Slate of Candidates for ACL Board of Directors

University Librarian
Biola University

“ACL is a unique community where people love Jesus Christ and seek to live out their faith through service in libraries. We do this better as we connect with other librarians through peer-learning, shared interests, and mutual support. Whether you serve as a Christian in a secular context or within an institutional context where faith is interwoven (often in complex ways) with an educational mission, ACL provides a place for you. As ACL president, I would strive to strengthen ACL’s sustainability as a place of connection and growth where both unity and diversity flourish. In a community marked by such flourishing, we can find meaningful ways to preserve the best of ACL while also adapting to better carry out our mission into the future.”

Education:

• Master of Library and Information Science, Wayne State University, MI, 2010
• Master of Divinity, Bethel Seminary of the East (Bethel University), MA, 2008
• Bachelor of Arts in Historical Theology, Moody Bible Institute, IL, 2004

Professional Positions:

• University Librarian, Biola University, CA, 2022–Present
• Associate Dean for Library Innovation, Biola University, CA, 2021-2022
• Associate Dean of the Library, Biola University, CA, 2019-2021
• Assistant Dean of the Library, Biola University, CA, 2017-2019
• Information Literacy Librarian, Biola University, CA, 2016–2017
• Assistant Professor & Library Director, Sterling College, KS, 2014–2016
• Library Director, Bethel Seminary of the East (Bethel University); MA, MD, NY, PA, 2009–2014

State, regional and national professional organizations activities:

• Snezek Library Leadership Institute
  • Past Chair, 2022–Present
  • Chair, 2021–2022
  • Incoming Chair, 2020–2021
• Statewide California Electronic Library Consortium
  • OER Subcommittee of the Scholarly Communications Subcommittee, 2019–2022
  • Institutional Repository Managers Group, 2019–Present
  • Open Textbook Network Task Force of the Scholarly Communications Committee, 2018–2019

ACL Activities

• Member, 2016–Present
• Legacy Endowment Grant Selection Team, 2022-Present
• Prayer Volunteer, 2021-Present
• Mentor, 2020–Present
• Annual Conference Presenter, 2019, 2020, 2023
• ACL Board Director-at-Large, 2019–2022
• The Christian Librarian, Peer-Reviewer, 2017–Present
• The Christian Librarian, Book Reviewer, 2017, 2018, 2022

Systems Librarian/Associate Professor
University of Northwestern – St. Paul

“Serving as the vice president for the board has continued to challenge and enrich my life and it would be an honor to serve another term. I see ACL as an organization that is uniquely suited to developing connections between librarians, strong leaders, and contributors to the profession. If re-elected, I would work to foster those areas of development. My areas of strength center on people and helping them flourish and each of those areas have a “people” component that I can nurture. “

Education:

• Masters of Library and Information Science, University of North Texas, TX, 2003
• Bachelors of Arts, University of Northwestern – St. Paul, MN, 1992

Professional Positions:

• Systems Librarian, University of Northwestern – St. Paul, MN, 2017–Present
• Web Services Librarian University of Northwestern – St. Paul, MN, 2014–2017
• Associate Professor, University of Northwestern – St. Paul, MN, 2014–Present
• Electronic Services Librarian/Assistant Professor, University of Northwestern – St. Paul, MN, 2003–2013
• Assistant Systems Administrator/Acquisitions Supervisor/Tech Services Coordinator, University of Northwestern, MN, 1995–2003
• Acquisitions Supervisor/Circulation Supervisor, University of Northwestern, MN, 1992–1995

State, regional and national professional organizations activities:

