synagogue libraries - Articles - Church Librarians Network2024-03-29T05:14:31Zhttps://churchlibrarians.ning.com/articles/feed/tag/synagogue+librariesChurch Librarians Email: March 25, 2024https://churchlibrarians.ning.com/articles/church-librarians-email-march-25-20242024-03-25T21:47:35.000Z2024-03-25T21:47:35.000ZMorlee Maynardhttps://churchlibrarians.ning.com/members/MorleeMaynard<div><p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>Happy Easter!</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">The Church Librarians Network members represent a variety of Christian faiths that have a variety of Easter customs. May we all have a special Holy Week and Easter Sunday.<strong> </strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>While Preparing a Flyer</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Check out my update on our <a href="https://churchlibrarians.ning.com/journeys/morlee-s-team-story-about-restarting-a-church-library-right-now" target="_blank"><strong>FHBC Enrichment Center Journey</strong></a> tab. A nice thing happened to me last week that turned into an awkward situation concerning our flyer. My update is the first comment.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>Recommend These Children’s/Teens’ Authors?</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Melanie Makin and Carol Marie Carlton reflected on Mimi W’s list of titles during this past week. Anyone else? Click <strong><a href="https://churchlibrarians.ning.com/QandA/recommend-these-children-s-teens-authors" target="_blank">here</a></strong>. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>Church Library Survey – Parent and Sunday School Teachers</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Samantha’s survey now has 98 very helpful responses. She also has new replies from Carol Buckley and Geneva Pope on the request post. Click <a href="https://churchlibrarians.ning.com/QandA/survey-for-library-parent-sunday-school-teachers" target="_blank"><strong>here</strong></a> to consider these new interesting replies and fill out the survey yourself if you have not done so. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>Easter Plans for 2024</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Click <strong><a href="https://churchlibrarians.ning.com/photos-and-video" target="_blank">here</a></strong> if you have a photo to share. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>Training Events</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>Topics?</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Happy Easter!</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Morlee Maynard, Facilitator</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Church Librarians Network</span></p>
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<p> </p></div>Church Librarians Email: March 11, 2024https://churchlibrarians.ning.com/articles/church-librarians-email-march-11-20242024-03-11T15:24:12.000Z2024-03-11T15:24:12.000ZMorlee Maynardhttps://churchlibrarians.ning.com/members/MorleeMaynard<div><p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>Greetings!</strong><strong> </strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>New discussions this past week:</strong><strong> </strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>Spring Break?</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Please share your church’s library activities for kids and their families during spring break this year. Click <strong><a href="https://churchlibrarians.ning.com/QandA/spring-break" target="_blank">here</a>.</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>Youth Resource on Daniel</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Nancy Martin is searching for youth resource on Daniel recommendations. Click <strong><a href="https://churchlibrarians.ning.com/QandA/youth-resource-recommendation" target="_blank">here</a></strong>. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>Church Library Survey for Parents and Sunday School Teachers</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Samantha Shotts requests surveys we have used with our churches. Thank you, Roxy Klassen, for sharing an excellent survey. Click <strong><a href="https://churchlibrarians.ning.com/QandA/survey-for-library-parent-sunday-school-teachers" target="_blank">here</a></strong>. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>We have additions to the following discussions since our last email on March 4:</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>Restarting an Old Library</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Let’s continue this discussion. Click <a href="https://churchlibrarians.ning.com/QandA/trying-to-restart-an-old" target="_blank"><strong>here</strong></a>.<strong> </strong></span><span style="font-size:12pt;"> </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>Let's continue these posts even though no one replied last week:</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><a href="https://churchlibrarians.ning.com/QandA/what-about-younger-preschoolers-today" target="_blank"><strong>What About Younger Preschoolers Today?</strong></a></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong><a href="https://churchlibrarians.ning.com/QandA/easter-2024-plans" target="_blank">Easter Plans for 2024?</a></strong> </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><a href="https://churchlibrarians.ning.com/events" target="_blank"><strong>Training Events</strong></a></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>Topics?</strong></span></p>
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</ol></div>Church Librarians Email: March 4, 2024https://churchlibrarians.ning.com/articles/church-librarians-email-march-4-20242024-03-04T17:37:52.000Z2024-03-04T17:37:52.000ZMorlee Maynardhttps://churchlibrarians.ning.com/members/MorleeMaynard<div><p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>Greetings!</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>New discussions this past week:</strong> </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>Easter Plans for 2024?</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">What are the Easter plans for the library this season? Click <strong><a href="https://churchlibrarians.ning.com/QandA/easter-2024-plans?edited=1" target="_blank">here</a> </strong>to share. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>Restarting an Old Library</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">William Roberge is restarting a discussion that started in 2010 because he is restarting an old library in 2024. Let’s jump in and bring this conversation up to date. William is not the only one restarting an old library. Be sure to scroll down and view the suggestions made many years ago. Click <strong><a href="https://churchlibrarians.ning.com/QandA/trying-to-restart-an-old" target="_blank">here</a></strong>. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>Be sure to see the additions to the following discussions since our last email on February 26.</strong><strong> </strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>Collection Development on North American Missions, Annie Armstrong, and 20th and 21st centuries missions?</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">These two books arrived last week. They are beautiful! Click <a href="https://churchlibrarians.ning.com/QandA/collection-development-on-north-american-missions-annie-armstrong" target="_blank"><strong>here</strong></a>. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>Teaching Generation Alpha Preschoolers</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">While looking for books about Annie Armstrong on WMU.com, I discovered a great article about younger preschoolers right now. While the article is written for teachers, I think we can find all kinds of implications for church librarians. Let’s share our reflections on this article for us. Click <a href="https://churchlibrarians.ning.com/QandA/what-about-younger-preschoolers-today" target="_blank"><strong>here</strong></a>.<strong> </strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><a href="https://churchlibrarians.ning.com/QandA/shelving-books-in-a-series-for-children" target="_blank"><strong>Shelving Books in a Series for Children</strong></a> </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><a href="https://churchlibrarians.ning.com/QandA/collection-development-chapter-history-books-for-3-5-graders" target="_blank"><strong>Collection Development: Chapter History Books for 3-5 Graders</strong></a> </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><a href="https://churchlibrarians.ning.com/QandA/adult-fiction" target="_blank"><strong>Adult Fiction</strong></a></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><a href="https://churchlibrarians.ning.com/events" target="_blank"><strong>Training Events</strong></a></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Marty Woodall and her team did a great job in hosting a conference this past weekend! We will have a few new members as a result. We have 2 events on our Event tab awaiting your consideration. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">If you are hosting a training event, let me know how I can help you post your information on our Events tab. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>Topics?</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">What is a topic you wish we would grapple with on the CLN? Post the topics <a href="https://churchlibrarians.ning.com/QandA/what-topic-interests-you-for-a-discussion" target="_blank"><strong>here</strong></a>. I will start a separate discussion starter for each one according to the appropriate tab. </span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">May God bless your ministry this week!</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Morlee Maynard, Facilitator</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Church Librarians Network</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Email: <a href="mailto:churchlibrariansnetwork@gmail.com" target="_blank">churchlibrariansnetwork@gmail.com</a></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Website: <a href="https://churchlibrarians.ning.com/?xg_source=msg_mes_network" target="_blank">churchlibrarians.NING.com</a></span></p></div>Church Librarians Network Monday Email: February 19, 2024https://churchlibrarians.ning.com/articles/church-librarians-network-monday-email-february-19-20242024-02-19T19:49:56.000Z2024-02-19T19:49:56.000ZMorlee Maynardhttps://churchlibrarians.ning.com/members/MorleeMaynard<div><p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>Greetings!</strong><strong> </strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Thank you for all the great responses to last week’s survey with 49 participants so far. Not too late to participate. Click <a href="https://forms.gle/d8eaRkdZpVVgqYjKA" target="_blank"><strong>here</strong></a>. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>New Discussion: Shelving Books in a Series for Children?</strong> </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Sabrina J has a great question. Click <strong><a href="https://churchlibrarians.ning.com/QandA/shelving-books-in-a-series-for-children" target="_blank">here</a>. </strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">We received replies to all of the following discussions since our last email on February 12. Let’s continue these conversations. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>Collection Development: Juvenile Devotional</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">People ask us for recommendations for devotionals even though we may not include devotional books because people would check them out for a year. What do you recommend they purchase for devotional books for children that have a story about children their age with a Bible-based truth and prayer thought. Click <a href="https://churchlibrarians.ning.com/QandA/collection-development-devotional-books-for-children" target="_blank"><strong>here</strong></a>. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>Collection Development: Chapter History Books for 3-5 Graders</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Thank you, Marty Woodall and Debbie Dehart, for your great suggestions since last Monday! Click <a href="https://churchlibrarians.ning.com/QandA/collection-development-chapter-history-books-for-3-5-graders" target="_blank"><strong>here</strong></a>. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>Adult Fiction: </strong>Click <a href="https://churchlibrarians.ning.com/QandA/adult-fiction" target="_blank"><strong>here</strong></a>.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Thank you, Laurie Evans, for sharing your church’s situation in regard to romance novels. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>New Babies: </strong>Click <a href="https://churchlibrarians.ning.com/QandA/new-babies" target="_blank"><strong>here</strong></a>.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Mona Pearson and Sabrina J shared what their churches do for families of new babies.