RE: [ha-Safran]: Disposition of Discards, Unsolicited Donations
Hi Robin. This situation also occurs in larger academic libraries, like ours. We do have an ongoing book sale for our students and faculty with such materials. You might consider just keeping a table or cart of books available to the congregation, asking them for a small donation or telling them to help themselves. I also have developed a list of places that I know will accept donations or might even purchase books from us. I'm attaching it so that you can get some ideas from it. Please send me a summary of the responses you get. I'd like to post it on the AJL Wiki, http://ajlwiki.pbworks.com/w/page/1636998/FrontPage, so that when it comes up again there will be answers ready. Thanks. Debbie Stern, AJL VP for Publications Mordecai M. Kaplan Library Reconstructionist Rabbinical College 1299 Church Road Wyncote, PA 19095 --- 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]: Needing some advice
Hi Angela. I recommend that you take a look at this section of the AJL Wiki about automation for synagogue and center libraries: http://ajlwiki.pbworks.com/w/page/1636978/Automation%20for%20Synagogue%2 0and%20Center%20Libraries The Wiki also covers many other topics that may be of use to you. Additionally, a free online site that I've used with personal collections that finds records for books very easily is LibraryThing at www.librarything.com Good luck with this exciting project! Debbie Stern, AJL Publications VP Mordecai M. Kaplan Library Reconstructionist Rabbinical College --- 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]: Updated List of links to AJL Member's Catalogs
An updated list of links to AJL Member Catalogs that are available on the web is now posted on the AJL website at http://www.jewishlibraries.org/main/Resources/MembersrsquoCatalogs.aspx This list has been compiled solely by submission of the information by AJL members. If you wish to have your library added to the list or to make any corrections to the list please email me at dst...@rrc.edu Be sure to include the URL to your catalog, any special instructions to access it at that URL, and the classification scheme you use in your library. Thanks. Debbie Stern, AJL VP for Publications Mordecai M. Kaplan Library Reconstructionist Rabbinical College 1299 Church Road Wyncote, PA 19095 dst...@rrc.edu 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: 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]: Jewish Review of Books
Colleagues, I am forwarding a link to an article that I found very interesting, particularly as it relates to a very critical examination of the funding and policies behind the Jewish Review of Books. Am curious to know if others have noticed the biases the author describes. http://ejewishphilanthropy.com/conservative-money-and-jewish-studies-investigating-the-tikvah-fund/ Debbie Stern, Library Director Mordecai M. Kaplan Library Reconstructionist Rabbinical College 1299 Church Road Wyncote, PA 19095 dst...@rrc.edu --- 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: Getting information about the Weine classification system
Marion, here is the link to the AJL Wiki page that gives information about Weine and other classification schemes: http://ajlwiki.pbworks.com/w/page/1636988/Classification%20and%20Catalog ing%20for%20Synagogue%20and%20Center%20Libraries AJL sells paper copies of the Weine scheme and, when our website is fully functional, will once again provide free online access to AJL members to these documents. Here is a link to the order form to purchase the paper copies: http://www.jewishlibraries.org/main/Publications/Monographs.aspx Debbie Stern, AJL Publications VP Mordecai M. Kaplan Library Reconstructionist Rabbinical College 1299 Church Road Wyncote, PA 19095 dst...@rrc.edu phone: 215-576-0800 ext. 234 fax: 215 576-6143 http://www.rrc.edu/resources/goldyne-savad-library-center --- 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]: white spots on books
This does indeed sound like mold. There's a section in the AJL Wiki on Book Care that addresses this and other related issues: http://ajlwiki.pbworks.com/w/page/1636983/Book-Care-for-Jewish-Synagogue -and-Center-Libraries Debbie Stern, AJL VP for Publications Mordecai M. Kaplan Library Reconstructionist Rabbinical College --- 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.htmlhttp://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.htmlhttp://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/history.html AJL HomePage http://www.JewishLibraries.orghttp://www.JewishLibraries.org
