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Paid Church Librarians

Posted by Sharln Chapman on March 11, 2018 at 17:06 in Church Library Administration

I've posted a similar question last year, and got a few responses.

 

I'm just trying to gauge how many of us are paid.  If you feel comfortable, would you please let me know if you are paid or not. I'm not looking for any specifics, just looking for the precedence of paid church librarians.

 

Thank you all so much.

 

Sharln Chapman

Hayes Barton Baptist Church

Raleigh, NC

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  • Susan M. Albon August 31, 2019 11:28

    When I retired 18 years ago, I said that I wouldn't work outside the home again unless it was something I loved enough that I'd do it for free.  That's where I am today.  Our library is not included in the church budget, but we have been blessed with many supporters who believe in our ministry.  We have a small group of volunteers, but we are united in our love of the library and our beliefs.  God has blessed us mightily.

  • Karen Sturm August 31, 2019 10:10

    All volunteer.

  • Judy Terry December 17, 2018 16:04

    I get a small stipend, $50, monthly.  This is the best job I've ever had.  I'd even pay to work here!!!!

  • Cynthia McConniel September 22, 2018 21:48

    Our church was blessed with a large gift for the use of our library.  Up to that point I was a volunteer at 10 hours a week.  The board moved immediately to move it to a pay position.   Still 10 hours a week but I do morebat home on my own time.

  • Debbie Dehart September 19, 2018 15:20

    Not paid.  

  • 0is2pwslhm97j August 15, 2018 21:00

    Our church library operates entirely as a volunteer library.  It is a magnificent ministry opportunity.  Those who work either along side me or in the background, I believe would agree. 

  • Debra Woodhams August 15, 2018 12:20

    I have been librarian for my church 1 year now.  Am still teaching myself how to do lib.  work so I am not paid.  It is fun though

  • Amanda March 30, 2018 12:40

    Not

  • Janet Estridge March 16, 2018 8:52

    I have volunteered in the Church Library for almost 40 years.

    I've never gotten paid and don't expect too, either.

    This goes for the rest of us who also volunteer.

  • Linda S March 15, 2018 6:24

    All volunteer hours here. 

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