• MnPALS (State Consortium)
  • Chair Electronic Resources Community of Interest, 2022–Present
  • Electronic Resource Policy Group, 2022–Present
  • Discovery Community of Interest, 2021–Present
  • Network Admin UNW Rep, 2021–Present
  • Web Community of Interest, 2021–Present
• Cooperating Libraries in Consortium (CLIC) (Local Consortium)
  • Co-Chair Web Community of Interest, 2020, 2015, 2009–2012
  • Chair of Discovery Admin Working Group, 2018–2019
  • I-team liaison to Electronic Resources Community of Interest, 2016–2017
  • Chair Electronic Services Committee Task Forces and Special Committees, 2011–2013
  • CLIC/MnPALS migration team Committees, 2020–2021
  • Alma Admin Working Group, 2017–2021
  • Discovery Admin Working Group, 2016–2021
  • Batch Load subcommittee, 2012–2014, 2016–2021
  • Network Admin UNW Rep, 2017–2021
  • Web Community of Interest, 2009–2021
  • Cataloging (Pre/post migration cleanup), 2016–2018
  • Alma/Primo Implementation Team, 2015 – 2017
  • Associate Systems Administrators Group, 1999 – 2017
  • Summon/Intota/Alma Implementation Team, 2013 – 2015
  • Electronic Resources Community of Interest, 2002 – 2014
  • WorldCat Local subcommittee, 2012 – 2013
• Minnesota Innovative User’s Group
  • Chair, 2011–2012
  • Chair-Elect, 2010–2011
  • Member at Large – conference host and local coordinator, 2009–2010

ACL Activities

• Member, 2002–Present
• ACL Board Vice-President, 2017–Present
• Conference/Host Planning Team, 1996–1997, 2009–2010, 2022–Present
• ACL Board Director-at-Large, 2010–2017
• Book Reviewer, The Christian Librarian, 2017
• LAS LASIR Talk Presenter, 2013–2016
• Evaluation Task Force, The Christian Librarian, 2013
• Moderator, Teaching and Learning Interest Group, 2012–2014
• Conference Poster Session Presenter, 2008
• Conference Workshop Presenter, 2006, 2007, 2013

Assistant Library Director
Mississippi College

“My vision for ACL is that it continues to be a place where Christian librarians can develop and grow into professionals who will make a kingdom impact. ACL is a place where librarians can encourage, mentor, and share ideas with one another. I want to ensure that ACL comes up with new initiatives that will further its mission to support librarians. In addition, I will serve the membership by engaging with them to determine their needs. As Secretary, I would intend to accurately record how the board advocates and acts to strengthen the membership. I consider it a great honor to serve as Secretary because I would have the privilege of recording the history of the Association. “

Education:

• Doctor of Educational Ministries, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, TX, 2022
• Master of Theological Studies, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, TX, 2018
• Master of Library and Information Science, University of Alabama, AL, 2012
• Bachelor of Science (Social Science & Secondary Education), University of Alabama, AL, 2010

Professional Positions:

• Assistant Library Director and Electronic Resources and Serials Librarian, Mississippi College, MS, 2022-Present
• Electronic Resources and Serials Librarian, Mississippi College, MS, 2020-Present
• Digital Resources Librarian, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, TX, 2014–2020
• Head of Acquisitions, Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, MO, 2012–2014

State, regional and national professional organizations activities:

• American Theological Library Association
  • Professional Development Committee, 2022–Present
  • Conference Planning Committee, 2015–2020
  • Digital Library Advisory Council, 2017–2019
• Kansas City Area Archivists
  Treasurer, 2013–2014
• MOBIUS
  Electronic Resources Committee, 2017–2020

ACL Activities:

• Member, 2011–Present
• CPI Indexer, 2012–Present
• Technical Director for Virtual Initiatives Committee, 2018-2020
• Book reviewer for The Christian Librarian, 2013–Present
• ACL Board Director-at-Large, 2018- 2021
• Book Award team, 2014–2016
• Christian Library Consortium, Member-at-Large, 2015–2019

Access Services Librarian
Corban University

“ACL means community, professional development, interest groups, conference opportunities and more. I would like to see ACL lean into it’s strengths, continuing to seek new and innovative ways to foster professional growth among our members through community engagement, increased scholarship, and other stretching endeavors. I hope to be part of implementing those opportunities.”