[ha-Safran]: Kol Ha-Kavod
I want to add my thanks to Marsha, Chaya, Eva, and all of the other wonderful Montreal librarians and volunteers who planned such a wonderful convention for us! Sessions, meals, hotel, visits off-site of the hotel, and even the weather were all fantastic. I learned a lot and enjoyed catching up with friends old and new. Kol ha-kavod, merci, thanks! Debbie Stern, AJL Publications VP Mordecai M. Kaplan Library Reconstructionist Rabbinical College --- 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.htmlhttp://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.htmlhttp://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/history.html AJL HomePage http://www.JewishLibraries.orghttp://www.JewishLibraries.org
[ha-Safran]: Links to AJL Member Catalogs
A number of you have asked about how to add or update your library's information to this list of AJL Member Catalogs available on the web: http://www.jewishlibraries.org/ajlweb/resources/catlinks.htmhttp://www.jewishlibraries.org/ajlweb/resources/catlinks.htm Please send me the information: your library's name, URL link, classification system used, and any special instructions to access your catalog and I will see that it gets posted. Please note that this is NOT a comprehensive list of all AJL member libraries and the automated systems/classification systems they use. This is only a list of member libraries whose catalogs are available on the internet and who have given us that information to post. For information on automation systems and cataloging/classification systems used in AJL libraries, both web-based and stand-alone, please visit the AJL Wiki athttp://ajlwiki.pbworks.com/w/page/1636998/FrontPagehttphttp://ajlwiki.pbworks.com/w/page/1636998/FrontPage://ajlwiki.pbworks.com/w/page/1636998/FrontPage Debbie Stern, AJL Publications VP Mordecai M. Kaplan Library Reconstructionist Rabbinical College 1299 Church Road Wyncote, PA 19095 mailto:dst...@rrc.edudst...@rrc.edu phone: https://mail.google.com/mail/tel:215-576-0800215-576-0800 ext. 234 fax: https://mail.google.com/mail/tel:215%20576-6143215 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: 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]: Links to AJL Member Catalogs
A number of you have asked about how to add or update your library's information to this list of AJL Member Catalogs available on the web: http://www.jewishlibraries.org/ajlweb/resources/catlinks.htm Please send me the information: your library's name, URL link, classification system used, and any special instructions to access your catalog and I will see that it gets posted. Please note that this is NOT a comprehensive list of all AJL member libraries and the automated systems/classification systems they use. This is only a list of member libraries whose catalogs are available on the internet and who have given us that information to post. For information on automation systems and cataloging/classification systems used in AJL libraries, both web-based and stand-alone, please visit the AJL Wiki athttp://ajlwiki.pbworks.com/w/page/1636998/FrontPage Debbie Stern, AJL Publications VP Mordecai M. Kaplan Library Reconstructionist Rabbinical College 1299 Church Road Wyncote, PA 19095 dst...@rrc.edu 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: 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]: Jewish library online catalogs
Hi Buzz. On the AJL website, there is a page here http://www.jewishlibraries.org/ajlweb/resources/catlinks.htm listing online catalogs of member libraries, indicating what classification systems they use. And the AJL Wiki also has a link here http://ajlwiki.pbworks.com/w/page/1636986/Cataloging-for-Jewish-School-L ibraries to The Central Cataloging Service of Sinai Temple Blumenthal Library that helps Judaica librarians and lay people who need to catalog books into the Elazar classification systems. It is available electronically. Debbie Stern, AJL Publications VP Mordecai M. Kaplan Library Reconstructionist Rabbinical College 1299 Church Road Wyncote, PA 19095 dst...@rrc.edu phone: 215-576-0800 ext. 234 fax: 215 576-6143 http://www.rrc.edu/resources/goldyne-savad-library-center --- 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]: Getting my library started question
