Happy Count Your Buttons Day!
Thought I would start our emails with something random like recognizing the days.
Let’s continue to pray for all of you recovering from Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
WHAT’S NEW
Books on Hospice and End of Life Needs
One of our topics during last Saturday's (October 19, 2024) Middle Tennessee Church Library Ministry Network gathering was sharing titles on hospice and end of life needs. We only had a few titles. How about you? Click here.
Circulation Reports without Software
Another topic discussed on October 19 in Franklin, TN was requested by some in our group who do not have automated collections. How to keep track of circulation? Click here.
Photo
Audrey Carr asked Babs Harris about the picture of a beautiful door she posted last week. Click here. Curious minds want to know!
CONTINUED DISCUSSIONS
Revitalization: Topical Brochures
Bob Haskins asked Shauna Moon about who wrote the brochures and what kind of feedback have they received. Click here. Be sure to scroll down to see Sandy Blakney’s replies. You might be interested in her request.
Self-Checkout using Atriuum
Babs Harris asked Tara Smith about their use of self-checkout. Her detailed response is interesting to those of us who use Atriuum. First 2 comments when you click here.
IN CASE YOU MISSED THE FOLLOWING
Spanish Language Books
Barb Sagraves replied to Nancy Martin’s question about Foreign Language Books. Barb shared how her team uses a code for Spanish language books. Click here.
Grace Bags
Be sure to see how Mercee Tate and her team are developing and using “Busy Bags” based on Everlie’s Grace Bags concept. Click here. Scroll down to Mercee’s comment.
Update from First Baptist, Dallas Truett Library
Ruthe emailed us a great update with photos this time. Amazing how fast things are going for them!
EVENTS: Not too late to register for these events
November 2: North Alabama conference
November 9: Pacific Northwest Association of Church Libraries Treasure Valley Chapter Meeting
November 16: Pacific Northwest Association of Church Libraries Treasure Valley Chapter Meeting
Anyone else have an event? Let me know if you would like for me to set up your event page. Click here.
Topics?
What is a topic you wish we would grapple with on the CLN? Post the topics here. I will start a separate discussion starter for each one according to the appropriate tab.
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Blessings!
Morlee Maynard, Facilitator
Church Librarians Network
Email: churchlibrariansnetwork@gmail.com
Website: churchlibrarians.NING.com
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