Church Librarians Network2024-03-29T15:05:01Zhttps://churchlibrarians.ning.com/EQUIP/feed/allMarch 2022 and 2021 Webinar Recordingshttps://churchlibrarians.ning.com/EQUIP/march-2022-and-2021-webinar-recordings2022-04-10T20:04:04.000Z2022-04-10T20:04:04.000ZMorlee Maynardhttps://churchlibrarians.ning.com/members/MorleeMaynard<div><p><span style="font-size:12pt;">The Alabama Church Library 2022 webinar recordings are now available for your viewing. You will find all four webinars plus the handouts and Powerpoint slides when you click <strong><a href="https://alsbom.org/libraries/" target="_blank">here</a></strong>. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">AND you will also find the 2021 webinar recordings if you scroll down. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Special thanks to Marti Woodall for her diligence in coordinating the production of these webinars. And our appreciation to Mitchell Bruce who produced the webinars.</span></p></div>NOTICEhttps://churchlibrarians.ning.com/EQUIP/notice2020-06-30T12:51:05.000Z2020-06-30T12:51:05.000ZMorlee Maynardhttps://churchlibrarians.ning.com/members/MorleeMaynard<div><p><span style="font-size:12pt;">As soon as possible, we will add a directory of the courses so that you can easily find specific courses. Forgive us for the inconvenience. </span></p></div>Connecting the Church Library with the Church: Connecting with the Ministries of the Churchhttps://churchlibrarians.ning.com/EQUIP/connecting-the-church-library-with-the-church-connecting-with-the2011-03-12T14:56:44.000Z2011-03-12T14:56:44.000ZMorlee Maynardhttps://churchlibrarians.ning.com/members/MorleeMaynard<div><p><strong>Connecting the Church Library with the Church Family</strong> </p>
<ul>
<li><span style="color:#000000;"><strong>READ/CONFERENCE:</strong></span> Read pages 11-15 in the <a href="https://www.lifeway.com/en/searchpage.html?searchTerms=church%20library" target="_blank">Church Library Ministry Information Service</a> and the following three articles <strong>AND/OR</strong> participate in a conference on connecting church library ministry with other ministries of the church.</li>
</ul>
<p> a. <a href="https://st2.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2538983871?profile=original" target="_blank">The Sending Center,</a> <a href="https://st2.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2538983871?profile=original" target="_blank">Emmanuel Baptist Church, Lexington, KY</a></p>
<p> b. <a href="{{#staticFileLink}}6056064072,original{{/staticFileLink}}" target="_blank">The Serving Center, Central Baptist Church, Decatur, AL</a></p>
<p> c. <a href="{{#staticFileLink}}6056064263,original{{/staticFileLink}}" target="_blank">The Enrichment Center, Forest Hills Baptist Church, Nashville, TN</a></p>
<ul>
<li> <span><strong>INTERVIEW</strong></span> at least two ministry leaders in your church including Bible study/Sunday School, Discipleship Ministry, mission organizations, etc. Click here for assistance with your interviews: <a href="{{#staticFileLink}}6056064082,original{{/staticFileLink}}">How to Interview Ministry Leaders in Your Church</a>.</li>
</ul>
<p> </p>
<ul>
<li> <span><strong>DEVELOP</strong></span> strategies for connecting with a minimum of two ministries in your church.</li>
</ul>
<p> </p>
<ul>
<li><span style="color:#000000;"><strong>IMPLEMENT</strong></span> your plans.</li>
</ul>
<p> </p>
<ul>
<li><span style="color:#000000;"><strong>EVALUATE</strong></span> the strategies after 2-3 months of implementation by talking with the ministry leaders. When you complete the evaluation and make the necessary revisions in the strategies, please share you plans with the Church Librarians Network on <span style="text-decoration:underline;"><strong><a href="https://churchlibrarians.ning.com/profiles/blog/list" target="_blank">the Circle</a></strong></span>.</li>
</ul></div>Connecting the Church Library with the Church: Connecting with the Age Groupshttps://churchlibrarians.ning.com/EQUIP/connecting-the-church-library-with-the-church-connecting-with-t-12011-03-12T14:56:07.000Z2011-03-12T14:56:07.000ZMorlee Maynardhttps://churchlibrarians.ning.com/members/MorleeMaynard<div><p><span class="font-size-3"><strong>Connecting the Church Library with the Church</strong></span><br />
<span style="color:#000000;"><span class="font-size-3"><strong>CONNECTING WITH THE AGE GROUP MINISTRIES</strong></span>:</span><br />
<br />
<span style="color:#000000;">• <strong>READ/CONFERENCE:</strong></span> Read pages 32-33; 94 in the <a target="_blank" href="http://www.lifeway.com/product/001243063/">Church Library Ministry Information Service.</a> Read the following articles or articles of your choice AND/OR participate in a conference on connecting the church library ministry with the age group ministries of the church.<br />
1. <a href="https://www.lifeway.com/en/articles/childhood-ministry-basics" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><strong>Childhood Ministry Basics</strong></span></a><br />
2. <span style="text-decoration:underline;"><strong><a href="http://www.lifeway.com/studentministry/2014/06/17/3-essentials-for-every-student-ministry/" target="_blank">Healthy Student Ministry</a></strong></span><br />
3. <span style="text-decoration:underline;"><strong><a href="https://www.lifeway.com/en/articles/deacon-young-adult-ministry-connection-service" target="_blank">Young Adult Ministry in the Church</a></strong></span><br />
<br />
<br />
<span style="color:#000000;">• <strong>INTERVIEW</strong></span> the leader (such as minister of discipleship) or leaders (such as minister with children, minister with students, or minister with adults) with the age groups in your church. Consider the following interview guide: <strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}6056066058,original{{/staticFileLink}}">How to Interview Age Group Ministry Leaders in Your Church</a>.</span></strong><br />
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<span style="color:#000000;">• <strong>DEVELOP</strong></span> a process or a new service for connecting with one age group ministry in your church resulting from your interviews.<br />
<br />
<span style="color:#000000;">• <strong>IMPLEMENT</strong></span> your process or new service.<br />
<br />
<span style="color:#000000;"><strong>• EVALUATE</strong></span> the process/service after 2-3 months of implementation by talking with the ministry leaders. When you complete the evaluation and make the necessary revisions in the process/service, share your process or new service on the <span style="text-decoration:underline;"><strong><a href="https://churchlibrarians.ning.com/profiles/blog/new" target="_blank">CLN</a></strong></span>.</p></div>Connecting the Church Library with the Church: Connecting with Spiritual Growth of Individualshttps://churchlibrarians.ning.com/EQUIP/connecting-the-church-library-with-the-church-connecting-with-12011-03-12T14:55:11.000Z2011-03-12T14:55:11.000ZMorlee Maynardhttps://churchlibrarians.ning.com/members/MorleeMaynard<div><p><strong>Connecting the Church Library with the Church Family</strong></p>
<p><span style="color:#000000;"><strong>CONNECTING WITH SPIRITUAL GROWTH OF INDIVIDUALS:</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="color:#000000;"><strong><br /></strong></span></p>
<ul>
<li><span style="color:#000000;"><b>READING/CONFERENCE:</b></span> Read the following articles or select articles of your choice <b>AND/OR</b> participate in a conference on spiritual growth. </li>
</ul>
<p></p>
<ol>
<li><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><strong><a href="https://www.lifeway.com/en/articles/eight-step-strategy-to-spiritual-growth" target="_blank">An 8-Step Strategy to Spiritual Growth</a></strong></span></li>
<li><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><strong>R<a href="https://factsandtrends.net/2015/03/04/reading-for-spiritual-growth/" target="_blank">eading for Spiritual Growth</a></strong></span></li>
<li><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><strong><a href="https://factsandtrends.net/2015/02/27/a-path-to-spiritual-growth/" target="_blank">A Path to Spiritual Growth</a></strong></span></li>
<li><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><strong><a href="https://www.lifeway.com/en/articles/reading-the-bible-for-transformation" target="_blank">Reading the Bible for Transformation</a></strong> </span></li>
</ol>
<blockquote> </blockquote>
<ul>
<li><span style="color:#000000;"><strong>INTERVIEW</strong></span> several customers about ways the library can help them grow spiritually. Consider the following guide for interviewing individual customers of your library: <a href="{{#staticFileLink}}6056065677,original{{/staticFileLink}}"></a><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}6056065677,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">How to Interview Individuals about Ways the Library Can Help Them Grow Spiritually</span></strong>.</a></li>
</ul>
<p></p>
<ul>
