As school begins to start each year, we always share what we did during the summer through our church libraries. The summer of 2020 will definitely limit what we have to share due to Covid-19. However, I have a hunch that many of you merely adjusted
Is it time to consider what your church library will do about the coronavirus. It is becoming a real issue, and some of us are in the most vulnerable population (60+). Let's not forget how germ-laden books can be.
We've had a good-sized library (roughly 1200 items, print and non-print), but recent church reorganization will dismantle it. The collection will be weeded to remove anything not furthering the church mission, then we will store the collection (I ho
Our church membership is approx. 300. Our media collection is approx. 8,000. Also, we use barcodes. Would anyone recommend a certain software program or should we continue using Concourse by Book Systems even though they have discontinued up dates? A
Does anyone still maintain a cassette tape collection?
A patron has contacted us wishing to donate a collection of "cassette tapes of Christian topics or music...such as the NIV Bible on tape, Kenneth McAll, Kay Arthur, Rev. Herman Riffel, the Linn
Our Library is looking for for an old-fashioned media cart. The kind that has wheels and two or three shelves. We are willing to pay, and I will travel 100 miles from Mobile to get one.
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
Hey! I need some suggestions. I have recently joined a church and am trying to get the Media Center in order and draw some interest. There is a bulletin board in a hallway I was told I could use. I'm not creative! I would love to do a basic layo
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
I am trying to locate a video that involved searching for a library worker,someone new, but does not have to be a rocket scientist. This video was available on CLN several years ago. I've tried searching CLN using different search terms, but none
