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Research & Scholarly Communication Librarian – Oral Roberts University – Tulsa, OK

Job Summary

  • Plays a key role in advancing scholarly communication by staying informed about emerging technologies and AI developments.
  • Develops resources and training materials to help researchers navigate the evolving scholarly communication landscape, ensuring the library remains a hub for innovation and academic success.
  • Focuses on supporting research and instruction by teaching classes, developing instructional materials, and providing expert guidance to students and faculty, including preparing and delivering instructional videos and online tutorials to enhance information literacy and research skills.
  • Stays current with new technologies to integrate them into instructional practices.
  • Provides reference services to assist users with research inquiries, ensuring access to essential academic resources.
  • Manages the library’s electronic resources, including databases and e-books.
  • Acts as a liaison to assigned departments.
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Reference & Instruction Librarian – William Carey University – Hattiesburg, MS

Job Summary

Under the supervision of the Dean of Libraries and Learning Resources, the Reference and Instruction Librarian plans, coordinates, and delivers formal library instruction across all academic disciplines; provides impromptu reference services for University students, faculty, and staff; and assists with collection development for both print and electronic resources.

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Hope in the Midst of Uninvited Challenges

“I have said these things to you that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.” John 16:33 ESV

Sometimes our hopes and expectations are dashed; things we would not have chosen happen to us or our loved ones. Sometimes these things are consequences of our own doings. Other times, these uninvited, difficult things, such as changes to or in our jobs, issues with colleagues or patrons, problems in work or family relationships, unanticipated changes in our institutions, or unexpected health issues, seem to just happen.

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November 2024

Note from the Coordinator

Happy November! As Thanksgiving approaches, it is a good time to reflect on the many blessings in our lives.  Most of all, we are grateful for the gift of Jesus, God’s only Son.

We can also be thankful for a rich Christian heritage.  As my state, Tennessee, recognizes November as Christian Heritage Month, we can celebrate how our families, churches and educational institutions build on this legacy by providing Christian education.

This month we also remember those around the world who have been and still are being persecuted for their faith in Christ.  May their lives inspire us to be faithful servants who leave a legacy of faith for those who come behind us.

Beth Purtee
CLC Team Coordinator

SAVE UP TO 30% OFF

Save 30% on the new collections in Biblical Studies, Pastoral Ministry/Missions, Leadership, and Mental Health, on any of the four 2023 collections, or on consortia-eligible a la carte titles of your choosing ($1000 minimum order). A 10% discount is available on selected Zondervan/HarperCollins titles. Please see the ACL website for title lists and all the details. For pricing questions or to place an order, please reach out to our rep, Robin Corder.

In a webinar on October 22, Robin highlighted the terms of the offer and provided helpful information about building and placing a la carte orders on the ECM platform. As a bonus, for those interested, she took some time after the main part of the webinar to show some additional features of ECM and eBook Manager. 

The ACRL Benchmark tool provides U.S. libraries with an invaluable resource for making data-driven decisions through custom peer comparisons. Subscribers gain access to interactive data dashboards with visualizations and filters, as well as a custom report builder that includes longitudinal data dating back to 1998. This tool can be especially useful if academic library data is no longer collected by IPEDS.

The pricing for group subscriptions offers significant savings. For up to 10 libraries, the annual cost is $3,150, with each additional library costing $210. (To compare, individual subscriptions are $630 per year.) If six libraries participate, there’s a 15% savings, and with 10 libraries, the discount increases to 50%. The more libraries that join, the greater the discount, making it a cost-effective option for groups.

Additional Offer Details:

  • A group subscription can start at any time and is valid for one year from the purchase date.
  • A minimum of 6 libraries must participate to activate group savings.
  • ACRL can bill each institution individually.
  • New schools can join at any time during the subscription period, but they will be billed at the original price and will share the same expiration date as the rest of the group.
  • At renewal, pricing will be based on the number of renewing subscribers and any new members.

We have heard from a couple of you. If you’re interested in joining this group subscription to ACRL Benchmark, please fill out this form by November 15 so we can see if we have enough libraries to stat the group subscription at this time. 

Webinar Opportunity

The CLC team is exploring a possible discount opportunity with Ubiquity, one of our 2024 ACL Conference sponsors. Ubiquity will provide CLC members with an informational webinar about their institutional repository platform and the proposed consortial discount.  The webinar will take place November 20 at 2 pm EST. A recording of the webinar will be made available afterward.

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Call for Presentations

We’re thrilled to invite you to be part of what makes the ACL Annual Conference so impactful – the presentations shared by librarians! The 2025 Call for Presentation Proposals is now open, and this year’s theme, Libraries: Gems of the Community, highlight how libraries serve as essential centers for learning and connections.

Presentations from library colleagues are a cornerstone of the ACL Annual Conference, enriching our collective learning experience. We are seeking well-researched, engaging presentations that balance theory and practice. Topic ideas along with presentation formats, selection criteria and timeline are on the Conference Presentations Webpage. In addition, approved presenters are eligible to receive a registration discount for Conference.

Are you wondering what makes a solid presentation proposal? Do you want feedback on your idea or the chance to collaborate with others? Perhaps you need a little direction to get started? If any of these resonate with you, join us for the ACL Conference Presentation Proposal Lab on either:

We will guide you through the proposal process, help refine your ideas, and provide encouragement.

Thank you for considering this opportunity to present at the 2025 ACL Annual Conference. Please submit your presentation proposal by December 5th, 2024.*

If you have any questions, feel free to email me.