<li><span style="color:#000000;"><b>DEVELOP</b></span> a strategy or service to help people grow spiritually. Use the strategy that your church is using such as this <span style="text-decoration:underline;"><strong><a href="http://blog.lifeway.com/growingdisciples/files/2013/08/Spiritual_Growth_Assessment.pdf" target="_blank">Spiritual Growth</a></strong></span> <strong><a href="http://blog.lifeway.com/growingdisciples/files/2013/08/Spiritual_Growth_Assessment.pdf" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Assessment.</span></a> </strong>Or search for an assessment online.</li>
</ul>
<p></p>
<ul>
<li><strong><span style="color:#000000;">IMPLEMENT</span></strong> your new strategy or service.</li>
</ul>
<p></p>
<ul>
<li><span style="color:#000000;"><b>EVALUATE</b></span> the process after 2-3 months of implementation by talking with the individuals who took the assessment. When you complete the evaluation and make the necessary revisions in the strategy or service, share your strategy or service on the <span style="text-decoration:underline;"><strong><a href="https://churchlibrarians.ning.com/profiles/blog/new" target="_blank">CLN</a></strong></span>.</li>
</ul></div>Connecting the Church Library with the Church: Connecting with Biblical Literacyhttps://churchlibrarians.ning.com/EQUIP/connecting-the-church-library-with-the-church-connecting-with2011-03-12T14:54:32.000Z2011-03-12T14:54:32.000ZMorlee Maynardhttps://churchlibrarians.ning.com/members/MorleeMaynard<div><p><span style="color:#000000;"><strong>Connecting the Church Library with the Church Family</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="color:#000000;"><strong>CONNECTING WITH BIBLICAL LITERACY:</strong></span></p>
<ul>
<li><b>READ/CONFERENCE:</b> Read the article <span style="text-decoration:underline;"><strong><a href="https://factsandtrends.net/2019/07/02/how-many-protestant-churchgoers-actually-read-the-bible-regularly/" target="_blank">How Many Protestant Churchgoers Actually Read the Bible Regularly</a></strong></span> <b>AND/OR</b> participate in a conference on connecting the Church Library with Biblical literacy.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li><span style="color:#000000;"><b>INTERVIEW</b></span> your pastor and ministry leaders about Biblical literacy in your church family. Use the following suggestions to assist you in these interviews: <span style="text-decoration:underline;"><strong><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}6056065092,original{{/staticFileLink}}">How to Interview Your Pastor and Church Leaders About Biblical Literacy</a></strong></span>.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li><span style="color:#000000;"><b>DEVELOP</b></span> a strategy or service to help people learn how to read the Bible. Suggested resource: <a href="https://www.lifeway.com/en/product/read-the-bible-for-life-P005242570" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><strong>Read the Bible for Life</strong></span>.</a></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li><span style="color:#000000;"><b>IMPLEMENT</b></span> your new strategy or service.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li><span style="color:#000000;"><b>EVALUATE</b></span> the process after 2-3 months of implementation. When you complete the evaluation and make the necessary revisions in the strategy or service, share your new strategy or service on the <span style="text-decoration:underline;"><strong><a href="https://churchlibrarians.ning.com/profiles/blog/new" target="_blank">CLN</a></strong></span>.</li>
</ul></div>CLM Administration: Church Library Ministry Designhttps://churchlibrarians.ning.com/EQUIP/clm-administration-church-library-ministry-design2011-03-12T14:53:26.000Z2011-03-12T14:53:26.000ZMorlee Maynardhttps://churchlibrarians.ning.com/members/MorleeMaynard<div><p> </p>
<p><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Church Library Ministry Administration</b></span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:#000000;"><b>CHURCH LIBRARY MINISTRY STRATEGY:</b></span></p>
<p><b><span style="color:#008000;"><br /></span></b></p>
<ul>
<li><span style="color:#000000;"><b>READ/CONFERENCE:</b></span> Read pages 18-19; 31-33; 39-40 related to Ministry Strategy in the <span style="text-decoration:underline;"><strong><i><a href="http://www.lifeway.com/Product/church-library-ministry-information-service-P005506819" target="_blank">Church Library Ministry Information Service</a></i></strong></span> and the fo<span class="font-size-3">llowin</span>g articles <b>AND/OR</b> participate in a conference on church library ministry strategy.</li>
</ul>
<p> 1. <a href="{{#staticFileLink}}6056067277,original{{/staticFileLink}}"></a><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}6056067277,original{{/staticFileLink}}">Church Library Ministry Strategy</a></p>
<p> 2. <a href="https://st2.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3720531938?profile=original" target="_blank">“How to Begin or Renew a Church Library”</a> </p>
<p> 3. <a href="{{#staticFileLink}}6056067090,original{{/staticFileLink}}" target="_blank">What is a Disciple Making Center?</a> </p>
<p> 3. <a href="https://st6.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2538966603?profile=original" target="_blank"> Building a Desk Book</a> </p>
<p></p>
<ul>
<li><span style="color:#000000;"><b>INTERVIEW</b></span> your pastor to learn how the library team can support the church by carrying out the mission, vision, and disciple making strategy of the church through media and library services for the church and community.</li>
</ul>
<p> </p>
<ul>
<li><span style="color:#000000;"><b>DEVELOP</b></span> with your team your own ministry strategy for your church library including the mission statement of your church’s library. Make sure the library’s mission and vision includes the mission, vision, and disciple making strategy of the church using the library as a partner.</li>
</ul>
<p> </p>
<ul>
<li><span style="color:#000000;"><b>IMPLEMENT</b></span> the process by presenting your customized ministry strategy including the mission statement to the church leaders for approval. Begin using the ministry strategy document while training new team members and new church staff personnel. Prepare the first section of a desk book related to the circulation desk as discussed on (p. 29, <i>Church Library Ministry Information Service</i>.)</li>
</ul>
<p> </p>
<ul>
<li><span style="color:#000000;"><strong>EVALUATE</strong></span> (after 2-3 months) how the library is effectively applying the mission statement and ministry design into the everyday workings of the library. As a team, discuss how the desk book is helping the circulation desk operate more efficiently. Share how the desk book is helping the library operate on the CLN's <strong><a href="http://churchlibrarians.ning.com/profiles/blog/list" target="_blank">The Circle</a></strong>. </li>
</ul></div>CLM Administration: Planning & Budgetinghttps://churchlibrarians.ning.com/EQUIP/clm-administration-planning-budgeting2011-03-12T14:52:57.000Z2011-03-12T14:52:57.000ZMorlee Maynardhttps://churchlibrarians.ning.com/members/MorleeMaynard<div><p><strong>Church Library Ministry Administration</strong></p>
<p><strong><span style="color:#000000;">CHURCH LIBRARY MINISTRY PLANNING AND BUDGETING:</span></strong></p>
<p> </p>
<ul>
<li><span style="color:#000000;"><b>READ/CONFERENCE:</b></span> Read pages 25-27; 28-31; 42-44 on planning and budget in the <strong><i><u><a href="https://www.lifeway.com/en/product/church-library-ministry-information-service-P005506819" target="_blank">Church Library Ministry Information Service</a></u></i></strong> <b>AND/OR</b> participate in a conference including planning and budgeting.</li>
</ul>
<p> </p>
<ul>
<li><b>INTERVIEW</b> a member of the budget/financial committee and/or the minister overseeing the library ministry. Discuss the budget needs, how the library will support the overall ministry of the church, and the annual church budgeting process. </li>
</ul>
<p> </p>
<ul>
<li><strong><span style="color:#000000;">DEVELOP</span></strong><b>,</b> with your team, goals and actions for the next year. With those plans, craft a line item budget using the budget planning worksheet (p. 42, <i>Church Library Ministry Information Service)</i> and your budget tracking record as a guide to fit with the church’s budgeting procedure.</li>
</ul>
<p> </p>
<ul>
<li><span style="color:#000000;"><b>IMPLEMENT</b></span> your budget by presenting it to your church for approval according to your church’s budget procedures.</li>
</ul>
<p> </p>
<ul>
<li><b>EVALUATE</b> the budget after 2-3 months with your team and share any concerns you have regarding the budget with a representative of the finance committee. Please share your experience with the <span style="text-decoration:underline;"><strong><a href="https://churchlibrarians.ning.com/profiles/blog/new" target="_blank">CLN</a></strong></span>.</li>
</ul></div>CLM Administration: Team Buildinghttps://churchlibrarians.ning.com/EQUIP/clm-administration-team-building2011-03-12T14:52:32.000Z2011-03-12T14:52:32.000ZMorlee Maynardhttps://churchlibrarians.ning.com/members/MorleeMaynard<div><p><strong><span style="color:#000000;">Church Library Ministry Administration</span></strong></p>
<p><strong><span style="color:#000000;">CHURCH LIBRARY MINISTRY TEAM BUILDING:</span></strong></p>
<p><span style="color:#008000;"><br /></span></p>
<ul>
