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Decentralized library
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
Read more…Help getting together information for the building committee regarding moving the library
I have until 3"30 tomorrow (July 30) getting together some kind of plan for relocating our library.
Yes, really,
Any suggestions, including photos and floor plans of your current space would be a huge help.
Read more…What is the best software for a small library?
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
Read more…Book Collection Data
What software do most of you use for book data collection?
I will be using a Mac but cross platform would be even better.
Thank you!!!
Kim Swisher
Read more…Starting an e-book collection
Good afternoon everyone, I do hope that you are well and are enjoying the fall.
We are considering adding e-books to our library, and I need your help.
1. When you began the e-book collection, how did you determine the mix of that initial order and
Read more…Cassette Tapes??
Cataloging
What is a good way to catalog Video conference Materials. The one I am working with is a set of 5 DVDs in a case.
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Online Story Times?
Share with us if and how your team is doing online story times.
The American Library Association has a great article about such:
Online Story Time & Coronavirus: It’s Fair Use, Folks
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Shipping to Hungary?
Valerie Conner asked me to post the following question for those of you who ship books to other countries:
Best price for shipping books to Hungary?
Read more…Cataloging and classification hardcopy books for free!
Sunday School Curriculum Question
Hello all,
My question has to do with Sunday School/Bible study curriculum specifically (not dated materials like quarterlies).
What does your church do with all of these materials? I personally don't believe that every workbook and teacher's gui
Read more…Church Library Ministry Information Service.
Hello!
I'm so excited to be a part of this group! I was at the conference in Decatur and learned so much!
Does anyone have a PDF of this I could have? Or do I need to buy the book.
Thanks,
Sherall Cornwell
Crawford Baptist Church
Mobile, AL
Read more…Media Cart
Good Morning!
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.
Thanks in advance,
Sherall
Read more…Church Library Grants/Funding
Good Afternoon,
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
Read more…Media Center Bulletin Boards
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
Read more…Library book abuse
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
Read more…Trouble finding a video
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
Read more…Smoking Hot Books
We have several members who use the library and are smokers.
I have asthma which is triggered by my allergies. I am highly sensitive to smoke of any kind.
What do you recommend to get rid of smoke odors in books.
I've tried drier sheets in a zip lo
Read more…Intro and Best Practices for Revitalizing Library
Hello! My name is Becky Isbell. I recently volunteered, along with two other ladies, to help with the church library. I think it’s become a bit of a forgotten nook of the church, and we’re seeking to revitalize it. I hope that my colleagues will join
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