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WEB RESOURCES FOR CHURCH LIBRARIANS |
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LIBRARY ORGANIZATION & MANAGEMENT
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| Catalogs |
Library of Congress Authorities – Search authority headings by Subject, Name, Title and Name/Title combinations and download MARC records free of charge.
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LibraryThing –Free online service for cataloging and sharing collections.
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WorldCat –An extensive network of libraries sharing content and services connecting users to more than 10,000 libraries worldwide.
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| Cataloging Resources, Guidelines and Tutorials |
Cataloger’s Reference Shelf – A portal to information on cataloging all types of materials including, loose-leaf publications, maps, rare books, maps and foreign materials. |
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Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC) Summaries – A complete list of the DDC system dividing knowledge into the 10 main classes, the 100 divisions and the 1,000 sections. |
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Introduction to Dewey Decimal Classification – An introduction to the basic principles and structure of the Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC) system. |
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MARC Standards – A Library of Congress website with links to information about Machine Readable Cataloging (MARC) standards. |
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Music Cataloging at Yale – A resource for cataloging all types of music, including information on call numbers, MARC records, authority control, and subject cataloging. |
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Online Audiovisual Catalogers (OLAC) – Links to resources for cataloging audiovisual materials, databases, and other Internet related information. |
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WEB Junction –Helpful articles, tips, sharing and discussion on all aspects of library management, sharing the challenges and best practices unique to small libraries. |
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| Copyright Information |
U.S. Copyright Office – Official source for all information related to U. S. copyright laws. View the document Reproduction of Copyrighted Works for Educators and Librarians to find copyright information for librarians related to photocopying, microform reproductions, video recording and sound recording. |
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Copyrights & Permissions – Church-specific copyright information from Augsburg Fortress Publishers. Includes a helpful Guide to Copyright and frequently asked Questions and Answers. |
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National Council of Churches – Copyright owner for RSV and NRSV Bible translations. |
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Video Copyright &
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Motion Picture Licensing Corporation – Copyright information and licensing for public video showings. Includes helpful list of copyright links. |
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Christian Video Licensing International – Licensing and information on showing videos for church activities.
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Christian Copyright Licensing International – Licensing and information on worship music and on showing videos in a church setting. |
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| Volunteers |
Church Volunteer Central TOP RATED SITE! – Find numerous free articles and downloadable guides offering help with volunteer recruiting and training as well as advice on how to lead and keep them. Membership is optional. |
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COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT
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PROMOTION & FUNDRAISING
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BOOKS, MUSIC & VIDEO SUPPLIERS
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BOOK CARE & ARCHIVING
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SUPPLIES & FURNISHINGS
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COMPUTERS & LIBRARY AUTOMATION
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LIBRARIAN SUPPORT & EDUCATION
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| Library Organizations & Conferences |
National Church Library Association |
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American Library Association |
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American Theological Library Association |
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Association of Christian Librarians |
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Association of Jewish Libraries |
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Association of Seventh-day Adventist Librarians |
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Australian Church Library Association |
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Catholic Library Association |
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Church and Synagogue Library Association |
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Church Librarians Network |
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Church Library Association of Ontario |
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Church Library Association of British Columbia |
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Evangelical Church Library Association |
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Librarians' Christian Fellowship |
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Lifeway/Southern Baptist Convention |
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Pacific Northwest Association of Church Libraries |
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Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod Church Librarians' Organization |
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| Networking & More! |
Branches e-newsletter TOP RATED SITE! |
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Church Librarians Network TOP RATED SITE! |
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Librarians in Churches Discussion List (LINC-L)TOP RATED SITE! |
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LibraryThing: Church Library Group Blog |
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National Church Library Association on Facebook |
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National Church Library Association Branches Blog |
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WELS-CLO Book Talk |
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Christian Book Blogs |
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Hearts and Minds Books: Booknotes |
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Gospel.com Blog |
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Christian Fiction Blog Alliance |
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Zondervan Blog |
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Christian Book Lounge |
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| Online Courses for Church Librarians |
Basic Library Education - FREE e-courses cover everything from selecting materials and weeding to cataloging using Dewey classification. Designed for those with no formal library experience. Idaho Commission for Libraries. TOP RATED SITE! |
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Equipping Church Librarians for Ministry - Follow this step-by-step process to learn basic library skills and improve the ministry of your church library. Numerous free articles can be found here, along with recommendations for supplemental resources to purchase. From the Church Librarians Network. TOP RATED SITE! |
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Librarianship Course - 16 lesson course covers cataloging, book selection, facility design, volunteerism, promotion, and more. Church and Synagogue Library Association |
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Lifelong Education @ Desktop (LE@D) - Copyright Basics for Librarians, Creating an Engaging Website, Keeping Your Library Looking Good, Reaching Reluctant Readers, Reaching Teenagers, Trends in Children’s Literature, Using Microsoft Office: Word and Publisher, more. |
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Free Microsoft Office tutorials:
Baycon Group Free Online Tutorials: Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Photoshop, and more.
Free Training Tutorials: Excel and Word. |
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OPAL (Online Programming for All Libraries) - Live online events where participants can interact via voice-over-IP, text chatting, and synchronized browsing. Book discussions, interviews, special events, library training, writing workshops, and virtual tours of special digital library collections. |
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Web Junction - Library courses on all aspects of library management from LibraryU and LE@D. Self-paced, $40 each. |
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| Other Resources & Sites of Interest |
Christian Web Sites
Directory of Christian Web sites on a variety of topics, search engines, articles, chat rooms, forums, Bible resources, and home schooling information. |
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The Church Library: An Outline of Procedure
An outline of guidelines and suggestions for organizing church library resources. |
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Selection Sources for Congregational Libraries
Links to library associations, software for running a library, and reviews of print and electronic sources designed to aid in library purchasing. |
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The Church Bookstore
Resources and support for church bookstore managers |
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Library and Information Science Resources on the Web. |
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