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Winter weather continues to affect many of us. Let’s continue to pray for those who have LOTS of snow and ice on the ground on the East coast. Middle Tennessee and other southern states are starting to see the end of Fern, but thousands st
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Perhaps you have recent experiences to share stemming from the winter storm named Fern. Many of us did not get to serve in libraries this past week nor this week. While hundreds of us lost electricity and/or wifi, many were able to partici
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In case you have not caught on to our email format, click on the subheadings to link to the discussions. But one difference is the first one today. Click on the first subhead, Jan Karon, to link to an outstanding recent interview featuring
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How Millennials and Gen Z Are Driving a Bible Reading Comeback
Since November I have wanted to start a discussion based on Barna’s report by this title. Let’s start with this report then continue to other that have implicatio
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In the midst of packing up our decorations, we had several posts last week. We are off to a great start for the new year here on the Church Librarians Network!
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Stephanie Richardson is just starting to rev
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William G. Roberge has been exploring the Church Librarians Network. He asks a great question about reading groups: What are they and how do they work? Scroll down to his comment on this 2019 Journey tab post
Happy Hanukkah and Merry Christmas!
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Barb Sagraves posted a question on a 2017 post about Quick Cataloging on the Atruum Group site. Interesting read as you get to Barb’s question.
Congratulations to Karin Ciholas!
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Exporting a catalog to another software vendor?
What are you Reading?
We have not shared what we are reading right now in a while. I just posted my recent read and my current read. Click here to add your titles.
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Happy Thanksgiving!
As I start this email, I cannot help but express my gratitude for each of you, our sponsors (Book Systems, Library Concepts, Overdrive, and Surpass), and all of the church, synagogue, and parish libraries we represent.God provides
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Paul T. Jackson pointed out a company that sells library furnishings: Library & Media Center Furniture |K-Log. Thank you, Paul!
Sam Shotts has an idea to run by all of us. She has a set of skills that many of us do not have
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How Millennials and Gen Z are Driving a Bible Reading Comeback
The Barna research team has discovered interesting results in regard to adult Bible reading. Let’s read the article and share ideas. They use the words "spike" and
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Colorado, 1994 (Have you read my weird book?)
Melanie Makin is trying to track down a small press Christian book she once read as a teen and am having a rough time finding. If you Google the details, you'll turn up nothing exc
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WE HAVE 4 NEW TOPICS TO ENGAGE!
Babs Harris posted revitalization questions that many of us are dealing with right now. Let’s join her.
Denise Roberts posted a great question that challen
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Shifts in Library Training
We have several CLN members who are on conference planning teams for librarians. One complaint that these planners often hear is “I’ve already heard him or her speak so I don’t need to go to that ses
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Carey Nieuwhof is a Canadian pastor who is a leadership expert known for helping church leaders thrive in our rapidly changing world. Recently, he did a free webinar titled 5 Strategic shifts to boost momentum at your c
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In case you have not heard, Jan Karon releases book 15 of 15 in the Mitford series tomorrow, October 7!
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Pacific Northwest Association of Church Libraries - Metro Portland Chapter Meeting
We have a great opportunity to experienc
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Thank you, Lee Smith, for letting us know that Biltmore Baptist Church, Glen Allen, VA, dedicated their new library on September 14. Congratulations, Carol Ann Estes, Camille, and team! Our prayers go with you.
Continued Conversations
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Just released today by the Evangelical Christian Publishers Association:
The 35 Christian fiction finalists in 9 categories for the 2025 Christy Awards. Congratulations to all these authors!
The Christy Award Gala Webcast takes place Fri
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Let’s consider our need to build a different library world for today.
IN CASE YOU MISSED THESE CONVERSATIONS LAST WEEK
Libraries that Serve the Church/Synagogue/Parish and Schools/Preschools/Parent’s
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Thank you, Leslie Kenley, for asking: How does our traditional library need to change to draw today's church goers? I spent the morning responding to this question since my church is the one that calls our library Enrichment C