Hi Melanie. Check out the AJL Wiki on the AJL web site: http://ajlwiki.pbworks.com/w/page/1636998/FrontPage It has lots of information for starting new synagogue libraries, including automation systems. Good luck on your new endeavor! Hope we'll see you at a regional or annual AJL convention soon. Debbie Stern, AJL VP for Publications Mordecai M. Kaplan Library Reconstructionist Rabbinical College 1299 Church Road Wyncote, PA 19095 dst...@rrc.edu phone: 215-576-0800 ext. 234 fax: 215 576-6143 http://www.rrc.edu/resources/goldyne-savad-library-center --- 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]: Downsizing collection assistance
Leona, take a look at the AJL Wiki in the section about policies for Synagogue Center libraries. There are some guidelines for weeding here: http://ajlwiki.pbworks.com/w/page/1637040/Policies-for-Jewish-Synagogue- and-Center-Libraries I'd like to post other answers to this question on the Wiki so we can add to our collective store of knowledge. Thanks. Debbie Stern AJL VP for Publications dst...@rrc.edu --- 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]: Looking for poem on Leah and Rachel
Colleagues, I'm hoping that the description below will sound familiar to one of you out there. A patron is looking for a short poem for which he doesn't know the name of the author or the exact title, but it's about how Mother Leah stands at the grave of her sister, Rachel, who has died giving birth to Benjamin, and vows to raise this child for her sister. The patron thought it appeared in The Reconstructionist many years ago but our search of the ATLA database which indexes it and a brief manual search didn't come up with it. Any ideas? Debbie Stern, Library Director Mordecai M. Kaplan Library Reconstructionist Rabbinical College 1299 Church Road Wyncote, PA 19095 dst...@rrc.edu 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: 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]: Automation/Cataloging for SSC Libraries
Joyce Levine has posted on the AJL Wiki responses and links from the recent AJL Survey about the various systems that SSC members are using in their libraries. Find these Wiki postings at the links below: http://ajlwiki.pbworks.com/w/page/1636976/Automation-for-Jewish-School-Libraries http://ajlwiki.pbworks.com/w/page/1636978/Automation-for-Synagogue-and-Center-Libraries To make the Wiki even more helpful, I'd like to post additional articles about your experiences with automation and cataloging in your library, since this is a very frequently asked question on Hasafran. Send your postings to me and I'll make sure they get up on the Wiki. Thanks! Debbie Stern, AJL VP for Publications Mordecai M. Kaplan Library Reconstructionist Rabbinical College 1299 Church Road Wyncote, PA 19095 dst...@rrc.edu 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: 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]: Automation/Cataloging for SSC Libraries
I haven't yet seen this posted, so am re-sending. Joyce Levine has posted on the AJL Wiki responses and links from the recent AJL Survey about the various systems that SSC members are using in their libraries. Find these Wiki postings at the links below: http://ajlwiki.pbworks.com/w/page/1636976/Automation-for-Jewish-School-Libraries http://ajlwiki.pbworks.com/w/page/1636978/Automation-for-Synagogue-and-Center-Libraries To make the Wiki even more helpful, I'd like to post additional articles about your experiences with automation and cataloging in your library, since this is a very frequently asked question on Hasafran. Send your postings to me and I'll make sure they get up on the Wiki. Thanks! Debbie Stern, AJL VP for Publications Mordecai M. Kaplan Library Reconstructionist Rabbinical College 1299 Church Road Wyncote, PA 19095 dst...@rrc.edu phone: 215-576-0800 ext. 234 fax: 215 576-6143
[ha-Safran]: Please post materials to the AJL Wiki
Recently Madeleine Oakley asked for sample acquisition/collection development policies for synagogue libraries. I directed her to the AJL Wiki where there's some helpful information, but no sample policies. It would be wonderful if, in addition to answering her directly, folks would post their policies on our Wiki so we can add to the usefulness of this site. The Wiki is a wonderful place to post other vital information from your library, to assist all of us in improving our library best practices. So, please Request access to post materials to the Wiki on the right hand side of the opening screen. The link to the Wiki is on the AJL home page. Or send your materials to Joyce Levine, the Wiki administrator, at jlev...@nshahs.org. Debbie Stern, AJL Publications VP Mordecai M. Kaplan Library Reconstructionist Rabbinical College 1299 Church Road Wyncote, PA 19095 dst...@rrc.edu 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: 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]: acquisition policies