<strong> </strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>Purging Non-Fiction Books: </strong>Click <a href="https://churchlibrarians.ning.com/QandA/purging-non-fiction-books" target="_blank"><strong>here</strong></a>.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Paul T. Jackson makes great points in his reply since last Monday.<strong> </strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><a href="https://churchlibrarians.ning.com/events" target="_blank"><strong>Winter and Spring Training Events</strong></a></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Our next event will be March 2 in Deatsville, Alabama. Now is the time to register! </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>Topics?</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">What is a topic you wish we would grapple with on the CLN? Post the topics <a href="https://churchlibrarians.ning.com/QandA/what-topic-interests-you-for-a-discussion" target="_blank"><strong>here</strong></a>. I will start a separate discussion starter for each one according to the appropriate tab. </span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Have a great week!</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Morlee Maynard, Facilitator</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Church Librarians Network</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Email: <a href="mailto:churchlibrariansnetwork@gmail.com" target="_blank">churchlibrariansnetwork@gmail.com</a></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Website: <a href="https://churchlibrarians.ning.com/?xg_source=msg_mes_network" target="_blank">churchlibrarians.NING.com</a></span></p></div>Monday Email: February 12, 2024https://churchlibrarians.ning.com/articles/monday-email-february-12-20242024-02-12T20:02:24.000Z2024-02-12T20:02:24.000ZMorlee Maynardhttps://churchlibrarians.ning.com/members/MorleeMaynard<div><p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>Greetings!</strong><strong> </strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Two of our members, Denise Roberts and Debbie Dehart are working on a project to assist new church librarians and those who are revitalizing a library. They need your input through a survey. Only takes a few minutes to fill out. No one will get your name or email address.Totally confidential. We will share the total results when it is available.Thanks! Click <strong><a href="https://forms.gle/d8eaRkdZpVVgqYjKA" target="_blank">here</a></strong>.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">We were busy last week with lots of replies that may interest you. Some are new while some are continued from last week or earlier. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>New Let’s Read: </strong>Click<strong> <a href="https://churchlibrarians.ning.com/let-s-read/great-new-40-day-devotional" target="_blank">here</a>.</strong><strong> </strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>New Collection Development: Juvenile Devotional</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">People ask us for recommendations for devotionals even though we may not include devotional books because people would check them out for a year. What do you recommend they purchase for devotional books for children that have a story about children their age with a Bible-based truth and prayer thought. Click <strong><a href="https://churchlibrarians.ning.com/QandA/collection-development-devotional-books-for-children" target="_blank">here</a></strong>. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>New Collection Development: Chapter History Books for 3-5 Graders. </strong>Click <strong><a href="https://churchlibrarians.ning.com/QandA/collection-development-chapter-history-books-for-3-5-graders" target="_blank">here</a></strong>.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>Adult Fiction: </strong>Click <strong><a href="https://churchlibrarians.ning.com/QandA/adult-fiction" target="_blank">here</a></strong>.<strong> </strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>Lost Bibles? </strong>Click <a href="https://churchlibrarians.ning.com/QandA/lost-bibles" target="_blank"><strong>here</strong></a>. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>Purging Non-Fiction Books: </strong>Click <strong><a href="https://churchlibrarians.ning.com/QandA/purging-non-fiction-books" target="_blank">here</a></strong>.<strong> </strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>Cultural History Emphases Displays? </strong>Click <a href="https://churchlibrarians.ning.com/QandA/displays-for-cultural-history-emphases" target="_blank"><strong>here</strong></a>.<strong> </strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>New Babies: </strong>Click <a href="https://churchlibrarians.ning.com/QandA/new-babies" target="_blank"><strong>here</strong></a>. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>Valentine Displays</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">One more chance to post pictures of your Valentine displays<a href="https://churchlibrarians.ning.com/photos-and-video" target="_blank"><strong> here</strong></a>. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><a href="https://churchlibrarians.ning.com/events" target="_blank"><strong>Winter and Spring Training Events</strong></a><strong> </strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Our next event is in Deatsville, Alabama. Click <strong><a>here</a>. </strong>Now is the time to register!</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>Topics?</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">What is a topic you wish we would grapple with on the CLN? Post the topics <a href="https://churchlibrarians.ning.com/QandA/what-topic-interests-you-for-a-discussion" target="_blank"><strong>here</strong></a>. I will start a separate discussion starter for each one according to the appropriate tab. </span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Have a great week!</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Morlee Maynard, Facilitator</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Church Librarians Network</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Email: <a href="mailto:churchlibrariansnetwork@gmail.com" target="_blank">churchlibrariansnetwork@gmail.com</a></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Website: <a href="https://churchlibrarians.ning.com/?xg_source=msg_mes_network" target="_blank">churchlibrarians.NING.com</a></span></p></div>Church Librarians Monday: January 22, 2024https://churchlibrarians.ning.com/articles/church-librarians-monday-january-22-20242024-01-22T18:26:25.000Z2024-01-22T18:26:25.000ZMorlee Maynardhttps://churchlibrarians.ning.com/members/MorleeMaynard<div><p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>Greetings!</strong> </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>Book Recommendations during Sermons</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Paul Jackson emailed me recently asking if preachers communicate titles of books they plan to include in their sermons. We grappled with this often-frustrating question through the years within other subjects. Let’s bring it up again. How do you work with your preachers about books they plan to share during a sermon? Respond <strong><a href="https://churchlibrarians.ning.com/QandA/books-recommendations-and-sermons" target="_blank">here</a></strong>.<strong> </strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>Purging Non-Fiction Books?</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Barbara Brown asked the following: Need some ideas on how to purge non-fiction books. They have never been purged! Our fiction section is the most popular and non-fiction books are seldomly checked out except for a few authors<strong>. </strong>Add your ideas <strong><a href="https://churchlibrarians.ning.com/QandA/purging-non-fiction-books" target="_blank">here</a></strong>.<strong> </strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>Churches with Schools</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Susan Albon shared their experience with the school in her church. Read <strong><a href="https://churchlibrarians.ning.com/QandA/churches-with-schools" target="_blank">more</a></strong>.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"> <strong>Winter and Spring Training Events</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Marty Woodall added the registration link for the Alabama conference on March 2. The Middle Tennessee Church Library Ministry Network is gathering this Saturday. These are open to all of us! Read <a href="https://churchlibrarians.ning.com/events" target="_blank"><strong>more</strong></a>. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>Cataloging Multiple Pieces</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Joan Hite added how they handle multiple pieces. Read <strong><a href="https://churchlibrarians.ning.com/QandA/cataloging-multiple-pieces" target="_blank">more</a></strong>. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>Point System</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Have you noticed how many retailers are using point systems these days? Let’s continue to consider grappling with Linda Barbers’ developing point system for libraries <a href="https://churchlibrarians.ning.com/QandA/points-for-using-the-library" target="_blank"><strong>here</strong></a>. Any one already doing such? </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>Topics?</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">What is a topic you wish we would grapple with on the CLN? Post the topics <a href="https://churchlibrarians.ning.com/QandA/what-topic-interests-you-for-a-discussion" target="_blank"><strong>here</strong></a>. I will start a separate discussion starter for each one according to the appropriate tab. </span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Be warm this week!</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Morlee Maynard, Facilitator</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Church Librarians Network</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Email: <a href="mailto:churchlibrariansnetwork@gmail.com" target="_blank">churchlibrariansnetwork@gmail.com</a></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Website: <a href="https://churchlibrarians.ning.com/?xg_source=msg_mes_network" target="_blank">churchlibrarians.NING.com</a></span></p></div>Church Libraries Email: January 15, 2024https://churchlibrarians.ning.com/articles/church-libraries-email-january-15-20242024-01-15T16:52:07.000Z2024-01-15T16:52:07.000ZMorlee Maynardhttps://churchlibrarians.ning.com/members/MorleeMaynard<div><p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>Greetings!</strong> </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Our second week of January was busy too. Those of us in the south are snowbound these days, which is not unusual for those of you in other parts of the USA. So, whenever you find yourself snowbound this winter, consider our discussions plus adding others. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>Peace</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Let’s focus on the memory of Martin Luther King today by sharing books and other items we have in our collections on peace. Share <strong><a href="https://churchlibrarians.ning.com/QandA/collection-development-peace" target="_blank">here</a></strong>.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>Winter and Spring Training Events</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">This past week we had updates and additional Spring events added to our Events tab. These are open to all of us so look at what is on our Event list right now. Read <strong><a href="https://churchlibrarians.ning.com/events" target="_blank">more</a></strong>. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>Displays</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Frances Summerville shared a picture of their beautiful display in Carollton, Alabama <strong><a href="https://churchlibrarians.ning.com/photo/fb-img-1703648165295" target="_blank">here</a></strong>. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>Cataloging Multiple Pieces</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">We now have 4 great replies to Roxie Klassen’s question about how to classify multiple pieces. <strong><a href="https://churchlibrarians.ning.com/QandA/cataloging-multiple-pieces" target="_blank">Read more</a></strong>. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>Teen Books about Dragons</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Peggy Melloma made a great point about including these books about dragons. Consider her thoughts <strong><a href="https://churchlibrarians.ning.com/QandA/teen-books-about-dragons" target="_blank">here</a></strong>. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>Points System</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Have you noticed how many retailers are using point systems these days? Let’s continue to consider Linda Barbers’ developing point system for libraries <strong><a href="https://churchlibrarians.ning.com/QandA/points-for-using-the-library" target="_blank">here</a></strong>. Any one already doing such? </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>Topics?