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Church Library Month?
Amy Burk started a conversation for us to share how our churches celebrate Church Library Month which is in October. Click here to share your plans for this year.
Let’s Read!
We have not posted what we are reading lat
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Remembering 9/11
Today we remember those lost on September 11, 2001. Did you do anything special yesterday? A display? Added books to your collection? Click here.
Bibliotherapy
Occasionally, we are asked to assist students in their res
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Circulation Desk
We have not talked about the Circulation Desk lately. How do you coordinate the Circulation Desk needs on Sundays and weekdays? Click here.
Assisting Users in Locating Items
How do you schedule and train team members t
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Team Building
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 ch
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Administration: Budget Planning
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 budget
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Library Rules
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 here.
VBS Experiences
If you missed the new discussion posts, click
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Vacation Bible School Experiences
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.
Click here to read about my experience and s
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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 v
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Memorial Day
As we remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom, let’s think about our churches' collections of war history. Which authors of war historical fiction and non-fiction appeal to people who use the library?
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Non-Fiction Donations?
Bev Colquett posted a question that many if not all of us deal with from time to time. We have previous posts on this question in our Q&A, but things are different now. When you receive donations, what age criteri
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Collection Development: The Lighthouse by Karin Ciholas
We had a great response to Karin's question back in February. Thought you would like to know more about this historical fiction trilogy. Click here.
Mothers Day?
Any reports on Mo
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Library Supplies Offer
If you live in the Richmond, VA area, click here to consider free library supplies from Tara Smith.
Newsletter Offer
In case you did not get the special email we sent last week for Baker Publishing Group, Click he
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Reminder
Now is the time to register for the Nashville and Virginia conferences. Click here for all the details and registration information.
Classification: How to Organize Bible Biographical Materials in a Church Library
Martha Hanco
How to Organize Bible Biographical Materials.pdf
How to organize Bible Biographical Materials in a Church Library
by Stephen Gateley
Bible biographical materials are a useful resource. They share information you likely don’t know about Bible person
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Reminder
We have two conferences in the next 3 weeks. Now is the time to register. Click here for all the details and registration information.
Church Libraries Role in Crises
Be sure to see Gail O’Connor’s suggestions. Let’s continue t
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Let's begin by praying for those church libraries caught in the severe storms in Mississippi and other places last week. You will find some of last week’s discussions here so jump in and add your thoughts and experiences.
Engaging and
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Great News! We are going to have a church library track during the National Disciple Leaders Network conference April 20-21, 2023 in Nashville, TN. The location is Forest Hills Baptist Church. The cost is only $39. Click here to see the
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Take a look at a new and different kind of library conference. The Disciple Leaders Network is working with us to have breakout sessions for church librarians.This annual conference is taking place at Forest Hills Baptist Church, Nashvi