Education:

• Masters of Arts, Western Seminary, OR, In-Progress
• Masters of Library and Information Science, Emporia State University, KS, 2010
• Bachelor of Science, Childhood Education, Nyack College, NY, 2004

Professional Positions:

• Access Services Librarian Corban University, OR, 2014–Present

State, regional, and national professional organizations activities:

• Oregon Association of School Librarians, Member, 2008-2010
• American Library Association, Student Member, 2008-2010
• Association of Christian Schools International, Member/Teacher, 2000- Lifetime
• OSLA 2009 Conference, Vendor Coordinator

ACL Activities

• Member, 2014–Present
• ACL Board Director-at-Large, 2020–Present
• Conference Poster Presenter, 2019
• Conference Presenter, 2017

Library Director
Olivet Nazarene University

“I think there is great potential for scholarship among our people. I would like to encourage collaborative research projects among members that would result in peer-reviewed publication. That process could begin with an informal interest meeting at conference where members might discuss their areas of research and team up with like-minded individuals. These projects might also be an expansion of work that presenters have implemented to prepare for conference an/or to meet needs at their institutions.”

Education:

• Masters in Organizational Leadership, Olivet Nazarene University, IL,  2014
• Masters in Library and Information Science, University of Illinois, IL, 2006
• Bachelor of Arts, Olivet Nazarene University, IL, 1970

Professional Positions:

• Library Director, Olivet Nazarene University, IL, 2016–Present
• Various responsibilities ONU library, 1997-2016

State, regional, and national professional organizations activities:

• Consortium of Academic and Research Libraries
  • Resource Sharing Committee, 2012-2015
  • Resource Sharing Presentation, 2015

ACL Activities

• Member, 2008–Present
• Christian Library Consortium Team Member, 2008–Present
• Conference Poster Presentation, 2018, 2010
• Article Contributor, The Christian Librarian, 2014
• Conference Presentation, 2012

Instructional Services Librarian
Point Loma Nazarene University

“In order to live into our vision of being an influential, vibrant, growing community for Christian librarians, ACL must build on our historical strengths of faith-focused community, encouragement, and professional development to welcome, equip, and inspire all those serving the Lord through librarianship. As a Director-at-Large, I will endeavor to support the ongoing work, health, and growth of the Association by listening with care to our current members and working together with the ACL Board to prepare faithfully for the future.”

Education:

• Master of Library and Information Science, San Jose State University, CA 2018
• Bachelor of Arts, Point Loma Nazarene University, CA 2002

Professional Positions:

• Instructional Services Librarian, Assistant Professor, Point Loma Nazarene University, CA, 2019–Present
• Visiting Librarian, Library Associate for Cataloging and Serials, Point Loma Nazarene University, CA, 2018–2019
• Library Associate for Cataloging and Serials, Point Loma Nazarene University, CA, 2013–2018
• Library Associate Cataloging Non-Book Materials, Point Loma Nazarene University, CA, 2004–2013

State, regional, and national professional organizations activities:

• American Library Association (ALA), Member: 2017–Present

ACL Activities

• Member, 2017–Present
• Information Literacy Interest Group Convener, 2023–Present
• Liberal Arts Section Leadership Team Member-At-Large, 2021–2024
• Emerging Library Professionals Interest Group Convener, 2019–2023
• Mentoring Program Mentor, 2021-2022
• Annual Conference Presenter, 2021, 2022, 2023
• Fall Virtual Workshop Series Presenter, 2020
• Christian Periodicals Index Indexer 2017–Present

Director of the Library
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College

“My vision for ACL is for the association to become viewed as a preeminent professional library organization. Whenever a librarian considers professional engagement, I want them to think immediately of ACL in addition to ALA, ACRL, etc. Through its programming, professional development, publications, and more, ACL can be an industry leader in the formation of academic librarians. Of course, what sets ACL apart is its distinctly evangelical emphasis on spiritual formation. Coupled with professional formation, the spiritual formation component ensures that all the organization and its membership engage in is done with excellence to the glory of God. In order to move ACL to a more prominent position, awareness raising and marketing are essential, and it is in these areas I would like to focus in order for this vision to be realized.”

