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Michelle Spomer

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 GreekPDF document

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, 10-12. 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). [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

Note: This information is current for the 2007-08 academic year. For additional information, please contact the appropriate office.
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