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Meredith Ader, MSLSHead of Research & InstructionProgram Chair, Master of Science in Library Science

Meredith Ader, MSLS

Bio

Ms. Meredith Ader serves as the Head of Research and Instruction for the Regent University Library and as the School of Education’s Program Chair for the Master of Science in Library Science program (launching January 2026) while also pursuing a Doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction in Higher Education. Her teaching philosophy emphasizes accessibility, student mentorship, and the creation of welcoming library experiences that support both academic excellence and spiritual formation.

As former Director of the Library at Roberts Wesleyan College and Northeastern Seminary (B.T. Golisano Library) in New York State, Ms. Ader managed the LEED-certified facility, oversaw budgets, implemented ADA compliance audits and enhanced resource sharing systems, and championed innovative programs including the BELL Program Internship initiative and a dedicated area for reflection and spiritual renewal within the library.

At Elim Bible Institute and College (S. Joy Niswander Library) in New York State, Ms. Ader served concurrently as Library Director, Instructor, Registrar, Academic Advisor, and Designated School Official (SEVIS). She established information literacy programming and coursework, developed local and national partnerships, enhanced and cataloged the collection, assisted in initial accreditation processes and maintained TRACS compliance, and collaborated campus-wide to accomplish academic goals.

When serving as Director of Carolina Christian College (Aubrey L. Payne Library) in North Carolina, Ms. Ader re-established all library department systems after a two-year closure, including active research assistance hours, policies, databases, consortium relationships, and the library website while maintaining ABHE accreditation.

Education & Certifications

  • Doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction in Higher Education, Regent University, in process
  • Master of Library Science, North Carolina Central University
  • Non-profit Management (Law, Accounting, and Management), University of North Carolina — Greensboro
  • Bachelor of Science in Leisure Studies: Park and Recreational Land Management, University of North Carolina — Greensboro
  • Certificates: Library Juice Academy, Disability Access and Inclusion; University of South Florida, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Workplace; Roberts Wesleyan College, Title IX Hearing Board; Samford University, Intellectual Virtues and Faith-Based Information Literacy Guild

Selected Scholarship & Presentations

  • “REST: Break through to Resilience” (published in Nursing)
  • Forthcoming publication “From Knowledge to Practice: DEIA Perspectives, Faith-Based Policies, and Job Postings” (in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility in Faith-Based Higher Education Galleries, Libraries, Archives, and Museums)
  • International conference presenter and panelist on information literacy, discipleship in library work, and resilience training

Professional & Community Service

  • Member at Large, Association of Christian Librarians’ Liberal Arts Section
  • AI Task Force Academic Committee and CIRC Committee Member, Regent University
  • SACSCOC Library Evaluator
  • Member at Large, Riley Allen DG Park
  • Brookside Wesleyan Church: Sunday School Instructor, Membership Course Developer and Instructor, Missions Committee Member