[ha-Safran]: Special Invitation: RAS Digitization Committee Meeting
Dear colleagues, In less than a week we are going to get together in Montreal for another AJL annual convention. In addition to the engaging presentations offered by RAS, I personally can't wait for the other happenings planned for us by the local committee. I hope to see many of there! I would like to urge you to join the Digitization Committee meeting on Sunday afternoon. This year, a representative of JSTOR will join us for discussing desirable digitization projects in our field. Please come to participate in the discussion. You are also welcome to email me in advance. Thank you, Rachel Leket-Mor RAS President 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: hasaf...@osu.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]: Hello Friends, colleagues, readers, thinkers,
entrepreneurs X-Original-To: Hasafran@lists.acs.ohio-state.edu X-Authority-Analysis: v=1.1 cv=PfPQ8rIoTcZsncbPZjVSZ7K0hy8Zc4hmL68r4VPNpKE= c=1 sm=0 a=nDghuxUhq_wA:10 a=kj9zAlcOel0A:10 a=ugFvkfIBRL/WdPz6TiXDkA==:17 a=pGLkceIS:8 a=b6gtIOYs:8 a=Vt2AcnKq:8 a=pSZzf3RB:8 a=eZrzpohA4el4phMaG0MA:9 a=GHa-8cP-chgq7qhezlwA:7 a=CjuIK1q_8ugA:10 a=09YsP2Ztf2gA:10 a=Z7ItpG05j7YA:10 a=MSl-tDqOz04A:10 a=ugFvkfIBRL/WdPz6TiXDkA==:117 X-Cloudmark-Score: 0 X-Originating-IP: 76.181.167.86 X-Mailer: QUALCOMM Windows Eudora Version 7.1.0.9 X-Spam-Score: 1.30 (*) [Tag at 7.00] MISSING_SUBJECT,SPF(neutral,0) X-CanIt-Geo: ip=71.74.56.125; country=US; region=OH; city=Reynoldsburg; latitude=39.9549; longitude=-82.7693; metrocode=535; areacode=614; http://maps.google.com/maps?q=39.9549,-82.7693z=6 X-CanItPRO-Stream: lists (inherits from default) X-Scanned-By: CanIt (www . roaringpenguin . com) on 128.146.216.130 X-Listprocessor-Version: 8.1 -- ListProcessor(tm) by CREN I am Abigail Yasgur, a professional librarian (Master's of Science degree in Library Information Science) and the former director of the Jewish Library of Los Angeles. I have always played around with the vision of an English language library in Jerusalem and I have never fully understood or spoken with someone who could tell me if there is an English language library in Jerusalem that works in a similar fashion to those public libraries in the US and offers itself as a cultural hub of activity and events: author talks, book clubs, family story time events. I am looking for information related to this and would like to have some conversations with people who may find this an interesting idea and pursuit. Exploratory stage. I have strong experience in initiating and developing this type of Library and I am interested in being in Jerusalem. I will be in Israel, and specifically in Jerusalem from Friday July 29th through Monday August 1. If I need to be there Tuesday August 2 for a conversation I am happy to make myself available on that day as well. I would like to hear from people about this and do not want to step on toes either. My email is abigailyas...@gmail.com I will also post this letter to the Association of Jewish Libraries listserv with the hope of finding out more from colleagues in Jerusalem. Abigail -- Abigail Yasgur Max Said Yes! The Woodstock Story by Abigail Yasgur Joseph Lipner Illustrations by Barbara Mendes is a Mom's Choice Award winner! www.maxsaidyes.com -- Abigail Yasgur Max Said Yes! The Woodstock Story by Abigail Yasgur Joseph Lipner Illustrations by Barbara Mendes is a Mom's Choice Award winner! www.maxsaidyes.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: hasaf...@osu.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]: I WAS THERE IN COLOR - essential for any
