engaged various technologies to bring order to disorder and over the last two decades, academic libraries have undergone significant technological change. Librarians have sought to convey an orderliness to the visible world and humanity’s body of knowledge. How this technology and body of knowledge is engaged bears significance. The engagement of the Christian academic librarian should include a distinctly Christian perspective. This paper examines the engagement of the Christian academic librarian in the technological society.
Creating An Institutional Repository, Nathan R. Schwartz
Creating An Institutional Repository, Nathan R. Schwartz
The Christian Librarian
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 …
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
The Christian Librarian
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.
You Want Coffee With That? Revisiting The Library As Place, Shelia Gaines
You Want Coffee With That? Revisiting The Library As Place, Shelia Gaines
The Christian Librarian
The constantly changing roles of libraries and librarians, as well as the onslaught of electronic resources and mobile technology, have refocused attention on the library’s place and value in today’s society. This paper highlights a 2015 academic library conference presentation and includes supplemental information on the subject. It focuses on the library less as the traditional place to gather information and more as the meeting place – a third place – where like-minded individuals, their information-gathering devices in tow, enter and expect “super-sized” customer service.
Annotated Bibliography: Helps On Navigating The Art Of Leadership And Empowering Team Members, Jeannie Ferriss
Annotated Bibliography: Helps On Navigating The Art Of Leadership And Empowering Team Members, Jeannie Ferriss
The Christian Librarian
No abstract provided.
Frontmatter (The Christian Librarian 59:2)
Frontmatter (The Christian Librarian 59:2)
The Christian Librarian
No abstract provided.
Letter From The Editor, Tami Robinson
Struggling Libraries Survey, The Tcl Editorial Team
Struggling Libraries Survey, The Tcl Editorial Team
The Christian Librarian
In January of 2016, the editorial team of The Christian Librarian (TCL)asked ACL members to participate in a survey entitled, “Survey on Struggling Libraries.” The intention of this survey was twofold: first, to provide an opportunity for members to share wisdom and insight with their colleagues regarding how they have made it through the challenges, and secondly, to know how we can pray for our colleagues.
Teaching Library History: Engaging The Academic Community, Ben Brick
Teaching Library History: Engaging The Academic Community, Ben Brick
The Christian Librarian
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.