When putting a book in the library that is a biography, what letters would you use for 'ten Boom' or 'von Trapp'? Would it be classified 'B ten' or 'B Boo'? Thanks for helping me.
Read more…The last eBook collection article was from 2012. Are the two consortiums still operating in Texas? Please post any websites so we may view the catalogs. We have a church near us looking into it, and would appreciate an update . . .
Thanks!
Read more…Does anyone use (or know of someone who uses) Filemaker Pro 12 for their library catalogue? A church library in our area inherited the program from a former librarian and they are struggling with it.
Read more…How are other librarians entering the series names in the Mitford books by Jan Karon? With the new one on it's way, I started looking on all the inconsistent ways I had entered the series. Some Mitford, some with the number of the book in the serie
Read more…Our library is open to the public at all hours, given that it is in a corner of the "Great Hall" and easily visible as soon as you come into the building. This is great for making all users of the building aware of our library, and we have about 60
Read more…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?
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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
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