Madeleine, please take a look at this page of the AJL Wiki http://ajlwiki.pbworks.com/w/page/1636975/Acquisitions-for-Synagogue-and -Center-Libraries. It has some useful information on this topic. The general link to the Wiki is on the AJL homepage. Debbie Stern, AJL Publications VP Mordecai M. Kaplan Library Reconstructionist Rabbinical College 1299 Church Road Wyncote, PA 19095 dst...@rrc.edu 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: 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]: Judaica subject headings
Have Devis take a look at the AJL Wiki (main link on AJL home page) section on cataloging for synagogue/center libraries at http://ajlwiki.pbworks.com/Cataloging-for-Synagogue-and-Center-Libraries . This has a lot of useful information with links to descriptions of the Weine Elazar systems, the most popular for these kinds of libraries. Debbie Stern, AJL VP for Publications Mordecai M. Kaplan Library Reconstructionist Rabbinical College 1299 Church Road Wyncote, PA 19095 dst...@rrc.edu 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: 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]: Cookbook result
Another excellent title is Arthur Schwartz's Jewish Home Cooking. It is extensively and beautifully illustrated and gives lots of background information on the foods it describes, with emphasis on Eastern European dishes. I was fascinated and became very nostalgic, hungry, and motivated to cook as I read through the recipes from cover to cover. Debbie Stern, Library Director Mordecai M. Kaplan Library Reconstructionist Rabbinical College 1299 Church Road Wyncote, PA 19095 dst...@rrc.edu 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: 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]: New Book
Kol ha-kavod Linda! A great addition to the literature! Debbie Stern, Library Director Mordecai M. Kaplan Library Reconstructionist Rabbinical College 1299 Church Road Wyncote, PA 19095 dst...@rrc.edu 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: 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]: AJLN Index
I'm happy to report that Sara Marcus is in the home stretch on completing this yeoman project. She hopes to complete it within the year. She knows that there is much anticipation for this product. Debbie Stern, AJL Publications VP Mordecai M. Kaplan Library Reconstructionist Rabbinical College 1299 Church Road Wyncote, PA 19095 dst...@rrc.edu 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: 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]: Gift policies
Hi Robin. Take a look at the AJL Wiki page Policies for Jewish School Libraries at: http://ajlwiki.pbworks.com/Policies-for-Jewish-School-Libraries. There's a sample policy on it dealing with donations. I encourage other AJL members to add their materials to our Wiki so we can build up a central address for best practices in Judaica librarianship. Debbie Stern, AJL Publications VP Mordecai M. Kaplan Library Reconstructionist Rabbinical College 1299 Church Road Wyncote, PA 19095 dst...@rrc.edu 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: 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]: Weine or Elazar for Small Reform Synagogue
I've already replied personally to Michelle Sandler about this, but wanted to remind everyone of the usefulness of the AJL Wiki for these kinds of questions. There's a wonderful page with concise information and very helpful links about cataloging for synagogues and centers at http://ajlwiki.pbworks.com/Cataloging-for-Synagogue-and-Center-Libraries that answers many questions about this topic. The Wiki has lots more useful information. Link to it directly from the AJL home page. If you have great information to add to add to the Wiki, just use the Edit tab on the top of any page to submit permission to do so. Diane Romm and Joyce Levine are our wonderful chairs of this project. It was wonderful seeing so many of you at convention in Seattle and I add my thanks to the very hard-working convention committee that made it such a success! Looking forward to working with all of you over the next two years as your VP for Publications. Debbie Stern, Library Director Mordecai M. Kaplan Library Reconstructionist Rabbinical College 1299 Church Road Wyncote, PA 19095 dst...@rrc.edu 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: 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]: Seeing a List of Past Book Reviews
