North Texas CSLA

2009-11-04T08:44:00.000-08:00

Special Invitation

You are invited to attend DACLO “Fall” Meeting on Saturday, November 14, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon, at Park Cities Baptist Church, 3933 Northwest Parkway, Dallas, Texas (phone:214-8660-1517)(e-mail: bsandrews@pbc.org) and (web site: www.pcbc.org).

Registration and refreshments start at 8:30 a.m.

Two presentations are scheduled:
“Storytelling and Meeting Lottie Moon” / Nan Alvis, director, First Baptist Church, Rowlett
And
“Technologies That Matter (to our Church Libraries) / Glenn McEowen, Library Concepts.

DACLO is celebrating 60 years (1949-2009)

2009-09-22T09:29:00.000-07:00

HATS OFF TO CONGREGATIONAL LIBRARIES

You are invited to a Texas-Style Round-Up of Congregational Librarians.

We honor your service to Congregational Libraries.

We take our hats off to you and offer you an opportunity

to attend workshops that will help you maximize

your ministry and supersize your service.

43rd Annual Conference

Curch and Synagogue Library Association

July 25 - 27, 2010

JW Marriott Hotel

5150 Westheimer

Houston, Texas 77056

713-961-1500

The event is in Texas this year!

Let us make an effort to attend!

2009-09-22T09:16:00.000-07:00

WHAT IS NEW FOR THE HOLIDAYS

Rick Lewis,

owner and manager of Logos Bookstore at Snider Plaza, near SMU,

is ready to treat us for another session of what he does best.

On Sunday, November 8, at 2:00 p.m.,

join us at his store

for an introduction to new titles

he recommends for our congregational library collections.

Refreshments will be provided.

Contact Maria Isabel Garcia for more details and if you need a ride for the event:

972-238-0645 (Home)

214-768-3659 (SMU)

972-778-0327 (Church Library at All Saints)

DACLO SPRING MEETING

2009-04-09T12:30:00.000-07:00

The Dallas Association Church Library Organization is having its Spring Meeting on Saturday, April 18, 2009 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon at the First Baptist Church, 204 W. Athens at Palestine, Hutchins, Texas (Phone: 972-225-2612).
Following registration & refreshments from 8:30 to 9:00 a.m., there will be two presentations:
Teamwork: Enhancing Your organizational Skills with leader Beth Andrews, Director, Park Cities Baptist Church, dallas.
and
Planning & Presenting a Year of promotion Activities with leader Wanda Tuley, Director, First Baptist Church, Hutchins.
You are welcome to attend.
The Association is celebrating 60 Years (1949-2009).

WORKSHOP DAY

2009-04-02T14:19:00.000-07:00

Don't miss our most important event of the year:

“Motivation for the Future”

Saturday, April 25, 2009
8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
At
Trietsch Memorial United Methodist Church
6101 Morriss Road
Flower Mound, TX 75028
972-539-8547
http://www.tmumc.org

Workshop Day Program

Time Event

8:30 - 9:00 a.m. Breakfast / Registration
Welcome by Ralph Hartsock

9:00 - 9:30 a.m. Greetings / Short business meeting

9:30 – 9:45 a.m. Break / Shopping

9:45 – 10:45 a.m. “Recruiting and Motivating Volunteers in the Church” / Krish Dhanam

10:45 – 11:00 a.m. Break / Shopping

11:00 – 12:00 p.m. “Sharing Across the Generations” /
Jeri Baker

12:00 – 12:15 p.m. Break / Shopping

12:15 – 1:00 p.m. Lunch (catered or bring your own)
With special presentation by Rick Lewis of Logos Bookstore

1:00 – 2:00 p.m. “Jewish Holidays and Festivals” /
David Belknap

2:00 – 3:00 p.m. Visiting / Shopping / Networking /Tour of Host Library

Bring your discards for the Rummage Table
And
Exchange for someone else’s discards.
Take advantage of the 20% discount
on any purchase
made from the Logos Bookstore Display.
There will be Door Prizes
And
a new Chapter Membership Directory.

NOTES ON THE SPEAKERS

Ralph Hartsock
Our host is a long-time member of the North Texas Chapter of CSLA and a Musician and Senior Music Cataloger at the University of North Texas. He is also very prolific. He writes not only about music and librarianship but also on other arts, cultural events, and history. His reviews and articles appear regularly in the American Reference Books Annual, and he has contributed reviews to Choice, Material Culture, Music Reference Services Quarterly, Fontes Artis Musicae and CSLA News. Ralph has published three books, all of them academic titles. Two are bio-bibliographies of American composers, Otto Luening and Vladimir Ussachevsky. His Notes for Music Catalogers: Examples Illustrating AACR2 in the Online Bibliographic Record is a compilation of notes used by the Library of Congress.