<li><span style="color:#000000;"><b>READ/CON</b><b>FERENCE</b>:</span> Read pages 19-25 on team building in the <i><a href="https://www.lifeway.com/en/product/church-library-ministry-information-service-P005506819" target="_blank">Church Library Ministry Information Service</a>.</i> Read the following articles <b>AND/OR</b> participate in a conference on Team Development.</li>
</ul>
<p> 1. <span style="text-decoration:underline;"><strong><a href="https://www.lifeway.com/en/articles/pastors-spiritual-gifts-help-your-people-discover-their-spiritual-gifts" target="_blank"><font color="#000120">Help Your People Discover Their Spiritual Gifts</font></a></strong></span></p>
<p> 2. <a href="https://www.lifeway.com/en/articles/women-leadership-spiritual-gifts-growth-service" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><strong>Spiritual Gifts Assessment To</strong><strong>ol</strong></span><strong>s</strong></a></p>
<p> </p>
<ul>
<li><span style="color:#000000;"><b>INTERVIEW</b></span> prospective team members and discuss their area of interest. Encourage them to take a Spiritual Gifts Assessment to assist in finding their work area within the library. Lead them in understanding the importance of training and enjoying what they do. Share the difference between a church library and a secular library. Develop a ministry atmosphere for the new team members.</li>
</ul>
<p> </p>
<ul>
<li><span style="color:#000000;"><b>DEVELOP</b></span> a training strategy for each team member of the library team.</li>
</ul>
<p> </p>
<ul>
<li><span style="color:#000000;"><b>IMPLEMENT</b></span> your strategy and encourage team members to pray for each other as they minister to the needs of those who come into the library.</li>
</ul>
<p> </p>
<ul>
<li><strong><span style="color:#000000;">EVALUATE</span></strong> the strategy after 2-3 months of implementation by meeting with your library team members or individuals. Encourage them to be open with their thoughts to help improve team relations with each other and the church. Please share your experiences with the <span style="text-decoration:underline;"><strong><a href="https://churchlibrarians.ning.com/profiles/blog/new" target="_blank">CLN</a></strong></span>.</li>
</ul>
<p></p></div>CLM Administration: Policy Developmenthttps://churchlibrarians.ning.com/EQUIP/clm-administration-policy-development2011-03-12T14:52:04.000Z2011-03-12T14:52:04.000ZMorlee Maynardhttps://churchlibrarians.ning.com/members/MorleeMaynard<div><p><strong><span style="color:#000000;">Church Library Ministry Administration</span></strong></p>
<p><span style="color:#000000;"><b>CHURCH LIBRARY MINISTRY POLICY DEVELOPMENT:</b></span></p>
<p><span style="color:#008000;"><b><br /></b></span></p>
<ul>
<li><span style="color:#000000;"><b>READ/CONFERENCE</b>:</span> Read pages 27-28; 41; 45-46 & 49 in the <i><a href="http://www.lifeway.com/Product/church-library-ministry-information-service-P005506819" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Church Library Ministry Information Service</span></a></i> and the <a href="https://st5.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2538984833?profile=original" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Central Baptist Church, Decatur, Alabama Policies Brochure</span></a> and read through the <span style="text-decoration:underline;"><strong><a href="https://churchlibrarians.ning.com/forum/topic/search?categoryId=3265194%3ACategory%3A41&q=Policies" target="_blank">Q&A section on policies</a></strong></span> on the CLN <b>AND/OR</b> participate in a conference on church library policy development. </li>
</ul>
<p> </p>
<ul>
<li><span style="color:#000000;"><b>INTERVIEW</b></span> ministry leaders in your church about possible church library policies. Discuss the policies of the library and why they are needed, and the importance of presenting them to the church for approval.</li>
</ul>
<p> </p>
<ul>
<li><span style="color:#000000;"><b>DEVELOP</b></span> new policies or update existing policies in order to create consistency and continuity.</li>
</ul>
<p> </p>
<ul>
<li><span style="color:#000000;"><b>IMPLEMENT</b></span> the policies by presenting them in print to the church family for approval. When approved, add the policies to the Desk Book in the appropriate tabs (p. 29ff, <i>Church Library Ministry Information Service)</i>.</li>
</ul>
<p> </p>
<ul>
<li><span style="color:#000000;"><b>EVALUATE</b></span> the policies after 2-3 months of implementation by discussing the policies with team members. Please share your experiences with the <span style="text-decoration:underline;"><strong><a href="https://churchlibrarians.ning.com/profiles/blog/new" target="_blank">CLN</a></strong></span>.</li>
</ul></div>CLM Administration: Space and Furnishingshttps://churchlibrarians.ning.com/EQUIP/clm-administration-space-and-furnishings2011-03-12T14:51:38.000Z2011-03-12T14:51:38.000ZMorlee Maynardhttps://churchlibrarians.ning.com/members/MorleeMaynard<div><p><span style="color:#000000;"><strong>Church Library Ministry Administration</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="color:#000000;"><strong>CHURCH LIBRARY MINISTRY SPACE AND FURNISHINGS:</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="color:#008000;"><strong><br /></strong></span></p>
<ul>
<li><span style="color:#000000;"><b>READ/CONFERENCE</b>:</span> Read pages 33-37 in the <span style="text-decoration:underline;"><strong><i><a href="http://www.lifeway.com/Product/church-library-ministry-information-service-P005506819" target="_blank">Church Library Ministry Information Service,</a></i></strong></span> the free pdf book <span style="text-decoration:underline;"><em><strong><a href="http://s7d9.scene7.com/is/content/LifeWayChristianResources/lifeway-church-library-space-furnishings-interior-designpdf.pdf" target="_blank">Church Library Space, Furnishings and Interior Design</a></strong></em></span><i><a href="http://www.lifeway.com/Article/Church-library-ministry-church-library-space-furnishings-and-interior-design" target="_blank"></a></i>, the following articles <b>AND/OR</b> participate in a conference on library space and furnishings.</li>
</ul>
<p> </p>
<ul>
<li><strong><span style="color:#000000;">INTERVIEW</span></strong> a member of church's building team/committee or the facilities manager to discuss the library’s need for space and/or furnishings.</li>
</ul>
<p> </p>
<ul>
<li><strong><span style="color:#000000;">DEVELOP</span></strong> or enhance a plan to provide space and/or furnishing needs for the library.</li>
</ul>
<p> </p>
<ul>
<li><strong><span style="color:#000000;">IMPLEMENT</span></strong> your plans by arranging your space, adding furnishings, or moving to a new location.</li>
</ul>
<p> </p>
<ul>
<li><strong><span style="color:#000000;">EVALUATE</span></strong> the plans 2-3 months after implementation. Please share your plans on the <span style="text-decoration:underline;"><strong><a href="https://churchlibrarians.ning.com/profiles/blog/new" target="_blank">CLN</a></strong></span>.</li>
</ul></div>CLM Collection Development: Selecting Mediahttps://churchlibrarians.ning.com/EQUIP/clm-collection-development-selecting-media2011-03-12T14:50:42.000Z2011-03-12T14:50:42.000ZMorlee Maynardhttps://churchlibrarians.ning.com/members/MorleeMaynard<div><p><strong>Church Library Ministry Collection Development</strong></p>
<p><span style="color:#000000;"><strong>CHURCH LIBRARY MINISTRY SELECTING MEDIA:</strong></span></p>
<p><strong><br /></strong></p>
<ul>
<li><span style="color:#000000;"><b>READING/CONFERENCE</b>:</span> Read pages 92-101 in the <a href="http://www.lifeway.com/Product/church-library-ministry-information-service-P005506819" target="_blank">Church Library Ministry Information Service</a><i> </i><b>AND/OR</b> participate in a conference on media selection.</li>
</ul>
<p> </p>
<ul>
<li><span style="color:#000000;"><b>INTERVIEW/VISIT</b>: </span>Connect with 2 or more church library team leaders to discover how they determine what types of media are meaningful or acceptable or wanted by their church families. Ask about fiction, non-fiction, books on CD, study kits, listening CDs, etc.</li>
</ul>
<p> </p>
<ul>
<li><span style="color:#000000;"><b>DEVELOP</b>: </span> Based on your reading and interviews and with your library team, write a concise selection policy for your church library (see pgs 99-101 for examples in the <i>Church Library Ministry Information Service</i>).</li>
</ul>
<p> </p>
<ul>
<li><span style="color:#000000;"><b>IMPLEMENT</b>:</span> With the approval of the library team, propose the selection policy to the church family for approval. With church approval, add the selection policy to your desk book and web site. Based on your selection policy, carefully prepare a wish list of titles to be purchased for the church library keeping the total church and ministries in mind.</li>
</ul>
<p> </p>
<ul>
<li><span style="color:#000000;"><b>EVALUATE:</b></span> After 2-3 months of implementation, meet with church leaders to evaluate how the church library is impacting their ministries and how the selection process can be improved. When you complete the evaluation and make the necessary revisions in the selection process, share your church's library's new selection policy on the Church Librarians Network tab <span style="text-decoration:underline;"><a href="https://churchlibrarians.ning.com/profiles/blog/new" target="_blank">Circle</a></span>.</li>