</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">What is a topic you wish we would grapple with on the CLN? Post the topics <a href="https://churchlibrarians.ning.com/QandA/what-topic-interests-you-for-a-discussion" target="_blank"><strong>here</strong></a>. I will start a separate discussion starter for each one according to the appropriate tab. </span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Enjoy the snow whenever you get it!</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Morlee Maynard, Facilitator</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Church Librarians Network</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Email: <a href="mailto:churchlibrariansnetwork@gmail.com" target="_blank">churchlibrariansnetwork@gmail.com</a></span></p></div>Church Libraries January 8, 2024https://churchlibrarians.ning.com/articles/church-libraries-january-8-20242024-01-08T15:27:56.000Z2024-01-08T15:27:56.000ZMorlee Maynardhttps://churchlibrarians.ning.com/members/MorleeMaynard<div><p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>Greetings!</strong> </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">We had a busy week for the first of 2024! </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>Training Events</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">I’ve heard of events that are on the 2024 docket but not on our Events page. If you have a training opportunity on the drawing board, let me know how I can assist you in getting it on our <a href="https://churchlibrarians.ning.com/events" target="_blank"><strong>Events tab</strong></a>. Consider starting an event page by doing a “hold the date” type post. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>Bulletin Board Idea</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Karen Kjensrud posted a GREAT idea! Take a look: <strong><a href="https://churchlibrarians.ning.com/photo/i-spy-bulletin-board" target="_blank">I Spy</a>. </strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>Points for Using the Library</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Linda Barber shared a very interesting plan they are developing for their church. <strong><a href="https://churchlibrarians.ning.com/QandA/points-for-using-the-library" target="_blank">Check it out</a></strong>. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>Cataloging Multiple Pieces</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Roxy Klassen needs assistance. She’s not the only one! <a href="https://churchlibrarians.ning.com/QandA/cataloging-multiple-pieces" target="_blank"><strong>Read more</strong></a>. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>Topics?</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">What is a topic you wish we would grapple with on the CLN? Post the topics <a href="https://churchlibrarians.ning.com/QandA/what-topic-interests-you-for-a-discussion" target="_blank"><strong>here</strong></a>. I will start a separate discussion starter for each one according to the appropriate tab. </span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">May God bless your week!</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Morlee Maynard, Facilitator</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Church Librarians Network</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Email: <a href="mailto:churchlibrariansnetwork@gmail.com" target="_blank">churchlibrariansnetwork@gmail.com</a></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Website: <a href="https://churchlibrarians.ning.com/?xg_source=msg_mes_network" target="_blank">churchlibrarians.NING.com</a></span></p></div>Church Libraries January 1, 2024https://churchlibrarians.ning.com/articles/church-libraries-january-1-20242024-01-01T16:47:22.000Z2024-01-01T16:47:22.000ZMorlee Maynardhttps://churchlibrarians.ning.com/members/MorleeMaynard<div><p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>Happy New Year!</strong> </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Welcome back to the CLN! We all took the last two plus weeks off due to all the holiday preparations. I just want you to know I am spending some time this coming week praying through some ideas to ramp up what we are doing through the Church Librarians Network. What are your ideas for what we do together during 2024? I would love to hear from you. Please email me: <a href="mailto:churchlibrariansnetwork@gmail.com" target="_blank">churchlibrariansnetwork@gmail.com</a>. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>Holiday Displays?</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Any other 2023 display photos to share? Post <a href="https://churchlibrarians.ning.com/photos-and-video" target="_blank"><strong>here</strong></a>? We would love to see what your team did this year. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>Churches with Schools?</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Back on December 19, Martha Jo Dendinger asked a question about schools. We only had a few responses, which could be due to everyone being busy that week or perhaps most of us do not have the opportunity to serve alongside weekday ministries in our churches. I’ve posted some thoughts in reply to this question for us to grapple with this week. Click <strong><a href="https://churchlibrarians.ning.com/QandA/churches-with-schools" target="_blank">here</a></strong>. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>Topics?</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">What is a topic you wish we would grapple with on the CLN? Post the topics <a href="https://churchlibrarians.ning.com/QandA/what-topic-interests-you-for-a-discussion" target="_blank"><strong>here</strong></a>. I will start a separate discussion starter for each one according to the appropriate tab. </span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Have a very happy 2024!</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Morlee Maynard, Facilitator</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Church Librarians Network</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Email: <a href="mailto:churchlibrariansnetwork@gmail.com" target="_blank">churchlibrariansnetwork@gmail.com</a></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Website: <a href="https://churchlibrarians.ning.com/?xg_source=msg_mes_network" target="_blank">churchlibrarians.NING.com</a></span></p></div>Monday's Church Librarians Email: December 18, 2023https://churchlibrarians.ning.com/articles/monday-s-church-librarians-email-december-18-20232023-12-18T20:59:39.000Z2023-12-18T20:59:39.000ZMorlee Maynardhttps://churchlibrarians.ning.com/members/MorleeMaynard<div><p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>Merry Christmas!</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>Celebrating Rita Kirkland's Contributions to Church Libraries Everywhere!</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">For many years Rita Kirkland served as a Baptist Sunday School Board/Lifeway Church Library Ministry Specialist. Many of us remember enjoying her excellent conferences and articles. Click <strong><a href="https://churchlibrarians.ning.com/articles/remembering-rita-kirkland?edited=1" target="_blank">here</a></strong> to read her obituary and share your memories. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>Hanukkah or Christmas Displays?</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">As you have time, would you take a picture of your display this year to post <strong><a href="https://churchlibrarians.ning.com/photos-and-video" target="_blank">here</a></strong>? We would love to see what your team has done this year. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>Topics?</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">What is a topic you wish we would grapple with on the CLN? Post the topics <a href="https://churchlibrarians.ning.com/QandA/what-topic-interests-you-for-a-discussion" target="_blank"><strong>here</strong></a>. I will start a separate discussion starter for each one according to the appropriate tab. </span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Merry Christmas!</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Morlee Maynard, Facilitator</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Church Librarians Network</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Email: <a href="mailto:churchlibrariansnetwork@gmail.com" target="_blank">churchlibrariansnetwork@gmail.com</a></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Website: <a href="https://churchlibrarians.ning.com/?xg_source=msg_mes_network" target="_blank">churchlibrarians.NING.com</a></span></p></div>Remembering Rita Kirklandhttps://churchlibrarians.ning.com/articles/remembering-rita-kirkland2023-12-18T20:08:16.000Z2023-12-18T20:08:16.000ZMorlee Maynardhttps://churchlibrarians.ning.com/members/MorleeMaynard<div><div><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}12328086692,RESIZE_1200x{{/staticFileLink}}"><img class="align-full" src="{{#staticFileLink}}12328086692,RESIZE_710x{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="12328086692?profile=RESIZE_710x" width="132" height="163" /></a></div>
<div><span style="font-size:12pt;">For many years Rita Kirkland served as a Sunday School Board/Lifeway Church Library Ministry Specialist. Many of our CLN members remember enjoying her excellent conferences. She participated in the development of the Church Librarians Network, the preparation of the book <em>Church Library Ministry Information Service, and many church library ministry articles</em>. She lived a full life which is captured in her obituary:</span></div>
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<div><span style="font-size:12pt;"><em>Rita Kirkland, a member of First Baptist Church Euless since 1981, finished her race and entered the presence of our Lord on December 6, 2023. Rita and her husband Bill faithfully attended and served at FBCE (now Cross City), and they raised their two daughters, Nanci and Traci, to do the same.</em></span></div>
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<div><span style="font-size:12pt;"><em>One way Rita served the Lord and the congregation of this church was by working in the church library for over 25 years, first as assistant librarian and then for many more years as the church librarian. During this time she served as one of four Library Media Specialists for Lifeway, training librarians around the US. As the Library Specialist for the SBTC, Rita traveled around the state of Texas coordinating regional and state conferences as well.</em></span></div>
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<div><span style="font-size:12pt;"><em>In addition to these roles, Rita played another role - on the FBCE stage! She loved drama and often appeared in musicals, plays, and church skits. Who doesn’t remember "Four Tickets to Christmas"? Many library conferences had a splash of drama added into them thanks to Rita. Her gift of decorating was also put to use in service to the Lord as she often decorated for conferences, plays, church events, and of course - the library.</em></span></div>
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<div><span style="font-size:12pt;"><em>Most important of all, Rita loved her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, and living for His glory and honor was her highest priority in life. She faithfully studied her Bible and was a prayer warrior. Her love for her family was evident all the days of her life as she fulfilled her favorite roles - wife, mother, and grandmother.</em></span></div>
<div><span style="font-size:12pt;"><em>She is predeceased in death by her husband Bill and is survived by her daughters, Nanci Jackson (husband Tom) and Traci Kirkland; grandchildren William, Anna and Wesley Jackson.</em></span></div>
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<div><span style="font-size:12pt;"><em>A celebration of life service will be held in the Chapel at Cross City Church on December 16, 2023 at 10:30 AM. The graveside service will be held on December 29, 2023 at 11:00 AM at DFW National Cemetery. </em><em>In lieu of flowers, please direct memorials to Cross City Church library.</em></span></div></div>Church Librarians Monday Email: December 4, 2023https://churchlibrarians.ning.com/articles/church-librarians-monday-email-december-4-20232023-12-04T23:32:01.000Z2023-12-04T23:32:01.000ZMorlee Maynardhttps://churchlibrarians.ning.com/members/MorleeMaynard<div><p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>Let the Holidays Begin!</strong><strong> </strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Our prayers continue for Ukraine and Isreal! </span></p>
<h3><span style="font-size:12pt;">Church Cookbooks</span></h3>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">During the last few weeks, we discussed cookbooks and participated in a survey by Emily Belz. She is a Christianity Today reporter. Click <strong><a href="https://churchlibrarians.ning.com/QandA/cookbooks" target="_blank">here</a></strong> to get the link to the completed article. Great work here! </span></p>
