[ha-Safran]: URJ Biennial in San Diego
Just for information -- Is anyone planning to be there next month? I know I'll be pretty busy, but if someone is willing to meet me, I'd like to walk through the Convention hall with an eye to having a presence in 2009 (wherever that will be). Fred Isaac Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the Association of Jewish Libraries (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
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[ha-Safran]: Magnes Press - Books for 10/20/30 NIS
The Hebrew University Magnes Press is having a grand sale Many titles for a mere 10, 20 30 NIS Sunday 25th November Monday 3rd October 9am 5 pm Hebrew University Givat Ram, Jerusalem, Israel. Ground Floor, Sherman Administration Building To hear about other offers please sign up to Magnes Press members Club on website (both English and Hebrew available) www.magnespress.co.il Karen Lasky The Hebrew University Magnes Press [EMAIL PROTECTED] Office: 972-2-658 6660 Fax: 972-2-566 0341 Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the Association of Jewish Libraries (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]: Looking for vols. 11 and 14 of Polin
Does anyone have duplicate volumes 11 and/or 14 of the serial Polin that you would like to donate or sell to us? Happy Thanksgiving to all. Debbie Stern, Library Director Mordecai M. Kaplan Library Reconstructionist Rabbinical College 1299 Church Road Wyncote, PA 19095 [EMAIL PROTECTED] phone: 215-576-0800 ext. 234 fax: 215 576-6143 Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the Association of Jewish Libraries (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]: Award to biography of organizer of down-trodden
Jewish workers in Poland. X-Original-To: Hasafran@lists.acs.ohio-state.edu X-Mailer: QUALCOMM Windows Eudora Version 7.1.0.9 X-Spam-Score: 0.00 () [Tag at 5.00] X-CanItPRO-Stream: lists X-Canit-Stats-ID: Bayes signature not available X-Scanned-By: CanIt (www . roaringpenguin . com) on 128.146.216.131 X-Listprocessor-Version: 8.1 -- ListProcessor(tm) by CREN Mon 19 Nov 2007 Rick Kuhn wins the Isaac and Tamara Deutscher Memorial Prize for his biography of Henryk Grossmanhttp://www.press.uillinois.edu/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2007/11/kuhnf06.jpg The biography of the organizer of down-trodden Jewish workers in Poland who later developed a powerful account of how economic crises occur has won a prestigious international award for its author, Rick Kuhn. His Henryk Grossman and the Recovery of Marxism was published this year by University of Illinois Press. The Isaac and Tamara Deutscher Memorial Prize is awarded in London every year for a book which exemplifies the best and most innovative new writing in or about the Marxist tradition. In the area of radical social analysis it is the Pulitzer and Booker prizes rolled into one. Today, when governments are using racism to build their popularity and the world economy is in a particularly fragile state, Grossman's experiences and work are more relevant than ever, Kuhn said in response to the award's announcement. Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the Association of Jewish Libraries (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]: Job Opening--New York NY--Processing Archivist
(2 positions) X-Original-To: Hasafran@lists.acs.ohio-state.edu X-Mailer: QUALCOMM Windows Eudora Version 7.1.0.9 X-Spam-Score: 0.00 () [Tag at 5.00] X-CanItPRO-Stream: lists X-Canit-Stats-ID: Bayes signature not available X-Scanned-By: CanIt (www . roaringpenguin . com) on 128.146.216.130 X-Listprocessor-Version: 8.1 -- ListProcessor(tm) by CREN Position: Processing Archivist (two positions). Project: The Center for Jewish History has received a grant to arrange and describe archival collections relating to the history and culture of the Jewish people. These are grant funded positions that are full-time for a three year period Duties: Will arrange and describe archival collections, recommend basic preservation work, assign access points for the collections, and encode finding aids in EAD. These positions report to the Senior Project Archivist. Required Qualifications: Masters Degree in history or library science with formal coursework in archival theory and management. Ability to create EAD finding aids. Must be organized and able to work accurately. Must