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Churchwide Reports

Do you have the opportunity to give reports to the church family in some way about the status of the library? Business Meetings? Staff Meetings? Did you have that opportunity in the past?  Click here. 

Odd Challenges

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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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Engaging and Coordinating Library Volunteers

This conversation started back in January. Last week Denise A. Roberts continued the discussion which includes what they do by offering their list of ways they engage and coordinate volunteer

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New Post: Book Content Appropriateness

Julianna Dew started a discussion by asking for websites to help church librarians check the appropriateness of books. Click here. 

Disclaimers

We are embracing the need for disclaimers for a coupl

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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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Mothers Day?

What are you doing for mothers in your church this Sunday? Do you have books in your collection for mothers? Click here. 

The Importance of Relationships

During the recent Disciple Leaders Network conference, we learned a l

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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

Dear Librarians,

We deeply value your work as champions of literacy who empower and encourage your patrons with faith-friendly books.We know you are the absolute best at finding your patrons inspiring reads!

To support your work, we invite you to si

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Reminder

The Virginia conference is coming soon! Click here for all the details and registration information.

Vacation Bible School and Libraries

Many of our churches are in the VBS preparation season. How do you as librarian participate i

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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. 

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