CSLA publishes many materials to help you set up, run, and promote your congregational library. We also offer several bibliographies to help you build your library, as well as video rentals. If you're not sure which guide to select, try looking for your topic in our index.
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Guides
#1. Setting Up A Library, How to Begin or Begin Again. Ruth Smith. 2nd Rev. ed. 1994. 20 p. $8.00, members $6.50. Topics include writing a policy statement, gathering committee members, staffing, action plans, budgeting, selecting and arranging materials, promotion, computer use, and planning for the future. [MORE]
#2. Promotion Planning, All Year 'Round. Claudia Hannaford and Ruth S. Smith. 3rd Rev. ed. 1996. $10.00, members $8.00. This 64-page publication provides suggestions on what to publicize for the library, including periodic and special items, to encourage participation in the use of your library. Promotion Planning includes a 12-month calendar outlining significant historic events for the congregation. It also offers a wealth of ideas for getting children involved and interested in reading. [MORE]
#3. Simple Steps to a Successful Workshop. Dorothy G. Lewis. 2003. $8.50, members $7. The 20-page guide covers procedures for a conference planning committee, the duties of each subcommittee, an extensive timetable, and examples of floor plans, program reschedules, registration form, budgets and more. [MORE]
#6. Standards for Church and Synagogue Libraries, Guidelines for Measuring Effectiveness and Progress. 2nd Rev. ed. 1993. 20 p. $8.00, members $6.50. Standards begins with an excellent definition for the question of "why standards?" Included is a basic policy statement, physical requirements, personnel responsibilities, and a long-range planning checklist. Also included is a sample policy statement, material selection policy, and sample bylaws for a library committee. [MORE]
#8. Subject Headings in the Library Catalog. Dorothy G. Lewis. 2007. 32p. $12.00, members $10.00. This guide will help the beginning or experienced librarian identify the subject of a book and help you choose the most useful subject heading. [MORE]
#9. A Policy and Procedure Manual, A Do-It-Yourself Guide. 2nd Rev. ed. 1998. $9.00, members $7.25. How to write a manual of basic information, rules, policies, and procedures that apply to your library so that new librarians and new committee members can quickly familiarize themselves with the management of your library. [MORE]
#10. Archives In The Church or Synagogue Library. Evelyn Ling. 2nd Rev. ed. 1996. 24 p. $8.25, members $6.75. Rev. 1996. Archives is a great reference book on processing, preserving, and storing your archives and how to exhibit them. It offers tips on what to include in your archives and discusses their importance to your congregation. [MORE]
#14. Recruiting and Training Volunteers For Church and Synagogue Libraries. Lorraine E. Burson. 2nd Rev. ed. 1999. 24 p. $9.00, members $7.25. How to recruit and train volunteers, orient new workers, delegate responsibilities, and motivate and support workers. [MORE]
#15. Providing Reference Service in Church and Synagogue Libraries. Jennifer Pritchett. 1987. 60 p. $9.75, members $8.00. How to build a reference collection with suggestions on what you have and what you need to fill in your library. Includes 2001 five-page addendum. [MORE]
#17. Nonbook Media To Go: Incorporating Audio and Video Recordings and CD-ROMs into the Congregational Library. Joyce Burner. 1997. 20 p. $7.50; members $6.00. An easy reading guide on incorporating audio and video recordings into your library. Comes with two-page addendum, "Keeping Up With New Formats." [MORE]
#18. Disaster Management in the Church and Synagogue Library. Nadia J. Martin. 2000. 14 p. $8.00, members $6.50. The information in this guide can help you prepare for natural and "unnatural" disasters. It will provide you with the tools you need to create a customized disaster plan for your church or synagogue library and help you minimize the costs and loss of value of your collection due to disaster. [MORE]
#19 Developing an Effective Library: Ways to Promote Your Congregational Library. Lois H. Ward. 2004. 48 pages. $11.00, members $9.00. Past CSLA President Ward discusses all aspects of promoting the congregational library and publicity ideas for inside and outside your congregation. Guide 19 includes planning and budgeting, creating ownership, programs that will get your members in the door, how to use all the publicity tools available to you, and promoting your library outside the doors of your congregation.
#20—Cataloging and Classification. Susan E. Snyder. 2004. $12.00, $10.00 members. Covers physical processing encouraging the use of the catalog and creating bibliographic records, classification, and classification schedules. Three appendices provide cataloging terms, information on typing cards, and resources. Guide 20 costs $10.00 for CSLA members and $12.00 for non-members.
Bibliographies
Church and Synagogue Library Resources. Dorothy Rodda. 6th Rev. ed. 2003. $10.00, members $8.00, plus $2.00 postage. This invaluable guide to selecting a variety of book and non-book resources for the congregational library includes manuals, periodicals, equipment and supplies, technical aids, computer and Internet resources, promotion and publicity, church and synagogue library associations, and other helps and sources.The new bibliography also includes a directory of publishers.
A Basic Book List For Church Libraries. Bernard Deitrick. 6th Rev. ed. 2002. $10.00, members $8.00. A selection of annotated books which will help you determine the right mix of books for your collection. Just a few of the topics are library resources, Bible versions, Christian education, Christian ethics, religious psychology, holidays, and children's books. Author and title index. [MORE]
Helping Children Through Books: A Selected Book List. Patricia Pearl Dole. 4th Rev. ed. 2001. $10.00, members $8.00. A graded (pre-school through junior high) and annotated subject listing of children’s books with suggested Dewey Classification useful in facing problems and establishing values. [MORE]
Classic Religious Books for Children. Carol Campbell. 2001. $11.00, members $9.00. A graded (infant-sixth grade) and annotated subject listing with suggested Dewey Classification dealing with religion or containing religious themes. [MORE]
Promotional Kit
The CSLA Kit is a collection of guides, bibliographies, and current bimonthly publications presented in a handsome bookshelf holder to place in local public libraries which promotes the services offered through CSLA. Includes Guides 1, 2, 8, 9, 10 and 20, plus the bibliography "Church and Synagogue Library Resources." The cost for the Promotional Kit is $58, which includes postage and handling.
Video Rentals
$5.00 each, includes postage.
Book Repair.Demco VHS. Quick Repair (30 min.) Prevention Measures (50 min.) Dollar Saving Repair (45 min.) All three parts on one cassette.
Covering Paperbacks. Houston Chapter VHS. Covering paperback books with contact paper (45 min.).
Library Inventory. Orange County VHS. Mechanics, timelines, and reasons for maintaining library inventories (30 min.).
Weeding: Cultivating your Library. Orange County VHS. Creative solutions and aids in training a capable weeding crew (17 min.).
All publications available from:
Church and Synagogue Library Association
2920 SW Dolph Ct Ste 3A
Portland OR 97219-3962
Phone: 503/244-6919
FAX: 503/977-3734
