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World Trade Press

Timeline: Annually (July 1, 2024 Deadline) 

Special 50% list price on four databases from World Trade Press!

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WT Cox Information Services

Timeline: Ongoing 

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The Altar of Sacrifice – 11/2022

“Fire shall be kept burning on the altar continually; it shall not go out.” (Leviticus 6:13 ESV)

All throughout Scripture the people of God have built altars and called out to God. When our loving Lord was giving instructions to the Levitical priesthood through His servant Moses, He charged them with the responsibility for the hearth of the altar. They were to be sure the fire never went out. Never!

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Amy Rice – 10/2022

Amy is the Library Director at Northwest Nazarene University in Nampa, ID (1689 FTE). Amy has been an ACL member for 16 years. You can find Amy on Twitter: @amy_librarian78

Describe yourself using a book title: Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking

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Mental Weeding – 10/2022

“Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.” (Romans 12:2 NIV)

Renewing our minds as Paul asks can be difficult. Unwanted negative thoughts can come into our minds at any time, so we need to “weed” these thoughts to regain our focus. Weeding our gardens and lawns every spring is important. As librarians, we also know that weeding is an important part of collection development, to prevent overfilling our libraries with obsolete or worn books.

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Ezra Choe – 09/2022

Ezra is the Theology and Philosophy Librarian at Baylor University in Waco, TX (20,626 FTE). This is Ezra’s first year as an ACL member.

Describe yourself using a book title: Confessions

What’s the best thing about being a librarian? The best thing about being a librarian is building relationships with patrons and helping them in their intellectual journey.

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Time is Running Out – 09/2022

“Be careful how you walk, not as unwise people but as wise, making the most of your time, because the days are evil.” (Ephesians 5:15–16 NASB)

My undergraduate college had a tradition of assigning secret pals to encourage one another with gifts and messages. One year my creative secret pal covered the door to my room with Time Magazine covers and a sign that read, “Time is running out…” I enjoyed looking at my door decoration as the end of the semester with term paper deadlines and final exams approached. The door decoration reminded neighbors in my dormitory of all the work they had to do.

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Julie Russell – 08/2022

Julie is a Library Assistant at Boise Bible College in Boise, ID (85 FTE). Julie has been an ACL member since 2020.

Describe yourself using a book title: Smart but Scattered

What’s the best thing about being a librarian? The best things change with any given day. I suppose that in itself is at the top of my list.

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Caleb May – 07/2022

Caleb is the Director of Library Services at Manhattan Christian College in Manhattan, KS (170 FTE). Caleb has been an ACL member since 2021. Follow Caleb on Twitter: @calebhmay

Describe yourself using a book title: There and Back Again

What’s the best thing about being a librarian? I love helping students and other patrons find the resources they need to be successful.

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Linda Poston – 06/2022

Linda is the Library Director at Messiah University in Mechanicsburg, PA (2368 FTE). Linda has been an ACL member for 25 years.

Describe yourself using a book title: Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs (current covid environment and unexpected opportunities!)

What’s the best thing about being a librarian? Having such a variety of things I can learn, do, and share! As part of an academic community I have opportunities to collaborate with faculty and other departments, to attend stimulating presentations and author talks, to use assessment to make a difference for students, and to help create an inviting destination for connection and growth.

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