have word processing skills as well as good writing and verbal skills. Language Requirement: Ability to read one or more of the languages frequently found in the collections: Yiddish, German, Russian, or Polish. Note: There is the possibility to waive completion of the Master's degree for candidates with Yiddish or German language capability. Desirable Qualifications: One-year experience working in an archives or equivalent coursework and internship experience. Course work in Jewish history and culture. Familiarity with the MARC format, Encoded Archival Description, XML, XMetaL, stylesheets, NoteTab, and MS Access. Salary: $40,000 plus regular CJH benefits package. Applications (cover letter, resume and contact information for three references) should be sent to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Specific questions about the project and the position can be addressed to Bob Sink at [EMAIL PROTECTED] Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the Association of Jewish Libraries (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
RE: [ha-Safran]: Letter to the Editor of Library Journal
Thank you. I didn't trust Library Journal editors way before this was even a glimmer of an issue. How scary that no-one there thought anything was amiss with these reviews. Madeleine Cohen Oakley Adas Israel Congregation Washington, DC Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the Association of Jewish Libraries (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
RE: [ha-Safran]: Jerusalem Report
I imagine that (canceling) would be the only way -- if any -- to get someone's attention. I would be far less polite to anyone making such a phone call to my home. I guess before canceling you could call someone at JR and tell them you would cancel and order them (I mean it) to get these calls stopped. Madeleine Cohen Oakley Adas Israel Congregation Washington, DC Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the Association of Jewish Libraries (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
Re: [ha-Safran]: Jerusalem Report
I don't think that is the Jerusalem Report calling you but rather a magazine sales group. I once had a huge problem when I finally agreed to resubscribe through them, not knowing they were the actual company, and the money etc was not passed on to the Jerusalem Report. Try contacting the real Jerusalem Report and tell them about the problem. I was told several years ago that they were no longer using that company for sales. Dina Tanners Seattle Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the Association of Jewish Libraries (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
Re: [ha-Safran]: Movie classification
Not a warning label, but I think we should try to put descriptive/summary notes (520 in MARC) in the catalog for as many materials as possible, and I would note in the record for this film that it is a tragicomedy with poignant elements as well as containing very humorous material. This is in accord with the reviews I just read of the film. Maybe some people will say that any sort of caveat equals censorship, but I think it's doing a service to provide descriptions of the materials whenever possible, and the patron can check the catalog to help make decisions about borrowing materials. Andrea Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the Association of Jewish Libraries (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
RE: [ha-Safran]: Movie classification
I don't know the movie, but from I've just been reading of reviews, it sounds pretty crass and awful, so why it's in the Jewish Heritage Collection puzzles me. It is rated R, besides. One review says that the DVD is worthwhile because Crystal explains a lot. That aside, however, I don't think there's any way to catalog it except as comedy, and we of course can't label things -- I suppose one could mention to someone thinking of taking it out that it's a pretty dark comedy, which is apparently true. Libraries don't have warning labels, but I don't know how to convey this to an upset person. The movie _is_ rated R, which gives the would-be viewer a clue, I guess. Madeleine Cohen Oakley Adas Israel Congregation Washington, DC Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the Association of Jewish Libraries (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]: AJL members cross promoting!
