Welcome

Welcome to the Library Guide for your DMN 9912: People in Relationship to God class with Dr. Wilcox. I am so excited to have you here on campus. Everything that we cover in the presentation today will remain available on this guide. As always, if you have questions, you can contact me: Sarah at sthomas4@ashland.edu or (419) 289-5168 or Daniel at dobrien1@ashland.edu or (419) 289-5146.

Meet the ATS Librarians

Sarah Thomas: Theological Librarian

I started my journey with Ashland Seminary Library in 2002 as Library Specialist. Throughout the years many things have changed in the library and so has my role and responsibilities. In 2012, I graduated from Kent State University with a Master’s in Library and Information Sciences. I then took on the role as Digital Services Librarian from 2012-2018. Since 2020, I have now taken on the role of Theological Librarian for Ashland Seminary Library. In this role I serve as the ATS Library manager and I provide ATS library users with instruction and guidance in obtaining and utilizing learning resources. I also am responsible for collection development for the ATS Library. I have also had the wonderful opportunity to work on a Master of Arts in Biblical Studies from Ashland Seminary. I hope to graduate with this degree within the next year. Contact Info: sthomas4@ashland.edu or (419)-289-5168

Daniel O'Brien: User Services Librarian

As the Circulation and Digital Services Librarian at the Ashland Theological Seminary Library, I curate collections of digital resources for students, help guide research and answer reference    questions, fulfill OhioLINK and Interlibrary Loan requests, and handle circulation services. Some of my past library experience includes working at the Harold Schiffman Music Library at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, and as a media specialist and technology integration coach at GRACE Christian School in Raleigh, NC. I have also spent time overseas teaching English in Funehiki, Japan. I am excited to serve the students of Ashland Theological Seminary with any library needs they may have.   Contact Info: dobrien1@ashland.edu or (419)-289-5146