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
Read more…We have a growing collection of DVDs that come with study/discussion guides, which are either a book/booklet or PDF documents on the disc itself for printing out. Small group leaders and individuals check them out for study.
We are looking to buy mo
Read more…We put mixed media in a zip-lock bag. You can purchase these thru Brodart (or any other library supply store). Brodart also has a see-thru box that we use for teacher kits as well as kids "creation" kits (books, CDs, DVDs on a particular aspect of
Read more…If there is a complete set of commentaries on the Bible, should the classification 220.7 be used for each book? If commentaries are individual books on an old testament book or two, should they be classified as 221.7?
Read more…Our library readers are asking for Large Print Books.
Do you all know of any online sites that offer LP books at discount prices? Besides Christian book.com or Amazon, that is.
Thanks!
Read more…Dear In Spirit,
I tried to find your article about Advance Reading Copies Free for Librarian's but couldn't. Would you send me the information?
Thanks!
Read more…Because circulation is low (I've not done much the past year due to cancer treatments) the deacons want to get rid of the library computer and desk and put in easy chairs and sofas so folks can sit and relax. It's a new library in a new church buildi
Read more…I'm looking for a good site to review books for my church's library. Most of the ones listed as "Christian" don't seem to have a true Christian perspective. The best one I've found so far is thrivingfamily.com (Focus on the Family) It gives a goo
Read more…HOW DO YOU RUN AN OPEN LIBRARY?
I NEED IDEALS AND A WORKING MAP TO FOLLOW.
PLEASE HELP
THANKS
S. HANCOCK
Read more…A grandmother approached me last Sunday about resources regarding her 13 year old granddaughter. She met a boy at a water park and they have been texting each other. Boy is 15 and lives in another city. He has been pressuring the young girl to send
Read more…We have a WONDERFUL library facility that has been badly neglected for years. A group of us are attempting to organize it. There are groups of old charge cards from media that has been lost for years. Is it necessary to keep these cards? And, if
Read more…If the book "A Classification System for Church Libraries" is no longer available from Lifeway or any other source (i.e. is out of print), is it permissable to copy it? -- Cheryl Swain--
Read more…We would appreciate knowing the recommended temperature and humidity level for a library. Thanks
Read more…Well, i have a BIG QUESTION about WEBOPAC and security. i have a trial version of webopac installed so that those staff within the church can get onto it. HOWEVER, our IT guys are not enthusiastic about having my computer left on all the time, an
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