Jeri Baker
Jeri Baker is the Librarian at Wilshire Baptist Church in Dallas, Texas. Previously, she had a lengthy career with the Dallas Public Library holding various age-related and management positions. Active in the Texas and American Library Associations, she has held a variety of elected and appointed positions including a stint on the TLA Executive Board and serving as Chairman of the ALA Young Adult Library Services Association Margaret Edwards Award Committee. In addition to her work in the field of librarianship, Jeri is a member of Rotary International and PEO. She currently serves on the CSLA Board as the Chairman of the Awards Committee. Jeri's academic background includes a BA (Journalism) from Southern Methodist University, a MLS from the University of North Texas, and a Specialist Certificate in Applied Gerontology, also from UNT. At Wilshire, she enjoys singing in the Sanctuary Choir and presenting weekly story time programs for classes from the Wilshire Early Childhood Education Center.

Rick Lewis
The owner and manager of Logos Bookstore in Snider Plaza, he will bring us up to date on publications of interest for our libraries. Rick formerly worked for Probe Ministries and has been President of the Board of Directors of the Association of Logos Bookstores. Rick and his wife Susan have managed the store in Snider Plaza for over 30 years. They are the proud parents of three sons.

Krish Dhanam
Born a Hindu in India, Krish Dhanam brings a special perspective to the church. He joined the Zig Ziglar Corporation in the sales department in October of 1991. Through speaking and teaching the timeless principles of its legendary founder Zig Ziglar, Krish has facilitated workshops and conducted seminars worldwide. He currently operates as Vice President of Consulting and Business Development for Ziglar True Performance and is Co-founder of Krish Dhanam Training International. His recent endeavor, Mala Ministries, seeks to train ministers of the Word in India. As a writer he has authored articles on a range of topics spanning from personal relationships to corporate change. Recognized by his peers as a dynamic personality, Krish says that sharing a stage with a President pales in comparison to watching a movie with his son. His book, The American Dream from an Indian Heart, is the unfolding of that journey and its hidden promise. Krish showcases how the American Dream is still alive and well as he tackles the issues of faith, freedom, discipline, dignity, pride, possibility, work ethic and relationships. His word pictures will resonate with readers long after they put this book down.

David Belknap
As a military dependant, David Belknap has lived in Kansas, Oklahoma, California, Florida, Nebraska, Ohio, Washington, and Texas. He received a BBA from Texas A&M in 1982, and has since been a sales representative in the steel business. David has been a member of Baptist, Methodist, and Presbyterian churches, and has served as an ordained deacon and elder in the Presbyterian Church. Currently an 11 year member of Trietsch Memorial United Methodist Church in Flower Mound, he has taught various adult Sunday school classes for six years. He has recently taught classes on Communion to both adults and children, relating these to their Judaic heritage. David completed an Introduction to Judaism course at Kol Ami Synagogue in Flower Mound and has continued to study and fellowship with Rabbi Geoffrey Dennis. He has immersed himself in the Messianic teachings of Zola Levitt, and has visited the Messianic Jewish synagogue Baruch HaShem in Dallas, as well as visited with Holocaust survivors in Dallas. Married to Camille for almost 13 years, David is the father of two beautiful boys, Jacob (10) and Joshua (3).

REGISTRATION FOR APRIL 25TH WORKSHOP DAY

Name _________________________________________________
Address ______________________________________________
Phone Number (H) ____________________________________
Church/Synagogue ___________________________________
E-mail address _______________________________________

I plan to attend (check appropriate line):

Recruiting and Motivating Volunteers in the Church __________
Sharing Across the Generations ______________________
Book Choices for Your Library
(Rick Lewis presentation during lunch) ______________
Jewish Holidays and Festivals _______________________
Lunch ________________________________________________

Enclose fee: $20.00 (to include catered lunch)
$10.00 (if you bring your own lunch)

A lunch of sandwiches/cookies / choice of a side
will be provided by McAlester’s Deli
(See choices below)

Make check payable to: CSLA-North Texas Chapter
And mail to:
Maria Isabel Garcia
1225 Danville Drive
Richardson, TX 75080-5809

DEADLINE: April 21st

Lunch Menu

(Please indicate your choice below)

Each box lunch will include sandwich, utensils, a cookie, pickle, and a choice of a side.
Traditional box lunch: Choice of roast beef, ham, or turkey on a choice of wheat, rye, sourdough, or rosemary ciabatta, with lettuce and tomatoes.

Meat choice:

Roast beef _________________
Ham _______________________
Turkey ____________________

Bread choice:

Wheat _____________________
Rye _______________________
Sourdough ________________
Ciabatta __________________

Sides:

Chips ______________________
Potato salad _______________
Fruit cup __________________
Cole slaw __________________
Steamed vegetables _______

DACLO INVITES YOU

2008-11-03T13:23:00.000-08:00

The Dallas Association Church Library Organization welcomes interested librarians to their upcoming Fall Meeting: Saturday, November 15th, 2008, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon, at the First Baptist Church, 4309 Main Street, Rowlett, TX 75088, 972-475-3510. Registration & Refreshments are 8:30-9:00 a.m. Presentations include: Simple Book Repair with Ruthe Turner, also from 8:30 to 9:00 a.m. -- Resources and Ways to Interact with Multicultural Groups with Jana Jackson -- Weeding and Inventory with Gayle Copeland.

