Theological Library Services
The Theological Librarian’s Handbook is a multi-volume guide to the practice of theological librarianship. It is intended for use by library staff at theological and religious studies libraries who do not possess professional training in the field of library and information science. This handbook of...
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| description | The Theological Librarian’s Handbook is a multi-volume guide to the practice of theological librarianship. It is intended for use by library staff at theological and religious studies libraries who do not possess professional training in the field of library and information science. This handbook offers perspectives and advice from leading experts in the field and best practices from theological libraries all over the world.
This volume introduces the reader to the world of theological library services and answers these basic questions:
How can theological librarians design and create hospitable, restorative, contemplative physical spaces for themselves and their patrons?
What information literacy instruction strategies transcend the local norms to meet the global student, address ethical use of technological research tools, and maximize opportunities to develop in-person campus relationships with teaching faculty and students?
How can theological librarians effectively engage constituents outside of their institution with spaces and services that meet their needs? |
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| spelling | doab-20.500.12854ir-1771662026-06-05T22:18:14Z Theological Library Services Penner, Katharina hospitality accessibility inclusive spaces library outreach information literacy theological education theological libraries thema EDItEUR::G Reference, Information and Interdisciplinary subjects::GL Library and information sciences / Museology::GLM Library and information services The Theological Librarian’s Handbook is a multi-volume guide to the practice of theological librarianship. It is intended for use by library staff at theological and religious studies libraries who do not possess professional training in the field of library and information science. This handbook offers perspectives and advice from leading experts in the field and best practices from theological libraries all over the world. This volume introduces the reader to the world of theological library services and answers these basic questions: How can theological librarians design and create hospitable, restorative, contemplative physical spaces for themselves and their patrons? What information literacy instruction strategies transcend the local norms to meet the global student, address ethical use of technological research tools, and maximize opportunities to develop in-person campus relationships with teaching faculty and students? How can theological librarians effectively engage constituents outside of their institution with spaces and services that meet their needs? Published 2026-06-05T22:18:11Z 2026-06-05T22:18:11Z 2026-06-05 book 978-1-949800-49-4 978-1-949800-50-0 978-1-949800-51-7 https://directory.doabooks.org/handle/20.500.12854/177166 eng The Theological Librarian's Handbook image/jpeg Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International https://books.atla.com/atlapress/catalog/view/109/301/1187 Atla Open Press Atla Open Press 10.31046/w0kvqe03 10.31046/w0kvqe03 9fba977f-dbf9-405d-a551-8ac17a718976 978-1-949800-49-4 978-1-949800-50-0 978-1-949800-51-7 Atla Open Press 6 v, 158 Chicago, Ill open access |
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| topic | hospitality accessibility inclusive spaces library outreach information literacy theological education theological libraries thema EDItEUR::G Reference, Information and Interdisciplinary subjects::GL Library and information sciences / Museology::GLM Library and information services |
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