The new library is now open. You are invited to visit and check out books.
Below you will find the policies governing this service.
MERRIMON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
LIBRARY POLICIES
March 20, 2006
PURPOSE:
The purpose of this document is to help our congregation understand why certain
materials are added to the library's collection and others are not. It also
serves as the guide for library staff for collection development and
maintenance.
MISSION STATEMENT:
The library of the Merrimon UMC shall strive to provide Christian books
necessary to meet the informational and recreational reading needs of the
congregation. Bible study aids, local church history, Methodist church history,
church history in general, and Christian fiction shall be made available for use
by the congregation.
LIBRARY COMMITTEE:
The Library Committee shall be made up of volunteers who are committed to
administering the policies set forth in this document, being available to
maintain the library during designated hours and generally to promote use of the
library.
RESPONSIBILITY FOR SELECTION:
The ultimate responsibility for selection of material for the library shall be
God's. The Library Committee shall be responsible for preview of materials.
Recommended books shall be previewed by at least two committee members. If
controversy may be a problem, more than two members shall preview the
questionable material, and a decision shall be reached after discussion by the
entire committee. The Pastor of Merrimon UMC shall also be consulted before a
decision shall be made.
ACQUISITION OF BOOKS:
New and good-condition used books will make up the inventory. Any books donated
shall become the possession of the library and shall be used or disposed of at
the discretion of the committee.
At the present time there is no line item in the budget for library materials
and supplies. The committee shall submit a Library budget to be considered when
the Charge Conference meets to set the church budget for 2007. Until such time
as money is available in the budget, congregants may donate books (new or used)
or may donate money for the purchase of materials and supplies. Checks should be
written to Merrimon UMC and designated for "Library Use".
GENERAL INFORMATION:
TYPES OF BOOKS SHALL BE:
* Christian Fiction
* Christian Counseling
* Bible Study Aids
* Church History
* A Selection of Bibles
* Theology
* Apologetics
* Devotionals
* References
HOURS OF OPERATION:
* 9:15 - 10:45 AM Sundays
* 6:00 - 7:00 PM Sundays (or whenever choir is practicing)
* 6:30 - 7:00 PM Mondays (prior to Prayer Meeting)
* By appointment (call a member of committee to arrange a time)
* Any time fellowship hall is open for
church activities.
CHECKOUT OF MATERIALS:
Circulation at present shall be just among the congregation; however, a member
of the congregation may assume responsibility for someone else in the community.
All rules apply.
* Check-out period for reference material shall be one week.
* Check-out period for all other material shall be three weeks with a
one-week renewal option provided there is no waiting list.
* Late fees will not be charged
* Replacement fees for lost or severely damaged materials shall be the
replacement cost of a new item.
LIBRARY COMMITTEE:
The present Library Committee consists of Gale Ebron, Peggy MacKenzie, Florence
Springsteen, Charlotte Tyson, Jim Tyson and Jean Young. Anyone interested in
serving may do so.
Revised 03/13/2009