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Bulletin Board Ideas

Mary Reynolds requests the following ideas:

Our church library has been in a terrible state for the last 6-7 years. We have about 2000 books and we don't even have a budget until January. We have one bulletin board just outside the room & I would lo

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2 Replies · Reply by Elizabeth Fisher Sep 20, 2022

Queen Elizabeth and 9/11?

With the passing of the Queen and yesterday’s remembrance of 9/11, do you have books and/or DVDs in your church’s or synagogue's collection related to Queen Elizabeth? 9/11? Would you share the titles?

Started by Morlee Maynard in Collection Development

3 Replies · Reply by Martha W. Hancock Sep 20, 2022

Organizing Fiction by Genre?

Karen Pippenger asks an interesting questions for us to consider:

Has anyone here organized their fiction by genres? Just wondering, and if you have, what categories did you use? Tell me about how you did it and how long it took, how did you mark the

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16 Replies · Reply by Morlee Maynard May 1, 2023

Library Groups?

Jackie Huffman is wondering about library groups.

I appreciate the opportunity to read ideas on this site. My library ministry is re-energized with new ideas! How many church librarian groups are still meeting in person? I appreciate the Pacific No

Started by Morlee Maynard in Miscellaneous

2 Replies · Reply by Morlee Maynard Sep 5, 2022

Door Sign?

Sherall Cornwall needs our help!

We are remodeling our library after 20 years! Need ideas for our new door sign. Suggestions? This is what we have now.

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2 Replies · Reply by Morlee Maynard Sep 5, 2022

How do you remember names?

Do you have a way to remember names and faces of people when they checkout books?

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3 Replies · Reply by Glenn McEowen Aug 23, 2022

Adult Book Clubs and Reading Challenges

Now is a great time to share what we are doing with our adult readers. We have had previous discussions but not recently. Jump in and share what you are doing.

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13 Replies · Reply by Deborah Alexander Sep 23, 2022

Magazines?

Joan Hoyt sent in a great question!

Years ago, we were taught to store one of each worship guide, magazines etc. Should we still do this? How long do we keep them?

Started by Morlee Maynard in Collection Development

1 Reply · Reply by Johanne Bryant Jul 20, 2022

Ways to help people select items?

Yesterday, one of the men who drops by the Enrichment Center from time to time, spent some time browsing the shelves. I asked him again what types of books he reads. In our conversation, he suggested we find a way to share the following information:

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2 Replies · Reply by Barbara Brown Aug 29, 2022

Administration: Donations or Gifts?

How do you process financial donations in memory of someone or in honor of someone? Do you have a policy statement about such? When you remove an item that was added to the collection with donation funds, what do you do about that recognition?

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4 Replies · Reply by Pat Shufeldt Jun 13, 2022

Book Drop?

Sherall Cornwell asked me to ask you this question?

We are remodeling and need to purchase a book drop chute. The Library Store has the perfect one, but waaaay over our budget. What are y’all using? Right now, we have a paper box outside our door,

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2 Replies · Reply by Sherall Cornwell May 31, 2022

How can we get our readers away from thinking fiction is only for leisure reading?

Who are the Christian fiction authors that you find your people can connect spiritual truth in their stories? Charles Martin, Lisa Wingate, Richard Paul Evans, and Cathy Gohlke come to my mind.

Perhaps as people return a book, we ought to ask them w

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7 Replies · Reply by Martha W. Hancock Jun 6, 2022

What type of server are you using to store MP4 format files?

The library of FBC Griffin, GA has a huge archive of sermon audio and VHS tapes and DVDs, with more recent ones stored online with Vimeo at this point. We are in the investigation process of how to best convert all of these items to MP4 format and h

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1 Reply · Reply by Stephen Gateley Jun 6, 2022

Sunday Morning Group Meets in Church Library?

With the high cost of building these days, churches are having to make difficult decisions about space needs when more people come to church on Sundays. How have those of you who have a group meeting in the library during the Bible study time accomod

Started by Morlee Maynard in Church Library Administration

5 Replies · Reply by Dee Ann Hoff May 30, 2022

Church Library Summer Plans?

Summer is almost here! Any plans for your church's library this summer? Children? Youth? Adults?

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13 Replies · Reply by Gail OConnor Jul 4, 2022

Are you in need of ideas for something?

We are all working on changes or addtions to our library ministries. You are welcome to reply to this post with your need for specific ideas. Or start a new post by clicking on the red button above on the right side. Actually, starting a new post wil

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13 Replies · Reply by Elizabeth Fisher May 5, 2022

Library Emails

Our team is planning to start sending an email once a month to those who want to receive the emails. Help us with how you do such through your library?

Do you use MailChimp or something like that to manage your mailing list?
What do you include in

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5 Replies · Reply by Paul T. Jackson May 2, 2022

Making Disciples Webinar: Why and How Do Church Libraries Participate in Building Community?

See attached Participant Guide to the March 30 webinar by Alabama Baptist Convention. Click here.

Click here for the webinar recording.

Principle 1: Discipleship Requires Proximity

During the webinar, Ken Braddy made highlighted these points related

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1 Reply · Reply by jackie saturley Apr 8, 2022

Disciple Making Webinar: How can church libraries reach out to the 63% of adults who are in in groups in their churches?

See attached Participant Guide to the March 30 webinar by Alabama Baptist Convention. Click here.

Click here for the webinar recording.

Principle 2: Disciples are made in groups

Disciples need to be involved in more than preaching and listening. Tha

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Making Disciples Webinar: What are ways church libraries can assist the groups in building relationships?

See attached Participant Guide to the March 30 webinar by Alabama Baptist Convention. Click here.

Click here for the webinar recording.

Principle 2: Disciples are made in groups

Our churches have lots of groups of all kinds.

You will find Principle

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church libraries (229)

Bulletin Board Ideas

Queen Elizabeth and 9/11?

Organizing Fiction by Genre?

Library Groups?

Door Sign?

How do you remember names?

Adult Book Clubs and Reading Challenges

Magazines?

Ways to help people select items?

Administration: Donations or Gifts?

Book Drop?

How can we get our readers away from thinking fiction is only for leisure reading?

What type of server are you using to store MP4 format files?

Sunday Morning Group Meets in Church Library?

Church Library Summer Plans?

Are you in need of ideas for something?

Library Emails

Making Disciples Webinar: Why and How Do Church Libraries Participate in Building Community?

Disciple Making Webinar: How can church libraries reach out to the 63% of adults who are in in groups in their churches?

Making Disciples Webinar: What are ways church libraries can assist the groups in building relationships?

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