Morlee, In cleaning out our library work room, I came across a stack of the "Meet Southern Baptists!" flyer that was published by the Executive Committee of the Southern Baptist Convention in May 1995. It gives an overview of basic beliefs of Southe
I typically keep just one copy of a book in my colleciton. However, if I get a duplicate copy of a book that I haven't seen for awhile (because it has been overdue for quite some time), I have been assigning the new book with the same accession numb
I can't seem to get a question to go out. I would like to have some suggestions for good children's books for our library that is being revived. We have not purchased any children's books for several years.Jim Morrison
I live in Kansas, and I am looking for a good Church Library Training Conference in this area, since the one I usually attend each fall is now only going to be held every other year. Does anyone have any suggestions?
I was looking for a software product to post our catalog on the web, email late book notices, print our own barcodes for books, etc. as well as (eventually) do circulation. I found th
We are new librarians and are in the process of labeling all our collection with barcodes and spin labels. We're using Avery address labels which are working fine. The problem is mostly with children's hardbacks. The clear adhesive that covers the
Our group, ECLA of Southern California, has a core of 20 or so great people who attend most of our meetings (2 times a year) and pay dues ($5) regularly.
We also have quite a few librarians who just don't make most meetings and don't pay dues (even t
Almyra from LA emailed me asking for information as to how to set up a summer reading club. I told her about the Promotion section in the Church Library Ministry Information Service. Then I told her I would as you all what you do as you set up a summ
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
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