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The Christian Librarian

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Websight, Dennis Read

The Christian Librarian

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The Christian Librarian

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Values: A Christian Perspective, A Response To Michael Gorman, J. Ray Doerksen

The Christian Librarian

Michael Gorman's recent challenge to Christian librarians at the ACL annual conference in San Diego begs for a response. What was the nature of that challenge? It was that we, as Christian librarians, should share values that can be derived completely from a humanistic perspective. It would be surprising if a humanistic perspective could successfully articulate Christian values, and in this case, there is no surprise.

Search Engines Giving You Garbage? Put A "Corc" In It, Implementing The Cooperative Online Resource Catalog, Robert O. Ellett Jr.

The Christian Librarian

This paper presents an implementation strategy for adding Internet resources to a library online catalog using OCLC's Cooperative Online Resource Catalog (CORC). Areas of consideration include deciding which electronic resources to include in the online catalog and how to select them. The value and importance of pathfinders in creating electronic bibliographies and the role of library staff in updating them is introduced. Using an electronic suggestion form as a means of Internet resource collection development is another innovative method of enriching library collections. Education and training for cataloging staff on Dublin Core elements is also needed. Attention should be paid …

Editorial, Diane Sullivan Garber

The Christian Librarian

As I write, jackhammers are pounding above my office. Water leaks have been pouring in on our book stacks. Dust and debris litter the hallways outside the library. Anyone who has endured a home renovation or library expansion project may relate to this chaos and upheaval.

Objectivity, Values, And The Christian Librarian, Steve Baker

The Christian Librarian

The central questions of Christian librarianship in the postmodern world involve the philosophical grounds of collection development. Are there reliable objective grounds for attempting to build balanced collections? What values ought to guide the librarian in this task? How will the application of those values differ in the context of an evangelical Christian institution?

The Y Factor, J. Ray Doerksen

The Christian Librarian

In my last column, I discussed the Sabbath in terms of its personal, physical and spiritual dimensions. In this column I want to examine its implications for corporate institutions such as Christian colleges and universities-and the libraries that serve them.

As you remember, there is physical significance-as well as spiritual-to the concept of Sabbath. God instituted a rhythm of work and rest. Probably all of us agree that periodic rest is a good thing for us as human beings. Does the same principle apply to corporate institutions, or does the fact that people only work five or six days in …

Editorial, Anne-Elizabeth Powell

The Christian Librarian

For those of us serving in the academic community a new year has just begun - the fall semester or quarter is upon us. Students have returned to campus and summer-quiet library halls are now ringing with stage "whispers," book drops filling with materials rediscovered on unpacking day.

The Y Factor, J. Ray Doerksen

The Christian Librarian

The Sabbath issue is finished. Now it is time to take a rest (pun intended). I probably benefited from my study of the issue more than any of you, but that is what I love about education-there is so much to learn. In "The Y Factor," I usually focus on the noun in the title of this journal, addressing issues of librarianship. Today, I want to concentrate on the adjective -- "Christian".

Meredythe Anne Scheflen, Doug Butler

The Christian Librarian

Meredythe Anne Scheflen, career missionary to Bolivia with World Gospel Mission (WGM), was the hostess for the CILA seminar team to the Bolivian Evangelical University (UEB). Here is more about this remarkable lady.

Resource Reviews, Phyllis Fox

The Christian Librarian

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Resources Received, Phyllis Fox

The Christian Librarian

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Techtrends, Joe Matthews

The Christian Librarian

Michio Kaku, author of Vis ions: How Science will Revolutionize the 21"' Century, spoke at the most recent Texas Library Association conference in Dallas, Texas. A summary of his comments follow.

Resources Received, Robert O. Ellett Jr.

The Christian Librarian

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The Christian Librarian

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The Y Factor, J. Ray Doerksen

The Christian Librarian

In my last column, I discussed the issue of faculty status, trying to analyze why librarians have failed to achieve their most desired target -- academic respectability. I concluded that faculty culture does not accept librarians as equals. Yes, librarians may be useful -- they may eve be expert in what they do -- but they are different. Faculty may be ready to grant librarians something, but it is not equal status. Maybe it is time to examine the need for status that librarians exhibit.

