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Could Ernest Boyer’S Foundational Perspective Of The Scholarship Of Teaching Help Save Faculty Librarians?, Douglas Wayman Dec 2023

Could Ernest Boyer’S Foundational Perspective Of The Scholarship Of Teaching Help Save Faculty Librarians?, Douglas Wayman

The Christian Librarian

This is a recovery project for Ernest Boyer's scholarship of teaching as presented in Scholarship Reconsidered. It addresses a reinterpretation of Boyer’s scholarship of teaching promulgated by his Carnegie successor, Lee Shulman and popularized throughout the Academy. Serendipitously, that reinterpretation gave birth to what is now known as the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL), which has undoubtedly benefitted the Academy. While this project focuses on the reinterpretation's ramifications for tenure-track academic library faculty who teach, it also argues that the foundational interpretation of Boyer's model could benefit the Academy at large, and that the two interpretations are not mutually …


Indexes: The Heart Of Research, Laura M. Ladwig, Jamey M. Wilkes, Lori Thornton, Sarah Wessel Dec 2023

Indexes: The Heart Of Research, Laura M. Ladwig, Jamey M. Wilkes, Lori Thornton, Sarah Wessel

The Christian Librarian

This article, originally a presentation at ACL’s 2023 conference, will delineate the enduring value of indexes for librarians and researchers alike, giving some examples of how indexes have evolved in a technology-driven age.


Academic Library Book Digitization And Contemplative Reading, Robin Phillips Dec 2023

Academic Library Book Digitization And Contemplative Reading, Robin Phillips

The Christian Librarian

Since the beginning of this century, academic libraries have been at the forefront of book digitization and access. During this same period, many individuals have made the transition from reading printed materials to reading on screens. This change in reading habits has led to profound shifts in how libraries conceive their mission, how they structure their spaces, how they organize their resources, and where they allocate funds in their budgets. These changes have been reflected in the Library and Information Science literature, which now includes a rich corpus of research on the impact of digitization on librarians and library services. …


Representation Of Religious Minorities In Lithuanian Confessional Education, Iveta Klimavičiūtė Jan 2023

Representation Of Religious Minorities In Lithuanian Confessional Education, Iveta Klimavičiūtė

Occasional Papers on Religion in Eastern Europe

This article analyzes the situation of religious minorities in a Christian dominated sociopolitical environment in Lithuania through the confessional religious education (RE) system. Representation of religious minorities based on confessional model thus raises questions on majority and minority religions’ coexistence, whilst the latter neither legally, nor normatively experience such linkage with the State as majorified religion does. The empirical part of the study, based on content analysis of curricula and teaching aids, reveals that although tolerance of other religions is mentioned, there is also a visible hegemony of the Roman Catholic Church, and of Christianity in general. Non-traditional religious communities …


The Wisdom In Questions, Dane C. Joseph Oct 2022

The Wisdom In Questions, Dane C. Joseph

International Christian Community of Teacher Educators Journal

This essay reflects an educational psychologist's thoughts on pursuing wisdom during a pandemic and multiple social and economic justice crises through their lived experiences. These experiences eventually place people, circumstances, and faith at the center of wisdom while embracing questioning over certainty and answers.


Longman's "Diversity Matters: Race, Ethnicity, & The Future Of Christian Higher Education" (Book Review), Karen Keesing May 2022

Longman's "Diversity Matters: Race, Ethnicity, & The Future Of Christian Higher Education" (Book Review), Karen Keesing

The Christian Librarian

No abstract provided.


Ukrainian Orthodox Education In Historical Retrospective, Andrii Shevchuk, Fedir Prodanyuk Jan 2022

Ukrainian Orthodox Education In Historical Retrospective, Andrii Shevchuk, Fedir Prodanyuk

Occasional Papers on Religion in Eastern Europe

The article reflects the historical background and challenges of the Orthodox Church in establishing religious education in the process of spreading Orthodox Christianity. From historical analysis, one can observe the evolution of not only Orthodox education, but also church teaching, which in turn increased the rates of literacy and education in the population. Because of the work in the dioceses, namely the opening of educational centers, schools, colleges, etc. the general level of education increased. However, with the historical collapse and tumultuous events of Ukraine's past, the success of the Orthodox Church in these efforts has varied significantly in different …


Building Rapport Through Teacher And Learner Inquiry, Megan E. Welsh Dec 2021

Building Rapport Through Teacher And Learner Inquiry, Megan E. Welsh

The Christian Librarian

No abstract provided.