NEW BOOKS FOR THE HOLIDAYS

2008-10-06T11:42:00.000-07:00

You didn't miss Rick Lewis annual progam on New Books For The Holidays for our North Texas Chapter. It was scheduled for Sunday, November 2nd, 2008, but it has been rescheduled at his request to the next Suday, November 9th. Same time starting at 2:00 p.m. in his Logos Bookstore at Snider Plaza. Bring a portable chair if you have one. Refreshments will be provided. Let us know if you are interested in carpooling (call Maria at 214-768-3659 or 972-238-0645).

3rd International Book Fair

2008-09-16T08:48:00.000-07:00

Don't miss the 3rd International Book Fair hosted by the J. Erik Jonsson Central Library in Dallas, October 24-26, 2008
See details at: http://www.dallasinternationalbookfair.com/

DACLO Meeting

2008-09-08T09:10:00.000-07:00

You are invited to participate in the upcoming DACLO Meeting:

"Summer's End"

Saturday

September 20, 2008

9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon

Lakeside Baptist Church

9150 Garland Road, Dallas

214-324-1425

Registration & refreshments 8:30 - 9:00 a.m.

Simple Book repair with Ruthe Turner 8:30 - 9:00 a.m.

Accessorizing and Lighting Your Library

Leader: Anne McEowen, Library Director

Wedgwood Baptist Church, Fort Worth

Processing Books and Beyond

Leader: Wanda Tuley, Libarry Director

First Baptist Church, Hutchins

DACLO stands for Dallas Association Church Library Organization

Free Courses

2008-07-18T11:31:00.000-07:00

The School Library Journal will be hosting a free Learning 2.0 course hosted by Michael Stephens beginning on Monday, July 21, 2008. Based on the Learning 2.0 23 Things program originally held by the Public Library of Charlotte & Mecklenburg County, the program will focus on a new technology each week. By the conclusion of the course, learners will have had experience with:
BlogsPodcastsRSSWikisFlickrWeb ToysWeb 2.0 & Library 2.0Social Networking SitesVideo SitesTwitterTaggingGoogle AppsThe course is free and open to everyone to participate.

Best of the best

2008-07-14T09:57:00.000-07:00

Congregational Libraries Today, one of the many ongoing benefits of our annual membership in CSLA, was recognized this past April as one of the finest faith-oriented newsletters in North America. At its convention in Dallas, the Associated Church Press (ACP), the oldest affiliation of religious publications in North America, gave three awards to Congregational Libraries Today, including an honorable mention in its coveted "Best in Class" competition among religiously oriented newsletters.

The Shack

2008-06-26T17:09:00.000-07:00

I am in Vilamoura, Portugal, enjoying a terrific vacation. Part of the enjoyment has come from reading the book "The Shack" by William P.Young. Our All Saints English Book Review Group will be discussing it on July 9th. I recommend it to everyone! Visit the web site for more information: http://www.theshackook.com/

Maria Isabel

Introduction

2008-04-30T11:51:00.000-07:00

Our Spring Workshop Day "Libraries : Gems of the Past, Present and Future" this past Saturday, April 26th, 2008, was a very pleasant experience and an opportunity to learn more about our ministry and a chance to exchange very important information.
We thank our hostess Lynn E. Day and our speakers Beth Andrews, Brenda Robertson and Rick Lewis for sharing their knowledge and talents and we feel sorry for those who could not be with us.
Very decisive resolutions were made during our business meeting that day. Due to the low attendance to our programs in the last couple of years and the reduced number of members willing to serve on the Board the following decisions were made:
We will continue to provide at least one program in the Fall and a day of workshops in the Spring.The Chapter Lending Library is "up for grabs." We will give away whatever holdings we have completely free and will not worry about "carrying it" around for every meeting/program.Our main means of communication in the future will be electronic through this blog and our web site (http://people.smu.edu/marisabel/north_texas_chapter.htm).
The Membership Directory will be maintained electronically and made available for printing upon request. The web site will give information on how to access all of our resources.
New Board members will be sought to carry on our mission as needed. Watch this blog and the web site for updates. I will continue to be the main contact for our organization and the "worker bee" behind our means of communication.
Shalom,
Maria Isabel Lopes Garcia

ROSA

2008-04-30T11:39:00.000-07:00

The Texas State Library has partnered with WebJunction to bring you Reaching Our Spanish-Speaking Audience (ROSA). This professional development program will equip library staff with knowledge and resources to reach out to Spanish speakers in your communities and increase their access to technology. Topics include cultural differences, community partnerships, marketing, and technology.
REFORMA Rio-Trinidad is pleased to co-sponsor and present the workshop for the Dallas Metroplex area, next May 17, at the J. Erik Jonsson Central library, 1515 Young Street, Dallas, TX 75201. 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
For more information visit: http://www.tsl.state.tx.us/ld/workshops/rosa/
If you are interested in attending the workshop register at: http://www.tsl.state.tx.us/ld/workshops/rosa/regrosa.html.
This course qualifies for six (6) hours of TSLAC Continuing Education credit or six (6) hours of SBEC Contnuing Education credit for school librarians (SBEC provider identification #500799).