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…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
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
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