</ul></div>CLM Collection Development: Circulationhttps://churchlibrarians.ning.com/EQUIP/clm-collection-development-circulation2011-03-12T14:50:08.000Z2011-03-12T14:50:08.000ZMorlee Maynardhttps://churchlibrarians.ning.com/members/MorleeMaynard<div><p><strong>Church Library Ministry Collection Development:</strong></p>
<p><span style="color:#000000;"><strong>CHURCH LIBRARY MINISTRY CIRCULATION</strong></span></p>
<p><strong><span style="color:#008000;"><br /></span></strong></p>
<ul>
<li><span style="color:#000000;"><b>READ/CONFERENCE:</b> </span> Read pages 118-127 in the <a href="http://www.lifeway.com/Product/church-library-ministry-information-service-P005506819" target="_blank">Church Library Ministry Information Service</a> <b>AND/OR</b> participate in a conference covering circulation of media.</li>
</ul>
<p> </p>
<ul>
<li><span style="color:#000000;"><b>INTERVIEW/VISIT</b></span> someone on the CLN <a href="http://churchlibrarians.ning.com/profiles/members/" target="_blank">Members</a> or <a href="http://churchlibrarians.ning.com/groups" target="_blank">Groups</a> pages. Find ways to make the circulation process in your church library more efficient.</li>
</ul>
<p> </p>
<ul>
<li><span style="color:#000000;"><b>DEVELOP</b></span> your own over-due or past-due notice and reserve/request form (examples for both are shown in the <i>Church Library Ministry Information Service</i>) to fit your church library personality and needs.</li>
</ul>
<p> </p>
<ul>
<li><span style="color:#000000;"><b>IMPLEMENT:</b></span> Put a copy of the notice and form in your desk book and make copies of the reserve/request form for the circulation desk. These need to be readily available when customers come in seeking a particular item that is not in the collection or is checked out.</li>
</ul>
<p> </p>
<ul>
<li><span style="color:#000000;"><b>EVALUATE:</b> </span> After 2-3 months, ask the library team how the circulation process can be improved. Think about the attitude of the team (friendly and welcoming), the desk itself (is it neat and orderly?), the location (is the circulation area in the best place in the room?) and is every effort made to put the customer first? Share your experiences with rethinking circulation on <span style="text-decoration:underline;"><a href="https://churchlibrarians.ning.com/profiles/blog/new" target="_blank">The Circle</a></span> on the Church Librarians Network. </li>
</ul></div>CLM Collection Development: Inventory & Weedinghttps://churchlibrarians.ning.com/EQUIP/clm-collection-development-inventory-weeding2011-03-12T14:49:27.000Z2011-03-12T14:49:27.000ZMorlee Maynardhttps://churchlibrarians.ning.com/members/MorleeMaynard<div><p><strong> </strong></p>
<p><strong><span class="font-size-3">Church Library Ministry Collection Development</span></strong><br />
<br />
<span style="color:#000000;"><strong><span class="font-size-3">CHURCH LIBRARY MINISTRY WEEDING & INVENTORY:</span></strong></span></p>
<ul>
<li><span class="font-size-3"><span style="color:#000000;"><strong>READ/CONFERENCE:</strong></span> Read pages 116 and 117 in the <a href="http://www.lifeway.com/Product/church-library-ministry-information-service-P005506819" target="_blank">Church Library Ministry Information Service</a>, the following articles AND/OR participate in a conference covering both inventory and weeding.</span></li>
</ul>
<p> </p>
<blockquote>
<ol>
<li style="text-align:left;"><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><span style="color:#000000;"><strong><span class="font-size-3"><a href="https://www.vacla.org/our-work/collection-of-media/weeding-a-church-library/" target="_blank">Weeding a Church Library</a></span></strong></span></span></li>
<li style="text-align:left;"><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><span style="color:#000000;"><strong><span class="font-size-3"><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}6056066881,original{{/staticFileLink}}">Conducting an Inventory in a Computerized Church Library</a></span></strong></span></span></li>
<li style="text-align:left;"><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span class="font-size-3"><strong><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}6056066687,original{{/staticFileLink}}">Conducting an Inventory in a Non-Computerized Church Library</a></strong><br /></span></span></span></li>
</ol>
</blockquote>
<p> </p>
<ul>
<li><span class="font-size-3"><span style="color:#000000;"><strong>INTERVIEW/VISIT:</strong></span> Use the Q&A on the Church Librarians Network to ask questions about inventory and weeding. Post questions and interact with other librarians about what is working for them.</span></li>
</ul>
<p></p>
<ul>
<li><span class="font-size-3"><span style="color:#000000;"><strong>DEVELOP</strong></span> a weeding policy (sample on p. 117, <em>Church Library Ministry Information Service</em>) for your church library.</span></li>
</ul>
<p> </p>
<ul>
<li><span class="font-size-3"><span style="color:#000000;"><strong>IMPLEMENT</strong>:</span> Place a copy of the weeding policy in the desk book. Print out an inventory list if the library is automated, or use the shelf list cards, to complete an inventory. This procedure should be done yearly. Weeding the collection may be done with the inventory or at another time.</span></li>
</ul>
<p> </p>
<ul>
<li> <span class="font-size-3"><span style="color:#000000;"><strong>EVALUATE</strong></span> the weeding and inventory procedures you just used. Write down any suggestions/changes for next year, always striving to be more efficient in your annual inventory and the “deselecting” process (weeding). Share your weeding and inventory experiences with the Church Librarians Network on <span style="text-decoration:underline;"><strong><a href="https://churchlibrarians.ning.com/profiles/blog/new" target="_blank">The Circle</a></strong></span> tab.</span></li>
</ul>
<p> </p>
<p> </p></div>CLM Collection Development: Book Repairhttps://churchlibrarians.ning.com/EQUIP/clm-collection-development-book-repair2011-03-12T14:48:50.000Z2011-03-12T14:48:50.000ZMorlee Maynardhttps://churchlibrarians.ning.com/members/MorleeMaynard<div><p><strong>Church Library Ministry Collection Development</strong></p>
<p><span style="color:#000000;"><strong>CHURCH LIBRARY MINISTRY BOOK REPAIR:</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="color:#008000;"><strong><br /></strong></span></p>
<ul>
<li><span style="color:#000000;"><b>READ/CONFERENCE:</b></span> Read book care and repair guides found in major library catalogs (Example: Demco at <a href="http://demco.com/" target="_blank">demco.com</a> <b>AND/OR</b> participate in a book repair conference.</li>
</ul>
<p> </p>
<ul>
<li><span style="color:#000000;"><b>INTERVIEW/VISIT</b></span> two library team leaders to gather common repair and care tips. To find library team leaders, go to the <strong><a href="http://churchlibrarians.ning.com/forum" target="_blank">Q&A</a></strong> page on the Church Librarians Network and ask about interviewing two team leaders.</li>
</ul>
<p> </p>
<ul>
<li><span style="color:#000000;"><b>DEVELOP</b></span> a repair manual showing detailed steps for preventive care and repair. Include a comprehensive list of repair resource companies and a section for equipment warranties and manuals.</li>
</ul>
<p> </p>
<ul>
<li><span style="color:#000000;"><b>IMPLEMENT:</b> </span>Designate an area in the library workroom, or prepare a storage box for repair supplies. Supplies include different types of tapes, scissors, book glue, rulers, etc. Place the repair manual in this repair area of the workroom. Include sticky notes or slips of paper that can be used during inventory or keep at the circulation desk so repair problems can be identified.</li>
</ul>
<p> </p>
<ul>
<li><span style="color:#000000;"><b>EVALUATE:</b></span> After three months, evaluate how the repair manual is being used and make any revisions necessary. Inventory repair supplies on hand in the library and prepare a needs list. When you complete the review share your experiences on the CLN The Circle tab. Click <span style="text-decoration:underline;"><a href="https://churchlibrarians.ning.com/profiles/blog/new" target="_blank">here</a></span>.</li>
</ul></div>CLM Classification & Subject Cataloging: Classificationhttps://churchlibrarians.ning.com/EQUIP/clm-classification-subject-cataloging-classification2011-03-12T14:47:56.000Z2011-03-12T14:47:56.000ZMorlee Maynardhttps://churchlibrarians.ning.com/members/MorleeMaynard<div><p><strong>Church Library Ministry Classification & Subject Cataloging</strong></p>
<p><span style="color:#000000;"><strong>CHURCH LIBRARY MINISTRY CLASSIFICATION:</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="color:#008000;"><strong><br /></strong></span></p>
<ul>
<li><span style="color:#000000;"><b>READ/CONFERENCE:</b></span> Read pages 51 - 70 in the <span style="text-decoration:underline;"><strong><a href="http://www.lifeway.com/Product/church-library-ministry-information-service-P005506819" target="_blank">Church Library Ministry Information Service</a></strong></span> and pages 3 - 6 (Introduction) in <span style="text-decoration:underline;"><strong><i><a href="http://www.lifeway.com/Product/a-classification-system-for-church-libraries-revised-P005717341" target="_blank">A Classification System for Church Libraries</a></i></strong></span>. Read the following articles <b>AND/OR</b> participate in a conference on Classification and Cataloging<strong><i><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><a href="http://www.lifeway.com/product/005035400/" target="_blank"></a></span>.</i></strong></li>