<h3><span style="font-size:12pt;">Radical Cataloging</span></h3>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Last Wednesday, Carol Kerr Buckles started an interesting discussion. Ruth Grove posted her input. Jump in to add yours. Click <strong><a href="https://churchlibrarians.ning.com/QandA/radical-cataloging" target="_blank">here</a></strong>.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>Teen Books about Dragons?</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Be sure to see today’s post by Lydia Neeley. Click <a href="https://churchlibrarians.ning.com/QandA/teen-books-about-dragons" target="_blank"><strong>here</strong></a>. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>Thanksgiving Books Recommendations?</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Additional posts since last Monday. Click <strong><a href="https://churchlibrarians.ning.com/QandA/recommendations-for-books-related-to-thanksgiving" target="_blank">here</a></strong>. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>Topics?</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">What is a topic you wish we would grapple with on the CLN? Post the topics <a href="https://churchlibrarians.ning.com/QandA/what-topic-interests-you-for-a-discussion" target="_blank">here</a>. I will start a separate discussion starter for each one according to the appropriate tab. </span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Happy Hanukkah and Merry Christmas!</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Morlee Maynard, Facilitator</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Church Librarians Network</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Email: <a href="mailto:churchlibrariansnetwork@gmail.com" target="_blank">churchlibrariansnetwork@gmail.com</a></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Website: <a href="https://churchlibrarians.ning.com/?xg_source=msg_mes_network" target="_blank">churchlibrarians.NING.com</a></span></p></div>Church Librarians Monday Email: November 27, 2023https://churchlibrarians.ning.com/articles/church-librarians-monday-email-november-27-20232023-11-27T21:30:18.000Z2023-11-27T21:30:18.000ZMorlee Maynardhttps://churchlibrarians.ning.com/members/MorleeMaynard<div><p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>Happy Cyber Monday!</strong><strong> </strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Praise God for the release of some hostages. Let’s continue to pray for the people of Israel and the innocent people of Gaza. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>Encouraging Report</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Recently, Lee Smith had the opportunity to talk with people about church libraries. Enjoy his report: </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">“We had a great three days at the state Baptist Annual Meeting for the Baptist General Association of VA last week for those three days.The quantity of people was not as many as in years past however the quality of those we talked to was much better. We heard stories like or similar to the one in Minnesota over and over at the meeting or we need help starting, we need help to get us organized, we don't really have the space, we have one but not really active or anyone to run it, and we used to but not anymore. We spoke with 21 churches that I have information sheets on.Out of those 21, we had four who want to start a brand new library, four who need help revitalizing, and four who would like a mentor to help them to see what they might need, etc.These are exciting numbers and to think some people don't think church libraries are relevant or needed. God is still working in VA for church library ministry .... Hallelujah!” </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>Request for Recommendations from a New Church Librarian</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Last week at the annual Virginia Baptist gathering of church leaders, Lee Smith met Dr. Francis Tabla, Sr. His church, Ebenezer Community Church, Brooklyn Park, MN is starting a church library. He is looking for someone to coach him in the process. If you live in the Minneapolis area or you are interested in assisting him long distance, email him: <a href="mailto:ebenecom@q.com" target="_blank">ebenecom@q.com</a>.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>Team Leaders Corner: Christmas or Hanukkah Gifts for Team Members?</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Last year we started a discussion about gifts for our team members. I just got some ideas for this year from last year's post. Let's continue this discussion for this year. You may find some ideas too. Click <strong><a href="https://churchlibrarians.ning.com/QandA/team-leaders-corner-christmas-gifts-for-team-members" target="_blank">here</a></strong>.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>Teen Books about Dragons?</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">We’ve had additional replies to our discussion about books about dragons Click <strong><a href="https://churchlibrarians.ning.com/QandA/teen-books-about-dragons" target="_blank">here</a></strong>. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>Thanksgiving Book Recommendations?</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">We now have 4 recommendations. Click <strong><a href="https://churchlibrarians.ning.com/QandA/recommendations-for-books-related-to-thanksgiving" target="_blank">here</a></strong>. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>Church Cookbooks?</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Gregory Anderson posted his church’s library’s approach to cook books through their ebooks. Click <strong><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfqithpyRCQIll9VHg5X_NeNC3qq_J6vEHkPMQIX6-rCcJ71g/viewform?usp=sf_link" target="_blank">here</a></strong> to fill out the original questionnaire. And click <strong><a href="https://churchlibrarians.ning.com/QandA/cookbooks?edited=1" target="_blank">here</a></strong> to participate in a CLN discussion about church cookbooks. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>Topics?</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">What is a topic you wish we would grapple with on the CLN? Post the topics <strong><a href="https://churchlibrarians.ning.com/QandA/what-topic-interests-you-for-a-discussion" target="_blank">here</a></strong>. I will start a separate discussion starter for each one according to the appropriate tab. </span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Enjoy Cyber Monday!</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Morlee Maynard, Facilitator</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Church Librarians Network</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Email: <a href="mailto:churchlibrariansnetwork@gmail.com" target="_blank">churchlibrariansnetwork@gmail.com</a></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"> </span></p></div>Tuesday Email: November 21, 2023https://churchlibrarians.ning.com/articles/tuesday-email-november-21-20232023-11-21T14:18:05.000Z2023-11-21T14:18:05.000ZMorlee Maynardhttps://churchlibrarians.ning.com/members/MorleeMaynard<div><p> </p>
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<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>Let’s continue to pray for the people of Israel and the innocent people of Gaza.</strong> </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>What are you thankful for this year regarding your church’s library ministry?</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">We may be focused on our families and friends this week, but what is one point of gratitude in regarding what God is doing through His library in your church? Share <strong><a href="https://churchlibrarians.ning.com/QandA/what-are-you-thankful-for-this-year-in-regard-to-your-church-s-li" target="_blank">here</a></strong>.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"> <strong>Request from a New Church Librarian</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Last week at the annual Virginia Baptist gathering of church leaders, Lee Smith met Dr. Francis Tabla, Sr. His church, Ebenezer Community Church, Brooklyn Park, MN is starting a church library. He is looking for someone to coach him in the process. If you live in the Minneapolis area or you are interested in assisting him long distance, email him: <a href="mailto:ebenecom@q.com" target="_blank">ebenecom@q.com</a>.<strong> </strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>Teen Books about Dragons?</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Mimi W posted a new request for recommendations. Click <strong><a href="https://churchlibrarians.ning.com/QandA/teen-books-about-dragons" target="_blank">here</a></strong>. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>Remembering the People Of Isreal and the Innocent People of Gaza</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Mimi also posted a recommendation for our collections. Click <strong><a href="https://churchlibrarians.ning.com/QandA/remembering-the-people-of-israel-and-the-innocent-people-of-gaza" target="_blank">here</a></strong>.<strong> </strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>Bulletin Board Photo</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Becky Johnson posted 3 different views of a fall bulletin board. Very nice! Other fall displays? Click <a href="https://churchlibrarians.ning.com/photo/img-0652" target="_blank"><strong>here</strong></a>. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>Thanksgiving Books Recommendations?</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">We now have 2 recommendations. Click <a href="https://churchlibrarians.ning.com/QandA/recommendations-for-books-related-to-thanksgiving" target="_blank"><strong>here</strong></a>. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>Church Cookbooks?</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">We have a new reply from Jean Lefurgey. Click <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfqithpyRCQIll9VHg5X_NeNC3qq_J6vEHkPMQIX6-rCcJ71g/viewform?usp=sf_link" target="_blank"><strong>here</strong></a> to fill out her questionnaire. And click <a href="https://churchlibrarians.ning.com/QandA/cookbooks?edited=1" target="_blank"><strong>here</strong></a> to participate in a CLN discussion about church cookbooks. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>Topics?</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">What is a topic you wish we would grapple with on the CLN? Post the topics <a href="https://churchlibrarians.ning.com/QandA/what-topic-interests-you-for-a-discussion" target="_blank"><strong>here</strong></a>. I will start a separate discussion starter for each one according to the appropriate tab. </span></p>
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<p> </p></div>Church Library Ministry Monday Email: November 13, 2023https://churchlibrarians.ning.com/articles/church-library-ministry-monday-email-november-13-20232023-11-13T19:06:03.000Z2023-11-13T19:06:03.000ZMorlee Maynardhttps://churchlibrarians.ning.com/members/MorleeMaynard<div><p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Greetings! </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Let’s continue to pray for the people of Israel and the innocent people of Gaza. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>Bulletin Board Photo</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Becky Johnson posted 3 different views of a fall bulletin board. Very nice! Other fall displays? Click <strong><a href="https://churchlibrarians.ning.com/photo/img-0652" target="_blank">here</a></strong>. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>Thanksgiving Books Recommendations?</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Martha Wilson posted a request for book recommendations for Thanksgiving. Click <a href="https://churchlibrarians.ning.com/QandA/recommendations-for-books-related-to-thanksgiving" target="_blank"><strong>here</strong></a>. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>Grace Bags</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">In case you missed Everly Bolton pictures and information about something her church’s library team has added to their collection. Great ideas<strong> <a href="https://churchlibrarians.ning.com/Circle/grace-bags" target="_blank">here</a></strong>! </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>Church Cookbooks?</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Check out this week’s responses to cookbooks. Great discussion! Click <strong><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfqithpyRCQIll9VHg5X_NeNC3qq_J6vEHkPMQIX6-rCcJ71g/viewform?usp=sf_link" target="_blank">here</a></strong> to fill out her questionnaire. And click <strong><a href="https://churchlibrarians.ning.com/QandA/cookbooks?edited=1" target="_blank">here</a></strong> to participate in a CLN discussion about church cookbooks. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>Topics?</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">What is a topic you wish we would grapple with on the CLN? Post the topics <strong><a href="https://churchlibrarians.ning.com/QandA/what-topic-interests-you-for-a-discussion" target="_blank">here</a></strong>. I will start a separate discussion starter for each one according to the appropriate tab.