I am pleased to tell you that Barbara Bietz (incoming member of the Sydney Taylor Book Award Committee and author of Like a Maccabee) and I (Heidi Estrin) have done some cross-promotion that I hope you will find interesting. Barbara has a kidlit blog at http://barbarabbookblog.blogspot.com/http://barbarabbookblog.blogspot.com/. I have a (sometimes kidlit) podcast at http://www.bookoflifepodcast.comwww.bookoflifepodcast.com. We've interviewed eachother, to help spread the word about the stuff we both do. You can read the interview Barbara did with me on her blog now, and you'll be able to hear my interview with Barbara on the upcoming December episode of The Book of Life. Hope you'll enjoy both! Heidi Estrin Host, The Book of Life http://www.bookoflifepodcast.comwww.bookoflifepodcast.com Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the Association of Jewish Libraries (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
RE: [ha-Safran]: Movie classification
Thank you to all of you who responded to my posting (below). For those who would like to know, the general consensus was: --use empathy and active listening skills when responding to the patron (which I did--although she was still not satisfied) --explain that the DVD came pre-categorized (which I did--again, she was dissatisfied with this) --comedies have a range and not all people find all comedies funny and it is not the job of the librarian to know who will find a comedy funny or not (although we can offer an opinion if we know what the patron is looking for and we are familiar with the movie) --explain in a 520 note that the comedy may be a drama/comedy or have tragic elements (which only helps if the patron chooses the film from the online catalog instead of off the shelf...) --every one responding agreed that warning labels on library items are not appropriate Thank you again for your replies! L'Shalom, Poshi Mikalson Librarian Congregation B'nai Israel Sosnick Library 3600 Riverside Blvd. Sacramento, CA 95818 916-446-4861 ext. 18 Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the Association of Jewish Libraries (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]: Pumpkin orange
I want to thank all the people who emailed me with suggestions and ideas regarding appropriate library colors. I now have a load of good resources to bring to my meeting. I will try to get that wall re-painted, but it will be an uphill battle sigh.. Lisa Lisa Silverman Library Director Sinai Temple Blumenthal Library 10400 Wilshire Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90024 310-481-3215 [EMAIL PROTECTED] Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the Association of Jewish Libraries (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]: Free catalogue of Children Adult titles available
the new catalogue of Devora Publishing (adult Jewish titles) and Pitspopany Press (children's Jewish titles) is now available. Along with a large number of great new titles, there are scores of back list titles as well. If you send me your full mailing address, I will be pleased to have a catalogue sent to you as soon as possible. Best, Stuart Stuart Schnee Public Relations, Marketing Sales US Tel: 973-796-2753 Israel Tel: +972-54-790-9120 Fax: +972-2-561-0943 Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the Association of Jewish Libraries (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
Re: [ha-Safran]: Movie classification
imds.com and the New York Times review of the movie both call _Mr. Saturday Night_ a comedy. Comedy vs. tragedy is not something librarians or book reviewers have ever warned people about. It would be too hard to determine who is sensitive to the issues raised by the movie. Like most well written comedy, _Mr. Saturday Night,_ appeals to a large and varied audience. Some will laugh and some won't. If you cover your face and laugh a passer-by will not be able to tell if you are laughing or crying. Daniel Stuhlman Chicago, IL 60645 DDstuhlman at earthlink.net http://home.earthlink.net/~ddstuhlman/liblob.htmhttp://home.earthlink.net/~ddstuhlman/liblob.htm Librarian's Lobby http://stuhlman.bizhttp://stuhlman.biz Home page Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the Association of Jewish Libraries (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]: Job Opening--New York NY--Senior Project Archivist
Position: Senior Project Archivist. Project: The Center for Jewish History has received a grant to arrange and describe archival collections relating to the history and culture of the Jewish people. This is a grant-funded position which is full-time for a three-year period. Duties: Will oversee the day-to-day work of the project, will supervise two processing archivists, and will arrange and describe archival collections. Will assist in establishing workflow and production standards for the processing work. Will review and revise existing finding aids and create new finding aids using a standardized finding aid format; mark up finding aids for Encoded Archival Description; and assign access points for the collections. Will work closely with the Partners at the Center in coordinating the processing work. This position reports to Chief of Archives Library Services of the Center. Required Qualifications: Masters Degree in history or library science with formal coursework in archival theory and management. Three years experience working in an archives. Must be familiar with Encoded Archival Description. Must be organized and able to work accurately. Must have word processing and database skills. Must have good writing and verbal skills and be able to work both independently and in a team setting. Desirable Qualifications. Supervisory experience. Course work in Jewish history and culture. Ability to read one or more of the languages frequently found in the collections: Yiddish, Hebrew, German, Russian, or Polish. Familiarity with the MARC format, XML, XMetaL, stylesheets, NoteTab, and MS Access. Salary: $48,000 plus regular CJH benefits package. Applications (cover letter, resume and contact information for three references) should be sent to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Specific questions about the project and the position can be addressed to Bob Sink at [EMAIL PROTECTED] Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the Association of Jewish Libraries (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
