Christopher Richardson

Christopher Richardson is director of library services at Southern Virginia University. He joined the staff at Southern Virginia in October 2007. In addition to a master’s degree in Library and Information Studies, he holds Doctor of Education and Master of Arts in Christian Education degrees from Union Theological Seminary – Presbyterian School of Christian Education. He completed an undergraduate degree in American Studies from The College of William and Mary in 1996. His writings appear in a number of peer-reviewed journals and popular magazines, including Journal of Adult Theological Education, Religious Education, Christian Education Journal, Journal of Beliefs and Values, Virginia Libraries and Revista Educador. Previously, Richardson worked as instructional services librarian and public services librarian at Southern Virginia University. He has also worked as a public librarian in Staunton, Va. and as a curriculum design specialist in Richmond, Va. He lived in Brazil for eight years and speaks fluent Portuguese. Richardson and his wife Martha have been married since 1996 and have one son. B.A., College of William and Mary, 1996; M.A., Union Theological Seminary-PSCE, 1998; M.L.I.S., University of North Carolina-Greensboro, 2006; Ed.D., Union Theological Seminary-PSCE, 2001 Contact Information: Von Canon Library Southern Virginia University One University Hill Drive Buena Vista, VA 24416 540-261-4234 office 540-261-8496 fax [email protected]