Download or read book Resources for Congregational Librarians and Libraries written by Ellen Bosman and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 59 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An annotated bibliography designed to provide a representative sample of books and Internet resources for congregational libraries and librarians affiliated with all faiths.
Download or read book Church and Synagogue Library Resources written by Dorothy Rodda and published by Church & Synagogue. This book was released on 1992-01 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This bibliography is intended to provide a basic list of resources currently available to help librarians and library committees in organizing and operating effective church and synagogue libraries. Resources are presented in 12 categories: (1) Church and Synagogue Library Manuals; (2) Periodicals for the Congregational Librarian; (3) Furnishing and Equipping the Library; (4) Selection and Acquisition of Books; (5) Selecting Books for Children and Young People; (6) Technical Aids; (7) Handling Non-book Materials; (8) Promotion and Publicity; (9) Other Helps; (10) Church and Synagogue Library Associations; (11) Directory of Publishers; and (12) Audio/Video Resources. Title, author and source indexes are provided for materials cited in the bibliography. (KRN)
Download or read book Setting Up a Library written by Ruth S. Smith and published by Portland, Or. : Church and Synagogue Library Association. This book was released on 1979 with total page 20 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Designed as a simple how-to guide, this handbook presents guidelines for setting up a church or synagogue library or revitalizing an existing one. The first of 10 sections, "Begin with a Purpose," advocates thinking about the goals of the library and putting them in writing. It includes two brief sample mission statements. The second, "Establish Objectives," gives advice about summarizing broad objectives and identifying specific objectives. A list of 11 basic manuals about congregational libraries is included. The third, "Obtain Approval," suggests ways to rally support from influential individuals or officers of the church or synagogue, survey user needs, and request formal approval. The fourth, "Set Up a Library Committee," provides guidelines for appointing a chairperson, recruiting committee members, and assembling meetings. The fifth, "Survey Your Assets," recommends gathering up already existing resource materials, sorting them, and finding a place to store them. The sixth, "Develop Program Plans," provides specific suggestions for planning programs to meet the library's objectives. The seventh, "Carry Out Specific Projects," lists steps for implementing programs. The eighth, "Arrange for Continuing Education," suggests ways to orient and train volunteers to work in the library. The ninth, "Provide for Continuity," recommends that an annual report and yearly program plans be prepared and presented to the library's sponsors. The final section, "Stretch Your Horizons," advises community outreach, learning from professional librarians, and staying optimistic. (SD)
Download or read book Full Circle written by Kate Tweedie Erslev and published by Unitarian Universalist Association of Congregations. This book was released on 2004 with total page 118 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Running a Library written by Ruth S. Smith and published by New York : Seabury Press. This book was released on 1982 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Cataloging Made Easy written by Ruth S. Smith and published by Bryn Mawr, PA : Church and Synagogue Library Association. This book was released on 1987-01-01 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Creating a catalog for the synagogue or church library is described as a vital ministry, one that leads workers and parishioners to available resources for information and inspiration. Arguing that cataloging is not too difficult or complicated for untrained professionals and volunteer librarians, this guide sets forth basic procedures for: (1) sorting the collection; (2) arranging material according to Dewey Decimal, Library of Congress, or other classification scheme; (3) establishing guidelines for cataloging; (4) obtaining supplies; (5) recording bibliographic information; (6) step-by-step processing, from marking the book for ownership to assigning a call number to shelving the book and filing the catalog cards; (7) using shortcuts, including catalog card services and automation; and (8) ways to encourage members of the congregation to use the catalog. Appendices include a glossary of cataloging terms; a list of the Dewey Decimal Classification's 200 Class; sample catalog cards; and a list of resources. (KRN)
Download or read book Israel written by Noa Tishby and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2021-04-06 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A personal, spirited, and concise chronological timeline spanning from Biblical times to today that explores one of the most fascinating countries in the world-Israel"--
Download or read book Crash Course in Library Supervision written by Shelley Elizabeth Mosley and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2007-11-30 with total page 151 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Taking a management position in a new library or being promoted to a higher position in your library means a new approach to interpersonal relations. How to make this transition can be a challenge. This book provides the information you need to learn so you can become an effective leader and to recognize and circumvent the legal pitfalls that you may find in your path. Written in reader-friendly language, two seasoned veterans share their experiences and the experiences of others in this introduction to managing people. Managing a small library requires skills in working with personnel, the library board, patrons, and the key people in the community. Understanding these requirements will help the person with no formal education to be a more effective administrator in this setting.
Download or read book Church and Synagogue Libraries written by John Frederick Harvey and published by Metuchen, N.J. : Scarecrow Press. This book was released on 1980 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Places of Worship written by James P. Wind and published by Rowman Altamira. This book was released on 1997 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Places of Worship provides an easily accessible guide to researching and writing the history of a synagogue, church, temple, or mosque. Wind's emphasis on connecting the individual congregation with the larger community and the larger political and social forces of the time make Places of Worship useful for both the professional and amateur historian. Appendices provide guidance on important works in American religion and a directory of helpful archives and historical agencies.
Download or read book Church Synagogue Libraries written by and published by . This book was released on 1985 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Resources in Education written by and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A Handbook for Church Librarians written by Linda Beck and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book How Big Is Your Umbrella written by Sheila Wray Gregoire and published by Kregel Publications. This book was released on with total page 33 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this down-to-earth, practical book, author Sheila Wray Gregoire takes readers on a journey through many of her own hurts. From a broken engagement to the loss of a child, Sheila is well equipped to teach others about God's faithfulness in tough times.
Download or read book Getting the Books Off the Shelves written by Ruth S. Smith and published by Church & Synagogue. This book was released on 1991-01-01 with total page 45 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This second revised edition of a guide to promoting and attracting users to a church library retains most of the material of the previous edition, adds new material, and updates the references. Guidelines are presented in six chapters: (1) "Promoting Library Use" (stages of promotion, ways of attracting the attention and interest of prospective users, and how to involve members of the congregation in library activities); (2) "Publicizing the Library" (suggestions for ways to "sell" the library to potential users, such as informing the church community of what the library has and what it can do for them, with emphasis on special services, milestones, and future plans); (3) "Reaching People and Programs" (the roles of the clergyman, the librarian, and the library staff, and various activities for users such as book reviews, discussions, and clubs); (4) "Sponsoring Special Events" (various activities that the library can sponsor to publicize its services, create good will, and even earn money for books and supplies, including open houses, tours, teas, story hours, book fairs, library week contests, programs and meetings, and fund-raising endeavors); (5) "Creating and Reporting News" (the kinds of events that make news and how to announce such events in the parish and/or local newspapers); and (6) "Posters, Bulletin Boards, and Displays," (detailed guidelines for planning, designing, and arranging visual publicity materials). Each chapter includes a list of references, and a resource guide lists readings on background; book reviewing; posters, bulletin boards and displays; and storytelling. Also listed are relevant periodicals and sources for library materials. An index concludes the guide. (BBM)
Download or read book Library Resources Market Place written by and published by . This book was released on 1981 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A Handbook for Church Librarians written by Linda Beck and published by Philadelphia (2900 Queen Lane, Philadelphia 19129) : Parish Life Press. This book was released on 1982 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
