I'm getting ready to re-catalog our entire library and I'm wondering how y'all are cataloging commentaries. Right now, ours are cataloged by set and are shelved separately, but I'm thinking that it might be more useful to catalog them by the book of
Read more…OK, I've gotten my library committee together and we have drafted a Mission Statement and Selection Policy. But an important issue came up. How do we deal with objections to materials in our collection?
I know that most public libraries have a form
Our widows group has been given the privilege of beginning a library in our church. There was a very old library that was seldom used with only outdated materials. We are beginning from the ground up.
First, we are interested in having the church
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We are analyzing our current automated library system and I'm wondering how comparable the price is to others out there. Could you let me know (only if you have an automated system of course) what system you use and how much it costs yea
Read more…Libraries are fantastic for more than just providing reading materials to church members. Are there other ways you have been able to provide the church library as a tool to be used in other ministries in your church? I'm preparing for a workshop th
Read more…Help- I'm stumped for clever ideas for summer reading club theme and promos!
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I know how to look up to see what they have checked out but it only tells the BC# NOT the title of the book. How do I find the title of the book(s)?
In plain English and easy for me to understand.\
Thanks!
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I don't have a program for my church library. I'm thinking I need to set up an excel sheet to keep track of circulation information. Any suggestions for headings or information I need to keep on a monthly basis?
Read more…We have recently purchased the series, "Miracles of Marble Cove". Does anyone have this series and if so, do you have a complete list of titles and authors.
Thanks!
Janet.
Read more…We have recently renovated our childrens Sunday School Wing of our church and there is now an extra room that we potentially could use to house the children's section of our church library. Does any one have a separte Children's Library in your chur
Read more…We just received a 7 disc set of THE WORD OF PROMISE New Testament Audio Bible. Each disc is in a matching, individual package. How would we catalog--treat it as one collection, one number, but add the disc # to each, or treat it as 7 individual disc
Read more…I would like feedback on book clubs in the church library.
How would you get started, etc.
Pro's and Con's also would be appreciated.
Thanks!
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I am adding a set of Bible study books to the library and they have 2 studies per book. Do we use the first and cross reference by subject?
Read more…I want to start classifying missionaries under 266.092 instead of biographies. Two questions. . .1) what letters do I use--the author's or the missionary"s (as in biographies), 2) should I go back and reclassify other missionary books already in bio
Read more…Let's keep reflecting on social networking. What are the possible results of using FaceBook or another social network as a way to promote your church library? What can happen with your library team when you use the Church Librarians Network as a sour
Read more…Does anyone offer ebooks in their church library? I would like to do this, but have no idea where to start. Any information would be greatly appreciated.
Read more…Hello, my fellow-church-librarians!
I had surgery a few days ago and have been taking advantage of this bed-ridden time to find some library-related sites on-line, and came across this one. I'm delighted!!
My friend and I took over the library at ou
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I am a new member to this Association and have appreciated the wisdom found on this site!
I started as the new Library Coordinator in August of this year. I actually worked as the Library Coordinator for this church 7 years ago. When I left, pat
Read more…March 6, 2014 to March 8, 2014 – First Baptist ChurchThe Baptists of Texas convention always puts on a GREAT church library ministry conference. Go to their web site for details for the 2014 event.Organized by
Read more…My church library is interested in offering 10 to 20 Christian books and study guides at cost to attendees. Does anyone have any ideas as to how we can obtain the books and study guides so we are not stuck with numerous materials that don’t sell? (
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