Q&A

Cassette Tapes??

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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

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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 

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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.

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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

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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.

 

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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?

 

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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.

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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

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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".

 

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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

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Where do you buy your books?

I'm running out of ideas on where to find books that don't cost "an arm and a leg".

I'd rather not do Amazon if I can help it.

 

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Recommendations for items: Becoming a Christian

Eva Nell and Carolyn prepared a list of recommendations on the topic of becoming a Christian. Click here. What are your recommendations?

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Library book abuse

We have a member who continually returns books that are damaged. Our pastor wants me to put an announcement in the church bulletin to address this matter. Has anyone had to do this? I am at a loss to tactfully say that these books cost money and you

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