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Enjoy the falling leaves!</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Morlee Maynard, Facilitator</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Church Librarians Network</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Email: <a href="mailto:churchlibrariansnetwork@gmail.com" target="_blank">churchlibrariansnetwork@gmail.com</a></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Website: <a href="https://churchlibrarians.ning.com/?xg_source=msg_mes_network" target="_blank">churchlibrarians.NING.com</a></span></p></div>Church Libraries Monday Email: November 6, 2023https://churchlibrarians.ning.com/articles/church-libraries-monday-email-november-6-20232023-11-06T16:32:02.000Z2023-11-06T16:32:02.000ZMorlee Maynardhttps://churchlibrarians.ning.com/members/MorleeMaynard<div><p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>Greetings!</strong><strong> </strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>Let’s continue to pray for the people of Israel and the innocent people of Gaza.</strong> </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>Grace Bags</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Everly Bolton posted pictures and information about something her church’s library team has added to their collection. Great ideas <strong><a href="https://churchlibrarians.ning.com/Circle/grace-bags" target="_blank">here</a></strong>! </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>Church Cookbooks?</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Great responses last week to church cookbooks and cookbooks in general in our collections. Emily Belz is a staff writer for Christianity Today. She is writing about what happened to church cookbooks; do any churches still produce them? What is the story and timeline of their decline? Do librarians keep these archived?” </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Click <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfqithpyRCQIll9VHg5X_NeNC3qq_J6vEHkPMQIX6-rCcJ71g/viewform?usp=sf_link" target="_blank"><strong>here</strong></a> to fill out her questionnaire. And click <a href="https://churchlibrarians.ning.com/QandA/cookbooks?edited=1" target="_blank"><strong>here</strong></a> to participate in a CLN discussion about church cookbooks. And what about cookbooks in general in our collections? </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>What is the Scope of Your Church Library?</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Let’s continue responding to Melanie’s question this week. Melanie Makin is a new CLN member. She is starting a great conversation for us to share what we do and who we are in the life of your church families. Her questions are broad so select what you would like to share in this conversation. Click <a href="https://churchlibrarians.ning.com/Circle/what-is-the-scope-of-your-church-library" target="_blank"><strong>here</strong></a>. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>“People Don’t Want a Friendly Church”</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Everly Bolton shared an experience they had that directly shows our church libraries connects people in significant relationships at church. What do you find <a href="https://churchlibrarians.ning.com/QandA/people-don-t-want-a-friendly-church?edited=1" target="_blank"><strong>here</strong></a>?</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong><em>Church Library Ministry Information Service</em>: FREE</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Last week I introduced our new “free” access to this resource. I was consumed this past week with other responsibilities and with preparations for the North Alabama conference which was great! So, this week I'm going to start figuring out strategies for us to update this resource here on the CLN. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Let's start with history. On <a href="{{#staticFileLink}}12271401871,original{{/staticFileLink}}" target="_blank">pages 8-10</a>, you will find the history of Southern Baptist Church Library Ministry. Those of you in other denominations, do you have resources that contain the history of your denomination’s Church Library Ministry? Click <a href="https://churchlibrarians.ning.com/resources/church-library-ministry-information-service?edited=1" target="_blank"><strong>here</strong></a>. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>The World Radio</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">In case you did not hear the two recent podcasts focused on church libraries, they featured two members of the CLN: Denise Roberts and Joan Hoyt. In fact, last Tuesday we had 14 new CLN members as a result of these podcasts stemming from The World Radio.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><a href="https://wng.org/podcasts/checking-out-church-libraries-1697471330" target="_blank">Checking Out Church Libraries</a> </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><a href="https://wng.org/podcasts/church-libraries-checking-out-1697555773" target="_blank">Church Libraries Checking Out</a> </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>Topics?</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">What is a topic you wish we would grapple with on the CLN? Post the topics <a href="https://churchlibrarians.ning.com/QandA/what-topic-interests-you-for-a-discussion" target="_blank"><strong>here</strong></a>. I will start a separate discussion starter for each one according to the appropriate tab. </span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Have a great week!</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Morlee Maynard, Facilitator</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Church Librarians Network</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Email: <a href="mailto:churchlibrariansnetwork@gmail.com" target="_blank">churchlibrariansnetwork@gmail.com</a></span></p>
<p>Website: <a href="https://churchlibrarians.ning.com/?xg_source=msg_mes_network" target="_blank">churchlibrarians.NING.com</a></p></div>Monday Church Library Email: October 30, 2023https://churchlibrarians.ning.com/articles/monday-church-library-email-october-30-20232023-10-30T16:18:51.000Z2023-10-30T16:18:51.000ZMorlee Maynardhttps://churchlibrarians.ning.com/members/MorleeMaynard<div><p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>Greetings!</strong><strong> </strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Let’s continue to pray for the people of Israel and the innocent people of Gaza. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>Church Cookbooks?</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Emily Belz is a staff writer for Christianity Today. She emailed me the following:</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">“I'm writing about what happened to church cookbooks; do any churches still produce them? What is the story and timeline of their decline? Do librarians keep these archived?” </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Click <strong><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfqithpyRCQIll9VHg5X_NeNC3qq_J6vEHkPMQIX6-rCcJ71g/viewform?usp=sf_link" target="_blank">here</a></strong> to fill out her questionnaire. And click <strong><a href="https://churchlibrarians.ning.com/QandA/cookbooks?edited=1" target="_blank">here</a></strong> to participate in a CLN discussion about church cookbooks. And what about cookbooks in general in our collections? </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong><em>Church Library Ministry Information Service</em>: FREE</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Recently, Lifeway.com no longer has this resource for sale. As I have done with other church library ministry resources that went out of print, I asked the Publishing Vice President if they would consider giving us a license to give away the pdf edition. Without hesitation, he agreed. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">The original edition was published in 2004. Our team updated it in 2013. What about the changes in church libraries in the past 10 years? I have already started attaching this book to emails to our new members who are all starting or restarting or revitalizing church libraries. We are giving it to all of you now. Click <strong><a href="https://churchlibrarians.ning.com/resources/church-library-ministry-information-service?edited=1" target="_blank">here</a></strong>. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>What is the Scope of Your Church Library?</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Melanie Makin is a new CLN member. She is starting a great conversation for us to share what we do and who we are in the life of your church families. Her questions are broad so select what you would like to share in this conversation. Click <a href="https://churchlibrarians.ning.com/Circle/what-is-the-scope-of-your-church-library" target="_blank"><strong>here</strong></a>.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"> <strong>“People Don’t Want a Friendly Church”</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Lifeway Research posted recent research results titled “People Don’t Want a Friendly Church.” I’m sure the title itself hooks all of us. This article describes ways that our book clubs or whatever you call them help people connect in meaningful ways. We do the same thing by having a jigsaw puzzle available for people get to know each other while they work the puzzle. What do you find <a href="https://churchlibrarians.ning.com/QandA/people-don-t-want-a-friendly-church?edited=1" target="_blank"><strong>here</strong></a>?</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"> <strong>The World Radio</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">In case you did not hear the two recent podcasts focused on church libraries, they featured two members of the CLN: Denise Roberts and Joan Hoyt. In fact, last Tuesday we had 14 new CLN members as a result of these podcasts stemming from The World Radio.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><a href="https://wng.org/podcasts/checking-out-church-libraries-1697471330" target="_blank">Checking Out Church Libraries</a> </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><a href="https://wng.org/podcasts/church-libraries-checking-out-1697555773" target="_blank">Church Libraries Checking Out</a></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"> <strong>Topics?</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">What is a topic you wish we would grapple with on the CLN? Post the topics <a href="https://churchlibrarians.ning.com/QandA/what-topic-interests-you-for-a-discussion" target="_blank"><strong>here</strong></a>. I will start a separate discussion starter for each one according to the appropriate tab. </span></p>
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<li><span style="font-size:12pt;">If you see a need to edit your post, click on the red box with a pen to the right side of your screen.</span></li>
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<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Have a great week!</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Morlee Maynard, Facilitator</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Church Librarians Network</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Email: <a href="mailto:churchlibrariansnetwork@gmail.com" target="_blank">churchlibrariansnetwork@gmail.com</a></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Website: <a href="https://churchlibrarians.ning.com/?xg_source=msg_mes_network" target="_blank">churchlibrarians.NING.com</a></span></p></div>Church Librarians Monday Email: October 23, 2023https://churchlibrarians.ning.com/articles/church-librarians-monday-email-october-23-20232023-10-23T15:52:18.000Z2023-10-23T15:52:18.000ZMorlee Maynardhttps://churchlibrarians.ning.com/members/MorleeMaynard<div><p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>Greetings!</strong><strong> </strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Let’s continue to pray for the people of Israel and the innocent people of Gaza. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>Odd Challenges</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Jackie Huffman had an odd challenge recently. Has anyone else been “commandeered" in some way? Click <strong><a href="https://churchlibrarians.ning.com/QandA/odd-challenges-for-church-librarians" target="_blank">here</a></strong>. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>What is the Scope of Your Church Library?</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Melanie Makin is a new CLN member. She is starting a great conversation for us to share what we do and who we are in the life of your church families. Her questions are broad so select what you would like to share in this conversation. You may want to several comments to respond. Click <a href="https://churchlibrarians.ning.com/Circle/what-is-the-scope-of-your-church-library" target="_blank"><strong>here</strong></a>. