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Current State Of Scholarship In Christian Liberal Arts Schools A Study Of Cccu Teaching Faculty And Librarians, Craighton T. Hippenhammer, Garrett Trott
Current State Of Scholarship In Christian Liberal Arts Schools A Study Of Cccu Teaching Faculty And Librarians, Craighton T. Hippenhammer, Garrett Trott
The Christian Librarian
This is the first of two articles that explains the results of an in-depth research study of teaching faculty and librarian scholarship within the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities (CCCU). This article examines the nature and extent of that scholarship and the article examines its necessity
Maximizing Institutional Archives With Limited Resources: A Case Study, Beth Arjona
Maximizing Institutional Archives With Limited Resources: A Case Study, Beth Arjona
The Christian Librarian
This practice-oriented article shares how one small institution on a tight budget without a fulltime archivist leveraged existing resources (human, technological, and physical) to maximize 75 years of institutional archives for a recent milestone alumni reunion. Projects included drafting an institutional history, interviewing long-time members of the institution, organizing photos for display, and providing alumni with access to yearbooks. Special attention is given to the process of creating a 20-minute institutional history video, which premiered at an alumni banquet and was shared with other constituents electronically. There is also a focus on project management and collaborating with coworkers in other …
Buchanan And Mcdonoughs' "The One-Shot Library Instruction Survival Guide" (Book Review), Paul Hartog
Buchanan And Mcdonoughs' "The One-Shot Library Instruction Survival Guide" (Book Review), Paul Hartog
The Christian Librarian
No abstract provided.
Annotated Bibliography: Clean Graphic Novels, Robert Burgess
Annotated Bibliography: Clean Graphic Novels, Robert Burgess
The Christian Librarian
No abstract provided.
Letter From The Editor, Amy James
Academic Libraries And Remedial Students: A Four-Pronged Approach, Lindsay Hallam
Academic Libraries And Remedial Students: A Four-Pronged Approach, Lindsay Hallam
The Christian Librarian
This article provides one possible solution to the question: How can academic libraries contribute to remedial student success? A four-pronged approach is suggested: appropriate collection development, involvement in support services, collaboration with faculty, and embedding librarian/information literacy in courses.
Librarians As Disciples And Disciple-Makers, Nancy Warwick
Librarians As Disciples And Disciple-Makers, Nancy Warwick
The Christian Librarian
Librarians as Disciples and Disciple-Makers was a workshop at the 2016 Conference for the Association of Christian Librarians. This session focused on exploring the concept of being led by God, sharing round-table ideas on big-picture vision questions, and writing a personal sixty-month action plan for balanced discipleship living. This article is a summation of the workshop.
Bonn And Furloughs' "Getting The Word Out: Academic Libraries As Scholarly Publishers" (Book Review), Craighton Hippenhammer
Bonn And Furloughs' "Getting The Word Out: Academic Libraries As Scholarly Publishers" (Book Review), Craighton Hippenhammer
The Christian Librarian
No abstract provided.
Soloing With Friends, Jeannie Ferriss
Frontmatter (The Christian Librarian 60:2)
Frontmatter (The Christian Librarian 60:2)
The Christian Librarian
No abstract provided.
Creating A Father-Friendly Library: An Examination Of The Importance Of Fatherhood Support In Today's Library Service Model, Michael D. Wells
Creating A Father-Friendly Library: An Examination Of The Importance Of Fatherhood Support In Today's Library Service Model, Michael D. Wells
The Christian Librarian
Research shows the importance of fathers being present in the lives of children.The absence of support for fathers, perpetuates a long standing generational decline in the viability of men as a whole. This work seeks to introduce librarians to the possibilities of libraries offering support for dads. With library use among males being very low, this is also an opportunity for libraries to serve those who are often forgotten. This paper illustrates how the National Fatherhood Initiative (NFI) offers a path to help dads and explains how the NFI and libraries can partner through the creation of programs.
Everything Counts Toward Book Collection Development, Terry Kennedy
Everything Counts Toward Book Collection Development, Terry Kennedy
The Christian Librarian
No abstract provided.
Same Titles, Different Formats: Does Print Or Electronic Get More Use?, Alex Rolfe, Merrill Johnson
Same Titles, Different Formats: Does Print Or Electronic Get More Use?, Alex Rolfe, Merrill Johnson
The Christian Librarian
This article examines the use of both print and electronic monographs at George Fox University libraries over a period of thirty-three months for 8,500 titles that were held in both formats. Results indicate that print is more likely to be used than electronic. The implications of the findings, as well as related factors determining future decision making relative to format, are discussed.
Cassell And Hiremath's "Reference And Information Services: An Introduction (3rd Ed.)" (Book Review), Paul Hartog
Cassell And Hiremath's "Reference And Information Services: An Introduction (3rd Ed.)" (Book Review), Paul Hartog
The Christian Librarian
A review of Cassell, K. A., & Hiremath, U. (2013). Reference and information services: An introduction (3rd ed.). Chicago: Neal-Schuman. 510 pp. $88.00. ISBN 9781555708597
Letter From The Editor, Garrett Trott
Open Educational Resources: Expanding The Conversation Regarding Adoption And Use On A College Campus, Erin Mccoy
Open Educational Resources: Expanding The Conversation Regarding Adoption And Use On A College Campus, Erin Mccoy
The Christian Librarian
As more institutions explore Open Educational Resource (OER) initiatives, librarians should be involved in the campus-wide conversation. Also, OER means more than free online textbooks; a broader conversation needs to be prioritized as institutions step into the OER movement. This article is an adaptation of the author’s presentation at the 2016 Annual Conference of the Association of Christian Librarians, titled “Out of Bounds: Exploring Open Educational Resources.”
A Generation Of Information Anxiety: Refinements And Recommendations, Paul Hartog
A Generation Of Information Anxiety: Refinements And Recommendations, Paul Hartog
The Christian Librarian
Richard Saul Wurman’s groundbreaking Information Anxiety (1989) was published exactly one generation ago. The passage of time has allowed information specialists to reflect further upon the notion of information anxiety and such related concepts as “info-glut,” “techno-stress,” and “infoaddiction.” The interval has also allowed librarians to develop best practices to inoculate against information anxiety and to alleviate the symptoms of information overload. This essay will address definitional concerns regarding information anxiety and related phenomena; investigate the causes and effects of information anxiety; discuss specific difficulties in relationship to the reception, processing, and application of information; and consider the role of …
Successful Libraries Survey, The Tcl Editorial Team
Successful Libraries Survey, The Tcl Editorial Team
The Christian Librarian
No abstract provided.
The “Genius” Of Reference Service: A Threefold Framework As A Simple Assessment Tool, Paul Hartog
The “Genius” Of Reference Service: A Threefold Framework As A Simple Assessment Tool, Paul Hartog
The Christian Librarian
No abstract provided.
A Survey Of Church Libraries, Ellen Bosman
A Survey Of Church Libraries, Ellen Bosman
The Christian Librarian
This article reports the results of a survey of congregational libraries, documents the current state of congregational libraries, and updates previous statistical studies. A survey was conducted to collect demographic statistics, information on collection size and composition, budgets and acquisitions methods, staffing characteristics, automation, and circulation.