Israeli/Jewish Film Collection X-Original-To: Hasafran@lists.acs.ohio-state.edu X-Authority-Analysis: v=1.1 cv=IOX921YOuPvYFce5aSLzPVIStpiCPR9M8R83dyHW74w= c=1 sm=0 a=nDghuxUhq_wA:10 a=8nJEP1OIZ-IA:10 a=ugFvkfIBRL/WdPz6TiXDkA==:17 a=qm43zyp3:8 a=Vt2AcnKq:8 a=pSZzf3RB:8 a=CEEISonbm2Ol1_ThEngA:9 a=RMZeLARJy-EHJRd9UEIA:7 a=wPNLvfGTeEIA:10 a=GQtBw4YdOuIA:10 a=zC5dDXycYqwA:10 a=oEJmiHuWqtkA:10 a=ugFvkfIBRL/WdPz6TiXDkA==:117 X-Cloudmark-Score: 0 X-Originating-IP: 76.181.167.86 X-Mailer: QUALCOMM Windows Eudora Version 7.1.0.9 X-Spam-Score: 1.30 (*) [Tag at 7.00] MISSING_SUBJECT,SPF(neutral,0) X-CanIt-Geo: ip=71.74.56.124; country=US; region=OH; city=Reynoldsburg; latitude=39.9549; longitude=-82.7693; metrocode=535; areacode=614; http://maps.google.com/maps?q=39.9549,-82.7693z=6 X-CanItPRO-Stream: lists (inherits from default) X-Scanned-By: CanIt (www . roaringpenguin . com) on 128.146.216.130 X-Listprocessor-Version: 8.1 -- ListProcessor(tm) by CREN for the first time - Israel's history is told in color I WAS THERE IN COLOR A film by Avishai Kfir Doc. 55 min (already purchased by Penn University , UCLA, Yeshiva University, Columbia University and by The JTS) The black and white portrayal of history comes to an end in this moving documentary. Using amazing archival footage, filmmaker Avishai Kfir allows a peek at an earlier Israel and the true colorful nature of history. The historic footage was shot by Fred Monosson, a Jewish-American businessman from Brookline, MA who died in 1972. Until this discovery, the history of Israel was captured only in black and white. Now, for the first time, Israel's history is told in color. This film would be perfect for your library collection. Already purchased by Harvard University Library and Arizona State University Library, I WAS THERE IN COLOR is both informative and touching. The film offers the opportunity to experience a slice of the 20thcentury in a different light. Audiences and scholars alike will respond to the historic value and the film's strong emotional significance. The purchase price is $300 for university libraries and $115 for public libraries shipping and handling is charged separately. To learn more about the film please go to our website at http://www.ruthfilms.com/i-was-there-in-color.html Or contact us at r...@ruthfilms.com Best wishes, Ruth Ruth Diskin Films Ltd. Tel: 972-2-6724256 Fax: 972-2-6724210 E-mail: r...@ruthfilms.com Don't forget to check our online catalogue: www.ruthfilms.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: hasaf...@osu.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]: Hebrew Book Week 2011 Special Offer!
Publishers Row is pleased to announce that any library subscriber to Judaic Scholar Digital Reference Library's Basic Reference Collection can purchase now digital Judaica from www.eBookShuk.com, Magnes Press (www.publishersrow.com/magnespress) , Bar-Ilan University Press (www.publishersrow.com/biupress), Jewish Theological Seminary Press (eBookStore will open July 5), and SUNY Press (www.publishersrow.com/sunypress) without with all hosting fees waved (normally 15% per year or 55% one-time payment). Alexander Gendler President, Publishers Row 9001 Keating Avenue Skokie, IL 60076 USA http://www.publishersrow.com agend...@publishersrow.com T. 1 (847) 568-0593 --- 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: hasaf...@osu.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]: Currency to carry to convention?
In my experience, it isn't wise to bring much cash at all. I suggest using your ATM card, at a bank in Canada.Even with whatever fee is charged, you are much more likely to get a better exchange rate than what you would get in the US, and you have the safety benefit of not carrying wads of cash. That is the cash-travel strategy I have used for years, and it seems to work well. Ted --- 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: hasaf...@osu.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]: Currency to carry to convention?
