Jerry D. Campbell

Jerry D. Campbell
EducationMcMurry College (BA)
Duke University (MDiv)
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (MSLS)
University of Denver (PhD)
OccupationsEducator, librarian, university administrator
Known forPresident of Claremont School of Theology; founding president of Claremont Lincoln University; Dean of University Libraries and Chief Information Officer at the University of Southern California

Jerry D. Campbell is a former educator, librarian, and university administrator who served as the 6th president of Claremont School of Theology and the founding president of Claremont Lincoln University.

Education

Campbell earned a B.A. from McMurry College in 1968, an M.Div. from Duke University in 1971, and an M.S.L.S. from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1972. He completed a Ph.D. in American history at the University of Denver in 1982, with a dissertation titled Biblical Criticism in America 1858–1929: The Emergence of the Historical Critic.[1]

Career

Campbell began his career at the Iliff School of Theology, where he worked as a cataloger and later as director of technical services. He also contributed to early library automation efforts.[1]

He served as director of the Bridwell Library at Southern Methodist University from 1980 to 1985. In 1985 he joined Duke University as Vice Provost for Library Affairs and University Librarian, later also serving as Vice Provost for Computing. While at Duke, Campbell published articles on library budgeting and reference services, including "Shaking the Conceptual Foundations of Reference" in 1992.[1]

Campbell became Dean of University Libraries at the University of Southern California in 1996 and subsequently served as Chief Information Officer and University Librarian.[1][2] During his tenure at USC he oversaw a $17 million renovation of the Doheny Library. [3][4]

In 2006 he was appointed President of the Claremont School of Theology (CST).[5] He has stated that his experience managing technological change, faculty relationships, and limited financial resources in libraries prepared him for university administration.[1] Contemporary reports described CST as facing declining enrollment, financial difficulties, and accreditation problems when Campbell was appointed president.[6][7]

Campbell and the CST Board of Trustees later developed plans for a multifaith university. Claremont Lincoln University was established as part of that effort.[7][8] Campbell became president of CLU in 2011, the year that its name was unveiled and students started attending classes.[9]

In 2013, Campbell retired from the presidency of both Claremont School of Theology and Claremont Lincoln University, citing health issues.[10]

Selected publications

  • "Shaking the Conceptual Foundations of Reference". Reference Services Review. 20 (4): 29–35. 1992.
  • "Getting Comfortable with Change: A New Budget Model for Libraries in Transition". Library Trends. 42 (3): 448. January 1994.
  • "Building Xanadu: Creating the New Library Paradise". Collection Management. 22 (3/4): 31–40. May 1998.
  • "Changing a Cultural Icon: The Academic Library as a Virtual Destination" (PDF). EDUCAUSE Review. 41 (1): 16–30. January–February 2006.
  • "Still Shaking the Conceptual Foundations of Reference: A Perspective". The Reference Librarian. 48 (2): 21–24. 2007. doi:10.1300/J120v48n02_05.

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 Simons, Marcy (2008). "ChangeMasters All: A Series on Librarians Who Steered a Clear Course Toward the Twenty-First Century: An Interview with Dr. Jerry Campbell". Library Administration & Management. 22 (4): 168–171.
  2. ↑ "University of Southern California Names Jerry Campbell to New CIO Post". Library Hi Tech. 14 (4): 22. 1996.
  3. ↑ Reich, Kenneth (2001-10-11). "Library Reopens at USC: Landmarks: The Doheny Building Underwent $17 Million in Seismic Retrofitting, Restoration". Los Angeles Times. p. 1.
  4. ↑ "USC Gets U.S. Funds to Reinforce Library". Los Angeles Times. 1999-12-03. p. 1.
  5. ↑ "Around Pasadena". Pasadena Star-News. 2006-03-24.
  6. ↑ "Campbell Named Head of Claremont School of Theology". Inland Valley Daily Bulletin. 2006-03-25.
  7. 1 2 Dias, Elizabeth (September 2010). "Interfaith U". Time. 176 (10): 51.
  8. ↑ Landsberg, Mitchell (2010-06-09). "Claremont seminary reaches beyond Christianity". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2024-06-30.
  9. ↑ Gordon, Larry (2011-05-16). "Donation to Expand Theology School: Gift of $40 Million Will Allow Claremont Seminary to Add Muslim and Jewish Programs". Los Angeles Times. p. 1.
  10. ↑ Woods, Wes (2012-07-22). "Campbell to Retire from Dual College Presidencies in Claremont". Inland Valley Daily Bulletin.
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