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The Church Librarians Network had lots of views last week. Let's continue our conversation on predictions for the future. And Kim Swisher asked a classifying question. And Carolyn Walker recommended a book. What would you add this week?
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January 26, 2021
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This week we have a free offer, an announcement about one of our CLN groups, and something to grapple with about our churches.
Free Offer
Check out Susan Full’s offer to send you supplies that she no longer needs. That’s f
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Budget Requests for Church Libraries
We have two new comments on our discussion about budgets. Let’s keep this conversation going. Click here.
What’s New for Your Church’s Library in 2021?
After last Monday’s email broadcast, we had severa
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Congratulations to Debbie Muller! She is retiring this Friday with the Illinois Baptist State Association. One of her hats since 2000 was serving with church librarians in Illinois.
Thank you, Debbie, for being a valued member of our Sout
Happy New Year!
Are you like me this week? Starting back to the routine with perhaps some new pieces to the routine? One of the new pieces for me is happening Wednesday. We are opening the Enrichment Center each Wednesday morning from 9:30 AM to Noon
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All of us obviously did not have time to think about our library ministries during the past few weeks. Although, be sure to check out Ann Lancaster’s photos of her church’s library displays for Spark the Spirit in 2021. Great way to encour
Merry Christmas!
Hanukkah took place this past week. Now we look to Christmas. As I write today, I am listening to the recording of my church’s special Christmas worship on December 13. That is always a highlight of our Christmas. What are the highli
Happy Hanukkah! Merry Christmas!
Many of us have had the joy of serving with Ian Richardson through the years. He is retiring on December 31st from the Mississippi Baptist Convention Board. As Director of Communication Services, he served church libr
Happy Hanukkah! Merry Christmas!
Even though our Enrichment Center is now open in the “self-checkout” mode due to the COVID surge, we are aware that lots of our folks who are attending church in person are interested in seeing what books we recommend
November 30, 2020
Merry Christmas! Happy Hanukkah!
We had lots of viewers last week, but not too many posts. We all had other things to do last week! Let’s start new Christmas and Hanukkah discussions this week.
Displays
Have you decorated yet? Be s
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Happy Thanksgiving!! Even though this year will be different due to the pandemic, may God bless all your holiday plans.
REALM (Reopening Archives, Libraries, and Museums) Project Report
Some of us are on the email list to receive test resu
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Check out what’s happening on the Church Librarians Network this week.
Selection: Appropriateness
Ann Lancaster asked a question on Friday that many if not most of us deal with often. She is asking about the appropriateness of a specific b
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Praying For those of you in Hurricane Eta’s path today and coming days.
Veterans Day
What are we doing with Veterans Day this year? I put together a simple display enhancement for Veterans Day for the Enrichment Center. I even remembered t
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Are you recovering from the time change today like me?
Our Ministry with Children Through our Libraries
This past Thursday our children’s minister invited me to coffee. We had a great conversation about all sorts of things happening in our
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Looks like Colorado is the target now for the wildfires. Praying for those of you in the path.
COVID Research for Libraries Testing Results
Be sure to catch the discussion going on with the Realm Report posted last week. Click here.
For di
For most of us, to “seize the day” (just in case your Latin is a little rusty) means to make the most of each day we are given. Or, as David put it in Psalm 118:24 (CEV), “This day belongs to the Lord! Let’s celebrate and be glad today.”
How much do
What’s New on the Church Librarians Network?
Our prayers continue for all of you who have been hit by the hurricanes and tornadoes recently. May God be with you this week.
Covid Research for Libraries Testing Results
OCLC released their Realm Test 5
What’s New on the Church Librarians Network?
Praying for our friends in the path of Hurricane Delta and those already dealing with the destruction left behind. May God be with you this week.
Fall Displays
Adair Elwing and Johanne Bryant posted pictur
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What’s new on the Church Librarians Network?
New Article: “Dealing with Photos: Squishing and Choosing”
Grab a cup of tea or coffee. Find your favorite place to learn. Ken Satterfield contributed a new article to stretch our skills in visu
I’ve written scripts in the past and produced videos for over 20 years with my post-production friend Steve.
We were both aware of the value of finding the right image to hold the viewer’s attention, but my scripts often had what we jokingly called “
