North Texas Chapter

The Church and Synagogue Library Association, CSLA, was founded in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, in 1967, by a group of Church Librarians who felt they could benefit by sharing ideas and problems. The idea spread and flourished throughout the years and grew to encompass almost every state of this country and several provinces in Canada with a membership of more than 1464 members, both individual and church memberships. More and more chapters were formed. Chapters and members thrive and grow through participation in annual national conferences, through an excellent bi-monthly CSLA Bulletin, and the many CSLA publications covering library mechanics and creative ideas.

The North Texas Chapter of CSLA was established in 1976 and bravely hosted a national conference in Dallas at SMU its first year. This was favorably received and attended. We know that many of your church librarians or church representatives attended some of those workshops and meetings.

Chapter programs vary. Some are how to workshops, others may be book reviews, or perhaps a field trip to an area library or other points of interest. The opportunity to exchange problems and solutions that relate to the Church/Synagogue Library is one of the real benefits of membership. Some of the members  are professional librarians, but most are not. Nearly all are volunteers.

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Tuesday, April 5, 2011

By: Maria I. Garcia

North Texas Chapter

Membership Benefits

Enjoy these benefits as a member of CSLA and the North Texas CSLA:

• A Bi-Monthly Bulletin

• Annual Conference

• Library Guides and Bibliographies

• Help with Library Problems

• Contacts with other Libraries and Librarians

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For the latest Publications List and Prices

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Board Members for the Year 2010

For more information about CSLA North Texas Chapter, please contact one of the Board Members listed above via their e-mail addresses.

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Don't miss this year's Workshop Day!

“Historical Paths

To The Future”

Saturday, April 16, 2011

8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

At

All Saints Catholic Church

5231 Meadowcreek Drive

Dallas, TX 75248

972-778-0327

http://www.allsaintsdallas.org

(See directions inside)

Maria Isabel Garcia will be our member hostess.

Enjoy a day of learning, shopping, and visiting.

Join us for four great presentations,

Chapter business meeting,

Traditional rummage table,

Display of books from Logos at Snider Plaza

selected by Rick Lewis

and

Door prizes! 

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                        Workshop Day Program

         Time                               Event

8:30 - 9:00 a.m.         Breakfast / Registration

Welcome by Maria Isabel Garcia

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

9:30 – 9:45 a.m.         Break / Shopping

9:45 – 10:45 a.m.      “Joan of Arc, Mark Twain and the God of the Bible” / Chris Snidow & Catherine Henon

10:45 – 11:00 a.m.    Break / Shopping

11:00 – 12:00 p.m.    “Make history with your garden” / Ruthe Turner

12:00 – 12:15 p.m.    Break / Shopping

12:15 – 1:15 p.m.      Lunch (catered or bring your own)

With special presentation by Rick Lewis of Logos Bookstore

1:15 – 1:30 p.m.       Break / Shopping

1:30 – 2:30 p.m.         "The Historic Card Catalog Becomes the  Foundation of New Software" and "Sharing Old Material in New Ways" /Glenn McEowen

2:30 – 3:00 p.m.         Visiting / Shopping / Networking /Tour of Host Library

              Bring your discards for the Rummage Table.

   Take advantage of the 20% discount

on any purchase

made from the Logos Bookstore Display.

      There will be Door Prizes

                                  and

an update on the Chapter Membership Directory.

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TO HELP YOU FIND

All Saints Catholic Church

5231 Meadowcreek Drive

Dallas, TX 75248

972-778-0327

www.allsaintsdallas.org

The church is located on the Northwest corner of Meadowcreek and Arapaho.

Enter the driveway from Meadowcreek between the Church building and the playground. Park in the west lot. The Library is the first door on the right after you enter the double door.

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NOTES ON THE SPEAKERS

Chris Snidow and Catherine Henon

For the last ten years, Chris (American) and his wife Catherine (French) have led several pilgrimages to France focusing on France’s patron Saint, Joan of Arc. Chris has written books and composed music about her that has gathered critical acclaim. Mark Twain was also very attracted to Joan’s story and wrote both a book (which he considered his best work) and an essay about her. Chris played professionally drums, guitar and piano in bands in Texas, California and Europe for many years. He is the composer-producer of several acclaimed CDs. He speaks fluent French, English and some Dutch. His wife Catherine has been a Psychiatric RN for twenty-five years. They live in Dallas. As a couple they will do a dramatic presentation looking at some of the very interesting intersections between Joan of Arc, Mark Twain and prophecy in the Bible.

 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.

 Glenn McEowen

 Glenn McEowen is currently VP of Sales and Development with Library Concepts in Fort Worth, a firm specializing in software for the small library. Previously he served 29 years as the Director of Technical Services at the Southern Baptist Radio and TV Commission. Glenn and his wife Anne attend Wedgwood Baptist where Anne serves as the Library Director. Glenn usually assists at the circulation desk. Library Concepts is a CSLA Institutional Member.

