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Review Of "The Sibling Survival Guide: Surefire Ways To Solve Conflicts, Reduce Rivalry, And Have More Fun With Your Brothers And Sisters", Meredith Ader Dec 2023

Review Of "The Sibling Survival Guide: Surefire Ways To Solve Conflicts, Reduce Rivalry, And Have More Fun With Your Brothers And Sisters", Meredith Ader

The Christian Librarian

No abstract provided.


Review Of "Calvin On The Death Of Christ: A Word For The World", Jonathan Mccormick Dec 2023

Review Of "Calvin On The Death Of Christ: A Word For The World", Jonathan Mccormick

The Christian Librarian

No abstract provided.


Review Of "Jesus Revolution: How God Transformed An Unlikely Generation And How He Can Do It Again Today (Movie Ed.)", Robert J. Oliverio Dec 2023

Review Of "Jesus Revolution: How God Transformed An Unlikely Generation And How He Can Do It Again Today (Movie Ed.)", Robert J. Oliverio

The Christian Librarian

No abstract provided.


Review Of "Niv Heritage Bible, Passaggio Setting", Stephanie B. Leupp Dec 2023

Review Of "Niv Heritage Bible, Passaggio Setting", Stephanie B. Leupp

The Christian Librarian

No abstract provided.


Review Of "Reflections On The Names Of God: 180 Devotions To Know God More Fully", Cynthia Hammell Dec 2023

Review Of "Reflections On The Names Of God: 180 Devotions To Know God More Fully", Cynthia Hammell

The Christian Librarian

No abstract provided.


Review Of "Topical Preaching In A Complex World: How To Proclaim Truth And Relevance At The Same Time", Craig Rosenbeck Dec 2023

Review Of "Topical Preaching In A Complex World: How To Proclaim Truth And Relevance At The Same Time", Craig Rosenbeck

The Christian Librarian

No abstract provided.


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. …


Global Ethics, Religious Liberty, And Freedom Of Information Access, Paul A. Hartog Dec 2023

Global Ethics, Religious Liberty, And Freedom Of Information Access, Paul A. Hartog

The Christian Librarian

Devout Christians work in a spectrum of library settings (including public libraries), networked by globalized information access. By nature of their employment, these librarians assist patrons in accessing and retrieving information that challenges or conflicts with a biblical worldview. How can one defend taking such an active role in this seeming contradiction? This article maintains that Christian commitment may not only co-exist with the freedom of information access but may also support it as a universal human right in our globalized, pluralistic context. To make the case, the essay contrasts two varying accounts of Global Ethics (differing in their view …


Electronic Resource Usage Data: An Introduction And Data Dashboard Template, Kelly Bilz Dec 2023

Electronic Resource Usage Data: An Introduction And Data Dashboard Template, Kelly Bilz

The Christian Librarian

This article provides an overview of COUNTER5 metrics and reports, describes the Usage Data Dashboard template, and provides several takeaways for designing data collection workflows. Drawing from research data management (RDM) principles surrounding documentation, the Usage Data Dashboard template can support library workers and improve processes of collecting and interpreting electronic usage data.


"Diversity Statements In Collection Development Policies In Libraries At Cccu Institutions: Applying Antiracism And Critical Theory To Academic Library Policies", Robin D. Lang Dec 2022

"Diversity Statements In Collection Development Policies In Libraries At Cccu Institutions: Applying Antiracism And Critical Theory To Academic Library Policies", Robin D. Lang

The Christian Librarian

The Council of Christian College and Universities (CCCU) has made diversity a major focus of the organization, but commitment to diversity among individual CCCU institutions and within their departments, such as academic libraries, varies. Diversity is a core value of the library profession and complements the CCCU’s commitment to diversity, yet despite this convergence of interests, a review of the literature indicates that nothing has been written about diversity initiatives within academic libraries at CCCU institutions. This study was devised to begin to fill this gap in the literature and, thus, starts to investigate racial diversity within Christian higher education …


