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North Alabama Church Library Conference November 4, 2023 Session 1: Odd Challenges to Church Libraries
Hi Everyone! This Saturday, one of our breakout sessions will be a bit different. We are going to think together about all the odd or unusual challenges we face. Our discussion will be focused on ways to deal with these challenges. Here's a starter list: Can’t remember names. Church members who drop by every Sunday to visit with you about their week. Can’t appeal to everyone. Political differences among church members. What to do when an author disgraces him or herself. Difference of opinions…
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Central Alabama Church Library Conference 2025
Growing a VIBRANT Library Ministry
March 15, 2025
8:00 am till 3:30 pm
Shoal Creek Baptist Church
13214 Holtville Rd (Actual Street address)
Deatsville, Al 36022
The MAIN PARKING LOT is LOCATED off Coosa River Road BEHIND THE CHURCH.
2961 Coosa River Road. Deatsville, Al 36022 (mailing address and parking lot)
(Fellowship Hall. Enter through main parking lot entrance)
Information
Check-In 8:00 AM
Conference Sessions 8:30AM-3:30 PM
DEADLINE for reservations Tuesday March 11, 2025
The only cost will be a $10.00 charge for lunch
You will pay for lunch when you register on-line
To register online go to:
https://churchhealthal.org/event/central-alabama-library-conference-2/
Registrations are required.
IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO ATTEND, PLEASE SEND YOUR CONTACT INFO TO ME! I am trying to UPDATE the Database for Libraries
Phone: Marty Woodall @334-296-1899
Email: martybooks1@gmail.com
If you are coming in from out of town or out of state
You can make Hotel reservations at a much-Reduced Rate by directly calling:
Hampton INN located in WETUMPKA, AL.
334-731-2222 press “0” at the prompts
350 South Main Street
Wetumpka, Al 36092
Tell them you will be attending the “Central Alabama Library conference” for a reduced Room Rate.
WETUMPKA is the little town where Ben and Erin did Hometown Makeover. Plan to come into Wetumpka early on Friday March 14 to Visit the Downtown area. There are lots of things to see and do including several Art Galleries. Don’t miss a visit to The Kelly Fitzpatrick Center for the Arts (I have art on display there), walk through Goldstar Park, and several great restaurants (Coaches Corner-seen on the Hometown show), coffee shops and of course SHOPPING at several Boutiques.
Central Alabama Library Conference is sponsored and supported by The Alabama State Board of Missions. (Alsbom.org)
This conference will include many aspects of library work including Administration, Promotion, Collection Development, Space/furnishing, and Computer.
Brief Overview
Session 1
• Serving as a Responsive Team facilitated by Morlee Maynard
• Atriuum Cataloging and Cataloging Reports facilitated Allison Maynard
Session 2
• Building a Dynamic Collection facilitated by Carolyn Walker
• Atriuum Patrons and Patron Reports facilitated by Allison Maynard
Session 3
• Cataloging for a Buzzing Circulation facilitated by Marty Woodall
• Atriuum Circulation and Circulation Reports facilitated by Allison Maynard
Session 4
• Promotion with Vigor facilitated by Bev League
• Book Systems Questions and Answers facilitated by Allison Maynard
Session 5
• Connecting the Vibrant Dots with all facilitators
Marty Woodall, Strategist
Shoal Creek Baptist Church
13214 Holtville Rd
Deatsville, Al 36092
334-296-1899
martybooks1@gmail.com