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
Read more…The Church Librarians Network is among many social networking options. Others include FaceBook and LinkedIn. Why do you think we need to know about these options for our library ministries as well as our personal use?
Read more…Hello All,
I was asked to lead a roundtable discussion on patron/data driven acquisitions. in order to prepare, i thought it would be helpful to gather questions and opinions. anyone want to share?
Read more…How do you ask for book donations ?
We get books donated but they are usually very old, not suitable for a church library, or ones we already have.
Any ideas would be very much appreciated.
Thanks!
Read more…Does anyone have a source for pre-printed post cards to send as 'overdue' notices? Thanks
Read more…Help! I need encouragement. We have over 3000 non-fiction books in our library and only about 200 of them have ever been checked out since the beginning of our library. I know they need to go but I am afraid of the huge gap it will leave on the sh
Read more…Can anyone recommend books on aging? I had a female patron ask for some books on aging - as in how to handle all the changes that come with it and she said some humor in the book would help.
Read more…Doing anything special during Easter through your library? We would love to your Easter displays too?
Read more…At the moment, we don't have any periodicals in our collection. Any suggestions as to which ones I should subscribe to? Also, how do you store them? check out? We have a small church, but I would like to have some periodicals available.
Thanks so
