Of course, we are always kind, courteous and respectful but tere is a lot of junk that comes our way and sometimes there is a treasure which is one reason not to decline donations. And it takes a lot of time to go through the bags and boxes.
Unfortunately,however, I am finding that we are getting fewer and fewer "loved one's treasured volumes" and more and more "I'm downsizing and I just can't throw out these old novels, outdated textbooks, torn kids' books, unattractive Hebrew School books, etc". Reminds me of when I took over a public school library some 20 years ago and found that not only had man not yet reached the moon but Hawaii and Alaska hadn't yet become states. Aileen Grossberg Lampert Library Congregation Shomrei Emunah Montclair, Nj -----Original Message----- From: Liza Stabler <lizastab...@yahoo.com> To: Hasafran <Hasafran@lists.service.ohio-state.edu> Sent: Wed, Aug 1, 2012 4:54 pm Subject: Re: [ha-Safran] Re "I have some old Jewish Books" I generally accept most offered donations for a number of reasons. There is the "you never know" factor, already mentioned. My main consideration is public relations to both congregants and those who are not affiliated. I am also careful to mention our acquisitions policy and that the books, if duplicates or unsuitable for the collection, will be offered first to our rabbis and staff and then donated elsewhere. Because our institution is well known and may be the only Jewish venue someone knows, my goal is to be as courteous and empathetic as I can, especially with someone who is looking for a home for a loved one's treasured volumes. Liza Stabler Elizabeth F. Stabler Librarian, Stettenheim Library Temple Emanu-El New York, NY __ essages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author nd are not necessarily endorsed by the Association of Jewish Libraries (AJL) ================================= ubmissions for Ha-Safran, send to: asaf...@lists.service.ohio-state.edu o join Ha-Safran, update or change your subscription, etc. - click here: ttps://lists.service.ohio-state.edu/mailman/listinfo/hasafran uestions, problems, complaints, compliments send to: galro...@osu.edu a-Safran Archives: urrent: ttp://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.service.ohio-state.edu/maillist.html arlier Listserver: ttp://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/maillist.html JL HomePage http://www.JewishLibraries.org - asafran mailing list asaf...@lists.service.ohio-state.edu ttps://lists.service.ohio-state.edu/mailman/listinfo/hasafran
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