Planning for the July conference of the Church and Synogogue Library Associations are bottom row: Sarah Brown, Eastminster Presbyterian Church, and Susan Spoonass; second row: Patsy McIntosh, Shandon United Methodist Church, and June Shaw; third row: Deanna Handley, Scott Dutkiewicz, and Marlene Douglass; top row: Jean Stephens and Pat Shufelt. Columbians Patsy McIntosh and Sarah Brown, along with Upstate congregational librarians are preparing for the 41st annual conference of Church and Synagogue Library Association in Greenville, July 20- 22. Over 150 congregational librarians from all areas of the U.S. and Canada are expected to attend.

The conference program features nationally recognized speakers, authors, workshops, book and library vendors, musical entertainment, and tours of congregational libraries on July 19.

The Church and Synagogue Library Association serves religious libraries through a network of congregational and regional chapters, publications, and training sessions offered at regional and national workshops. Both novice librarians and professional librarians benefit from a variety of continuing education opportunities. 800-542-2752 www.cslainfo.org.