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>“People Don’t Want a Friendly Church”</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Lifeway Research posted recent research results titled “People Don’t Want a Friendly Church.” I’m sure the title itself hooks all of us. This article describes ways that our book clubs can help people connect in meaningful ways. We do the same thing by having a jigsaw puzzle available for people get to know each other while they work the puzzle. What do you find <strong><a href="https://churchlibrarians.ning.com/QandA/people-don-t-want-a-friendly-church?edited=1" target="_blank">here</a></strong>? </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>The World Radio</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">In case you did not hear the two recent podcasts focused on church libraries, they featured two members of the CLN: Denise Roberts and Joan Hoyt. In fact, last Tuesday we had 14 new CLN members as a result of these podcasts stemming from The World Radio. Click <strong><a href="https://churchlibrarians.ning.com/articles/world-radio-podcasts" target="_blank">here</a></strong> to reflect on these podcasts.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong><a href="https://wng.org/podcasts/checking-out-church-libraries-1697471330" target="_blank">Checking Out Church Libraries</a> </strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong><a href="https://wng.org/podcasts/church-libraries-checking-out-1697555773" target="_blank">Church Libraries Checking Out</a> </strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>Topics?</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">What is a topic you wish we would grapple with on the CLN? Post the topics <a href="https://churchlibrarians.ning.com/QandA/what-topic-interests-you-for-a-discussion" target="_blank"><strong>here</strong></a>. I will start a separate discussion starter for each one according to the appropriate tab. </span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Have a great week!</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Morlee Maynard, Facilitator</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Church Librarians Network</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Email: <a href="mailto:churchlibrariansnetwork@gmail.com" target="_blank">churchlibrariansnetwork@gmail.com</a></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Website: <a href="https://churchlibrarians.ning.com/?xg_source=msg_mes_network" target="_blank">churchlibrarians.NING.com</a></span></p></div>Church Librarians Monday Email: October 16, 2023https://churchlibrarians.ning.com/articles/church-librarians-monday-email-october-16-20232023-10-17T11:11:18.000Z2023-10-17T11:11:18.000ZMorlee Maynardhttps://churchlibrarians.ning.com/members/MorleeMaynard<div><p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>Greetings!</strong><strong> </strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>Remembering the people of Israel and the innocent people of Gaza.</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">What is your church’s/synagogue library team doing as your church/synagogue family prays for people caught in this tragedy? Click <strong><a href="https://churchlibrarians.ning.com/QandA/remembering-the-people-of-israel-and-the-innocent-people-of-gaza" target="_blank">here</a></strong>.<strong> </strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>Virginia Church Library Association: THIS Saturday!</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Not too late to reserve a place for this conference. You can zoom in or just show up at the door. Click <strong><a href="https://churchlibrarians.ning.com/events/virginia-church-library-association-fall-conference-2" target="_blank">here</a></strong> for all the details. You can pay via PayPal, Zelle, or check. I’ll be Zooming in for a session on Book Clubs Today.<strong> </strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>Local Gatherings of Church Librarians?</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">The new Nashville Baptist Association Church Library Ministry Network now has our second gathering date. We are gathering at Immanuel Baptist Church, Nashville on January 20, 2024 at 10:00 AM. We already know of 2 librarians coming from Michigan. Everyone is welcome! Click <a href="https://churchlibrarians.ning.com/events/middle-tennessee-church-library-ministry-network?edited=1" target="_blank"><strong>here</strong></a>. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>Greeting Cards</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">You will find a picture of our card rack <strong><a href="https://churchlibrarians.ning.com/QandA/greeting-card-ministry?edited=1" target="_blank">here</a></strong>. Note:The North Alabama Church Library Conference will have a session on how to make cards during their November 4 conference. Please share your ideas.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>Let’s Read!</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Check my reading update. Finished the Thoene book yesterday afternoon and started a series titled Sisterchicks Novels by Robin Jones Gunn. Click <strong><a href="https://churchlibrarians.ning.com/let-s-read/just-finished-and-just-started?edited=1" target="_blank">here</a></strong>. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>Topics?</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">What is a topic you wish we would grapple with on the CLN? Post the topics <a href="https://churchlibrarians.ning.com/QandA/what-topic-interests-you-for-a-discussion" target="_blank"><strong>here</strong></a>. I will start a separate discussion starter for each one according to the appropriate tab. </span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Have a great week!</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Morlee Maynard, Facilitator</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Church Librarians Network</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Email: <a href="mailto:churchlibrariansnetwork@gmail.com" target="_blank">churchlibrariansnetwork@gmail.com</a></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Website: <a href="https://churchlibrarians.ning.com/?xg_source=msg_mes_network" target="_blank">churchlibrarians.NING.com</a></span></p></div>Monday Church Librarians Email: October 9, 2023https://churchlibrarians.ning.com/articles/monday-church-librarians-email-october-9-20232023-10-09T16:52:21.000Z2023-10-09T16:52:21.000ZMorlee Maynardhttps://churchlibrarians.ning.com/members/MorleeMaynard<div><p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Greetings! </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>Fall Break Plans?</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Our schools are taking this week off for Fall Break. So our church weekday activities are cancelled this week. Our team is using our Wednesday workday to continue our inventory. How does your team use school break weeks? Click <a href="https://churchlibrarians.ning.com/QandA/fall-break" target="_blank">here</a>. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>Local Gatherings of Church Librarians?</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">We had two responses to this question this past week. Lavelle Calbat shared how they do it in the Houston, TX area. And Barbara Brown is interested in finding out if a group meets in the Montgomery, AL area. Click <a href="https://churchlibrarians.ning.com/QandA/local-gatherings-of-church-librarians?edited=1" target="_blank">here</a>. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>Greeting Cards</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Let’s continue this discussion. Can't wait to see what other churches are doing with card services to church leaders! Note: North Alabama Church Library Conference will have a session on how to make cards during their November 4 conference. Please share your ideas <a href="https://churchlibrarians.ning.com/QandA/greeting-card-ministry?edited=1" target="_blank">here</a>.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>Let’s Read!</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Debbie DeHart posted a new discovery for their children’s collection. Click <a href="https://churchlibrarians.ning.com/let-s-read/just-finished-and-just-started?edited=1" target="_blank">here</a>. What are you recommending these days? </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>Topics?</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">What is a topic you wish we would grapple with on the CLN? Post the topics <a href="https://churchlibrarians.ning.com/QandA/what-topic-interests-you-for-a-discussion" target="_blank">here</a>. I will start a separate discussion starter for each one according to the appropriate tab. </span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Happy Fall Break even if you don't get one!</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Morlee Maynard, Facilitator</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Church Librarians Network</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Email: <a href="mailto:churchlibrariansnetwork@gmail.com" target="_blank">churchlibrariansnetwork@gmail.com</a></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Website: <a href="https://churchlibrarians.ning.com/?xg_source=msg_mes_network" target="_blank">churchlibrarians.NING.com</a></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"> </span></p></div>Church Librarians Monday October 2, 2023https://churchlibrarians.ning.com/articles/church-librarians-monday-october-2-20232023-10-02T17:35:58.000Z2023-10-02T17:35:58.000ZMorlee Maynardhttps://churchlibrarians.ning.com/members/MorleeMaynard<div><p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>Greetings!</strong><strong> </strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>Virginia Church Library Conference: October 21</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Have you noticed this event is also available in-person and live on Zoom? Click <strong><a href="https://churchlibrarians.ning.com/events/virginia-church-library-association-fall-conference-2" target="_blank">here</a></strong>. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>Greeting Cards</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">From a Church Librarians Network search, we have overlooked sharing what some of us are doing with greeting cards. My church just started a team of card makers for our group leaders and In-Home Ministry visitors. Can't wait to see what other churches are doing with card services to church leaders! Please share your ideas <strong><a href="https://churchlibrarians.ning.com/QandA/greeting-card-ministry?edited=1" target="_blank">here</a></strong>.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>Let’s Read!</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Click <strong><a href="https://churchlibrarians.ning.com/let-s-read/just-finished-and-just-started?edited=1" target="_blank">here</a></strong> to see what I just starting reading yesterday. Highly recommended Thoene book. What are you recommending? </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>New Photos</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Adair Elwing shared 3 photos of their Fall Festival. Creative idea! Click <strong><a href="https://churchlibrarians.ning.com/photo/imgp1569" target="_blank">here</a></strong>. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>Topics?</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">What is a topic you wish we would grapple with on the CLN? Post the topics <a href="https://churchlibrarians.ning.com/QandA/what-topic-interests-you-for-a-discussion" target="_blank"><strong>here</strong></a>. I will start a separate discussion starter for each one according to the appropriate tab. </span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Happy October!</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Morlee Maynard, Facilitator</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Church Librarians Network</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Email: <a href="mailto:churchlibrariansnetwork@gmail.com" target="_blank">churchlibrariansnetwork@gmail.com</a></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Website: <a href="https://churchlibrarians.ning.com/?xg_source=msg_mes_network" target="_blank">churchlibrarians.NING.com</a></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"> </span></p></div>Church Librarians Monday: September 18, 2023https://churchlibrarians.ning.com/articles/church-librarians-monday-september-18-20232023-09-18T18:44:15.000Z2023-09-18T18:44:15.000ZMorlee Maynardhttps://churchlibrarians.ning.com/members/MorleeMaynard<div><p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>Greetings!</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>Church Library Month?</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Amy Burk started a conversation for us to share how our churches celebrate Church Library Month which is in October. Click <strong><a href="https://churchlibrarians.ning.com/QandA/church-library-month" target="_blank">here</a></strong> to share your plans for this year.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>Let’s Read!</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">We have not posted what we are reading lately. I posted one this week to restart this tab. Click <strong><a href="https://churchlibrarians.ning.com/let-s-read/new-book-by-one-of-our-cln-members?edited=1" target="_blank">here</a> </strong>to post what you are currently reading.