The FUS Library
The Library Committee is excited about our library, which has become a comfortable gathering spot for people of all ages. Be sure to notice our round labyrinth rug! Our library resources feature a renewed emphasis on Unitarian Universalism. We have purchased a number of new books about our religious faith, more meditation manuals and more beautifully-illustrated children’s books. We hope to complete our online catalog this fall.The mission of the First Unitarian Society Library is to assist our faith community in spiritual development, including the promotion of truth, knowledge, and compassion.
The Library will accomplish its mission by providing resources that:
- increase understanding of Unitarian Universalism and other spiritual attitudes, beliefs and practices
- affirm and promote the seven Unitarian Universalist Principles
- encourage lifespan faith development
- support differences in abilities and circumstances
- strengthen commitment to a peaceful and just world community
Members of the 2009-2010 Library Committee:
Elizabeth J. Barrett & Carole Thomas, Co-Chairs
Sara Andrews, Genevieve Gersbach, Elspeth Gordon , Amy Jochem, Diane Medcalf, Emily Minerath, Barbara Walden, Dawn Wavra
First Unitarian Society Library Collection Development Policy
The FUS Library will collect resources that are in keeping with our mission and with our seven Unitarian Universalist Principles. Because the vast majority of Unitarian Universalists come to our liberal religious faith as adults, the library’s role in education and faith development is crucial. Our first priority is to collect resources on our UU faith tradition and its current developments. Many of these books are not available at local bookstores or the public library; therefore, they must be purchased through the UUA bookstore. Knowing that revelation is not sealed, we plan to maintain a current, weeded collection of good quality, well-produced resources for our congregation and other area Unitarian Universalists. Besides Unitarian Universalism, we will emphasize world religions, especially liberal theology and spirituality. We will collect a variety of resources for children and youth, but for adults will mainly collect non-fiction. Children’s picture books will have excellent quality illustrations. We will not be limited by format, but seek a wide variety of resources to reflect different learning styles. The Library Committee will entertain written resource requests from our congregation as funds allow, whenever requests fall within our mission and policies.
