Church Library Administration - Q&A - Church Librarians Network

Team Appreciation during the Holidays

A great way to show appreciation to our team members is to give a gift of some kind to each one with a little note. Last year I gave our team jars of my favorite jelly purchased from a farm in North Carolina. A greeting card can also be used to expre

Started by Morlee Maynard in Church Library Administration

1 Reply · Reply by Tori Wright Nov 9, 2021

Afghanistan Refugees?

How and what can our library teams help equip our church and synagogue families to participate in preparations being made now in many of our communities for the arrival of 95,000 refugees?

Started by Morlee Maynard in Church Library Administration

1 Reply · Reply by Tori Wright Sep 21, 2021

Libraries in Smaller Churches

Many of our CLN members are serving in library ministry in smaller churches. Let’s say 100 or less in weekly attendance. What are your secrets to providing a library ministry that meets the needs and interests of people in your church family?

Started by Morlee Maynard in Church Library Administration

2 Replies · Reply by Jackie Huffman Oct 6, 2021

Making Disciples for Jesus Christ Each Book at a time.

What does that mean today? How does that work in our churches today? Why is that important for our ministries?

Started by Morlee Maynard in Church Library Administration

2 Replies · Reply by Lydia Neeley Sep 19, 2021

Budget for Church Libraries

Many of us are finishing up or have already turned in our budget requests for 2022. Or some churches start the budget year in October or another month. Budget preparation is an important aspect of what we do through our churches’ libraries.

What hav

Started by Morlee Maynard in Church Library Administration

4 Replies · Reply by Pam Grady Oct 27, 2021

Church Mission and Vision for the New Year

Have you asked your liaison staff person if there will be any updates to the church's mission, vision, and core values? I asked our liaison two weeks ago. He emailed me the updated edition. He asked me not to share it with anyone until it is introduc

Started by Morlee Maynard in Church Library Administration

3 Replies · Reply by Morlee Maynard Aug 9, 2021

Children and Youth Collection Location

Mary Mardiguian, Co-Librarian, Faith Presbyterian Church, Colorado sent the following question:

What is your opinion about separating adult and juvenile book collections? Our children and youth ministries wish to move the children’s books to another

Started by Morlee Maynard in Church Library Administration

8 Replies · Reply by Elizabeth Fisher May 25, 2021

Survey Questions

Mary Mardiguian, Co-Librarian, Faith Presbyterian Church, Colorado sent the following questions:

Have you used surveys with your congregations? What have been the value of the surveys? What content was included in the surveys? Would you be able to

Started by Morlee Maynard in Church Library Administration

3 Replies · Reply by Carol McKay May 24, 2021

SMART GOALS

Have anyone created SMART GOALS for church admin for their library program or event? If so, Do you mind sharing?

Thank you!

Started by La Gina Gross in Church Library Administration

2 Replies · Reply by La Gina Gross Apr 28, 2021

COVID Question for March 8, 2021

Most if not all of us are COVID weary whether we experienced COVID or not. We want to get our lives back. As church librarians we do have responsibilities to ensure people are safe when they us the collection.

OCLC released an update on March 5, 202

Started by Morlee Maynard in Church Library Administration

3 Replies · Reply by Martha W. Hancock Mar 10, 2021

Free Supplies Offer

One of our members asked me to make you aware of the following supplies that she wants to give librarians who need them.

Free Library Supplies:

Book Pockets

High Back Style (TLS 41-0315), approximately 350

Plain Economy (TLS 41-0121), approximately

Started by Morlee Maynard in Church Library Administration

2 Replies · Reply by Susan Full Jan 28, 2021

Need advice on figuring out how much to request on the church budget

Anyse asked me to post the following question for her:

Our library has experienced several years of serious budget cuts. With funds only covering expenses, we have been unable to purchase new books. Our additions have consisted primarily of donated

Started by Morlee Maynard in Church Library Administration

4 Replies · Reply by Martha Jo Dendinger Jan 18, 2021

What's New for Your Church's Library in 2021?

New items? New furniture? New schedule? New displays? New team members?

Started by Morlee Maynard in Church Library Administration

15 Replies · Reply by Susan Full Jan 26, 2021

Realm Test 6 Results

These results were released on November 19, 2020. This test includes glass, marble, laminate, brass, and powder-covered steel.

Click here to view all six tests results in chart form.

Started by Morlee Maynard in Church Library Administration

2 Replies · Reply by Morlee Maynard Nov 24, 2020

Realm Test 5 Results

OCLC released their Realm Test 5 results last week. This link includes results of tests 1-5. Click here.

You will find all 5 test results on this website.

Started by Morlee Maynard in Church Library Administration

4 Replies · Reply by Linda S Oct 25, 2020

Test 4 Results to the Realm Project

Lindsay Thompson sent us a link to the Realm Project Test 4 Results. Click here to open the site. Notice the focus here seems to be the way we qurantine the items--stacked or laid flat. You will find other links for more information. You can also sig

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What are your plans for reopening the library?

The Covid-19 stay-at-home policy is about to end in many states. Let’s share what we are finding on how to handle reopening libraries whenever that comes our way: preparing the collection? Promotion? Communicating with our congregations? What else do

Started by Morlee Maynard in Church Library Administration

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Are any church libraries in state of Texas still open?

I have had our secretary open the library during office hours for people to self check books and I go up once a week to wipe down books and stuff...but I am wondering if we should completely close down because we are not isolating books and wiping do

Started by Carolyn Koepf in Church Library Administration

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Q&A

Church Library Administration (103)

Team Appreciation during the Holidays

Afghanistan Refugees?

Libraries in Smaller Churches

Making Disciples for Jesus Christ Each Book at a time.

Budget for Church Libraries

Church Mission and Vision for the New Year

Children and Youth Collection Location

Survey Questions

SMART GOALS

COVID Question for March 8, 2021

Free Supplies Offer

Need advice on figuring out how much to request on the church budget

What's New for Your Church's Library in 2021?

Realm Test 6 Results

Realm Test 5 Results

Test 4 Results to the Realm Project

What are your plans for reopening the library?

Are any church libraries in state of Texas still open?

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