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Michelle Spomer, M.Div., M.L.I.S.
Associate Professor; Reference & Instruction Librarian
Office Location: Stamps 101
Phone: (626)815-6000 x5777
Email: mspomer@apu.edu
Liaison Areas
Global Studies
Social Work
Sociology
Undergraduate Religion & Philosophy
Research Guides
Christian Worship Subject Guide
How To Do A Word Study Without Knowing Hebrew Or Greek
Education
- M.L.I.S. (Master of Library and Information Science) - San Jose State University
- M.Div. - Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary
- B.A., Anthropology - University of Washington
Professional Experience
- Reference & Instruction Librarian, Azusa Pacific University, 2005-present
- Reference & Electronic Resources Librarian , California Baptist University, 2004-2005
- Reference & Public Services Librarian, Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary, 1998-2004
Publications
Spomer, M. (2008). The fine art of throwing sheep: How Facebook can contribute to librarianship and community at theological institutions. Theological Librarianship, 1, 10-21. Retrieved June 19, 2008, from http://journal.atla.com/ojs/index.php/theolib/article/view/37/48
Spomer, M. (2008). [Critical review of Encyclopedia of Religious Revivals in America]. Theological Librarianship, 1, 62-64. Retrieved June 19, 2008, from http://journal.atla.com/ojs/index.php/theolib/article/view/25/41
Spomer, M. (2007). Pathfinders revisited: Updating the online subject guide. American Theological Library Association Summary of Proceedings, 61, 31-51.
Spomer, M. (2007). [Critical review of Writing Your Dissertation with Microsoft Word: A Step-By-Step Guide]. ATLA Newletter, 54(2), 16-17.
Presentations
Spomer, M., and Veldheer, K. (2008, June 28). Virtual belief? Exploring religion and librarianship in the cyber world of second life. Paper presented at the meeting of the American Theological Libraries Association Annual Conference, Ottawa, Canada.
Spomer, M., Lloyd, R., and Knox, E. (2008, June 28). Social networking by Facebook: Case studies for libraries. Panel presented at the meeting of the American Theological Libraries Association Annual Conference, Ottawa, Canada.
Spomer, M., & Harrell, S. (2007, November). Helping your students navigate the online journal maze. Seminar presented at an Association of Christian Schools International convention, Anaheim, CA
Spomer, M. (2007, June 13). Pathfinders revisited: Updating the online subject guide. Pre-conference workshop presented at the meeting of the American Theological Libraries Association Annual Conference, Philadelphia, PA.
Professional Affiliations
American Library Association
American Theological Library Association
Association of College & Research Libraries
California Academic and Research Libraries
SCELC Product Review Committee
Southern California Theological Library Association
