Is anyone using the Kindle or Nook in their library? If so, how does that work? I definitely see it as the future and want to be on the cutting edge in the library. Anyone using it or have suggestions on how to use it let me know.
Read more…We're automating our library and planning to add barcodes to our items. Currently we're using the basic ResourceMate package but plan to upgrade Plus-- so want to put the bar codes on now so we don't have to re-handle all our items later.
Have sev
Read more…My question is this: Can you promote media in your library on the church's big screen in the sanctuary and in the hallways using cover pictures of books, dvds, etc. without being in violation of copyright laws?
Read more…We are hosting the Virginia Baptist Library Association (VBLA) Fall Conference at our church - Temple Baptist Church, Newport News - on October 15 & 16, 2010...y'all come! :)
We would like to offer a workshop on how to build a CD/DVD collection in y
Read more…I am working on creating a Selection Policy for the library. I would appreciate receiving and reviewing other policies to assist in this process. Please forward me a copy if possible.Thank You
Read more…Have any of you done a "church wide" book swap or book exchange and if so, how did you do it ?
Read more…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
Read more…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
Read more…Does anyone have experience starting a K-12 Christian School Library? I am heading up the committee to start the planning.
Read more…How do you get the church library on Facebook ??
How many church libraries are on Facebook ??
Has the response been positive or negative ??
Read more…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
Read more…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?
Read more…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
Read more…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.
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
Read more…I still feel that I don't know my way around on this site. Guess I'm too anti-social for social networking.
1. I see postings asking questions of general interest on the groups pages. Where should a general question or comments be posted? Can a non-me
What info from a movie should be entered into the computer data? How should I fit the info into book format data screen. (We have PC Card Catalog)
Read more…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
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