I would not be in favor of a certificate program that would circumvent the need for a professional library degree. While it may be true that many small Judaic libraries are currently staffed by people without the MLS degree, let's not encourage the idea that you don't need an MLS to run a library. Elizabeth Edelglass, Library Director Department of Jewish Education of Greater New Haven [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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