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An Appeal For The Physical Book, Amanda C.R. Clark Dec 2020

An Appeal For The Physical Book, Amanda C.R. Clark

The Christian Librarian

Librarians are confronting a shift in media that is changing the structure and the collections of libraries as well as the meaning of librarianship itself. The heart of this essay suggests that the physical book maybe considered an enduring communication vessel. If the goal of the library is to offer access to the cultural record, then physical books as a social record embodying “bookness” hold a place within the library institution as a material expression of the intimate and enduring relationship between human and book.


Vandrunen's "Politics After Christendom: Political Theology In A Fractured World" (Critical Book Review), Andrew C. Stout Dec 2020

Vandrunen's "Politics After Christendom: Political Theology In A Fractured World" (Critical Book Review), Andrew C. Stout

The Christian Librarian

No abstract provided.


Holmes' "Mother To Son: Letters To A Black Boy On Identity And Hope" (Book Review), Kyle D. Diroberts Dec 2020

Holmes' "Mother To Son: Letters To A Black Boy On Identity And Hope" (Book Review), Kyle D. Diroberts

The Christian Librarian

No abstract provided.


Librarians As Professionals, Carol K. Reid Dec 2020

Librarians As Professionals, Carol K. Reid

The Christian Librarian

What can librarians do to earn or enhance their roles as trusted professionals both inside and outside of the library? Nine practical action steps are suggested, including continued learning, participation in professional organizations, upholding the ethical boundaries of the profession, marketing professional credentials, dealing with stereotypes, giving attention to communication and appearances, and protecting margins for self-care.


And Our Neighbors As Ourselves? Serving Unaffiliated Patrons In Christian Library Consortium Libraries, Julie E. Sweeney Dec 2020

And Our Neighbors As Ourselves? Serving Unaffiliated Patrons In Christian Library Consortium Libraries, Julie E. Sweeney

The Christian Librarian

While the primary responsibility of academic libraries is to support the students, staff, and faculty of the college or university that hosts them, most academic libraries offer access and services to patrons without official ties to the campus. Academic librarians often experience the tension between a professional desire to provide full access and services to all information seekers and the reality of limited time and resources. Previous studies have described services offered by academic libraries to unaffiliated patrons, but no study has focused exclusively on academic libraries whose host institutions are faith-based. This paper describes unaffiliated patron policies from Christian …


Boesak's "Dare We Speak Of Hope? Searching For A Language Of Life In Faith And Politics" (Critical Book Review), Andrew C. Stout Dec 2020

Boesak's "Dare We Speak Of Hope? Searching For A Language Of Life In Faith And Politics" (Critical Book Review), Andrew C. Stout

The Christian Librarian

No abstract provided.


Smith's "Awaiting The King: Reforming Public Theology" (Critical Book Review), Andrew C. Stout Dec 2020

Smith's "Awaiting The King: Reforming Public Theology" (Critical Book Review), Andrew C. Stout

The Christian Librarian

No abstract provided.


Huebner's "Something Bad Happened: A Kid’S Guide To Coping With Events In The News" (Book Review), Juliana Morley May 2020

Huebner's "Something Bad Happened: A Kid’S Guide To Coping With Events In The News" (Book Review), Juliana Morley

The Christian Librarian

No abstract provided.


Thomas' "Voices From Captivity: Incarceration From Siberia To Guantanamo Bay" (Book Review), John Jaeger May 2020

Thomas' "Voices From Captivity: Incarceration From Siberia To Guantanamo Bay" (Book Review), John Jaeger

The Christian Librarian

No abstract provided.


Dyregrov, Raundalen, And Yules' "What Is Terrorism? A Book To Help Parents, Teachers And Other Grown-Ups Talk With Kids About Terror" (Book Review), Xin "Lucy" Bai May 2020

Dyregrov, Raundalen, And Yules' "What Is Terrorism? A Book To Help Parents, Teachers And Other Grown-Ups Talk With Kids About Terror" (Book Review), Xin "Lucy" Bai

The Christian Librarian

No abstract provided.


Flying Solo, Renee D. Carey, Jon Jones, Laura M. Ladwig, J. James Mancuso, Deborah H. Mcconkey May 2020

Flying Solo, Renee D. Carey, Jon Jones, Laura M. Ladwig, J. James Mancuso, Deborah H. Mcconkey

The Christian Librarian

This article is designed to assist solo librarians in thinking through their libraries, responsibilities,clientele, support personnel, and work habits in order to determine best practices to maximize their professional and personal effectiveness.


Marsh, Tuttle, And Rhodes' "Can I Get A Witness?: Thirteen Peacemakers, Community Builders, And Agitators For Faith & Justice" (Book Review), Leslie Starasta May 2020

Marsh, Tuttle, And Rhodes' "Can I Get A Witness?: Thirteen Peacemakers, Community Builders, And Agitators For Faith & Justice" (Book Review), Leslie Starasta

The Christian Librarian

No abstract provided.


