Re: [ha-Safran]: Jewish Library Art in San Francisco
I had attached images of the frescos to my original message, but I guess Hasafran automatically strips attachments as an anti-virus security measure. Instead, I am providing links to the images online. Steven http://www.thebernsteinfamily.net/Zakheim/Coit%20Tower%20Fresco1.jpgCoit Tower Fresco1 http://www.thebernsteinfamily.net/Zakheim/Coit%20Tower%20Fresco2.jpgCoit Tower Fresco2 http://www.thebernsteinfamily.net/Zakheim/Coit%20Tower%20Fresco3.jpgCoit Tower Fresco3 Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the AJL === Submissions for Ha-Safran, send to: Hasafran @ lists.acs.ohio-state.edu SUBscribing, SIGNOFF commands send to: Listproc @ lists.acs.ohio-state.edu Questions, problems, complaints, compliments;-) send to: galron.1 @ osu.edu Ha-Safran Archives: Current: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/maillist.html History: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/history.html AJL HomePage http://www.JewishLibraries.org
[ha-Safran]: Convention Costs
Now that the convention has passed, it seems like a good time to discuss costs and direction. What is the goal of the AJL Convention? Isn't it to bring Judaica librarians together to share professional knowledge and trends? The costs to go to these annual meetings are incredibly high. I did not go to Oakland because I just don't have the funds to do so. Then I find an e-mail from Ann Abrams that states that the hotel for the next convention is $195 per night. Have Judaica librarian salaries gone up significantly when I didn't look? We are all aware of the plight of Judaica librarians and their salaries. In the 1998 convention in Philadelphia there was a session that addressed the problem. Having conventions in expensive places with accompanying high costs to get there and other incidentals are making the convention very exclusive. At one point the people who would want to come are deterred by the cost. I think that this is an issue that needs to be raised. Am I the only one who is limited with funds to go to these conferences? AJL needs to be more inclusive and make conventions more affordable. CAJE has their conferences on college campuses and people stay in dorms. If someone goes to Boston between the hotel room (even if you share) and gas prices which are predicted to be close to $3.00 per gallon by next year the three days could cost over $500. Most places do not have expense accounts and many come on their own. Is this fair? I ask that the convention committee of AJL consider these exorbitant costs and think of more cost effective alternatives so that more of the membership can attend. Eliezer M. Wise Library Director Tuttleman Library of Gratz College 7605 Old York Road Melrose Park, Pa. 19027 215-635-7300 extension 159 Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the AJL === Submissions for Ha-Safran, send to: Hasafran @ lists.acs.ohio-state.edu SUBscribing, SIGNOFF commands send to: Listproc @ lists.acs.ohio-state.edu Questions, problems, complaints, compliments;-) send to: galron.1 @ osu.edu Ha-Safran Archives: Current: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/maillist.html History: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/history.html AJL HomePage http://www.JewishLibraries.org
