Collection Development

Hi Friends,

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 books. With the current COVID controls, a new

Started by Anyse Myers in Collection Development

5 Replies · Reply by Lynn Beech Sep 29, 2020

Signs

Barbara Brown asks the following:

Does anyone have signs for Non-fiction books to help members find books? For instance, prayer, child development, divorce, adoption, etc.

We are thinking about signs to go above the bookcase that would list the DD

Started by Morlee Maynard in Collection Development

13 Replies · Reply by Barbara Brown Oct 12, 2020

Classic Christian books

I would be interested in a list of 'classic' titles for a church library.

Started by Karen Kyte in Collection Development

2 Replies · Reply by Linda S Oct 7, 2020

Cassette Tapes??

Does anyone still maintain a cassette tape collection?

A patron has contacted us wishing to donate a collection of "cassette tapes of Christian topics or music...such as the NIV Bible on tape, Kenneth McAll, Kay Arthur, Rev. Herman Riffel, the Linn

Started by Morlee Maynard in Collection Development

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ebooks

Before all of this got started I was considering buying some tablets and making them available as we have several people with eye issues I would load the books for them

By setting parental controls up would not have to worry about them browsing not t

Started by adair elwing in Collection Development

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What are you doing about ebooks?

I have not purchased any ebooks for our library. Our technology/media director would like for me to post sites that have only Christian titles. I'm not sure if such as site exists. I believe limiting searches to Christian fiction on sites like

Started by Cathy Smith in Collection Development

5 Replies · Reply by Paul Adams Sep 19, 2020

Atlas

I am looking to buy/replace a very old atlas. Any suggestions as to what atlas would be the best? All suggestions welcomed! Thanks in advance.

Started by Karen Kyte in Collection Development

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Sunday School Curriculum Question

Hello all,

My question has to do with Sunday School/Bible study curriculum specifically (not dated materials like quarterlies).

What does your church do with all of these materials? I personally don't believe that every workbook and teacher's gui

Started by Sharln Chapman in Collection Development

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Cataloging

What is a good way to catalog Video conference Materials. The one I am working with is a set of 5 DVDs in a case.

Started by Dee Privette in Classification and Cataloging and Collection Development

1 Reply · Reply by Ann Lancaster Jul 14, 2020

software for self-service libraries

My library is self-service. I'm only there one day a week and after services. So parishioners can check our books, return them, etc. whenever the library is open which is whenever the church is open. The collection is currently on an excel spreads

Started by Judy Terry in Collection Development

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Your Recommendations for Titles on Forgiveness?

Eva Nell Hunter and Carolyn Walker prepared a list of recommendations on the topic of forgiveness. Click here.

What you would add to their recommendations?

BTW, the intent behind the format for these lists of recommendations is to give you someth

Started by Morlee Maynard in Collection Development

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Ministry during Church Crises?

How does your church’s library minister to your church family during times of crises? My own church is dealing with an experience that has great potential to cause strife with in our fellowship. I’ve searched for books to add to the collection to hel

Started by Morlee Maynard in Collection Development

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Starting an e-book collection

Good afternoon everyone, I do hope that you are well and are enjoying the fall.

We are considering adding e-books to our library, and I need your help.

1. When you began the e-book collection, how did you determine the mix of that initial order and

Started by Martha Jo Dendinger in Collection Development

9 Replies · Reply by Elizabeth Starkey Aug 4, 2020

Best Sellers List for Christian Fiction and Non-Fiction?

Bev Colquett just emailed me asking the following:

Is there a website where I can find the best selling Christian Fiction and Non Fiction each week (or month) similar to a NY Times Best Seller List?

Any suggestions?

Started by Morlee Maynard in Collection Development

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EBOOKS

Do you have ebooks with Overdrive and do you allow others to join your library and check ebooks?

Joan

Olive library

Pensacola, Fl.

Started by Joan Hoyt in Collection Development

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New Children's Book Offer

My publishing company just released 'Rise Up' - a children's book authored by Denver Broncos player Dalton Risner. Using his football platform to spread his Christian values, this book coincides with his non-profit RisnerUp Foundation's message - to

Started by Jefferson Knapp in Collection Development

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Where do you buy your books?

I would like to thank each and everyone who responded to my question on where do you buy your books?

They were very helpful and I can't wait to "start shopping".

Started by Janet Estridge in Collection Development

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Church Library Grants/Funding

Good Afternoon,

I am currently in the process of completing a practicum my MLS and revamping my church's library that has not been used in over 10 year. My biggest problem encountered at the moment is the lack of funds available in the budget to b

Started by Amanda in Collection Development

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