Open Education Resources And The Academic Library, Jeanette A. Parker Dec 2021

Open Education Resources And The Academic Library, Jeanette A. Parker

The Christian Librarian

Librarians have an opportunity to assist faculty and students in adoption and use of OER, or Open Educational Resources. Faculty and students present differing perspectives and responses to OER that may inhibit their use. Libraries are known for providing access to resources and educational training or workshops on the use of new technologies and existing or new resources. Libraries are also accustomed to providing proxied access to online resources, hosting repositories and developing policies for management, curation and collection of a wide array of materials and resources. By helping to develop and organize an OER initiative of any kind at …


The First Act: Using The Initial Minutes Of A One-Shot To Engage Students And Jumpstart Learning, Cathy Troupos Dec 2021

The First Act: Using The Initial Minutes Of A One-Shot To Engage Students And Jumpstart Learning, Cathy Troupos

The Christian Librarian

No abstract provided.


Making A Difference In One Shot, Karlee Vineyard Dec 2021

Making A Difference In One Shot, Karlee Vineyard

The Christian Librarian

No abstract provided.


Adventures In Gardening: Librarians Instructing At Universities, Joren Roth, Oliver Schulz Dec 2021

Adventures In Gardening: Librarians Instructing At Universities, Joren Roth, Oliver Schulz

The Christian Librarian

No abstract provided.


Using Appreciative Inquiry To Improve Instruction And Collaborative Partnerships, Amber C. Wessies, Julie A. Powell Dec 2021

Using Appreciative Inquiry To Improve Instruction And Collaborative Partnerships, Amber C. Wessies, Julie A. Powell

The Christian Librarian

No abstract provided.


Customizing Information Literacy Sessions: The Key To Success, Elizabeth Young Miller Dec 2021

Customizing Information Literacy Sessions: The Key To Success, Elizabeth Young Miller

The Christian Librarian

No abstract provided.


Effective Digital Tools That Enhanced My Educational Experience, Alyssa G. Sultanik Dec 2021

Effective Digital Tools That Enhanced My Educational Experience, Alyssa G. Sultanik

The Christian Librarian

No abstract provided.


"Communicating To Improve The Lived Experiences Of Learning During Covid-19", Nandi Prince Jul 2021

"Communicating To Improve The Lived Experiences Of Learning During Covid-19", Nandi Prince

The Christian Librarian

No abstract provided.


"Tracking And Offering Electronic Resources During A Pandemic", Megan Ruenz Jul 2021

"Tracking And Offering Electronic Resources During A Pandemic", Megan Ruenz

The Christian Librarian

No abstract provided.


"Library Services During The Covid-19 Pandemic: A Case Of The University Of Eswatini (Uneswa)", Ntombikayise Nomsa Mathabela Jul 2021

"Library Services During The Covid-19 Pandemic: A Case Of The University Of Eswatini (Uneswa)", Ntombikayise Nomsa Mathabela

The Christian Librarian

No abstract provided.


"How Covid-19 Changed Our Library", Rachel Mark Jul 2021

"How Covid-19 Changed Our Library", Rachel Mark

The Christian Librarian

No abstract provided.


"How Covid-19 Has Affected The West Coast Baptist College Library", Alyssa Sultanik Jul 2021

"How Covid-19 Has Affected The West Coast Baptist College Library", Alyssa Sultanik

The Christian Librarian

No abstract provided.


"Pivoting Cataloging Staff To Remote Work Without An Integrated Library System: Gaining Metadata Skills And Promoting Faculty Scholarship With Wikidata", Christa Strickler Jul 2021

"Pivoting Cataloging Staff To Remote Work Without An Integrated Library System: Gaining Metadata Skills And Promoting Faculty Scholarship With Wikidata", Christa Strickler

The Christian Librarian

No abstract provided.


