We are rebooting our church library. I am interested in learning how church media centers minister to nursing homes and church kindergarten/childcare. Thank you.
Read more…I've been reading Dani Pettrey and I'm just not sure about adding her books to our library. Has anyone read anything by her. If so, I would like to know what you think. Is she an acceptable author? Sometimes I think I'm being too prudish so I really
Read more…Can you all recommend websites for Christian Fiction authors who are alike.
For example : If you like Karen Kingsbury you will love ......
Thanks for helping me with this.
Read more…I've been considering hosting some type of reading event to draw people in. Such as having our pastor and others read excerpts from books to encourage people to read them. If any of you have ever done that, please share your ideas. Did you have fo
Read more…How do you decide which old books to discard to make room for more books.? Our library has been around for many years . I am at loss how to go about this weeding process.
Read more…Based on this Pew Research study results, let's talk about what our church library ministry teams might do to reach young adults who have walked away from church families. What changes do we need to consider? What do we currently do that needs to be
Read more…A Classification System for Church Libraries, updated- is it available for download or in print yet?
Read more…Hi all.
For those of you that use PC Card Catalog, what do you normally do to write off books? Is it as simple as deleting the records? Or do you somehow "archive" or remove the book from circulation?
I have taken over our library after 3+ years of ne
Read more…The walls are covered with books. The only place to go is the middle of the floor. So I want to purchase some bookcases. I've been searching online for one similar to the attached picture. I think you would have access to both sides and it couldn't b
Read more…We have a Facebook Group called Lone Star Christian Librarians. It is another great place to network with other like-minded individuals. Ya'll come join us. Here is the link:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/266870936823274/
Read more…We are seeing an increased number of our new CLN members saying they are starting libraries in their churches. So for all of you that have been serving in your church libraries for years, now is your opportunity to share what you have learned through
Read more…Does anyone know anything about The Enchanted Attic series by L. L. Samson from Zonderkidz? Literature is okay, but Christian content is a must for our library. If anyone has any suggestions for series (mysteries, adventure series for boys), pleas
Read more…I need help in classifying a book "Seeing Christ in the Tabernacle". It deals with the symbolism of the different facets/meanings of Christ a sections/vessels used in the tabernacle. Any help would be appreciated.
Read more…Does anyone know of a network of Southern Baptist Church Libraries in the state of Wyoming? I am interested in either joining such a group or starting one. Wanting to have a way to communicate with others and perhaps help them with their libraries.
Read more…We just recently did MAJOR weeding and are in the process of composing a list of items that were weeded. We also have many items that are marked 'lost' - dating back 12-15 years. Should these items remain on our shelf list as 'lost' or should they
Read more…I'd like to set up a Wish List with a book vendor and was wondering how many of you have done this? I read the recent post about linking it to the church's Facebook site, which sounds like a great idea, along with somehow making a link from our churc
Read more…I'm reviewing our policies regarding periodicals and would be delighted to hear from other librarians. Does your library carry magazines, newspapers, newsletters? How long do you retain them? What is the criteria for selection and for retention?
Read more…The subject of Collection Policies came to mind last week when the Southern Baptist Convention had a proposed resolution expressing concern that recent books and movies about heaven are not biblically accurate. How does your Collection Policy deal wi
Read more…OK, so my pastor has asked me to start a book club. He has selected What's So Amazing About Grace? by Philip Yancey.
It's a great book. However, I can't wrap my brain around a book club meeting in which everyone will need to provide their own copy of
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