A Case Study On A Library Classification’S Effect On Library Student Workers’ Perception On Library Work, Alyssa G. Sultanik Aug 2022

A Case Study On A Library Classification’S Effect On Library Student Workers’ Perception On Library Work, Alyssa G. Sultanik

The Christian Librarian

While there are studies and resources about training and retaining student workers in an academic library, there is little research on whether the library’s collection classification can have an effect on library student workers’ perception on their work and job fulfillment. While employed at the West Coast Baptist College (WCBC) Library, library student workers developed opinions on library work in general as well as their perception on both the Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC) and the Library of Congress Classification (LCC) while the library converted from the former to the latter. The case study found that seventy-five percent of the participating …


"Lessons Learned About Converting From Dewey Decimal Classification To Library Of Congress Classification", Alyssa Sultanik Apr 2022

"Lessons Learned About Converting From Dewey Decimal Classification To Library Of Congress Classification", Alyssa Sultanik

The Christian Librarian

In 2015, West Coast Baptist College purchased an 80,000 volume library collection from a closing Bible institution. During 2017-2020, both the original 40,000 volume collection and purchased 80,000 volume collection were merged, relocated to a larger facility, thoroughly weeded into a 60,000 volume collection, and converted from Dewey Decimal Classification into the Library of Congress Classification. This article summarizes several factors to consider on switching classifications and our experience from the conversion process


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 …


"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.


"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.


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

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

The Christian Librarian

No abstract provided.


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.


"Contextualized Digital Library Evaluation: The Perseus Digital Library Within Theological Research", Paul Hartog Dec 2019

"Contextualized Digital Library Evaluation: The Perseus Digital Library Within Theological Research", Paul Hartog

The Christian Librarian

As the development of digital libraries increases, the growth has been accompanied by a refinement of evaluation criteria and methods. Evaluators are increasingly aware that the context of digital library usage (the social, cultural, academic, and institutional environments of the users) is an essential consideration of effective assessment. This article evaluates the Perseus Digital Library through the needs and objectives of a specific learning community – those engaged in theological research. After a review of relevant literature, a rationale is given for ranking ten key facets of digital library evaluation by order of importance. These criteria are then applied to …


Xie And Matusiaks' "Discover Digital Libraries: Theory And Practice" (Book Review), Paul Hartog Dec 2018

Xie And Matusiaks' "Discover Digital Libraries: Theory And Practice" (Book Review), Paul Hartog

The Christian Librarian

No abstract provided.


Barcoding And Ils Migration From Start To Finish: A Case Study, Beth Arjona May 2018

Barcoding And Ils Migration From Start To Finish: A Case Study, Beth Arjona

The Christian Librarian

This practice-oriented article outlines one institution’s process of implementing both electronic checkout and a new integrated library system (ILS) for an academic library of 187,000 physical items. Special attention is given to the need for background research, administrative buy-in, and project management. Lessons learned and recommendations conclude the article.


Annotated Bibliography: Clean Graphic Novels, Robert Burgess Dec 2017

Annotated Bibliography: Clean Graphic Novels, Robert Burgess

The Christian Librarian

No abstract provided.


Everything Counts Toward Book Collection Development, Terry Kennedy Dec 2017

Everything Counts Toward Book Collection Development, Terry Kennedy

The Christian Librarian

No abstract provided.


Integrating E-Books Into The Collection: Some Practical Considerations, John Doncevic, Kathryn Floyd Jan 2007

Integrating E-Books Into The Collection: Some Practical Considerations, John Doncevic, Kathryn Floyd

The Christian Librarian

About five years ago, when many believed digitization would become the panacea for libraries, some of our colleagues predicted that e-books would supplant print. For example, Andrew Pace wrote in 2000: “In five years e-book sales will match those of traditional print; in ten years, e-books will outsell print. There is little doubt left in my mind – e-books are among us and are here to stay.”1 While the proliferation of e-books has not matched the lofty predictions, the availability and usability of e-books is expanding each year. The options for reader and search platforms have increased, more titles are …