Greg Smith's professional interests include librarianship, evangelical Christianity, higher education, scholarly communication, and leadership/management. In his research he has often explored connections between two or more of these themes. Currently, he serves as Director of Management Information Services for Liberty University’s Integrated Learning Resource Center (a combined library and computer lab). In this role he manages the ILRC’s budgets and coordinates analysis of data to support planning and decision-making. He has held various posts in Christian higher education since 1995.
Christianity & Libraries/Information
Returning to the Sources: The Literature of Christian Librarianship, Association of Christian Librarians (2009)
By definition, a research study explores new intellectual territory yet builds on previous inquiry that...
Christianity and Libraries: A Selective Bibliography, Faculty Publications and Presentations (2008)
Provides an introduction to a searchable bibliography of 340 sources that explore various connections between...
Christian Libraries for the Next Generation: Expanding Access to Evangelical Literature, Association of Christian Librarians (2006)
Recent changes in the world of information present unique challenges and opportunities for the dissemination...
Intellectual Freedom and the Bible College Library, Christian Higher Education Journal (2004)
A number of evangelical Christian authors have grappled with the subject of intellectual freedom--few, though,...
The Integration of Faith and Learning: Perspectives on the Librarian's Role, Association of Christian Librarians (2004)
Discusses various definitions of the integration of Christian faith and learning in view of applying...
Academic Librarianship
Following the Evidence: Approaches to Assessment in Academic Libraries, Kansas Library Association College and University Libraries Section Proceedings (2011)
In an environment of strained budgets and heightened accountability, academic libraries need to base their...
Retooling the Profession: Librarianship in an Era of Accountability and Competition, The Christian Librarian (2009)
Librarianship has changed substantially in recent years. We who work in libraries must continually acquire...
Academic Libraries in Transition: Current Trends, Future Prospects, The Christian Librarian (2006)
Academic libraries are in transition because of changes in the context of higher education. Changes...
The Professional Development of Academic Librarians: How Should Institutions Contribute to the Process?, Faculty Publications and Presentations (2004)
Professional development is universally recognized in education and librarianship as imperative for ongoing effectiveness. Most—though...
Christian Communication & Media
Hidden under a Bushel? Evangelical Journals in an Era of Web-Based Communication, The Christian Librarian (2007)
Evangelicals face significant obstacles as they seek to make their publications accessible to potential readers....
Giving Credit Where Credit Is Due: Avoiding Plagiarism in Christian Writing and Speaking, Faculty Publications and Presentations (2006)
Plagiarism is an ethical breach involving the misuse of others' intellectual property. Instances of alleged...
Evangelical Author & Secular Publisher: Prospects for Partnership (with Rachel Schwedt), Faculty Development (2004)
Presenters discuss issues for authors to consider when choosing between religious and secular publishing outlets,...
A Survey of Religious Book Publishing with Implications for Collection Development in Christian College Libraries (2002)
Discusses five sources of religious books. Profiles the religious book publishing industry. Describes a delicate...
Preaching: A Ministry of Newness, Preaching (2000)
The message of the New Testament draws heavily on the concepts of newness and renewal....
Leadership & Management
Leadership Principles in 2 Corinthians (2011)
Paul’s relationship with the church at Corinth provides a detailed leadership case study. This is...
Connecting People and Purpose: A Christian Theory of Library Leadership, Association of Christian Librarians (2004)
Presents a theory of library leadership that integrates biblical principles with professional wisdom. Discusses leadership...
Evaluating Employee Performance: Insights from the Churches in Revelation 2-3, The Baptist Preacher (2000)
One of the most significant biblical passages bearing on the issue of evaluation is Revelation...
New Testament Studies
The Lord's Prayer, Faculty Publications and Presentations (2006)
These notes describe the context, structure, and interpretation of the Lord's Prayer. Special attention is...
The Holy Spirit in the New Testament (2000)
This is a series of four adult Bible lessons that combine to provide a systematic...
Scholarly Communication
Tedious Work, Trivial Details? A Fresh Look at Bibliographic Citation, Association of Christian Librarians (2007)
The documentation styles developed by the Modern Language Association and the American Psychological Association reflect...
Documentation Style as Rhetorical Device: A Comparative Analysis of Two Bibliographic Systems (2007)
The documentation styles developed by the Modern Language Association and the American Psychological Association reflect...
Christian Higher Education
The Role of the Library in the Character Formation of the Christian College Student, Association of Christian Librarians (2001)
Attempts to resolve the tension between social responsibility and professional neutrality that librarians employed in...
Baptist Ministerial Education in the United States, 1850-1950, Faculty Publications and Presentations (1997)
Baptist ministerial education in America expanded and changed significantly between 1850 and 1950. This evolutionary...
Baptist History & Biography
Revivalism in the Baptist Bible Fellowship, 1959‐60: A Burkean Analysis, Faculty Publications and Presentations (2008)
By 1960, the 1,100 churches of the Baptist Bible Fellowship (BBF) claimed a cumulative membership...
Thomas Armitage: Baptist Pastor, Historian, and Leader, Baptist Bible Tribune (1999)
Thomas Armitage (1819-1896) was a Baptist pastor, author, and leader who ministered to a single...