Steve Bergson mentioned The Book Review Index to the AJL Bulletin and Newsletter 1978-1990by Judy Carsh. AJL also published the AJL Newsletter Book Review Index 1991-1995 by Marion Stein. Both of these are out-of-print. While we await an updated and expanded index to the Newsletter reviews, is there interest in having these resources reprinted by AJL and available for sale? Please reply to me directly and if there is enough interest I will look into the mechanics. The stock of AJL publications doesn't include copies of these titles, so if anyone has a copy and is willing to send one to me, let me know that as well. Debbie Stern, AJL VP for Publications Mordecai M. Kaplan Library Reconstructionist Rabbinical College 1299 Church Road Wyncote, PA 19095 dst...@rrc.edu 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: 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]: Purchasing Israeli Movie
Does anyone know if the Israeli film entitled Galilee Eskimos (Eskimosim ba-Galil), from 2006, is available for purchase on DVD here in the US? Debbie Stern, Library Director Mordecai M. Kaplan Library Reconstructionist Rabbinical College 1299 Church Road Wyncote, PA 19095 dst...@rrc.edu 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: 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]: Index to AJL Newsletter Book Reviews
Bernice Lieberman asked: Is there an on-line or print index to reviews from the AJL newsletter? Here is the answer: 1) One of our colleagues is working on this and we hope it will be ready soon. 2) In the meantime, you can access back issues of the Newsletter since the end of Dec 2007 on the AJL website at: http://www.jewishlibraries.org/ajlweb/publications/newsletter.htm. They are in pdf format and can be searched. 3) If you subscribe to the Index to Jewish Periodicals on CD or online through Ebsco, it indexes the Newsletter, although it's now full-text. Debbie Stern, AJL VP for Publications Mordecai M. Kaplan Library Reconstructionist Rabbinical College 1299 Church Road Wyncote, PA 19095 dst...@rrc.edu 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: 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]: AJL Newsletter Online - Revised Announcement
We have decided to enable wider access to recent back issues of the AJL Newsletter as searchable pdf files on the AJL website. Issues from Nov/Dec 2007 through Nov/Dec 2008 are posted and the plan is to post one additional file every time a new print issue is available. The online files will not be restricted to members only, but the two most recent issues will continue to be available in print only and will be mailed to all AJL members. Thanks to Nancy Sack for facilitating this. To access the issues online on the AJL website, click on Publications and then AJL Newsletter. We hope this will benefit publishers, authors, and anyone interested in Jewish literature in accessing expert reviews by our members about books and media of Jewish content. Debbie Stern, AJL Publications VP Mordecai M. Kaplan Library Reconstructionist Rabbinical College 1299 Church Road Wyncote, PA 19095 dst...@rrc.edu 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: 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]: Advice and guidance requested for reducing
Friends, both of these AJL publications can be easily ordered on Amazon using a credit card. Debbie Stern, AJL VP for Publications Mordecai M. Kaplan Library Reconstructionist Rabbinical College 1299 Church Road Wyncote, PA 19095 mailto:dst...@rrc.edudst...@rrc.edu 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: 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]: AJL Newsletter Issues Now Online
Some issues of the AJL Newsletter are now available to members only as searchable pdf files on the AJL website. Issues from Nov/Dec 2007 through Nov/Dec 2008 are posted and the plan is to post an updated file every time a new print issue is available. The two most recent issues will continue to be available in print only and will be mailed to all AJL members. Thanks to Nancy Sack for facilitating this. To access the issues online on the AJL website, click on Publications and then AJL Newsletter. You will be prompted for your username/id which can be found on your AJL membership card. If you can't locate your membership card, email Laurie Haas, VP for Membership at lh...@torahacademy.org. Debbie Stern, AJL Publications VP Mordecai M. Kaplan Library Reconstructionist Rabbinical College 1299 Church Road Wyncote, PA 19095 dst...@rrc.edu 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: 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]: Know any prospective rabbinical school students?