<strong> </strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>Bibliotherapy</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Several people have responded to Caroline Sarah’s request for recommendations to help people who struggle with depression. Click <a href="https://churchlibrarians.ning.com/QandA/lend-a-hand-to-overcome-depression?edited=1" target="_blank"><strong>here</strong></a> to see these recommendations and to share your recommendations. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>Young Adult/Teens Collection</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">We’ve had 341 views for these posts which makes me think we are interested in finding out what to add to our collections for young adults and teens. Let’s continue this conversation another week. Click <a href="https://churchlibrarians.ning.com/QandA/teen-satellite-library?edited=1" target="_blank"><strong>here</strong></a>. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>Topics?</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">What is a topic you wish we would grapple with on the CLN? Post the topics <a href="https://churchlibrarians.ning.com/QandA/what-topic-interests-you-for-a-discussion" target="_blank"><strong>here</strong></a>. I will start a separate discussion starter for each one according to the appropriate tab. </span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Have a great week!</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Morlee Maynard, Facilitator</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Church Librarians Network</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Email: <a href="mailto:churchlibrariansnetwork@gmail.com" target="_blank">churchlibrariansnetwork@gmail.com</a></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"> </span></p></div>Monday Church Librarians Email: September 11, 2023https://churchlibrarians.ning.com/articles/monday-church-librarians-email-september-11-20232023-09-11T15:12:06.000Z2023-09-11T15:12:06.000ZMorlee Maynardhttps://churchlibrarians.ning.com/members/MorleeMaynard<div><p><strong>Hi Everyone!</strong><strong> </strong></p>
<p><strong>Remembering 9/11</strong></p>
<p>Today we remember those lost on September 11, 2001. Did you do anything special yesterday? A display? Added books to your collection? Click <strong><a href="https://churchlibrarians.ning.com/QandA/remembering-september-11-2001" target="_blank">here</a></strong>.<strong> </strong></p>
<p><strong>Bibliotherapy</strong></p>
<p>Occasionally, we are asked to assist students in their research regarding church library related topics. Caroline Sarah is a University of Jerusalem doctoral student. Her topic deals with ways church libraries assist mental health therapists who use what is called bibliotherapy who have their clients and patients read books and articles. Click <a href="https://churchlibrarians.ning.com/QandA/lend-a-hand-to-overcome-depression?edited=1" target="_blank"><strong>here</strong></a> to get the details of her research and participate in a series of posts related to her research in the coming weeks. </p>
<p><strong>Young Adult/Teens Collection</strong></p>
<p>Be sure to see Debbie DeHart’s recommendations. Amy Burk added pictures of their new Teen Satellite Library. And Creston Mapes (yes, THE Creston Mapes) posted his Teen and Young Adult Religious Fiction Mysteries and Thrillers link. Click <a href="https://churchlibrarians.ning.com/QandA/teen-satellite-library?edited=1" target="_blank"><strong>here</strong></a>. </p>
<p><strong>Check-In/Check-Out Equipment?</strong></p>
<p>Sounds like Rhonda Rolen has a great suggestion for those of us who use Atriuum. Any other shopping advice? Click <a href="https://churchlibrarians.ning.com/QandA/self-check-in-check-out-equipment" target="_blank"><strong>here</strong></a>.<strong> </strong></p>
<p><strong>Topics?</strong></p>
<p>What is a topic you wish we would grapple with on the CLN? Post the topics <a href="https://churchlibrarians.ning.com/QandA/what-topic-interests-you-for-a-discussion" target="_blank"><strong>here</strong></a>. I will start a separate discussion starter for each one according to the appropriate tab. </p>
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<p>May God bless the USA today as we remember 9/11,</p>
<p>Morlee Maynard, Facilitator</p>
<p>Church Librarians Network</p>
<p>Email: <a href="mailto:churchlibrariansnetwork@gmail.com" target="_blank">churchlibrariansnetwork@gmail.com</a></p>
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<p> </p></div>Church Librarians Monday Email: August 21, 2023https://churchlibrarians.ning.com/articles/church-librarians-monday-email-august-21-20232023-08-21T18:43:39.000Z2023-08-21T18:43:39.000ZMorlee Maynardhttps://churchlibrarians.ning.com/members/MorleeMaynard<div><p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Hi Everyone! </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>Circulation Desk</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">We have not talked about the Circulation Desk lately. How do you coordinate the Circulation Desk needs on Sundays and weekdays? Click <strong><a href="https://churchlibrarians.ning.com/QandA/circulation-desk?edited=1" target="_blank">here</a>.</strong> </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>Assisting Users in Locating Items</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">How do you schedule and train team members to assist users on Sundays and weekdays? Same people each Sunday? Monthly rotation? Click<strong> <a href="https://churchlibrarians.ning.com/QandA/assisting-users-in-locating-items" target="_blank">here</a></strong>.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>Story Times for Children</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Do you provide story time for children during the week? If not, why not? If so, when do you have it? Any suggestions for those of us who have not figured it out yet? Click <strong><a href="https://churchlibrarians.ning.com/QandA/story-times-for-preschoolers-and-children" target="_blank">here</a></strong>. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>Topics?</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">What is a topic you wish we would grapple with on the CLN? Post the topics <strong><a href="https://churchlibrarians.ning.com/QandA/what-topic-interests-you-for-a-discussion" target="_blank">here</a></strong>. I will start a separate discussion starter for each one according to the appropriate tab. </span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Have a great week!</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Morlee Maynard, Facilitator</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Church Librarians Network</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Email: <a href="mailto:churchlibrariansnetwork@gmail.com" target="_blank">churchlibrariansnetwork@gmail.com</a></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Website: <a href="https://churchlibrarians.ning.com/?xg_source=msg_mes_network" target="_blank">churchlibrarians.NING.com</a></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"> </span></p></div>Church Librarians Monday Email: July 31, 2023https://churchlibrarians.ning.com/articles/church-librarians-monday-email-july-31-20232023-07-31T16:07:44.000Z2023-07-31T16:07:44.000ZMorlee Maynardhttps://churchlibrarians.ning.com/members/MorleeMaynard<div><p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>Hi Everyone!</strong><strong> </strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>Team Building</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">In addition to budget planning, many of us are in churches that are having “Promotion Day” this Sunday. Then the new weekday schedule begins at some point during the next two to three weeks. Does this season impact your church’s library? Is this season the time to reset the library team for a new year? Click <strong><a href="https://churchlibrarians.ning.com/QandA/team-building-for-a-new-church-year" target="_blank">here</a></strong>.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"> <strong>Training Approaches Are Shifting</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Church Library Ministry is well known among ministries for the strong history of a variety of training events through the years. While many ministries have given up on providing training for church leaders due to lack of funding, librarians have figured out how to continue to provide training opportunities. Even though some church library associations have faded away, we do continue to have a few groups that continue to host training events. We have fewer conferences on our CLN Events page than we did when we started the CLN in 2020. Let’s share what is happening these days as approaches to training librarians are shifting to new formats. Click <strong><a href="https://churchlibrarians.ning.com/QandA/training-approaches-are-shifting?edited=1" target="_blank">here</a></strong>.<strong> </strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>Administration: Budget Planning</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Great posts from Mercee Tate and Adair Elwing last week sharing how they plan the budget. How about the library budget you work with? Click <a href="https://churchlibrarians.ning.com/QandA/2024-budget-planning" target="_blank"><strong>here</strong></a>. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>Collection Development: Easy Chapter Books</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Carolyn Koepf got suggestions from Jackie Huffman and Tara Smith. What recommendations do you have for children who are transitioning from picture books to chapter books. Click<a href="https://churchlibrarians.ning.com/QandA/easy-chapter-books-with-christian-theme" target="_blank"> <strong>here</strong></a>.<strong> </strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>Topics?</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">What is a topic you wish we would grapple with on the CLN? Post the topics <a href="https://churchlibrarians.ning.com/QandA/what-topic-interests-you-for-a-discussion" target="_blank"><strong>here</strong></a>. I will start a separate discussion starter for each one according to the appropriate tab.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">May God bless your ministry this week,</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Morlee Maynard, Facilitator</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Church Librarians Network</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Email: <a href="mailto:churchlibrariansnetwork@gmail.com" target="_blank">churchlibrariansnetwork@gmail.com</a></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"> </span></p></div>Church Librarians Monday Email: July 24, 2023https://churchlibrarians.ning.com/articles/church-librarians-monday-email-july-24-20232023-07-24T15:31:15.000Z2023-07-24T15:31:15.000ZMorlee Maynardhttps://churchlibrarians.ning.com/members/MorleeMaynard<div><p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>Hi Everyone!</strong><strong> </strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>Administration: Budget Planning</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">After we sent last Monday’s email, we got our first question for the budget planning season. Let’s share how we prepare the budget for our churches’ libraries. We have new members who are preparing budgets for the first time. They need our help. Click <strong><a href="https://churchlibrarians.ning.com/QandA/2024-budget-planning" target="_blank">here</a></strong>. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>New Display Photos</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Thank you, Kimberly West, for posting pictures of your recent veteran’s display. Click <strong><a href="https://churchlibrarians.ning.com/photo/img-6380" target="_blank">here</a></strong>. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>Collection Development: Easy Chapter Books</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Carolyn Koepf posted a great discussion starter last Wednesday. She needs recommendations for children who are transitioning from picture books to chapter books. Click<a href="https://churchlibrarians.ning.com/QandA/easy-chapter-books-with-christian-theme" target="_blank"> <strong>here</strong></a>.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>Book Content Appropriateness</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">During this past week this discussion turned to a focus on teens. Click <a href="https://churchlibrarians.ning.com/QandA/book-content-appropriateness" target="_blank"><strong>here</strong>.</a><strong> </strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>Topics?