Photograph of the steps to the entrance of the Bridwell Library from a tour of the library on the SMU campus during the 2015 Church and Synagogue Library Association conference. The attendees are standing at the steps and one is at the door. The group was touring several locations around Dallas.

Photograph of Marcia Trauernicht standing behind a podium and talking into a microphone as she addresses the guests attending a meeting during the 48th Church and Synagogue Library Association conference held at Willis Library at the University of North Texas in Denton, Texas. A decorated table with eight cups, a menorah and a bouquet of yellow roses sitting on a green cloth are visible in the foreground.

Photograph of the attendees during a tour of the Preston Hollow Presbyterian Church library in Dallas during the 2015 Church and Synagogue Library Association conference. They are gathered in the open area between the shelves, some are sitting and others are standing. The tour was being led by Barbara Rhodes, the librarian. The shelves are made of dark wood and the seats are arranged around a small table near the information desk. A sign towards the back reads "Timely Topics at PHPC".

Photograph of the Adult Biography Collection and the Reference Collection from a tour of the All Saints Dallas Anglican church and library in Dallas during the 2015 Church and Synagogue Library Association conference. There are bookcases against the wall and a smaller shelf in the space in front of it. Above the cases against the wall are donated crosses on display and a globe. On the center shelves is an open book, and things that can be ordered. There is a filing cabinet to the right of the shelves with flowers on top of it.

A photograph of guests getting lunch and refreshments, as they are attending the 48th Church and Synagogue Library Association conference held at Willis Library at the University of North Texas in Denton, Texas.

Photograph of an attendee at a table during lunch while on a tour of the Wilshire Baptist Church library in Dallas during the 2015 Church and Synagogue Library Association conference. Behind her is another table with more attendees eating and standing up past them is Jeri Baker, the location's librarian. Baker is speaking into the microphone by the podium while the attendees eat lunch in the dining hall.

A photograph of Debbie Scott (left) and Joy Cryer (right) during an award ceremony where Scott has given Cryer award for Outstanding Congregational Librarian. The ceremony was held during the 48th Church and Synagogue Library Association conference held at Willis Library at the University of North Texas in Denton, Texas.

Photograph of attendees leaving after a tour of the Bridwell Library at SMU in Dallas during the 2015 Church and Synagogue Library Association conference. The exterior of the building is behind them and they are leaving in small groups. A sign that reads "Bridwell Library" is on the lawn in front of the building.

Photograph of the Head Librarian's office from a tour of the Preston Hollow Presbyterian Church library in Dallas during the 2015 Church and Synagogue Library Association conference. The office has a glass window that allows people outside to see in and the librarian to see out. Her desk is set up in an 'L' shape and a poster that reads "It's a Book" is on the far wall. Outside the door is a clock and a CSLA award on a plaque. Two attendees are standing outside and shelves are visible along one of the walls behind them. Two signs on the shelves read "Adult DVDs" and "Adult Audiobooks".

Photograph of Rabbi Geoffrey Dennis, who is giving a talk titled ""The Dead Sea Scrolls: Glimpses into an Ancient Library" at the 48th Church and Synagogue Library Association conference held at Willis Library at the University of North Texas in Denton, Texas.

Photograph of a sign that was made to look like a stone tablet from a tour of the Preston Hollow Presbyterian Church library in Dallas during the 2015 Church and Synagogue Library Association conference. The sign reads "Thou shalt not remove library materials, save that thou hast checked them out. 2 Librarians 4:2".

Photograph of the shelves for adult materials at the Preston Hollow Presbyterian Church library in Dallas, that was toured during the 2015 Church and Synagogue Library Association conference. The shelves are full of DVDs and audiobooks and two signs placed on the top level read "Adult DVDs" and "Adult Audiobooks". To the left of the shelves are more books and to the right is a doorway.

A photograph of guests getting lunch and refreshments, as they are attending the 48th Church and Synagogue Library Association conference held at Willis Library at the University of North Texas in Denton, Texas.

Photograph of CSLA meeting attendees participating in friendly activities that was held during the 48th Church and Synagogue Library Association conference held at Willis Library at the University of North Texas in Denton, Texas.

Photograph of Joan Kelly sitting at the check-in desk from the 48th Church and Synagogue Library Association conference held at Willis Library at the University of North Texas in Denton, Texas. The table is covered by a green cloth and she has documents in front of her. There is a chalkboard sign on the table that reads "welcome to the 48th Conference" and a basket full of pens. Behind her is a trashcan, a recycling can and chairs. Tables are lining the exterior of the room behind her too.

A photograph of a projection slide showing images of Joy Cryer serving her library. Cryer has been awarded the Oustanding Congregational Library award on behalf of Tallowood Baptist Church. The award was presented to Cryer during the 48th Church and Synagogue Library Association conference held at Willis Library at the University of North Texas in Denton, Texas.

Photograph of the Early Childhood Learning Center from a tour of the Wilshire Baptist Church library in Dallas during the 2015 Church and Synagogue Library Association conference. There are stacks along the walls of the room and on smaller one in the middle. Children's books fill the shelves and some are standing up on the top shelves. On the side of the one in the middle are kid's magazines.There are two small beanbags in the right-hand corner on the ground. Two attendees are looking at the back shelf.

Photograph of Evelyn Pockrass, treasurer for CSLA, taken during a meeting that was held during the 48th Church and Synagogue Library Association conference held at Willis Library at the University of North Texas in Denton, Texas.

A photograph of CSLA guests waiting in line for the lunch buffet as they are there attending the 48th Church and Synagogue Library Association conference held at Willis Library at the University of North Texas in Denton, Texas.

A photograph of conference guests browsing children's books for sale during the 48th Church and Synagogue Library Association conference held at Willis Library at the University of North Texas in Denton, Texas.

Photograph of Ellen Bosman giving a presentation during the 48th Church and Synagogue Library Association conference held at Willis Library at the University of North Texas in Denton, Texas. She is standing next to a desk beside a screen. On the screen a slide that reads "Selection Criteria -Language -Subject matter -Representative works -Diversity -Availability -Cost" is being projected. Several attendees are seated at tables facing the screen. They are in room 340 on the third floor of the library.

Photograph of a printing press from a tour of the Bridwell Library at SMU in Dallas during the 2015 Church and Synagogue Library Association conference. The press is on display in the library.

Photograph of Jeri Baker (blue) and other attendees gathered around book tables during the 48th Church and Synagogue Library Association conference, which was held at Willis Library at the University of North Texas in Denton, Texas. The books are spread out for the attendees to see. Jeri is standing by the round table and two others are arranging books on a rectangular table against the room divider. They are in the Willis Library Forum and the screen behind them shows a word scramble for the CSLA group.

A photograph of Joy Cryer giving an acceptance speech as she has been awarded the Outstanding Congregational Librarian award on behalf of Tallowood Baptist Church. The award was presented during the 48th Church and Synagogue Library Association conference held at Willis Library at the University of North Texas in Denton, Texas.