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Tasks and skills of theological librarians

Tasks and skills of theological librarians. By Katharina Penner. Purpose of the library?. library is no “warehouse for books” but an agency for the circulation of information Librarians are “mediators between patrons and the universe of information” Library’s educational mission.

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Tasks and skills of theological librarians

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  1. Tasks and skills of theological librarians By Katharina Penner

  2. Purpose of the library? • library is no “warehouse for books” but an agency for the circulation of information • Librarians are “mediators between patrons and the universe of information” • Library’s educational mission

  3. Why theological librarian?

  4. Various views • memory in the Body of Christ • pointer finger • stewardship and access • hospitality

  5. Library Chapel Classroom Field site

  6. Theology Church Librarian Scholarship People

  7. More on roles and tasks • Community builders • Visionaries • Mentors • Activists • Innovators • Collection developers • Team players • Service providers Library Journal, „Movers and shakers“

  8. More on roles and tasks • Knowledge of financial management • understand the complex environment in which the library functions • awareness of the library as part of broader campus • scholarly communication • knowledge of trends in information technology and in higher education • public relations • facilities planning College and Research Libraries

  9. More on roles and tasks • dealing with others • honest • intelligent • able to handle stress • comfortable with ambiguity • energy and dedication to the job • service orientation • creativity in solving problems and seizing opportunities College and Research Libraries

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