Kind Regards,

Miriam Liethen
ACL Presentation Coordinator
conferenceprezo@acl.org

* By submitting a proposal, you indicate your intention to register for Conference during the Early Bird Registration, and commit to attending at least one day of Conference in Idaho.

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Continuing Education Coordinator – NEFLIN (Northeast Florida Library Information Network) – Orange Park, FL

Job Summary

Join our team at NEFLIN, a non-profit library cooperative, dedicated to excellence in library services across Florida. We pride ourselves on fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We are seeking a talented Training Coordinator to support our training and development initiatives. As our Training Coordinator, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the success of our training programs. You will collaborate with various stakeholders to assess training needs, coordinate logistics, and facilitate training sessions. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and passionate about empowering library professionals to deliver exceptional services. Working Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm at our office in Orange Park. Salary Range: $48,000 – $53,000/Year. Start Date: January 6, 2025.

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Idaho Awaits: Your Roadmap to Affordable Participation in the 2025 ACL Annual Conference

2025 ACL Annual Conference – In-Person Only

For the past several years, ACL has included an online component in our annual conference. However, due to declining virtual participation and rising technical costs, there will be no virtual component for the 2025 ACL Annual Conference. Instead, ACL will be offering other virtual professional development opportunities throughout the year. This shift allows us to fully dedicate our resources to making the in-person gathering a truly enriching experience with embodied engagement and learning alongside Christian librarians in similar roles.

Making Conference Participation Affordable

We encourage you to start mapping your attendance strategy for the 2025 ACL Annual Conference, held June 2-4 in Nampa, Idaho, at Northwest Nazarene University. We understand that financial limitations are often roadblocks to attending the conference, and ACL remains committed to creating pathways to make participation as affordable as possible despite rising costs. We’re pleased to announce that our hosting library at Northwest Nazarene University has secured a grant to help reduce expenses for attendees in 2025.

Here are additional ways to make conference participation more budget-friendly:

  • Christian Periodical Indexers: If you index for the Christian Periodical Index, you can double your indexing token compensation to be used as credit towards your conference registration. Some indexers have paid very little out of pocket by using this benefit!
  • Presenters Discount: Selected presenters receive up to $50 off their registration, so consider submitting a proposal and sharing your expertise.
  • Institutional Support: Many university administrators view conference participation as vital for faculty to stay current in their field, share research, and network with peers, all while enhancing their institution’s visibility. Presenting a workshop or poster at conference may increase your institution’s willingness to cover your expenses, so start brainstorming presentation ideas early!
  • Non-Traditional Funding Avenues: Explore alternative routes through grants or special institutional funding.
  • Conference Scholarships: Multiple pathways to funding are available through ACL, including the new Jeanette Parker Memorial Conference Scholarship for ACL members pursuing an MLIS or MLS degree.
  • Be an Early Bird: Get on the fast track to savings by signing up during the Early Bird period and receive an automatic $15 discount on your registration.
  • Travel Economically: Chart a cost-effective journey by sharing rides or coordinating travel plans with colleagues to reduce transportation costs.

Stay tuned as we continue to map out more updates and announcements in the coming months, and don’t hesitate to reach out if you need directions along the way.

We hope to see you in Idaho!

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Assistant Librarian for Research & Instruction – Biola University – La Miarada, CA

Job Summary

Biola University is seeking an individual with strong aptitudes for collaboration, connecting well with faculty and students, thriving in a classroom setting, and proactively serving a thriving learning community. A candidate may be as much as two years away from the completion of an MLIS program. Everything else can be learned on the job as a member of the Biola library team. This fall, Biola is enjoying its third consecutive year of enrollment increases as students are drawn to Biola’s unique learning community where all faculty, staff, and students are professing Christians focused on truth (patterns of thought), transformation (patterns of heart) and testimony (patterns of action). This position will actively advance Biola’s mission of “biblically centered education, scholarship and service — equipping men and women in mind and character to impact the world for the Lord Jesus Christ.” In more formal language, the Assistant Librarian for Research and Instruction holds a key role in a collaborative library team to ensure that the Biola community develops skills in discovering, evaluating, and using scholarly resources by providing research support and instruction and assisting in curating the library collection needed to support research assignments within assigned liaison schools’ curriculum. Salary depends upon rank. Example: Assistant Librarian 1 ($6,703 per month) or Assistant Librarian 2 ($7,154 per month).

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10/2024 – Meredith Ader

Meredith is the Head of Research and Instruction at the Regent University Library in Virginia Beach, VA (12,000 FTE). Meredith has been a member of ACL since 2017.

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Graduate & E-Resources Librarian – Taylor University – Upland, IN

Job Summary

The Graduate and E-Resources Librarian provides specialized research expertise to students and faculty in Taylor’s graduate programs. The Graduate and E-Resources Librarian will develop and implement strategic initiatives that enhance research, scholarship, and innovation within Taylor’s Graduate School community. In addition to graduate research services, the Graduate and E-Resources Librarian directly supports the research, teaching, and learning mission of Zondervan Library by supervising the continuing resources lifecycle management and workflows, including acquisition, renewals, licensing, discovery, access, maintenance, and evaluation. The incumbent works to ensure access to and support for robust and innovative collections, efficient and careful acquisition of online resources, and effective engagement with colleagues across the library and externally with consortia and vendors. Sixty percent of this position is dedicated to graduate student research support with forty percent dedicated to the library’s electronic continuing resources.

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