Education:

• Doctor of Ministry, Liberty University, VA, 2018
• Master of Divinity, Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, KS, 2007
• Master of Library Science, Indiana University, IN, 2001

Professional Positions:

• Director of the Library, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College, IN, 2019–Present
• Director of the Library, Louisiana College, LA, 2016–2019
• Head, Collection Management, Liberty University, VA, 2012–2016
• Acquisitions Librarian, Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, MO, 2003–2012

State, regional, and national professional organizations activities:

• Private Academic Library Network of Indiana, Board of Directors, 2022–Present
• Academic Libraries of Indiana, Board of Directors, 2021–2022
• Louisiana Library Association, Member, 2017–2019
• Missouri Library Association, Member, 2010–2012
• American Library Association, Member, 2003–2015

ACL Activities

• Member, 2010–Present
• ACL Conference Presenter, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2016, 2015, 2014
• Christian Periodical Index (CPI) Indexer, 2009–Present
• Liberal Arts Section Member-at-Large, 2018–2021
• The Christian Librarian Book Reviewer, 2018, 2016, 2015
• Christian Periodical Index Retrospective Indexing Coordinator, 2012–2015

OCLS Online Librarian
Indiana Wesleyan University

“The Association of Christian Librarians is an organization that has been integral to me as I’ve grown into my role as a librarian. I’ve forged life-long friendships and professional relationships; there are opportunities for collaboration and camaraderie around every corner. To borrow a phrase from another outstanding organization, I see ACL as a group that endeavors “to make the best, better [4-H]”. This organization has a long-standing history of working toward excellence but always looking to create and build upon the best ideas, practices, etc that exist. It takes volunteers who want to continue those same ethos to keep us moving in that direction; I want to give back to this organization that has given me so much over the years by lending my time and talents to the tasks that I can best assist with along the way. “

Education:

• Masters of Library Science, Indiana University, IN, 2012
• Bachelor of Science, Indiana Wesleyan University, IN, 2002

Professional Positions:

• Online Reference Librarian, Indiana Wesleyan University, IN, 2023–Present
• Adjunct Librarian, Cleary University, MI, 2022–Present
• Librarian, Online and Distance Learning, Spring Arbor University, MI, 2012–2023
• Associate Professor of Library Science, Spring Arbor University, MI, 2018–2023
• Assistant Professor of Library Science, Spring Arbor University, MI, 2012–2018

State, regional, and national professional organizations activities:

• American Library Association [ALA], Member, 2012–Jan 2023
• MLA, Member, 2012–2013
• Spring Arbor University [SAU]
  • Cultural Life Committee, Chair, 2022; Co-Chair, 2013–2021
  • Diversity & Advisory Council [DIAC], Committee Co-Chair, 2021–Jan 2023; Committee Member, 2017–Jan 2023
  • Internship Supervisor, 2019–2020
  • Faculty Forum, Secretary/Treasurer, 2017–Jan 2023
  • Graduate Symposium, Poster Presentation, 2017
  • Local Manager, 2014–Jan 2023
• LOEX [formerly Library Orientation Exchange] Conference Planning Committee Member, 2022, 2020
• Distance Teaching and Learning [DT&L] Conference, ePoster Presentations, 2021, 2019, 2018
• Christianity & Communications Studies Network [CCSN], Member, 2017–Present
• Michigan Academic Library Association [MiALA], Member, 2014–Present
  • MiALA Annual Conference, Co-Host of Panel Discussion, 2021
  • MiALA Conference Planning Committee, Scholarship Subcommittee, Chair, 2018–Present
  • MiALA Annual Conference, Poster Presentation, 2018, 2017
  • MiALA Conference, Planning Committee Member, 2017–Present
  • MiALA, Distance and Online Learning Sub-group, Chair, 2015–Present
• Research Help Now [RHN] Academic Chat Cooperative
  • Co-administrator, 2019–Present
• RHN Academic Chat Cooperative
  • Best Chat Transcript Awards Committee, Chair, 2017–Present; Transcript Reviewer, 2014–2016
  • Academic Chat Cooperative, Platform Selection Committee Member, 2016–2017

ACL Activities

• Member, 2012–Present
• Liberal Arts Section [LAS], Vice Chair, 2020–2022
• Liberal Arts Section [LAS], Member-at-large, 2017–2020
• ACL Conference, Unconference Roundtable Host, 2016
• ACL, Virtual Conference Committee Member, 2015–2016
• ACL Conference, Co-presenter, 2013