Phone: (626) 815-6000, Ext. 5641
Email: lleahy@apu.edu
Office Location: Stamps Library/ Duke Academic Center 201
Office Hours: By appointment
Personal Home Page: http://home.apu.edu/~lleahy
Elizabeth A. Leahy, M.A.T., M.L.S.
Associate Professor of Theological Research and Bibliography, C.P. Haggard Graduate School of Theology; Special Assistant to the Dean, University Libraries
School of Theology
Education
M.A.T. - Emphasis in historical theology, Fuller Theological Seminary
M.L.S. - Emphasis in information systems, University of Maryland
B.S. - Nutrition and Business Administration, Pepperdine University
M.L.S. - Emphasis in information systems, University of Maryland
B.S. - Nutrition and Business Administration, Pepperdine University
Professional/Scholarly Presentations
Presentations
Moderator, "Faculty-Librarian Collaboration in Collection Development," American Theological Library Association, Annual Conference, Philadelphia, 2007.
"The Role of Revivals in American History." Invited Lecturer, Baldwin Park, CA, Unified School District American History Grant Program, 2004.
Panel member, Editors Workshop on Writing for Publication at "The Gift of Story: Narrating Hope in Film and Literature," Western Region Conference on Christianity and Literature, 2002.
Publications
Research Associate, Kingdoms in Conflict by Chuck Colson (20th anniversary edition re-released as God & Government: An Insider's View on the Boundaries Between Faith and Politics), Zondervan, 1987, 2007.
Editor, Self Study Report, Submitted to the Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools, for C.P. Haggard Graduate School of Theology of Azusa Pacific University, 2006.
Book Review Editor, Christian Scholar's Review, 2001-2003.
"Sociology of Religion," "Dietrich Bonhoeffer," and "D. Campbell Wyckoff" in The Evangelical Dictionary of Christian Education. Anthony, Michael J., ed., Baker Books, 2001.
Current Thoughts & Trends (NavPress) monthly articles and book reviews July 1998-present
View All Professional/Scholarly Presentations
Moderator, "Faculty-Librarian Collaboration in Collection Development," American Theological Library Association, Annual Conference, Philadelphia, 2007.
"The Role of Revivals in American History." Invited Lecturer, Baldwin Park, CA, Unified School District American History Grant Program, 2004.
Panel member, Editors Workshop on Writing for Publication at "The Gift of Story: Narrating Hope in Film and Literature," Western Region Conference on Christianity and Literature, 2002.
Publications
Research Associate, Kingdoms in Conflict by Chuck Colson (20th anniversary edition re-released as God & Government: An Insider's View on the Boundaries Between Faith and Politics), Zondervan, 1987, 2007.
Editor, Self Study Report, Submitted to the Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools, for C.P. Haggard Graduate School of Theology of Azusa Pacific University, 2006.
Book Review Editor, Christian Scholar's Review, 2001-2003.
"Sociology of Religion," "Dietrich Bonhoeffer," and "D. Campbell Wyckoff" in The Evangelical Dictionary of Christian Education. Anthony, Michael J., ed., Baker Books, 2001.
Current Thoughts & Trends (NavPress) monthly articles and book reviews July 1998-present
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Professional Experience
Consulting Engagements
Grant writer, co-writer, team member, or project director for various grants (The Henry Luce Foundation grant, Lilly Vocation grant, Lilly Information Technology for Theological Teaching grant, Berger Family Foundation grant, Stamps Foundation grant, APU Faculty Development grant)
Industry Experience
Associate University Librarian and Theology Librarian, Azusa Pacific University, 1994-present
Chair, James L. Stamps Theological Library, Azusa Pacific University, 2002-present
Chair, Marshburn Memorial Library, Azusa Pacific University, 1997-98
Senior Library Services Analyst, Library of Congress, 1989-94
Special Assistant to the Director, Office of Library Programs, Office of Educational Research and Improvement, U.S. Department of Education, 1988-89
Ministerial/Para-church Experience
Research Associate to Chuck Colson and Information Center Supervisor, Prison Fellowship Ministries, Washington D.C., 1984-88
Network Singles Leadership, LACC, 1994-present
Missions and Outreach Division Leadership Team, Lake Avenue Congregational Church (LACC); elected position, 1996-present
Ambassadors Singles Leadership, Fourth Presbyterian Church, Bethesda, Maryland, 1986-94
View All Professional Experience
Grant writer, co-writer, team member, or project director for various grants (The Henry Luce Foundation grant, Lilly Vocation grant, Lilly Information Technology for Theological Teaching grant, Berger Family Foundation grant, Stamps Foundation grant, APU Faculty Development grant)
Industry Experience
Associate University Librarian and Theology Librarian, Azusa Pacific University, 1994-present
Chair, James L. Stamps Theological Library, Azusa Pacific University, 2002-present
Chair, Marshburn Memorial Library, Azusa Pacific University, 1997-98
Senior Library Services Analyst, Library of Congress, 1989-94
Special Assistant to the Director, Office of Library Programs, Office of Educational Research and Improvement, U.S. Department of Education, 1988-89
Ministerial/Para-church Experience
Research Associate to Chuck Colson and Information Center Supervisor, Prison Fellowship Ministries, Washington D.C., 1984-88
Network Singles Leadership, LACC, 1994-present
Missions and Outreach Division Leadership Team, Lake Avenue Congregational Church (LACC); elected position, 1996-present
Ambassadors Singles Leadership, Fourth Presbyterian Church, Bethesda, Maryland, 1986-94
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Professional Involvement and Accomplishments
Honors, Awards, Recognition
Outstanding Faculty Service Award, 2004
Associations, Boards, Committees
American Theological Library Association
American Academy of Religion
American Historical Association
American Library Association
Association of College and Research Librarians
American Society for Information Science
Academic Library Advancement and Development Network
Southern California Theological Library Association
Christian Theological Research Fellowship
Azusa Pacific University Centennial Committee, 1996-present
Moderator, Council for Women in Leadership, C.P. Haggard Graduate School of Theology, Azusa Pacific University, 1996-97
Chair, Library Faculty Search Committee, 1996
Pepperdine University Alumni Association, Mid-Atlantic Chapter, Co-President and Executive Board, 1989-94
Chair, College and University Section, American Theological Library Association, 1996-99; Secretary, CUS, 1995-96
Chair, Southern California Theological Library Association, 1996-97
Chair, Azusa Pacific University Faculty Research Council, 1996-97
Outstanding Faculty Service Award, 2004
Associations, Boards, Committees
American Theological Library Association
American Academy of Religion
American Historical Association
American Library Association
Association of College and Research Librarians
American Society for Information Science
Academic Library Advancement and Development Network
Southern California Theological Library Association
Christian Theological Research Fellowship
Azusa Pacific University Centennial Committee, 1996-present
Moderator, Council for Women in Leadership, C.P. Haggard Graduate School of Theology, Azusa Pacific University, 1996-97
Chair, Library Faculty Search Committee, 1996
Pepperdine University Alumni Association, Mid-Atlantic Chapter, Co-President and Executive Board, 1989-94
Chair, College and University Section, American Theological Library Association, 1996-99; Secretary, CUS, 1995-96
Chair, Southern California Theological Library Association, 1996-97
Chair, Azusa Pacific University Faculty Research Council, 1996-97
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