Gardner's "Friends Like Henry: Everything Your Family Needs To Know About Finding, Training And Learning From An Autism Companion Dog" (Book Review), Xin "Lucy" Bai May 2020

Gardner's "Friends Like Henry: Everything Your Family Needs To Know About Finding, Training And Learning From An Autism Companion Dog" (Book Review), Xin "Lucy" Bai

The Christian Librarian

No abstract provided.


Alloway's "How Can I Remember All That? Simple Stuff To Improve Your Working Memory" (Book Review), Craighton Hippenhammer May 2020

Alloway's "How Can I Remember All That? Simple Stuff To Improve Your Working Memory" (Book Review), Craighton Hippenhammer

The Christian Librarian

No abstract provided.


Hartman's "The Little Book Of Autism Faqs" (Book Review), Esther Lang May 2020

Hartman's "The Little Book Of Autism Faqs" (Book Review), Esther Lang

The Christian Librarian

No abstract provided.


Pike And Attwoods' "Neurodiverse Relationships: Autistic And Neurotypical Partners Share Their Experiences" (Book Review), Jaclyn Lee Parrott May 2020

Pike And Attwoods' "Neurodiverse Relationships: Autistic And Neurotypical Partners Share Their Experiences" (Book Review), Jaclyn Lee Parrott

The Christian Librarian

No abstract provided.


Shanti's "The Recovery Mama Guide To Your Eating Disorder Recovery In Pregnancy And Postpartum" (Book Review), Elizabeth A. Nolan May 2020

Shanti's "The Recovery Mama Guide To Your Eating Disorder Recovery In Pregnancy And Postpartum" (Book Review), Elizabeth A. Nolan

The Christian Librarian

No abstract provided.


Rooke's "You Can Change The World! Everyday Teen Heroes Making A Difference Everywhere" (Book Review), Nancy Warwick May 2020

Rooke's "You Can Change The World! Everyday Teen Heroes Making A Difference Everywhere" (Book Review), Nancy Warwick

The Christian Librarian

No abstract provided.


Holcombe's "Liberty In Peril: Democracy And Power In American History" (Book Review), Nathanael Davis May 2020

Holcombe's "Liberty In Peril: Democracy And Power In American History" (Book Review), Nathanael Davis

The Christian Librarian

No abstract provided.


Cook And Garnetts' "Spectrum Women: Walking To The Beat Of Autism" (Book Review), Susanah J. Hanson May 2020

Cook And Garnetts' "Spectrum Women: Walking To The Beat Of Autism" (Book Review), Susanah J. Hanson

The Christian Librarian

No abstract provided.


Jassi's "Appearance Anxiety: A Guide To Understanding Body Dysmorphic Disorder For Young People, Families And Professionals" (Book Review), Laura E. Walton May 2020

Jassi's "Appearance Anxiety: A Guide To Understanding Body Dysmorphic Disorder For Young People, Families And Professionals" (Book Review), Laura E. Walton

The Christian Librarian

No abstract provided.


Gordon-Lennox's "Crafting Meaningful Wedding Rituals: A Practical Guide" (Book Review), Elizabeth A. Nolan May 2020

Gordon-Lennox's "Crafting Meaningful Wedding Rituals: A Practical Guide" (Book Review), Elizabeth A. Nolan

The Christian Librarian

No abstract provided.


Dura-Vila And Levis' "Me And My Pda: A Guide To Pathological Demand Avoidance For Young People" (Book Review), Esther Lang May 2020

Dura-Vila And Levis' "Me And My Pda: A Guide To Pathological Demand Avoidance For Young People" (Book Review), Esther Lang

The Christian Librarian

No abstract provided.


James' "The Science Of Parenting Adopted Children: A Brain-Based, Trauma-Informed Approach To Cultivating Your Child’S Social, Emotional, And Moral Development" (Book Review), Nathanael Davis May 2020

James' "The Science Of Parenting Adopted Children: A Brain-Based, Trauma-Informed Approach To Cultivating Your Child’S Social, Emotional, And Moral Development" (Book Review), Nathanael Davis

The Christian Librarian

No abstract provided.


Grewe's "Time To Talk About Dying: How Clergy And Chaplains Can Help Senior Adults Prepare For A Good Death" (Book Review), Armand Ternak May 2020

Grewe's "Time To Talk About Dying: How Clergy And Chaplains Can Help Senior Adults Prepare For A Good Death" (Book Review), Armand Ternak

The Christian Librarian

No abstract provided.


Long's "Truth Telling In A Post-Truth World" (Book Review), Julie E. Sweeney May 2020

Long's "Truth Telling In A Post-Truth World" (Book Review), Julie E. Sweeney

The Christian Librarian

No abstract provided.