</ul>
<p></p>
<ul>
<li><span><b>INTERVIEW</b></span> three or more librarians when visiting public & church libraries in your community to see how classification of materials and subject cataloging helps users to locate and access materials more efficiently. Notice differences in classification of materials written from a Christian perspective in public libraries and what is suggested in a church collection.</li>
</ul>
<p></p>
<ul>
<li><span style="color:#000000;"><b>DEVELOP</b></span> written procedures you will follow to begin or continue the process of classification in your church library. Make decisions as to the team members who will be responsible for this process. Determine any changes that you need to make in your current procedure.</li>
</ul>
<p></p>
<ul>
<li><span style="color:#000000;"><b>IMPLEMENT</b></span> plans to make the needed changes in your classification procedures and also to purchase the needed resources for the classification process.</li>
</ul>
<p></p>
<ul>
<li><span style="color:#000000;"><b>EVALUATE</b></span> your work as you begin classifying the media. Discuss the steps with those who are working with classification. When you complete your evaluation and make the necessary changes in the procedure, s<span>hare how changes in the classification procedures are helping the library on the CLN's </span><strong><a href="http://churchlibrarians.ning.com/profiles/blog/list" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration:underline;">The Circle</span>.</a></strong></li>
</ul>
<p> </p></div>CLM Classification & Subject Cataloging: Subject Cataloginghttps://churchlibrarians.ning.com/EQUIP/clm-classification-subject-cataloging-subject-cataloging2011-03-12T14:47:19.000Z2011-03-12T14:47:19.000ZMorlee Maynardhttps://churchlibrarians.ning.com/members/MorleeMaynard<div><p><strong>Church Library Ministry Classification & Subject Cataloging</strong></p>
<p><span style="color:#000000;"><strong>CHURCH LIBRARY MINISTRY SUBJECT CATALOGING:</strong></span></p>
<ul>
<li><span style="color:#000000;"><b>READ/CONFERENCE:</b></span> Read pages 59–70 in the <span style="text-decoration:underline;"><a href="http://www.lifeway.com/Product/church-library-ministry-information-service-P005506819" target="_blank">Church Library Ministry Information Service</a></span><a href="http://www.lifeway.com/product/001243063/" target="_blank">.</a> Or click <span style="text-decoration:underline;"><a href="https://st1.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2308884660?profile=original" target="_blank">here</a></span>. Examine the latest copy in your library of <i>Sears List of Subject Headings</i> if you have one, especially for the “List of Canceled and Replacement Headings,” “List of Subdivisions Provided for in the Sears List,” and the organization of the “Sears List of Subject Headings.” <b>AND/OR</b> participate in an in-depth conference on Classification and Subject Cataloging.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li><span style="color:#000000;"><b>INTERVIEW</b></span> three librarians including a school or public librarian with specific questions about subject headings used in their particular libraries. At least one of those libraries should be automated and locating some of their classifying and cataloging information from the Internet.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li><span style="color:#000000;"><b>DEVELOP</b></span> a plan to incorporate the process of determining subject headings into the previously written classification procedures. (See <a href="http://churchlibrarians.ning.com/page/clm-classification-subject-4" target="_blank">Church Library Classification course</a><span style="text-decoration:underline;">)</span>. Include the following:</li>
</ul>
<blockquote>
<ol>
<li>A list of tools needed and develop worksheets with practice exercises for classification and subject cataloging.</li>
<li>Books in all age groups in at least five subject areas.</li>
<li>Exercises to include one of each of the following: book in a series, Bible, board book, missionary biography, O. T. biography, devotional book, bound-with book, DVD, and a kit.</li>
<li>Assign Dewey Decimal Classification numbers and subject headings for each by using pages 56 – 57 in <span style="text-decoration:underline;"><i><a href="http://www.lifeway.com/product/001243063/" target="_blank">Church Library Ministry Information Service</a></i></span> <strong>and/or</strong> the list of subject headings based on the 20th edition of the <span style="text-decoration:underline;"><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}6056068486,original{{/staticFileLink}}">Sears List of Subject Headings</a></span> to assist in creating complete call numbers. You may use <span style="text-decoration:underline;"><a href="http://www.lifeway.com/product/001253534/" target="_blank"><em>A Classification System for Church Libraries, Revised</em> Edition</a></span> and/or your latest copy of Dewey Decimal Classification along with your latest copy of Sears List of Subject Headings<strong> </strong>.</li>
</ol>
</blockquote>
<ul>
<li><span style="color:#000000;"><b>IMPLEMENT</b></span> the written procedures and examine what has already been processed.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li><span style="color:#000000;"><b>EVALUATE</b></span> your work with another library team member who will be helping with classification and subject cataloging. <span>When you complete your evaluation and make the necessary changes in the procedure, s</span><span>hare how changes in the subject headings procedures are helping the library on the CLN's </span><strong><a href="http://churchlibrarians.ning.com/profiles/blog/list" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration:underline;">The Circle</span>.</a></strong></li>
</ul></div>CLM Classification & Subject Cataloging: Processinghttps://churchlibrarians.ning.com/EQUIP/clm-classification-subject-cataloging-processing2011-03-12T14:46:40.000Z2011-03-12T14:46:40.000ZMorlee Maynardhttps://churchlibrarians.ning.com/members/MorleeMaynard<div><p><strong>Church Library Ministry Classification & Subject Cataloging</strong></p>
<p><span style="color:#008000;"><strong><span style="color:#000000;">CHURCH LIBRARY MINISTRY PROCESSING</span>:</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="color:#008000;"><strong><br /></strong></span></p>
<ul>
<li><span style="color:#000000;"><b>READ/CONFERENCE:</b></span> Read the following <b>and/or</b> participate in a conference on processing media: <span style="text-decoration:underline;"><a href="http://www.lifeway.com/Product/church-library-ministry-information-service-P005506819" target="_blank">C</a><a href="http://www.lifeway.com/Product/church-library-ministry-information-service-P005506819" target="_blank">hurch Library Ministry Information Service</a></span>(pgs 102-116).</li>
</ul>
<blockquote>
<div style="margin-left:2em;"></div>
</blockquote>
<ul>
<li><span style="color:#000000;"><b>INTERVIEW/VISIT</b></span> visit at least one active church library and your local public library to acquire up-to-date processing ideas for all types of media (print and audiovisual).</li>
</ul>
<p> </p>
<ul>
<li><span style="color:#000000;"><b>DEVELOP</b></span> a procedures manual for the Library Team, present and future, with detailed instructions/steps for processing both print and audiovisual materials.</li>
</ul>
<p> </p>
<ul>
<li><span style="color:#000000;"><b>IMPLEMENT: </b></span> Give each library team member a copy of the procedures manual, plus have a master copy in the work area. Processing duties should be divided among the members of the team. Plan training sessions for new team members using the procedures manual.</li>
</ul>
<p> </p>
<ul>
<li><span style="color:#000000;"><b>EVALUATE:</b> </span> Review all details of the procedures manual to make sure every step is consistent with the overall process. <span>When you complete your evaluation and make the necessary changes in the procedure, s</span><span>hare how changes in the processing procedures are helping the library on the CLN's </span><strong><a href="http://churchlibrarians.ning.com/profiles/blog/list" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration:underline;">The Circle</span>.</a></strong></li>
</ul>
<p></p></div>CLM Classification & Subject Cataloging: Preparing for Automation in the Church Libraryhttps://churchlibrarians.ning.com/EQUIP/clm-classification-subject-cataloging-preparing-for-automation-in2011-03-12T14:46:03.000Z2011-03-12T14:46:03.000ZMorlee Maynardhttps://churchlibrarians.ning.com/members/MorleeMaynard<div><p><strong>Church Library Ministry Classification & Subject Cataloging</strong></p>
<p><span style="color:#000000;"><strong>CHURCH LIBRARY MINISTRY PREPARING FOR AUTOMATION IN THE CHURCH LIBRARY:</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="color:#008000;"><strong><br /></strong></span></p>
