Jeanette Parker
Director of Library Services
Kansas College of Osteopathic Medicine
As a Christian Librarian working in higher education settings, I strongly believe in the power and ability of a professional organization to connect, educate and encourage member librarians in their professional setting, even those beyond Christian colleges and universities. I have worked in a variety of positions from student worker to director in multiple institutions for over 25 years. I have benefited greatly from my membership and participation in ACL for most of those years. As a member of the board, I would work to help facilitate connections, education and support for all Association members.
Education:
- Doctor of Philosophy, Emporia State University, KS, in progress
- Master of Arts in Christian Ministry, Friends University, KS, 2012
- Master of Science in Library and Information, Emporia State University, KS, 2007
Professional Positions:
- Director of Library Services, Kansas College of Osteopathic Medicine, Kansas Health Science Center, KS, 2022–Present
- Reference and Instruction Librarian, Newman University, KS, 2014–2022
- Serials Librarian, Friends University, KS, 2009–2014
- Night Circulation Manager/Interlibrary Loan, Friends University, KS, 2006–2009
- Director of Library Services, Barclay College, KS, 2001–2006
- Assistant Librarian, Barclay College, KS, 1999–2001
State, regional, and national professional organizations activities:
- Medical Library Association, Member, 2022–Present
- American Library Association, Member, 2019–Present
- Association of College and Research Libraries, 2019–Present
- Wichita Area Library Association, Member, 2007–Present
- Wichita Area Library Association, Board member, 2010–11
- Wichita Area Library Association, President, 2012
- Association of Christian Librarians, Member, 2002–Present
- Kansas Library Association, Member, 2001–Present, Private Academic Libraries Section Secretary/Treasurer, 2010–12, College and University Libraries Section, President, 2021–Present
ACL Activities
- ACL Conference Host Librarian, 2020, 2022
- LAS Board Member-at-large, 2017–2020
- Conference Workshop Presenter, 2014, 2017–2019, 2021
- Book reviewer, The Christian Librarian
- Indexer, Christian Periodical Index, 2004–2006