They are called retaining clips, or glass retainers. The only one's I
have seen in places like homedepot have been in the area where they sell
parts for aluminum screen or storm windows, and they looked cheap.

I'd find a local place (aren't Rocklers everywhere) that carries
cabinetmakers hardware and see what they have there. They usually come
in a kit or package with multiple units, so you can replace all the
clips to make a neat looking job.

You could also do an online search using the terms above and find a lot
of retail suppliers, and a unit that looks good, but shipping and
handling would add quite a bit to the order.

MikeB wrote:
We have glass-fronted bookcases in our den. The glass is kept in place
by a kind of screw-in clip (pictures he
http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t...s/18dd435f.jpg
and
http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t...s/325e3221.jpg)

I don't know what to call these things, and I don't know where to buy
them.

I tried the large home-improvement stores (Home Depot, Lowes), but
only got blank stares. The only ACE hardware I know of near me closed
some time back. If I can figure out what the correct name for these
things are, I might be able to order some online?

I live in the DFW area of Texas, so if you know of a local store that
stock these things, I'd also really appreciate it.

Thanks in advance!