FOCLIS
FOCLIS is a nondenominational organization of people involved in the library and information profession who are committed to the Christian faith and seek to reflect its principles in their personal and professional life.
Church Libraries
Information about library associations, reviews of printed library resources, reviews of electronic library resources, software for church and school libraries, from Ellen Bosman at New Mexico State University Library.
Evangelical Church Library Association
Association open to church and school librarians.
Church and Snyagogue Library Association
Association which distributes many helpful pamphlets on library operation and promotion of the church and other small libraries.
Association of Christian Librarians
Primarily for the academic librarian, though open to others by request.
Library of Congress
Useful for finding catalog records.
Cinema in Focus
Great movie reviews from a Christian perspective.
Children’s Crown Award
Primary, intermediate, and middle school students read and vote on wholesome and uplifting mainstream books that have been published within the last two years.
LINC List
The Libraries in Churches discussion list, a place for church librarians to discuss issues. Includes library links.
Talking Books Program
A free program from the Library of Congress National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (NLS)
Biblical Archaeology Society
The Biblical Archaeology Society has a helpful book review section.
Congregational Libraries Association of British Columbia
CLABC is a nondenominational group whose members reside mainly in British Columbia but also across Canada and the Pacific Northwest. We provide a quarterly newsletter, annual conferences, and a church library automation discussion group.
National Church Library Association
A librarian with strong support is a successful librarian. Membership in NCLA links you to a broad network of librarians who actively seek inspiration and community. Membership offers you personal advice, printed materials, and online help to support and multiply your efforts. Get help setting up a new library, finding and keeping volunteers, starting a storytime or summer reading program, planning a budget, organizing and weeding a neglected collection, or computerizing your library.