<ul>
<li><span style="color:#000000;"><strong>READ/CONFERENCE: </strong></span> Read pages 83 - 90 in the <span style="text-decoration:underline;"><a href="http://www.lifeway.com/Product/church-library-ministry-information-service-P005506819" target="_blank">Church Library Ministry Information Service</a></span> AND/OR participate in a conference on automating the church library. Read the following articles:</li>
</ul>
<blockquote>
<ol>
<li><i><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}6056066100,original{{/staticFileLink}}">Top Reasons to Automate Your Library</a></i></li>
<li><i><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}6056066464,original{{/staticFileLink}}">Choosing the Right Automation Program</a></i></li>
<li><i><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}6056065897,original{{/staticFileLink}}">Library Automation: Time to Get Started</a></i></li>
</ol>
</blockquote>
<ul>
<li><span style="color:#000000;"><strong>INTERVIEW</strong></span> several church librarians who use library management software to determine ways that using an automated system will enable your library team to have more time for ministry. To find librarians to interview, post a question on the <span style="text-decoration:underline;"><a href="http://churchlibrarians.ning.com/forum" target="_blank">Church Librarians Network</a></span>. Research church library management software and hardware to determine which products will serve your needs. Start with the three software companies that sponsor the CLN—click on their links on the right side of this screen.</li>
</ul>
<p> </p>
<ul>
<li><span style="color:#000000;"><strong>DEVELOP</strong></span> a written plan for choosing hardware, software, determining procedures needed to create a database (computer catalog), and training team members, including financial and personnel needs.</li>
</ul>
<p> </p>
<ul>
<li><span style="color:#000000;"><strong>IMPLEMENT</strong></span> your plan by presenting information to the library team, financial teams, and others instrumental in helping the church library to become automated.</li>
</ul>
<p> </p>
<ul>
<li><span style="color:#000000;"><strong>EVALUATE</strong></span> the plan by determining the feasibility of the success of the plan: Will we be able to automate at this time or not? When you complete the evaluation and make the necessary revisions in the strategy or service. <span>When you complete your evaluation and make the necessary, s</span><span>hare your plans to automate the collection on the CLN's </span><strong><a href="http://churchlibrarians.ning.com/profiles/blog/list" target="_blank"><span>The Circle</span>.</a></strong></li>
</ul></div>CLM Classification & Subject Cataloging: Improving Ministry Through Automation in the Church Libraryhttps://churchlibrarians.ning.com/EQUIP/clm-classification-subject-cataloging-improving-ministry-through2011-03-12T14:45:24.000Z2011-03-12T14:45:24.000ZMorlee Maynardhttps://churchlibrarians.ning.com/members/MorleeMaynard<div><p>Church Library Ministry Classification & Subject Cataloging</p>
<p><span style="color:#000000;"><strong>CHURCH LIBRARY MINISTRY IMPROVING MINISTRY THROUGH AUTOMATION:</strong></span></p>
<p><strong><span style="color:#008000;"><br /></span></strong></p>
<ul>
<li><span style="color:#000000;"><b>READ/CONFERENCE:</b></span> Review pages 83 - 90 in the <span style="text-decoration:underline;"><a href="http://www.lifeway.com/Product/church-library-ministry-information-service-P005506819" target="_blank">Church Library Ministry Information Service</a></span> and use the Help files of your automation software to learn the features of the program <b>AND/OR</b> participate in a conference on church library automation. Read the following article: “<a href="{{#staticFileLink}}6056065897,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Library Automation: Time to Get Starte</span>d</a>.”</li>
</ul>
<p> </p>
<ul>
<li><span style="color:#000000;"><b>INTERVIEW:</b></span> Discuss with at least three (3) other librarians how creating a database, having an automated catalog, and using various features of the software assists the library team in improving ministry. To find librarians to talk with, select them from the <span style="text-decoration:underline;"><a href="http://churchlibrarians.ning.com/profiles/members/" target="_blank">membership</a></span> of the CLN or email Morlee Maynard for recommendations (churchlibrariansnetwork.NING.com).</li>
</ul>
<p> </p>
<ul>
<li><span style="color:#000000;"><b>DEVELOP</b></span> an ongoing process to train the library team in the use of the software while creating the database of the library’s holdings. For guidance, use the Help files in the software. As you develop the ongoing training process, include training team members and customers in the use of the Online Public Access Catalog (OPAC). The result will be team members becoming more efficient in their areas of work; they will be able to help individuals use the catalog to locate items, and will have more time to assist in other areas of the church library ministry.</li>
</ul>
<p> </p>
<ul>
<li><span style="color:#000000;"><b>IMPLEMENT</b></span> the training and data entry processes.</li>
</ul>
<p> </p>
<ul>
<li><span style="color:#000000;"><b>EVALUATE</b></span> the process after 2-3 months by talking with the library team and observing individuals using the OPAC. Make any changes needed to improve the process. <span>When you complete your evaluation and make the necessary changes in the processes, s</span><span>hare how automating the collection is helping the library on the CLN's </span><strong><a href="http://churchlibrarians.ning.com/profiles/blog/list" target="_blank"><span>T<span style="text-decoration:underline;">he Circl</span>e</span>.</a></strong></li>
</ul></div>CLM Promotion: Promotion Planninghttps://churchlibrarians.ning.com/EQUIP/clm-promotion-promotion-planning2011-03-12T14:44:24.000Z2011-03-12T14:44:24.000ZMorlee Maynardhttps://churchlibrarians.ning.com/members/MorleeMaynard<div><p><strong>Church Library Ministry Promotion</strong></p>
<p><span class="font-size-3" style="color:#000000;"><strong>CHURCH LIBRARY MINISTRY PROMOTION PLANNING:</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="color:#008000;"><strong><br /></strong></span></p>
<ul>
<li><span style="color:#000000;"><b>READ/CONFERENCE</b>:</span> Read the following <b>AND/OR</b> participate in a conference on promotion planning.</li>
</ul>
<blockquote>
<ol>
<li><i><a href="http://www.lifeway.com/Product/church-library-ministry-information-service-P005506819" target="_blank">Church Library Ministry Information Service</a></i><i>,</i> promotion section (pp. 129-135 and 141-144)</li>
<li><i><a href="http://www.lifeway.com/article/157470/" target="_blank"></a></i><a href="http://s7d9.scene7.com/is/content/LifeWayChristianResources/lifeway-creating-a-promotion-that-communicatespdf.pdf" target="_blank">Creating Promotion That Communicates Part 1,</a>(pp. 1-20)</li>
<li><a href="http://www.mennowdc.org/Toot.pdf" target="_blank"></a><a href="http://mennowdc.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/Toot-Library.pdf" target="_blank">“Toot Your Horn”</a></li>
</ol>
<p></p>
</blockquote>
<ul>
<li><span style="color:#000000;"><b>INTERVIEW</b>:</span> Talk with any experienced public, school or church librarian to get ideas for promotion and planning. Or you may interview someone on the <a href="http://churchlibrarians.ning.com/profiles/members/" target="_blank">Church Librarian Network.</a></li>
</ul>
<p> </p>
<ul>
<li><span style="color:#000000;"><b>DEVELOP:</b></span> Develop a calendar with possible promotion ideas for every month of the year. You may use the Promotion Planner on pages 153-154 of the <i>Church Library Ministry Information Service</i> promotion section. Brainstorm ideas for promotion with other library team members. Actually plan the promotion for a specific theme.</li>
</ul>
<p> </p>
<ul>
<li><span style="color:#000000;"><strong>IMPLEMENT:</strong></span> Use a strategy with a promotional mix by incorporating as many promotional areas as possible using verbal, visual, printed promotion and promotion activities. Start a file with ideas found in magazines, newspaper ads, cards, billboards, internet sites, etc.</li>
</ul>
<p> </p>
<ul>
<li><span style="color:#000000;"><b>EVALUATE</b>:</span> Ask yourself and your team evaluation questions such as the following: What are you attempting to accomplish with your year-long promotional plan? What can be done to best help you reach your goal? How can it be measured? Make changes as needed. When you complete the evaluation and make the necessary revisions in the process. Share your plans with the Church Librarians Network on <span style="text-decoration:underline;"><strong><a href="https://churchlibrarians.ning.com/forum/categories/promotion-1/listForCategory" target="_blank">Promotion Category</a></strong></span> on the Q&A page. </li>
</ul></div>CLM Promotion: Visual Promotionhttps://churchlibrarians.ning.com/EQUIP/clm-promotion-visual-promotion2011-03-12T14:43:24.000Z2011-03-12T14:43:24.000ZMorlee Maynardhttps://churchlibrarians.ning.com/members/MorleeMaynard<div><p><strong>Church Library Ministry Promotion</strong></p>
