Collection Policy

In order to achieve its goals, the Church maintains a varied collection. The primary media type is printed items: books (hardback and soft cover, monograph and series), magazines, and pamphlets. Also included are videotapes, audiotapes, and other video/audio media as may be available and useful.

The library contains materials which are of interest to and appropriate for all age groups and for all stages of Christian growth.

The library collection consists of items related to the Christian faith and includes Bibles in various versions, Christian reference guides, Bible commentaries, and materials on topics including theology, church history, devotionals, creeds, ethics and morality, Christian living (including such topics as marriage, family life, raising children), sermons, literature, art and music. Works of Christian fiction and biographies/autobiographies with a Christian focus are included.

For works of theology, commentaries, and Christian living, emphasis is conservative evangelical and Reformed in terms of doctrinal stance. Less emphasis is placed on items outside of the Reformed tradition.

The library purchases from its budget new items in various forms of media on topics related to Christianity. Donated items are also considered for inclusion in the collection. A donated item will be added to the library collection based on its subject matter and physical condition.

Library materials are deemed appropriate as they fit the mission of First Presbyterian Church by the Adult Christian Education Ministry Team and Senior Pastor.