Glenn’s description for his two-part workshop:

"The Historic Card Catalog Becomes the Foundation of New Software"

The first part of the workshop includes a brief presentation of library software that demonstrates how the traditional card catalog is a surprisingly powerful 'search engine.'

"Sharing Old Material in New Ways"

The second part of the workshop will review digitization techniques, the uses of the digitized materials and the limitations.

 Ruthe Turner

Ruthe began volunteering in her church library in the mid 1970’s. In 2003, she was hired as part of the library staff at First Baptist Church. When not working full-time, she is usually reading her own library books or gazing out her window waiting for warm gardening weather!

Description of her workshop:

In the spring, lawn and garden stores fill their shops with the best items to make our gardens flourish. With that theme in mind, we are going to look at some of the best items to put in your library to help patrons flourish. Included will be suggestions for children, youth and adult in both fiction and non-fiction, as well as website suggestions.

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REGISTRATION FOR APRIL 16^TH WORKSHOP DAY

Name _________________________________________________

Address ______________________________________________

Phone Number (H) ____________________________________

Church/Synagogue ___________________________________

E-mail address _______________________________________

I plan to attend (check appropriate line):

Joan of Arc, Nark Twain and the God of the Bible____

Make history with your garden_______________________

Book Choices for Your Library

(Rick Lewis presentation during lunch) ______________

The Historic Card Catalog Becomes the Foundation of New Software and Sharing Old Material in New Way___________________________________________________

Lunch ________________________________________________

Enclose fee: $20.00 (to include catered lunch)

                    $10.00 (if you bring your own lunch)

A hot lunch of Marsala chicken, salad, rice pilaf, green beans and dessert will prepared by All Saints own caterer, Gregorio Drexler

 Make check payable to: CSLA-North Texas Chapter

          And mail to:

Maria Isabel Garcia

1225 Danville Drive

Richardson, TX 75080-5809

DEADLINE: April 11^th

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SAVE THE DATE

44^th Annual CSLA Conference

“Library Resources…

A Capital Idea”

July 19-22, 2011

Washington, D.C.

Welcoming you to the Nation’s Capital,

the Local Committee is planning a wide range of extraordinary events

all designed to provide you with exceptional experiences!

Seminars, Workshops & Forums

with renowned speakers and leaders;

Special visits to historical places,

including the Library of Congress

and the National Archives and

Records Administration.

Watch the web site:

http://cslainfo.org/page.php?pagecode=conf

and your mailbox for the complete registration packet of information.

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          You are invited to

AN ART EXHIBIT

by

Kate & Art Nardiello

All Saints Parish Resource Library

5231 Meadowcreek Drive

Dallas, TX 75248-4046

972-778-0327

The Exhibit will run from April 15^th through May 1st

It will be held in the Library Lounge.

Open to the public during Library Hours:

Sunday        8:30 a.m. -1:30 p.m.
                              4:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Monday       9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Tuesday      9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

                                                                    Wednesday         Closed

                                                                    Thursday     9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.                                                             

                                                                                        7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
                                                                                        (except Holy Thursday)

                                                                    Friday          9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

                                                                                        (except Good Friday)

                                                                   Saturday      4:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

          Kate and Art are members of the All Saints Community and will be showing watercolor works as well as their prized photography.

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 Our Chapter now has a Blog as an additional means of communication between members:

 http://NorthTexasCSLA.blogspot.com

Check it out.

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North Texas Chapter

You can join CSLA in two ways:

     For National dues only, contact the National CSLA Home Page or print, fill-in and mail the Membership Application Form along with check or money order payable to "CSLA" to:

                        Church and Synagogue Library Association

                        2920 SW Dolph Ct., Ste 3A

                        Portland, OR 97219-3962

                        FAX (503)-977-3734

                        TEL 1-800-LIB-CSLA

    For National and Chapter dues send the form and check made out to "CSLA - North Texas Chapter" to:

                          Maria Isabel Garcia

                         1225 Danville Drive

                          Richardson, TX 75080-5809

Membership Application Form                                       

                                  For year ending December 31, 20__

Name ______________________________________ Phone (   ) ____________

Address _________________________________________________________

City _____________________________ State _____  Zip _________________

E-mail address __________________________________________

Church/Synagogue _______________________________________

Address _________________________________________________________

City _____________________________ State _____ Zip __________________

(if church/synagogue membership only,

             please give name and title of individual contact)

Check Membership Desired:

                  [ ]   Individual

                                   U.S.A. ................................................... $50

                  [ ]             Canadian/Mexican .................................. $45

                  [ ]             All other foreign ...................................... $45

                  [ ]   Church/Synagogue 

                                   U.S.A. ................................................... $70

                                   Canadian/Mexican ................................. $65

                                   All other foreign ..................................... $65

                  [ ]   Affiliate ............................................................ $100

                  [ ]   Institutional ..................................................... $200

                  [ ]   North Texas Chapter ......................................... $5

                                                                  Total Enclosed: ________

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