The church librarian of First Christian Church, Springfield, Ill., is chairing the 45th annual conference of the Church and Synagogue Library Association in Springfield July 29-31, 2012. Chair Marianne Stowers reports church historian and author, Dr. Martin E. Marty, will speak. The executive director of the Illinois Historical Society will lecture on early 20th century Prairie Poet Vachel Lindsay. “LINCOLN LOGS ON! Tradition and Innovation for Library Ministry” will also have preconference events including beginners’ library school and tours of libraries. More information
