Q&A

Cataloging Books

I would like to know if anyone has a instruction manual for their libraries on how to catalog the books etc.  and how to know which category to put the books into.  

Thanks!

Carmy Heerboth

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Books by Authors of Color for Church Libraries

Marie Terwilliger has a request:

Recommended books by authors of color for church libraries. We are in serious need of expanding that grouping!

Thanks, Marie Terwilliger

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AI and Libraries?

AI is now a BIG news item today and every day. Are you using AI (Artificial Intelligence) as you serve in the library?

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My New Years goals

Cheryl Subject has Two New Year Goals:
1. To better communicate about the Library Ministry with congregation and other Ministry Leaders. I'm looking for Ideas for church library newsletters or other communication tools. What methodology are you using

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Gifts?

Are you planning to give your team members a gift this year? Let’s share our ideas.

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Christmas or Hanukkah Events This year?

Will you be connecting with any of the Christmas or Hanukkah events during these weeks? Let’s share our opportunities and experiences. 

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Opportunities to Participate in the Age Group Ministries

Yesterday I had the opportunity to participate in a Student Ministry Parent & Guardian luncheon. David Reed, our Student Minister, asked me to prepare a list of Enrichment Center books for parents and guardians. I followed up asking if I could be the

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Veterans Day 2024

If you are a veteran, share with us where you served or are serving. We thank you for our freedom.

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Out of Date Concordances and other Theological Resources?

How do you determine if a concordance and other theological resources are out of date in your collection?

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Circulation Reports without Software

Another topic discussed on October 19 in Franklin, TN was requested by some in our group who do not have automated collections. How to keep track of circulation? If you do not have an automated collection, how do you track circulation?

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Books on Hospice and End of Life Needs

One of our topics during last Saturday's (October 19, 2024)  Middle Tennessee Church Library Ministry Network gathering was sharing titles on hospice and end of life needs. Have you discovered books to have for families dealing with hospice care? Ple

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Library Patron Cards

Babs Harris asks the following?

Our team just completed a training seminar on the Atriuum software. 

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Ways to refer people to doctrinally sound apps and web pages?

Barb is looking for ways to better use their library web page as a pointer to other resources (doctrinally sound apps/web pages). How are you using your church’s library’s website to make people aware of sound apps and web pages? And other ways?

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Collection Development: Book Recommendations in Magazines

What magazines are available to your church family? 

How do you use magazines to find books and DVDs for the library? 

 

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Patron/Customer Service

One of the North Alabama conference sessions on November 5 is focused on customer service. Why wait until November 5? The way we treat people who use church libraries kinda falls in the circluation category of all that we do. Let's use the following

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Small Displays Away from the Library

Babs Harris and her team are working on a small display in the adult area of their building. Question: When you have display locations away from the library that are not considered satellite location, how do you identify the locations of the items in

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Conference Planning

The breakout session facilitators are collaborating on what they will do during the North Alabama Church Library Conference on November 2. The faclitators are Allison Maynard, Bev League, Carolyn Walker, Marty Woodall, and Morlee Maynard. Patty Easte

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Filing System for Library Purchasing Receipts

Here's a twist on our filing system discussion. Let’s get specific about our filing systems.

How do you file purchasing receipts for the library? How long to do you keep these receipt files?

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Communicating with Church Staff Ministers and Pastors

The start of a new church year is a great time to initiate or strengthen relationships with church staff ministers and pastors. How are you approaching that this year? Let’s share our stories.

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Ebooks

We have not grappled with eBooks in awhile. The pastor of one of our new members wants eBooks in the collection. Those of you who have experience with having eBooks in your church’s collection: would you share your recommendations as well as experien

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