Does anyone have any information about whether or not it is legal for our library to copy our VHS tapes onto DVD's? I have the software; but wasn't sure if it was allowed.
Thanks,
Diane S
Read more…We keep scrapbooks yearly of the churches events and happenings for the year. We also keep CD disks pictures in an album. to keep track of the History of the church. How do other churches do there history. We are quickly running out of space to st
Read more…I just printed one of these, and would like to put it in word- is there a way to do that? Is there a way to get it out of Concourse and export it to text. Can't figure it out. Help topics not helpful.
Read more…Do any of you allow your patrons to self check? We have a fairly small library and so far I have allowed it by having them fill out the book cards and leave them in a box until a librarian is available to enter the information, but I really want to
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We did some research to see what was possible re e-books, besides OverDrive which seems too expensive for our [Canadian] setting. (I have followed Glenn McEowan's posts with much interest. But we don't have the geographical popula
Read more…Does anyone have a comparison chart of Resource Mate and Concourse software? We are a small church library looking for software that will provide full database management, reporting, and barcoding. We need to provide a proposal and were hoping that
Read more…We have 4 historical novels. Should they be classified 'F' or 'non-fiction'?
Read more…I need recommendations for a book(s) on modesty, focused on older preteen and teen girls. Thanks.
Read more…I am considering going to an automated system using the Surpass software.
Does anyone have experience with this product??
I would appreciate any comments both pros and cons.
Thanks..
Read more…Do any of you have any recommendations about whether to use plain paper spine labels or foil-backed paper labels? I'm getting ready to classify and catalog a room full of books, and want to make the right choice.Thanks!
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I am a Christian book reviewer and blogger. I have several titles that I would like to sell at a very reduced cost to go toward increasing church libraries if possible. All of these fiction titles were purchased by myself, and
Read more…Hello,
I am a new member of this network so hope to gain some knowledge and insight through interaction here and looking at some resources.
I am just now, starting on a volunteer basis, taking a look at a library space in my current church in Atlanta w
Read more…Can anyone recommend and comment on free and easy library software programs? I have about 1300 titles, print and media. I use general subject heads, not Dewey. My catalog and periodical databases are on excel spreadsheets. Circulation is by card a
Read more…Anyone have ideas how to execute inexpensive summer program decor complimenting VBS theme? "Colossal Coaster World" has not sparked my imaginzation yet since as don't have access to an easily constructed roler coaster to fit our space.
Read more…As a librarian, I'm always searching for quality books for Tweens and Youth. I have purchased several secular books that are just plain quality reading. Not interested in cheesy romance books or the "dark books" that are popular. I've even conside
Read more…If we use "B" for biography, would it be confusing to use "BCD" for book on CD (audiobook)? If we use BCD, would it be better to use Bio for biography? OR maybe use CDBk for book on CD (audiobook)? What are your thoughts / experience with this?
An Ex
Read more…Last summer was my first year to do a summer reading program. It went very will except for the way I gave out the prizes for reading books. I would like ideas on how you give out prizes. Thank you
Read more…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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