Our original librarian is using this as a way to hand process books. I would like here to continue the way she wants to until I get things transferred to computer. It will be easier getting it entered that way. We have just purchased software, and i
One of our members, Brad Finkbeiner, posted such a question on a FB group page for ministers of education. I responded with information about our ministry design strategy that is almost totally focused on disciple making. I invited the ministers of e
I'm comparing several systems for a MLS class. It seems many church libraries use Concourse, but RCL's system seems pretty good, expecially for the price. Any words of wisdom from actual users?
Our church has a facebook webpage so I had our tech guy set up a church library group for our library. I am planning on posting new library items as they are processed and I am sure I will have other ideas. Has anyone tried this yet?Thanks,Carol
Since we will begin checking out with our scanner soon, I would like to know from your experience what the easiest method is--do you have patron barcode cards, look up the patron by name, or use a patron number?
Where can I find a clear, easy to follow, complete guidance for processing CDs and DVDs?9/25 The only help seems to be in Church Library Ministry Information Service.Help for determining call numbers on page 56. Help for processing on page 107.The in
We are using a Boot Camp theme for our VBS and would like to feature books for our children and youth around that theme, but our childrens sections doens't have much that meets the need. We do have a small budget if anyone can recommend books that m
I attend a multi-site church, and I am the librarian at the main campus. I am using Concourse software for cataloging, but do not have electronic checkout capabilities yet.
One of our other campuses is in a city about 60 miles away, and it is a bra
I would like some sharp quotes from well known people about the value of reading. I am trying to overcome a mind set that sees reading as a low priority.
Our church library uses Concourse. We need to make room for more books. If a book is not lost but needs to be "weeded" how do we withdraw it from our collection.
My webliography from the Site-seeing conference at the Texas Church Library Conference is now on My Page. I am looking for ideas for using this to serve our patrons as well as to reach out to some who are not regular library patrons.
Our church has a reading time for the young and grade school children on Wednesday nights after the Wednesday night dinners. Normally this is about 15 minutes.
Our librarian asked me if I know of a collection or anthology of children stories that are
Angela Maxwell from Rocky Mount, NC, sent the following question. Thought I would see if any of you have a response:
Do you know of any stores in our area (Rocky Mount, NC) that carry a wide range of library products? The Lifeway store in Rocky Moun
My Church is going to construct a new building within the next 1 1/2 years that will house a new and larger library. I have been told that I will need to work with the architech firm in the layout and setup. Does anyone know of resources available