<p><span style="color:#000000;"><strong>CHURCH LIBRARY MINISTRY VISUAL PROMOTION:</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="color:#008000;"><strong><br /> </strong></span></p>
<ul>
<li><span style="color:#000000;"><strong>READ/CONFERENCE</strong>:</span> Read the following <strong>AND/OR</strong> participate in a conference on visual promotion.</li>
</ul>
<blockquote>
<ol>
<li><a href="http://www.lifeway.com/Product/church-library-ministry-information-service-P005506819" target="_blank">Church Library Ministry Information Service</a> (pp. 135-141, 144-147, and 152)</li>
<li><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}8626971657,original{{/staticFileLink}}">Creating Promotion that Communicates.pdf</a> (pp. 21-42)</li>
</ol>
<p> </p>
</blockquote>
<ul>
<li><span style="color:#000000;"><strong>INTERVIEW/OBSERVE</strong>:</span> Visit the following websites to observe craft bulletin board ideas: </li>
</ul>
<blockquote>
<p> 1. <a href="http://www.demco.com/" target="_blank">Demco</a> </p>
<p> 2. <a href="http://school.discoveryeducation.com/schrockguide/bulletin/index.html" target="_blank">Discover Education</a> </p>
<p> 3. <a href="http://www.daniellesplace.com/html/bulletinboards.html#sheep" target="_blank">Danielle's Place</a></p>
<p> </p>
</blockquote>
<ul>
<li><span style="color:#000000;"><strong>INTERVIEW</strong></span> other library teams from the <u><a href="http://churchlibrarians.ning.com/profiles/members/" target="_blank">Church Library Network</a></u> about how they get ideas for visual promotion and what things have worked best for them. Look through all the <a href="http://churchlibrarians.ning.com/photo" target="_blank">CLN pictures</a> of bulletin boards.</li>
</ul>
<p> </p>
<ul>
<li><span style="color:#000000;"><strong>DEVELOP</strong></span> a bulletin board or poster and a display around a specific theme of your choice. Use the principles of good design that are given in the online book <em>Creating Promotion that Communicates</em> by Charles Businaro.</li>
</ul>
<p> </p>
<ul>
<li><span style="color:#000000;"><strong>IMPLEMENT</strong>:</span> Use as many of the visual promotion ideas for your specific theme. Unveil the poster/bulletin board and display. Take pictures.</li>
</ul>
<p> </p>
<ul>
<li><span style="color:#000000;"><strong>EVALUATE</strong></span> the feedback and effectiveness of the themed promotion. Share pictures with others to get their feedback on your poster and display. You are invited to post your pictures on the Church Librarians Network! </li>
</ul>
<p> </p></div>CLM Promotion: Print/Digital Promotionhttps://churchlibrarians.ning.com/EQUIP/clm-promotion-print-digital-promotion2011-03-12T14:42:47.000Z2011-03-12T14:42:47.000ZMorlee Maynardhttps://churchlibrarians.ning.com/members/MorleeMaynard<div><p><strong>Church Library Ministry Promotion</strong></p>
<p><span style="color:#000000;"><strong>CHURCH LIBRARY MINISTRY PRINT/DIGITAL PROMOTION:</strong></span></p>
<p> </p>
<ul>
<li><span style="color:#000000;"><b>READ/CONFERENCE</b>:</span> Read the following <b>AND/OR</b> participate in a conference on print/digital promotion.</li>
</ul>
<blockquote>
<ol>
<li><a href="http://www.lifeway.com/Product/church-library-ministry-information-service-P005506819" target="_blank">Church Library Ministry Information Service</a> (Multiplying Modes of Promotion section, pp. 138-140)</li>
<li><a href="http://www.lifeway.com/article/157470/" target="_blank"></a><a href="http://s7d9.scene7.com/is/content/LifeWayChristianResources/lifeway-creating-a-promotion-that-communicatespdf.pdf" target="_blank">Creating Promotion That Communicates Part 3</a> (Creating Newsletters and Creating Bulletin Inserts, Mediagraphies, and Bookmarks, pp. 43-47)</li>
</ol>
<p></p>
</blockquote>
<ul>
<li><span style="color:#000000;"><b>INTERVIEW:</b></span> Talk with a graphic arts person in your church or community to see how you might use graphic arts in your print promotion for the library.</li>
</ul>
<p> </p>
<ul>
<li><span style="color:#000000;"><b>DEVELOP</b>:</span> Design a bookmark or newsletter for your library or develop a digital “slide show.”</li>
</ul>
<blockquote>
<ol>
<li>Design a bookmark or newsletter for your library. Search the internet for possible free bookmarks that you can print. Check out <a href="http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/templates/CT010144516.aspx" target="_blank">Microsoft Bookmarks and Bookplates</a></li>
<li>Design a brochure or newsletter for your library. Search the internet for ideas including <a href="http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/templates/CT010104328.aspx" target="_blank">Microsoft Office Newsletter Templates</a></li>
<li>Or develop a PowerPoint slide show to go along with the theme you are using. Use the show in a digital frame or as a screen saver on the customer computers.</li>
</ol>
<p></p>
</blockquote>
<ul>
<li><span style="color:#000000;"><b>IMPLEMENT:</b></span> After designing, print and distribute the item you developed or incorporate the digital frame in a display.</li>
</ul>
<p> </p>
<ul>
<li><span style="color:#000000;"><b>EVALUATE:</b></span> What kind of response did you get from your bookmark, newsletter, brochure, or slideshow? Ask others about the effectiveness. Post pictures of your bookmark, newsletter, brochure, or slideshow on the CLN. </li>
</ul>
<p><strong><br /></strong></p></div>CLM Promotion: Promotion Activitieshttps://churchlibrarians.ning.com/EQUIP/clm-promotion-promotion-activities2011-03-12T14:42:15.000Z2011-03-12T14:42:15.000ZMorlee Maynardhttps://churchlibrarians.ning.com/members/MorleeMaynard<div><p><strong>Church Library Ministry Promotion</strong></p>
<p><span style="color:#000000;"><strong>CHURCH LIBRARY MINISTRY PROMOTION ACTIVITIES:</strong></span></p>
<p> </p>
<ul>
<li><span style="color:#000000;"><b>READ/CONFERENCE:</b></span> Read the following <b>AND/OR</b> participate in a conference on promotion activities: “Creating Media Clubs for All Ages” (<i><a href="http://www.lifeway.com/Product/church-library-ministry-information-service-P005506819" target="_blank">Church Library Ministry Information Service</a>,</i> pp. 147-150).</li>
</ul>
<p></p>
<ul>
<li><span style="color:#000000;"><b>INTERVIEW:</b></span> Talk with a church librarian or library team about activities they have used or plan to use in the future. Discuss the outcome or intended outcome of each. Ask what things worked for them and what did not work. Discuss planning and implementation ideas. To find someone to interview, go to the <a href="http://churchlibrarians.ning.com/profiles/members/" target="_blank">CLN Members</a> page.</li>
</ul>
<p> </p>
<ul>
<li><span style="color:#000000;"><b>DEVELOP:</b></span> Use what you have learned by working with your church's library team to develop two activities for the library. Possible ideas: Children or Adult Book Club, Preschool Story Time, Book Discussion Group, Open House, Contests, Instructional Classes (Computer, Taxes, Power Point, etc.)</li>
</ul>
<p> </p>
<ul>
<li><span style="color:#000000;"><b>IMPLEMENT</b>:</span> With your church's library team, pick one of the activities you developed and implement it in your library.</li>
</ul>
<p> </p>
<ul>
<li><span style="color:#000000;"><b>EVALUATE:</b></span> Ask questions. In what ways did the activity bring the desired outcome? After completing the evaluation and making the necessary revisions in the process, please share your new ideas with other librarians at the <a href="http://churchlibrarians.ning.com/profiles/blog/list" target="_blank">CLN Circle</a>.</li>
</ul></div>Church Library Ministry Orientation: Church Library Ministry Administration Overviewhttps://churchlibrarians.ning.com/EQUIP/church-library-ministry-orientation-church-library-ministry2011-03-12T14:41:24.000Z2011-03-12T14:41:24.000ZMorlee Maynardhttps://churchlibrarians.ning.com/members/MorleeMaynard<div><p><strong>Church Library Ministry Orientation</strong><br />
<span style="color:#000000;"><strong>CHURCH LIBRARY MINISTRY ADMINISTRATION OVERVIEW</strong>:</span></p>
<ul>
<li><span style="color:#000000;"><b>READ/CONFERENCE:</b></span> Read pages 18-19 and 39-40 in <i><u><a href="http://www.lifeway.com/product/001243063/%5D" target="_blank"></a></u></i><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><a href="http://www.lifeway.com/Product/church-library-ministry-information-service-P005506819" target="_blank">Church Library Ministry Information Service</a></span> and read through the <a href="https://churchlibrarians.ning.com/forum/topic/search?categoryId=3265194%3ACategory%3A41&q=Policies" target="_blank"><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Q&A on policie</span></strong>s</a> on the CLN <b>AND/OR</b> participate in a conference on Church Library Ministry Administration Overview.</li>
</ul>
<p></p>
<ul>
<li><span style="color:#000000;"><b>INTERVIEW</b></span> the library ministry team leader to learn more about the ministry of the library in your church. Discuss the mission statement and policies of the library with your team leader. Interview a library team member from another church’s library who performs the same tasks as you. To find someone to interview go to <a href="http://churchlibrarians.ning.com/profiles/members/" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration:underline;">CLN Members</span></a>.</li>