Honored: Emily Russell Award 2000, Bonnnie L. Travers

The Christian Librarian

It is my honor and privilege this evening to present the Emily Russel Award to one of the finest Christian Librarians it has been our collective privilege to know. For me, it is even more; it is sheer joy to give tribute to a woman who has during our longstanding professional relationship been a source of inspiration, a model of integrity, and a continuing influence. Probably all of us in this room can list only a few people besides family members who have made a major impact on us. I would list this lady's name.

Another Side Of Acl Conference, Ruth Ann Stites

The Christian Librarian

ACL Conference 1999 at Lee University was a great deal of fun. The text comes from my notes rather than letters to my friend and business partne1; Mark Vette,; although I kept in touch with him this year via e-mail. I hope you enjoy follow ing me around again as you read "Another Side of Conference. "

Honored, Barbara Nelson

The Christian Librarian

he Board of Directors of the Association of Christian Librarians honored an unsung hero when it selected Stephen P. Brown to receive the 1999 Emily Russel Award. While his contributions to ACL may be unknown by many, they are certainly known and appreciated by those who have been involved in the leadership of this Association anytime in the last twenty plus years. Perhaps no one knows all of the things he has done behind the scenes to keep this Association functioning and viable.

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The Christian Librarian

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Editorial, Diane Sullivan

The Christian Librarian

The first TCL issue of the new year is now under my belt. As the new Design Editor, the January 2000 TCL was a labor of love. It was also one of trial and error. I learned how to logically arrange the pages and articles within the issue. I experimented with various graphical changes but tried to keep a recognizable style in the grand TLC tradition.

A Philosophy Of Christian Librarianship, Gregory A. Smith

The Christian Librarian

While a number of Christian librarians have explored the implications of the Christian world view for particular issues in library practice, few have attempted to develop a thoroughgoing philosophy of Christian librarians/zip. Those who have done so have generally failed to center their proposals around the Christian view of truth. The knowability, objectivity, unity, practicality, and spirituality of truth should impact the way librarians at Christian colleges carry out major library functions, including collection development, reference services, bibliographic instruction, research and publication, and management.

"Keepers Of The Light" Conference 2000 Keynote Address, Donna Fletcher Crow

The Christian Librarian

Donna Fletcher Crow is an author of historical fiction tracing the roots of Christianity in England, Scotland and Ireland.

She delivered this keynote address for the opening session of the A CL Conference, Point Loma Nazarene University, San Diego, California, June 14, 2000

Another Side Of Acl Conference, Ruth Ann Stites

The Christian Librarian

This year's conference was different. I brought my sisters, Mary Mitchell and Sandra Edster, along. We enjoyed some real vacation time, although they did more vacationing than I did. Still, ACL Conference offers so many opportunities for fellowship that it is the most pleasant of work.

Around The World In Eight Days, Leanne Hardy

The Christian Librarian

Theological schools in the two-thirds world struggle with untrained staff and inadequate resources. On-site evaluations, training workshops, automation projects and blitz cataloging are four ways Christian librarians can assist through short visits overseas. Good communication and preparation are essential for a successful visit. Follow-up communication can tum a short visit into a long-term partnership.

Journeys Of A Lifetime: Cila Memories, Esther Matteson, Linda Stark

The Christian Librarian

St. Petersburgl998 was my first overseas trip ever! And I wouldn't have missed it! My husband and I were based at St. Petersburg Christian University, where my work involved cataloging and helping with other assorted library matters. Our original four-month stint evolved into a seven-month stay.

Access To The Site Has Been Blocked!, Doug Fruehling

The Christian Librarian

I approach the topic of Internet filters as a librarian at a Christian liberal arts institution of higher education, PointLomaNazarene University (PLNU). The following should not be taken as an official statement regarding PLNU policy. No doubt Christian librarians at public libraries find they must address these issues differently from those encountered at Christian campuses.

Reasons To Filter, Mike Cobb

The Christian Librarian

This article intends to give reasons that, in the mind of this author, justify Internet filtering in the author's library on the campus of Liberty University. These are given in a very brief format, and are not intended to be inclusive, but rather to fos ter ideas, debate, and discussion.

Websight, Dennis Read

The Christian Librarian

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