I believe that there is a money exchange bank at the airport and that your expenses will be minimal. Amalia --- 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: hasaf...@osu.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]: Currency to carry to convention?
Does anybody have advice about how much cash, both American and Canadian, we should bring to the convention? (It's probably wise to get some Canadian money before we go, so we have it already when we get there, and don't have make a special trip to a bank.) Usually, that's the case. I don't think it'll be worth it to do so for next week's convention, though. I just went to the currency exchange section of the Bank of Canada website (http://www.bankofcanada.ca/rates/exchange/daily-converter/). I don't know what the American counterpart's website is, but Google also has a currency converter at http://www.google.com/finance/converter . Whichever site you use, it looks like this week the US $ is slightly weaker than the Canadian $. 1 $US = 96 - 98 cents CDN So, you would lose somewhere between 2 and 4 cents on the dollar by exchanging it to Canadian funds. Minus the bank's service fee. I would assume that with the currencies so close in value, most vendors will accept US cash on par, rather than charging you an extra 2 cents on the dollar. Just my 2 (Canadian) cents' worth. ;) --- 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: hasaf...@osu.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
[Hasafran] Consortium for Athena?
I was wondering whatever happened to the Consortium for Athena, Winnebego, etc. for Tech Support. Did that fall apart once they got bought by Follett? Somehow I missed those emails. Thanks for your help! I need to work on renewing a lapsed contract so can someone get back to me this week on that, before conference? Thanks! Janice Levine The Congregation Etz Chaim Library --- 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: hasaf...@osu.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]: Sign on to AJL web page
AJL web page requires user to sign in for full access , but there are no instructions on how to sign on for the first time. Or, did I miss something? Bernice Lieberman Sinai Temple LIbrary Champaign IL bblie...@comcast.net --- 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: hasaf...@osu.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]: Why 10 for a minyan?
In this week's Torah portion, Sh'lach l'kha, Moses sends a team of 12 scouts one representative from each of the tribes to scope out the land of Canaan. Only Joshua and Caleb return with a positive report. God then asks (Numbers 14:27), How long will this evil 'assembly' provoke [the Jewish nation] to complain against Me? From the use of the word eidah, assembly, to refer to that group of ten, the rabbinic sages deduced that an eidah, a congregation, must consist of at least ten people. Next Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday at 6:45 am, we will have two minyanim: orthodox in room Huronie A and egalitarian in room Huronie B. The orthodox minyan needs 10 men, and the egal minyan needs 10 men and women in order for people to say all the morning prayers and read from the Torah, and in order for mouners to say Kaddish. Please consider participating in a minyan one morning of convention. If there are ten participants for each minyan at 6:45 am, both services can begin promptly and end in time for a leisurely breakfast. Thanks in advance, Marga * Marga Hirsch Librarian Publications Editor Park Avenue Synagogue 50 East 87th St. New York, NY 10128 212.369.2600, x127 mhir...@pasyn.org --- 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: hasaf...@osu.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]: An announcement to AJL convention attendees
An important message to the convention attendees from the Chapter relations committee: The convention in Montreal gives all the attendees an opportunity to discover the wonderful activities occurring in chapters. The meeting is open to anyone who is interested in joining or in creating a chapter. Please meet the current chapter relation's representative on Sunday, June 19, at 8:30pm in Salon 401. Chapter reps. Please do your best to attend this meeting. For more information please contact Judy Greenblatt at judygre...@aol.com or Amalia Warshenbrot at amalia...@att.net Phone 704-365-3313 --- 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: hasaf...@osu.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]: An important message to the convention attendees
To: the convention attendees From: the Chapter relations committee The convention in Montreal gives all the attendees an opportunity to discover the wonderful activities occurring in chapters. The meeting is open to anyone who is interested in joining or in creating a chapter. Please meet the current chapter relation's representative on Sunday, June 19, at 8:30pm in Salon 401. Chapter reps. Please do your best to attend this meeting. For more information please contact Judy Greenblatt at judygre...@aol.com or Amalia Warshenbrot at amalia...@att.net Phone 704-365-3313 --- 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: hasaf...@osu.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
