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? (
Read more…Okay, everyone I feel very good. I have gone back and reclassified missionaries from biographies to the 266 area.
Now working on books that are in the 269 area. Specifically I have one on Oswald Chambers. On the bottom part of the spinal label, do
Read more…We're just beginning cataloging our collection.
We use Dewey. We have already cataloged several this way.
This is what we're doing-Is this ok?
1st line of Call number should be Dewey number
2nd line-1st 3 letters of author's last name
3rd line-copyright d
Read more…Does anyone have a good source for a simple post card to notify patrons of past due media?
Read more…I'm planning a churchwide reading challenge, along the lines of seeing how quickly our large church can read a certain number of books. Sunday attendance runs 1,000 including all ages so I'm wondering if 10,000 books is a good goal. Has anyone trie
Read more…Does anyone have any good suggestions for getting Youth involved in using our library? We have such good, current books for that age group but I fear the age of social media and electronic devices has taken over their interest in reading a mere boo
Read more…Thank you for accepting me as a member of the Church Librarians Network. I have recently been approached by the elders at my local church to do a "feasibility " study on beginning a church library. Although I have some Library Science background, i
Read more…I am investigating Atriuum as a possible new software for our library and would like to visit with other users about likes and dislikes.
Read more…Does anyone know of a website that gives examples of themes for church library windows..Themes for all holidays. Websites to buy window decor as well is needed. Thank You.
Read more…Have any of you gotten free books by becoming a book reviewer ?
If so, how do you get started ?
Thanks !
Read more…We get a lot of good donations of fiction for women since most of our fiction readers are women. I'd like to get some new fiction for men, but what do they like?
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