</ul>
<p> </p>
<ul>
<li><span style="color:#000000;"><b>DEVELOP</b></span> a plan with your team leader to observe the various areas of work within the library.</li>
</ul>
<p> </p>
<ul>
<li><span style="color:#000000;"><b>IMPLEMENT</b></span> your observation plan.</li>
</ul>
<p> </p>
<ul>
<li><span style="color:#000000;"><b>EVALUATE</b></span> your observations after 2-3 months by talking with your team leader. Are you familiar with all of the policies within the library and why they are needed? Do you understand the vision of the mission statement and how it relates to the church? </li>
</ul></div>Church Library Orientation: Church Library Ministry Collection Development Overviewhttps://churchlibrarians.ning.com/EQUIP/church-library-orientation-church-library-ministry-collection2011-03-12T14:40:49.000Z2011-03-12T14:40:49.000ZMorlee Maynardhttps://churchlibrarians.ning.com/members/MorleeMaynard<div><p><strong>Church Library Orientation</strong></p>
<p><span style="color:#000000;"><strong>CHURCH LIBRARY MINISTRY COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT OVERVIEW</strong>:</span></p>
<ul>
<li><span style="color:#000000;"><b>READ/CONFERENCE:</b></span> Read pages 92-101 and 116-127 in the <span style="text-decoration:underline;"><a href="http://www.lifeway.com/Product/church-library-ministry-information-service-P005506819" target="_blank">Church Library Ministry Information Service</a></span> <b>AND/OR</b> participate in a conference on at least one of the following:</li>
</ul>
<blockquote>
<ol>
<li>Selecting Media</li>
<li>Book Repair</li>
<li>Circulation, Inventory, Weeding</li>
</ol>
<p></p>
</blockquote>
<ul>
<li><span style="color:#000000;"><b>INTERVIEW/VISIT:</b> </span> Visit one church library and one public library or connect with librarians through the <span style="text-decoration:underline;"><a href="http://churchlibrarians.ning.com/profiles/members/" target="_blank">CLN Members</a></span> page to solicit ideas for care and selection of materials and circulation tips.</li>
</ul>
<p> </p>
<ul>
<li><span style="color:#000000;"><b>DEVELOP</b></span> your church library’s policies for selection and weeding and a repair manual.</li>
</ul>
<p> </p>
<ul>
<li><span style="color:#000000;"><b>IMPLEMENT</b></span> plans to inventory the collection and weed as necessary.</li>
</ul>
<p> </p>
<ul>
<li><span style="color:#000000;"><b>EVALUATE:</b></span> After inventory and weeding, evaluate (with other library team members) the entire collection. Set aside books needing repair and note areas/subjects that need to be expanded. Team members who frequently work the circulation desk will have ideas for needed materials by the requests from the customers. </li>
</ul>
<p> </p>
<p> </p></div>Church Library Orientation: Church Library Ministry Classification and Cataloging Overviewhttps://churchlibrarians.ning.com/EQUIP/church-library-orientation-church-library-ministry-classification2011-03-12T14:39:54.000Z2011-03-12T14:39:54.000ZMorlee Maynardhttps://churchlibrarians.ning.com/members/MorleeMaynard<div><p><strong>Church Library Orientation</strong></p>
<p><span style="color:#000000;"><strong>CHURCH LIBRARY MINISTRY CLASSIFICATION AND CATALOGING OVERVIEW:</strong></span></p>
<p> </p>
<ul>
<li><span style="color:#000000;"><b>READ/CONFERENCE</b>:</span> Read the following <b>AND/OR</b> participate in a conference on Classification and subject cataloging.</li>
</ul>
<blockquote>
<ol>
<li><i><a href="http://www.lifeway.com/Product/church-library-ministry-information-service-P005506819" target="_blank">Church Library Ministry Information Service</a></i> , pages 51 - 70</li>
<li><i><a href="http://www.lifeway.com/Product/a-classification-system-for-church-libraries-revised-P005717341" target="_blank">A Classification System for Church Libraries, revised edition</a>,</i> (Introduction, pp. 3 -6) </li>
</ol>
<p></p>
</blockquote>
<ul>
<li><span style="color:#000000;"><b>INTERVIEW</b></span> 2 or more librarians in person or through the <span style="text-decoration:underline;"><a href="http://churchlibrarians.ning.com/profiles/members/" target="_blank">CLN Members</a></span> page. Visit public &/or church libraries in your community to see how classification of materials and subject cataloging helps users to locate and access materials more efficiently. If the libraries are automated, ask how automation has enhanced the services of the library and if there are any detrimental effects from automation. Notice differences in classification of materials written from a Christian perspective in public libraries and what is suggested in a church collection.</li>
</ul>
<p> </p>
<ul>
<li><span style="color:#000000;"><b>DEVELOP</b></span> a set of learning plans to enable you to learn the Dewey Decimal System and how to use the catalog (computer or card) to assist persons in searching for and locating items by author, title or subject in the library. Include participation in these activities: shelving media, observing the classification & subject cataloging process, and using the catalog to locate specific items or groups of items. Include a brief plan for training library customers in the use of the Online Public Access Catalog (OPAC).</li>
</ul>
<p> </p>
<ul>
<li><span style="color:#000000;"><b>IMPLEMENT</b></span> your learning plans or process.</li>
</ul>
<p> </p>
<ul>
<li><span style="color:#000000;"><strong>EVALUATE</strong></span> the process after 2-3 months. Can you shelve items properly? Can you assist library customers in finding the items they need? Could you look at a new book and give it a broad classification number and know how to determine a subject heading? Make any changes needed to improve the process. </li>
</ul></div>Church Library Orientation: Church Library Ministry Promotion Overviewhttps://churchlibrarians.ning.com/EQUIP/church-library-orientation-church-library-ministry-promotion2011-03-12T14:38:50.000Z2011-03-12T14:38:50.000ZMorlee Maynardhttps://churchlibrarians.ning.com/members/MorleeMaynard<div><p><strong>Church Library Ministry Orientation</strong></p>
<p><span style="color:#000000;"><strong>CHURCH LIBRARY MINISTRY PROMOTION OVERVIEW:</strong></span></p>
<p> </p>
<ul>
<li><span style="color:#000000;"><b>READ/CONFERENCE</b>:</span> Read the following <b>AND/OR</b> participate in a conference on general promotion.</li>
</ul>
<blockquote>
<ol>
<li><a href="http://www.lifeway.com/Product/church-library-ministry-information-service-P005506819" target="_blank"><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Church Library Ministry Information Service</span></strong></a> (Multiplying Modes of Promotion section, pp. 129-154)</li>
<li><a href="http://www.lifeway.com/article/157470/" target="_blank"></a><a href="http://s7d9.scene7.com/is/content/LifeWayChristianResources/lifeway-creating-a-promotion-that-communicatespdf.pdf" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><strong>Creating Promotion That Communicates</strong></span></a></li>
</ol>
<p></p>
</blockquote>
<ul>
<li><span style="color:#000000;"><b>INTERVIEW:</b></span> Talk with a church librarian or library team about promotion ideas they have used or plan to use in the future. Discuss the areas of promotion that need more team members and also the effectiveness of the different areas of promotion they have used. Ask what things worked the best for them and what ideas did not work as well. Discuss planning and implementation ideas. Or talk with someone from the <span style="text-decoration:underline;"><strong><a href="http://churchlibrarians.ning.com/profiles/members/" target="_blank">CLN Members</a></strong></span> page about promotion ideas that have been the most successful.</li>
</ul>
<p> </p>
<ul>
<li><span style="color:#000000;"><b>DEVELOP:</b></span> Use what you have learned from your reading and interviews to help your library team with promotion. Work with the promotion team in developing a bulletin board, poster, bookmark, or activity.</li>
</ul>
<p> </p>
<ul>
<li><span style="color:#000000;"><b>IMPLEMENT:</b></span> Use what you have learned and developed to actually produce a bulletin board, poster, bookmark, or activity. Take pictures to share your project with others.</li>
</ul>
<p> </p>
<ul>
<li><span style="color:#000000;"><b>EVALUATE:</b></span> Ask questions and get feedback from others on the library team. Was the promotion item effective? Be sure to share with other librarians at the <span style="text-decoration:underline;"><strong><a href="https://churchlibrarians.ning.com/profiles/blog/new" target="_blank">CLN Circle</a></strong></span>. </li>
</ul></div>Church Library Orientation: Preparing the History of Your Church and Library Overview (To Be Added)https://churchlibrarians.ning.com/EQUIP/church-library-orientation-preparing-the-history-of-your-church2011-03-12T14:38:03.000Z2011-03-12T14:38:03.000ZMorlee Maynardhttps://churchlibrarians.ning.com/members/MorleeMaynard<div>Coming Soon.</div>Preparing History: Collecting and Preserving the History of Your Church and Library (To Be Added)https://churchlibrarians.ning.com/EQUIP/preparing-history-collecting-and-preserving-the-history-of-your-12011-03-12T14:37:03.000Z2011-03-12T14:37:03.000ZMorlee Maynardhttps://churchlibrarians.ning.com/members/MorleeMaynard<div>Coming soon.</div>