Emerging Church Libraries - Q&A - Church Librarians Network

Re-imagining the Vision

Our library team is wanting to make our library relevant and vibrant for our church members who have become daily users of technology and digital resources for their information. In addition to our continuing to offer physical books, we want to make

Started by Babs Harris in Emerging Church Libraries

3 Replies · Reply by Barb Sagraves Oct 31

Building a Different World?

As I prepared for the Tennessee Library Conference that took place this past Saturday, I collected random quotes to share in specific sessions.

For my first session, I planned to use the following quote as a conclusion to our focus on Revitalizing o

Started by Morlee Maynard in Emerging Church Libraries

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Libraries that Serve the Church/Synagogue/Parish and Schools/Preschools/Parent’s Day Out that Meet in the Building?

In all these years that the Church Librarians Network has existed, I’m not sure we have ever focused on this topic. Perhaps we have touched pieces of the topic but not in a focused way. Let's give it a go this week!

First, any interest in the CLN hav

Started by Morlee Maynard in Emerging Church Libraries

5 Replies · Reply by Barb Sagraves Sep 14

Memory Lane: Share an idea you got from a conference?

In our not too distant history, church library conferences were available frequently in most states. Due to decrease in funding and the increase in travel expenses, a high percentage of those conferences have evaporated. Let's have fun remembering th

Started by Morlee Maynard in Emerging Church Libraries

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What's New?

What is new in your church’s or synagogue’s library ministry? Hopefully new books, but what about other ways of having something new? I have something new to share but I can’t get my iPhone to send the photos to my email account where I can download

Started by Morlee Maynard in Emerging Church Libraries

3 Replies · Reply by Carol Marie Carlton Apr 8

Survey for Library- Parent/Sunday School teachers

I had a great conversation with my pastor today about the Library and its use. We are a struggling library that does not have much use at all due to various factors.

He suggested that we have some sort of Survey/ Questionnaire for our Parents and Su

Started by Samantha Shotts in Emerging Church Libraries

7 Replies · Reply by Samantha Shotts Jun 3, 2024

The Church Librarians Handbook?

I was going to recommend The Church Librarians Handbook in a presentation I am doing on "Why Church Libraries?" When I went to get the link on Amazon, a new copy of the paperback is $87.80! Does anyone know where to get it cheaper? That seems like

Started by Susan Glynn Mule' in Emerging Church Libraries

6 Replies · Reply by Susan Glynn Mule' Oct 4, 2022

Computer stations in the church library

Hello!

Our library is in the process of being moved and reorganization is a great opportunity to re-imagine the library. I want to set up a computer station or technology hub for patrons to search the catalog, use the internet, etc...

Does anyone have

Started by La Gina Gross in Emerging Church Libraries

3 Replies · Reply by adair elwing Aug 9, 2021

Helpful Advice

Hello my new friends!

I have just newly taken over our church library (roughly 3,000 items in our collection).The library has been run the same way since 1987. Everything is done on paper, EVERYTHING.. I have been typing accessions on a typewriter (

Started by Nicholas in Emerging Church Libraries

11 Replies · Reply by Peggy Occhiuzzo May 20, 2021

How do our church libraries lead people?

How do our church libraries lead people to Christ, spiritual growth, discipleship, the mission field, full-time ministry, healthy families, servanthood, and so on.

How do you see your church’s library leading in carrying out the mission, vision, an

Started by Morlee Maynard in Emerging Church Libraries

3 Replies · Reply by Linda S Oct 25, 2020

Q&A

Emerging Church Libraries (10)

Re-imagining the Vision

Building a Different World?

Libraries that Serve the Church/Synagogue/Parish and Schools/Preschools/Parent’s Day Out that Meet in the Building?

Memory Lane: Share an idea you got from a conference?

What's New?

Survey for Library- Parent/Sunday School teachers

The Church Librarians Handbook?

Computer stations in the church library

Helpful Advice

How do our church libraries lead people?

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