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The official publication of the Association of Christian Librarians, The Christian Librarian serves to publish articles, provide a membership forum, and encourage writing. Issues include the Christian interpretation of librarianship, theory and practice of library science, bibliographic essays, reviews, and human interest articles relating to books and libraries.

Current Issue: Volume 67, Issue 1 (2024)

Editorial

Letter from the Editorial Board
Joshua M. Avery, Lana Wilson, Denise Nelson, and Addison Lucchi

Essays

The Symbiosis of Volunteerism: A Story of One Academic Library Welcoming Volunteers
Shan Martinez

Strategies for Retaining Generation Z Student Employees
Ann S. Johnston, David K. Hathaway, Ann Hugo, Matt W. Marcukaitis, and Pam Greenlee

Enhancing User Experience in Small Academic Libraries: Leveraging Matomo Analytics as a UX Design Tool
Michael D. Wells

Fear of AI, Christianity, and the Modern Library
Brady D. Lund and Zoë A. Teel

Bibliographic Essay

How to Make a Theologian: Theological Education and the Life of Discipleship
Andrew C. Stout

Reviews

Paraclete Press. Season of Beauty: A Lent and Easter Treasury of Readings, Poems and Prayers. Brewster, MA: Paraclete Press, 2024
Cynthia Hammell

Wilson, Debbie W. Little Strength, Big God. Abilene, TX: Leafwood Publishers, 2023.
Katie M. Meeks

Haanen, Jeff. Working from the Inside Out: A Brief Guide to Inner Work That Transforms Our Outer World. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 2023.
Addison Lucchi

Barna, George. Raising Spiritual Champions: Nurturing Your Child’s Heart, Mind and Soul. Glendale, AZ: Arizona Christian University Press, 2023.
Robert J. Oliverio

Lim, Susan. Light of the Word: How Knowing the History of the Bible Illuminates Our Faith. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 2023
Arianna Dahlia

Shryock, Jeremiah. Mary and the Interior Life. Brewster, MA: Paraclete Press, 2023
Sophia E. Du Val

Capes, D.B. Matthew through Old Testament Eyes: A Background and Application Commentary. Grand Rapids, MI: Kregel Academic, 2024
Edward Walton

Coffman, Elesha J. Turning Points in American Church History: How Pivotal Events Shaped a Nation and a Faith. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Academic, 2024.
Rebecca A. Halberg

González, Justo. The Bible in the Early Church. Grand Rapids: William B. Eerdmans Publishing, 2022.
Alec K. Ellis

Fry, John. A Prairie Faith: The Religious Life of Laura Ingalls Wilder. Grand Rapids, MI: William B. Eerdmans Publishing, 2024.
Randi K.J. Baltzer

Wright, N.T. The New Testament for Everyone: A Fresh Translation (3rd ed.). Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2023.
Alec K. Ellis