Professional Rachel Schwedt, Head of Public Services at Liberty University Integrated Learning Resource Center, has a BA degree from Roberts Wesleyan College and an MLS from The University of the State of New York at Geneseo. She has taught kindergarten and currently has over forty years experience as a librarian in both public and private schools serving in elementary schools, high schools, and universities. During her years as a librarian, Rachel has developed a passion to connect young readers with quality literature. In pursuit of her passion, Mrs. Schwedt has co-authored three about children’s literature and is a frequent presenter at conferences for Christian schools. Personal Rachel is married to Ronald Schwedt, a teacher of Woodshop and Drafting at Liberty Christian Academy. They have two grown children and three grandchildren. Interests include gardening, antiquing, and music.
Articles
The Christy Award: Excellence in Christian Fiction, An Annotated Bibliography., The Christian Librarian (2003)
The burgeoning interest in Christian fiction that has marked recent years has brought with it...
Presentations
Choosing Books for Children (with Janice A. DeLong), Liberty University (2009)
With the flood of titles printed each year in the field of children’s literature, it...
SMART Customer Service (Complete Presentation), Customer Services (SMART) Initiative (2008)
Good customer service is vital to any organization that deals with the public. Presenter outlines...
SMART Customer Service (S), Customer Services (SMART) Initiative (2008)
Good customer service is vital to any organization that deals with the public. Presenter outlines...
Mice are Nice (with Janice A. DeLong), Association of Christian Schools International – Carolina/Virginia Educator Conference (2007)
Presenters share titles whose heroes are of the mouse persuasion. Plots run the gamut from...
Using Children’s Literature to Teach Writing (with Janice A. DeLong), Association of Christian Schools International – Carolina/Virginia Educator Conference (2007)
Selected titles of children’s literature are shown that can enhance writing instruction. Titles shared cut...
Book Reviews
Review: Frindle (with Janice A. DeLong), Children’s Book Reviews (2010)
Review of Andrew Clements' Frindle. Illustrated by Brian Selznick. Simon & Schuster Children’s Publishing, 1996....