Having two teenage daughters of my own, I have been trying to increase our church library's teen/tween section. My older daughter likes historical, Biblical, and fantasy fiction. My younger likes just about anything, but really enjoys fairy tales and
Read more…Do any of you have library meetings among your workers?
If so, how often do you meet and what do you discuss?
Thanks!
Read more…I downloaded the PDF file of "Resources for Church Libraries." I would like to purchase the " Church Library Ministry Information Services." It says there is a 20% discount but there is no code. Does anyone know how to get the discount?
Read more…I have had several Bible Study Series donated to the library. Do y'all add those to the collection? Most are meant to be written.
Read more…I found an old thread on using Kindles in the library, but it didn't address my situation exactly.
We have had requests to increase our electronic resources. We discussed purchasing a second chrome book (the other one is for searching the catalog pri
David Platt's new book, Counter Culture is listed on dewey experimental site, and also in Concourse as 261.0973- cannot find out what it is- is not in newest edition of classification book by Eva Nell, nor can I find it on many of my go-to sites for
Read more…The boxes that our books on CD come in are a mess - torn, crushed, 'ratty' looking. Does any one have a good solution to storing them? I'm looking at plastic cases that come with several 'sleeves' inside. But, am finding they are pricey. Any sugg
Read more…We are starting to incorporate adult coloring books into our collection. We are wondering how to classify them. One is titled Color the Names of God and the other is Whatever is Lovely: A coloring book for reflection and worship.
Should we classify
Read more…Would anyone mind sharing what your library budget is? And how many books your library has?We have 3,200 volumes and our last budget was $750. Before this year our library was neglected and as a result the budget kept getting slashed each year.
Read more…Can you suggest any titles on heaven for the 13 to 15 age group. Or anything on grieving.
thank You Barbara
Read more…What do you have in your collections or perhaps such that you would recommend for us to have in our collections for hurting people and families? Topics include the following and you will have other topics too.
I have a new book American Gothic Church : Changing the Way People See the Church. Its message is about how the unchurched view religion or organized churches. I cannot find DDN for it anywhere. I have done some research and I thought possibly 261
Read more…Hi! Our church library is moving in the next month or so to a larger space in our church. As I was preparing to pack things up, I discovered 2 large boxes full of videocassettes from the Home Mission Board/NAMB, "Missions USA," special seasonal em
Read more…What are the latest options for ebooks? Are there any consortiums for church libraries or is any one interested in discussing this options? Who is involved in lending ebooks?
Thanks all
Betsy Ruffin
Field Street Baptist
Cleburne, TX
Read more…Some months ago I remember seeing photos of jellyfish hanging in a church library window. I think it was an underwater/beach theme. They were terrific display items. Can whoever posted those (or anyone else who has done this type of display) tell u
Read more…Has anyone upgraded from Concourse to Atrium? If so can I possibly call you to chat about it?
Thank you.
Sharln Chapman
Hayes Barton Baptist Church
Raleigh, NC
Read more…Is anyone using Accelerated Reader in their library? If so, would you be willing to share your experiences with me? I'm considering adding it to our church library. Thanks so much. Martha
Read more…Hello. I am new here and to running a church library. I am the children's minister and have just taken over the volunteer position of running the library and in return I get my own office. We have a very nice library that I do not believe is used ver
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