Collection Development: Selection
Kristin Ciholas is an author who wants to know how church librarians choose books, through what publications, and how you learn about the books.
Click here to meet Kristin and her books.
Read more…Kristin Ciholas is an author who wants to know how church librarians choose books, through what publications, and how you learn about the books.
Click here to meet Kristin and her books.
Read more…Easter is April 9. What are you planning to do through your church's library this year? Display? We would love to see it: Photos. Click on the red and white plus sign.
Read more…Barbara Brown has a question:
I am removing adult Christian fiction books that were published before 2000 from our church library. Are there any authors/books you consider "classics" and would not remove their books? Do you have any Non-fiction au
Read more…Barbara Brown asks the following:
Would like some suggestions on good/interesting Christian fiction books written by men.
Read more…Pam Guin Asks:
If someone is using TinyCat/Library Thing for their very small library I would love to find out how they like it and some instructions on how some of it works. I found YouTube videos but they are a few years old.
2 Replies:
Jean Lefer
Read more…My church calls our homebound ministry the In-Home Ministry. Last night I had a long overdue conversation with the leader of our In-Home Ministry. She loves the idea of the Enrichment Center collaborating with the In-Home Ministry.
How do you work w
Read more…Cara Shelton Asks:
I am wondering if anyone has figured out the e-book lending thing? We have many requests for e-books and for audible books. I am not either an e-book or audible book fan, so this is a whole new territory for me. I'm still in the "
Read more…This Feb. Anyone that checks out anything gets to pick a treat from a treat jar at the circulation desk. It was a great hit tonight. Checked out 15 items on Wednesday night!!
We also Started a Library Newsletter again. We had one years ago but then th
Read more…Kim Schneider has a question:
I am looking for picture books on honoring parents, any suggestions?
Read more…On March 4 I will be facilitating a session during the Central Alabama Spring Conference on policies. I just searched the word "policies" on the CLN. I found 46 posts with lots of replies. Looks like we have not had any discussions related to policie
Read more…Topic posted by Mary Reynolds on January 18, 2023:
Our church library has been in a terrible state for the last 6-7 years. We have about 2000 books and we don't even have a budget until January. We have one bulletin board just outside the room & I wo
Read more…What are your plans for your church's library in February? Any ideas from what you did last year?
Read more…Jean Lifurgey posted a question:
At the request of some of our younger mothers, I am lookng for suggestions/recommendations for Christian-based books regarding reproductive sex for pre-school and/or primary grades. We are a Mennonite congregation,
Read more…Most of us need additional funding to what the church budget provides. Share with us the grants that you have successfully found in your area?
Read more…Adair Elwing posted:
Background: They moved our kids to building on far side of campus for SS and started Childrens Church in Fellowship Hall so they are not in Sanctuary at all. Use to get kids checking out from cart in Sanctuary but now unless th
Read more…Hey Everyone. Someone is looking for books that discuss the connection between Jesus and Isaiah’s suffering servant. Can anyone think of some that might be really good?
Thank you.
How do your customers return items? Do you have a drop box in the hallway? A place in the library? Feel free to paste a picture in your reply or post on Photos.
Read more…Barbara Brown posted the following question on the Topics page.
Does anyone have a Book Warehouse in their area? If so, have they ever bought books or gone to one of their 70% off sales? Are the books in sections - i.e. Christian or Christian Fict
Read more…Joan Hite is searching for free eBook sources that she can refer people to who are looking for ebooks. She is exploring Libby for her location.
Do you know of other sources?
Read more…