"An Unusual Story Of Perseverance, Privilege And Prosperity During A Pandemic", Nadine Ellero Jul 2021

"An Unusual Story Of Perseverance, Privilege And Prosperity During A Pandemic", Nadine Ellero

The Christian Librarian

No abstract provided.


"Increasing Individual Study Options By Restyling A Non- Library Gathering Space", Ashley N. Chu Jul 2021

"Increasing Individual Study Options By Restyling A Non- Library Gathering Space", Ashley N. Chu

The Christian Librarian

No abstract provided.


Christian Higher Education: The Global Context And A Russian Case Study, Mark R. Elliott Nov 2020

Christian Higher Education: The Global Context And A Russian Case Study, Mark R. Elliott

Occasional Papers on Religion in Eastern Europe

An account and analysis of the brief existence of Russian-American Christian University (RACU), a Christian liberal arts university in Moscow.


Reformation Of Confessional Spiritual Educational Institutions Of Ukraine: Containment Factors And Leadership Experience, Petro Kraliuk, Nadiya Sukhova Apr 2020

Reformation Of Confessional Spiritual Educational Institutions Of Ukraine: Containment Factors And Leadership Experience, Petro Kraliuk, Nadiya Sukhova

Occasional Papers on Religion in Eastern Europe

The main tendencies, prospects, and complexity of reforming confessional, educational establishments in Ukraine have been systematized and substantiated here. Based on statistics, their quantitative and qualitative characteristics are being examined. Their evolution has been traced from the final years of the Soviet Union to recent days. Currently there are 204 establishments of this kind operating in Ukraine. Due to their large number, they are mostly small. Most of them have dozens of students studying there. Usually, they lack complete and qualified teaching staff and adequate facilities. Orthodox, Catholics, Protestants, Jews, Muslims, and representatives of other denominations get theological education there. …


"Teaching Discernment In A World That Eschews Truth", Amy Bessin Dec 2019

"Teaching Discernment In A World That Eschews Truth", Amy Bessin

The Christian Librarian

College students today have the harrowing task of sifting through massive amounts of information that no longer fits into nice, neat categories. The role of the librarian has shifted along with the information landscape, from the role of information gatekeeper to information guide. As information has become more prolific and accessible, it is more important than ever to teach students how to evaluate the information they discover to determine whether it is appropriate and relevant for their information need. In a world filled with fake news and constructed realities, the idea that truth has value, let alone exists, can seem …


"For Or Unto Me?: Explorations Of The Formative Potential Of Libraries", Todd C. Ream Dec 2019

"For Or Unto Me?: Explorations Of The Formative Potential Of Libraries", Todd C. Ream

The Christian Librarian

No abstract provided.


"Compelling And Sustainable: A Response To Todd C. Ream's 'For Or Unto Me?: Explorations Of The Formative Potential Of Libraries'", Jeremy Labosier Dec 2019

"Compelling And Sustainable: A Response To Todd C. Ream's 'For Or Unto Me?: Explorations Of The Formative Potential Of Libraries'", Jeremy Labosier

The Christian Librarian

No abstract provided.


"A Response To Jeremy W. Labosier", Todd C. Ream Dec 2019

"A Response To Jeremy W. Labosier", Todd C. Ream

The Christian Librarian

No abstract provided.


"Assessing The Library: A Christian Liberal Arts College's Library-Wide Assessment Project", Amy James May 2019

"Assessing The Library: A Christian Liberal Arts College's Library-Wide Assessment Project", Amy James

The Christian Librarian

This article reports on a library-wide assessment project at Spring Arbor University’s White Library. It highlights the methods used to assess each element, along with a recap of the findings, and a section covering the successes and caveats. The library’s website was evaluated using a focus group strategy where users completed a set of tasks using the website. The physical space was evaluated using a whiteboard approach. The freshman research instruction program at the White Library consists of one and two shot library sessions. The current teaching approach was assessed using “muddiest point cards”along with surveys.