Best Practice Guidelines for Theological Libraries Serving Doctoral Programs (ICETE Series) - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 183973602X ISBN 13: 9781839736025

Publisher: Langham Global Library, 2021

Synopsis

Libraries and librarians are indispensable to student learning and the formation of researchers at the doctoral level. This book identifies five areas and sixteen principles that need to be considered by theological schools when optimizing library operations to serve doctoral programs. As an illustration of these principles, the book provides narratives from four theological libraries - in Nairobi, Hong Kong, Bangalore, and Amsterdam - that have successfully transitioned to serve doctoral programs. The contributors present tested best practice alongside their successful experiences pioneering libraries that serve doctoral programs in challenging situations. An invaluable training resource for Majority World librarians, this book also offers insight into quality guidelines for accreditation agencies supporting theological institutions in developing robust and flourishing programs.

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About the Author

KATHARINA PENNER was born in Soviet Kyrgyzstan and lives in Vienna. She holds two master's degrees and is working towards a PhD in theological education. She has worked as a faculty member and library director at theological schools in Russia, the Czech Republic, and Austria, and is currently serving as coordinator for library development at the Eurasian Accrediting Association.

Edition details

• Publisher: Langham Global Library
• Publication date: 2021
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 183973602X
• ISBN 13: 9781839736025
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 98
• Editor: Penner Katharina