</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">What is a topic you wish we would grapple with on the CLN? Post the topics <a href="https://churchlibrarians.ning.com/QandA/what-topic-interests-you-for-a-discussion" target="_blank"><strong>here</strong></a>. I will start a separate discussion starter for each one according to the appropriate tab. </span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">May we be faithful this week to our calling as librarians,</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Morlee Maynard, Facilitator</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Church Librarians Network</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Email: <a href="mailto:churchlibrariansnetwork@gmail.com" target="_blank">churchlibrariansnetwork@gmail.com</a></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Website: <a href="https://churchlibrarians.ning.com/?xg_source=msg_mes_network" target="_blank">churchlibrarians.NING.com</a></span></p></div>Church Librarians Email: June 26, 2023https://churchlibrarians.ning.com/articles/church-librarians-email-june-26-20232023-06-26T16:34:11.000Z2023-06-26T16:34:11.000ZMorlee Maynardhttps://churchlibrarians.ning.com/members/MorleeMaynard<div><p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Hi Everyone!<strong> </strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>Library Rules</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Susan M. posted a great question for us to grapple with this week! How should we deal with unacceptable behavior such as loud phone conversations. Click <a href="https://churchlibrarians.ning.com/QandA/library-rules" target="_blank"><strong>here</strong>.</a><strong> </strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>VBS Experiences</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">If you missed the new discussion posts, click <a href="https://churchlibrarians.ning.com/journeys/vacation-bible-school-experiences-2023" target="_blank"><strong>here</strong></a> to share your VBS experiences this summer. Let’s share what we as librarians are actually doing during VBS hours. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>Recommended Book Lists</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Let’s continue this list. What books would you recommend to Lee and his team to include on their list? Click <a href="https://churchlibrarians.ning.com/QandA/book-lists-for-new-libraries" target="_blank"><strong>here</strong></a>. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>Summer Reading Challenges</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Let’s keep this discussion going! Click <a href="https://churchlibrarians.ning.com/QandA/beanstack?edited=1" target="_blank"><strong>here</strong></a>.<strong> </strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>VBS Displays</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">When you have a minute, take a picture of your VBS or summer display and post it on the <strong><a href="https://churchlibrarians.ning.com/photos-and-video" target="_blank">CLN Photos</a></strong>. Click on the red button with plus sign on the top of the photos. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>Topics?</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">What is a topic you wish we would grapple with on the CLN? Post the topics <a href="https://churchlibrarians.ning.com/QandA/what-topic-interests-you-for-a-discussion" target="_blank"><strong>here</strong></a>. I will start a separate discussion starter for each one according to the appropriate tab. </span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Have a great week!</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Morlee Maynard, Facilitator</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Church Librarians Network</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Email: <a href="mailto:churchlibrariansnetwork@gmail.com" target="_blank">churchlibrariansnetwork@gmail.com</a></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Website: <a href="https://churchlibrarians.ning.com/?xg_source=msg_mes_network" target="_blank">churchlibrarians.NING.com</a></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"> </span></p></div>Church Librarians Email: June 20, 2023https://churchlibrarians.ning.com/articles/church-librarians-email-june-20-20232023-06-20T21:47:51.000Z2023-06-20T21:47:51.000ZMorlee Maynardhttps://churchlibrarians.ning.com/members/MorleeMaynard<div><p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Hi Everyone!<strong> </strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>Vacation Bible School Experiences</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">This week is VBS at our church. Hence, the reason this is a Tuesday email. What I thought was going to be difficult has turned out to be a great experience. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Click <strong><a href="https://churchlibrarians.ning.com/journeys/vacation-bible-school-experiences-2023" target="_blank">here</a> </strong>to read about my experience and share your VBS experiences this summer. We already have a discussion going on about themes and reading challenges. Let’s share what we as librarians are actually doing during VBS hours. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>Recommended Book Lists</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Lee Smith and the Virginia Church Library Association is considering a list of books to recommend to new church libraries. What books would you recommend to Lee and his team to include on their list? Click <strong><a href="https://churchlibrarians.ning.com/QandA/book-lists-for-new-libraries" target="_blank">here</a></strong>.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>Summer Reading Challenges</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Let’s keep this discussion going! Click <a href="https://churchlibrarians.ning.com/QandA/beanstack" target="_blank"><strong>here</strong></a>. Next week I’ll share what we are putting together. I’m still working on the game cards. We will launch it this Friday night during VBS Family Night. I’ve already had 5 families sign up!<strong> </strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>VBS Displays</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">We continue to have summer display photos posted for ideas for next year. Click <strong><a href="https://churchlibrarians.ning.com/photos-and-video" target="_blank">here</a> </strong>to view Adair Elwing’s displays. When you have a minute, take a picture of your VBS or summer display and post it on the CLN Photos. Click on the red button with plus sign on the top of the photos.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>Topics?</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">What is a topic you wish we would grapple with on the CLN? Post the topics <a href="https://churchlibrarians.ning.com/QandA/what-topic-interests-you-for-a-discussion" target="_blank"><strong>here</strong></a>. I will start a separate discussion starter for each one according to the appropriate tab.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Have a great week!</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Morlee Maynard, Facilitator</span></p></div>Church Librarians Email: June 12, 2023https://churchlibrarians.ning.com/articles/church-librarians-email-june-12-20232023-06-12T14:49:56.000Z2023-06-12T14:49:56.000ZMorlee Maynardhttps://churchlibrarians.ning.com/members/MorleeMaynard<div><div class="adn ads">
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<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>What Makes Librarians Giggle?</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Martha Enns commented on a display photo posted by Glenn McEowen back in March. Thank you, Martha, for your comment because I’m thinking many of us missed Glenn’s great display. We hope Glenn will let his unnamed team member do a display again. Click <strong><a href="https://churchlibrarians.ning.com/photo/librarywindow-giggles-1" target="_blank">here</a></strong> for a fun time!<strong> </strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>Summer Reading Challenges</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Lee Smith shared their plans for the summer! Click <a href="https://churchlibrarians.ning.com/QandA/beanstack" target="_blank"><strong>here</strong></a>. For those of you like me who seriously struggle with summer reading challenges, I put together a handout to help our team figure out what to do which really helped us focus our thinking. I literally copied and pasted CLN posts on summer ideas. See my reply with the handout while looking at Lee’s plans. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">This week I’ll share what we are putting together when it is ready. Our Kids Minister is looking it over right now so I want to see her response. We are using the Twists & Turns VBS theme by giving them “game cards” to get them to read different categories of books and play their games with friends and family.<strong> </strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>VBS Displays</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Be sure to take a look at Joy Cryer’s VBS display photo <strong><a href="https://churchlibrarians.ning.com/photo/vbs-and-summer-reading-club-2023" target="_blank">here</a></strong> and Wanda Tuley’s <strong><a href="https://churchlibrarians.ning.com/photo/pxl-20230602-205126201" target="_blank">here</a></strong>. When you have a minute, take a picture of your VBS display and post it on the CLN Photos. Click on the red button with plus sign on the top of the photos. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>Topics?</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">What is a topic you wish we would grapple with on the CLN? Post the topics <a href="https://churchlibrarians.ning.com/QandA/what-topic-interests-you-for-a-discussion" target="_blank"><strong>here</strong></a>. I will start a separate discussion starter for each one according to the appropriate tab. </span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Blessings!</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Morlee Maynard, Facilitator</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Church Librarians Network</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Email: <a href="mailto:churchlibrariansnetwork@gmail.com" target="_blank">churchlibrariansnetwork@gmail.com</a></span></p>
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</div></div>Church Librarians Monday Email: June 5, 2023https://churchlibrarians.ning.com/articles/church-librarians-monday-email-june-5-20232023-06-05T14:09:39.000Z2023-06-05T14:09:39.000ZMorlee Maynardhttps://churchlibrarians.ning.com/members/MorleeMaynard<div><p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Hi Everyone!<strong> </strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">One of our new customers had a fun conversation with a man that works at her grocery store. He shared he was a Viet Nam veteran. She thanked him for his service. Then shared with him that she is currently reading a book series about a veteran's experiences in WWII. He asked for the title and where did she get the book. She told him she checked it out of her church's library. He asked which church. She told him and invited him to use our church library. I love the way church libraries can be an outreach tool for our churches.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>Summer Reading Challenges</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Debbie DeHart and Mimi W. posted great ideas for the summer! Click <strong><a href="https://churchlibrarians.ning.com/QandA/beanstack" target="_blank">here</a></strong>.<strong> </strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>Non-Fiction Donations?</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">We have more responses to this question. Click <a href="https://churchlibrarians.ning.com/QandA/non-fiction-donations" target="_blank"><strong>here</strong></a>.<strong> </strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>VBS Displays</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">When you have a minute, take a picture of your VBS display and post it on the CLN Photos. Click <a href="https://churchlibrarians.ning.com/photo/imgp1505" target="_blank"><strong>here</strong></a>. Click on the red button with the plus sign to add a photo.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>Leadership Transitions</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">We have new posts to this discussion. Click <a href="https://churchlibrarians.ning.com/QandA/library-team-leadership-transitions" target="_blank"><strong>here</strong></a>. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>Topics?</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">What is a topic you wish we would grapple with on the CLN? Post the topics <a href="https://churchlibrarians.ning.com/QandA/what-topic-interests-you-for-a-discussion" target="_blank"><strong>here</strong></a>. I will start a separate discussion starter for each one according to the appropriate tab. </span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Blessings!</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Morlee Maynard, Facilitator</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Church Librarians Network</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Email: <a href="mailto:churchlibrariansnetwork@gmail.com" target="_blank">churchlibrariansnetwork@gmail.com</a></span></p>
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