Forwarded by Debbie Stern, Library Director at RRC Want to transform the Jewish future? Ever been told you would make a great rabbi? The Reconstructionist Rabbinical College is now accepting applications to the 5770/2009 RRC INSTITUTE FOR PROSPECTIVE RABBINICAL STUDENTS Wyncote, PA November 11-13 Experience the RRC community first-hand. Attend classes, daven with us, meet our students and faculty. Find out if rabbinical school is right for you. The Institute is free. Travel subsidies to Philadelphia and home hospitality are available. Sample schedule is available at www.rrc.edu/institute Participation is by application and invitation only. Applications deadline is October 5th. Email admissi...@rrc.edu to request an electronic application. Have questions? Need an application? Contact Rabbi Amber Powers, Dean of Admissions and Recruitment, at 215-576-0800, ext. 123 or admissi...@rrc.edu Rabbi Amber Powers Dean of Admissions and Recruitment Reconstructionist Rabbinical College 1299 Church Road Wyncote, PA 19095 215-576-0800 ext. 123 Fax: 215-576-6143 apow...@rrc.edu http://www.rrc.edu http://www.facebook.com/RRCcommunity Debbie --- 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]: AJL Newsletter Book Reviews
Good news! Sara Rofofsky Marcus, Electronic Resource and Web Librarian at Queesnborough Community College, srofofskymar...@qcc.cuny.edu, and Nancy Sack, AJL's webmaster, s...@hawaii.edu, are collaborating on making the AJL Newsletter Book Reviews searchable and available online. If you would like to assist them in this effort, please be in touch with both of them. Debbie Stern, AJL Publications VP --- 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]: Reminder about Updated AJL publication
In case you missed this exciting news: The latest AJL monograph, 5th edition of Creating a Collection: A Resource Booklist for a Beginning Judaic Library by Merrily Hart is now available for purchase. This very useful annotated subject bibliography is a guide to developing a core collection in a synagogue, school, or community center library. Creating a Collection is not available for purchase by mail from the AJL Vice-president for Publications, but from two online sources only. 1) Purchase Creating a Collection online from the CreateSpace e-store at: https://www.createspace.com/3359875. The list price is $20.00 plus shipping. AJL members only are entitled to a 10% discount. To obtain the code that must be entered at time of purchase, go to the AJL website and click on the News Announcement about Creating a Collection (http://www.jewishlibraries.org/ajlweb/resources/Creating%20a%20Collecti on.pdf.) Then click on the discount link in that document to access the code. You will be prompted for your AJL username and password in order to access it. Your username and password are listed on your AJL membership card. If you can't locate your membership card, email Laurie Haas, Membership VP at lh...@torahacademy.org 2) Purchase Creating a Collection from Amazon.com. There is no AJL member discount available through Amazon. If you have any questions email or call me at the contacts listed below: Debbie Stern, Library Director Mordecai M. Kaplan Library Reconstructionist Rabbinical College 1299 Church Road Wyncote, PA 19095 dst...@rrc.edu 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]: Reminder: Linda Silver's Jewish Classics for
Kids Now Available for Online Ordering X-Original-To: hasafran@lists.acs.ohio-state.edu X-Mailer: QUALCOMM Windows Eudora Version 7.0.1.0 X-Spam-Score: 1.30 (*) [Tag at 5.00] MISSING_SUBJECT X-CanItPRO-Stream: lists X-Canit-Stats-ID: Bayes signature not available X-Scanned-By: CanIt (www . roaringpenguin . com) on 128.146.216.133 X-Listprocessor-Version: 8.1 -- ListProcessor(tm) by CREN In case you missed this important notice, I am very pleased to announce that Linda Silver's annotated bibliography, Jewish Classics for Kids, published by the AJL, is now available for purchase online at two sources: 1) Purchase Jewish Classics for Kids from the CreateSpace e-store at: https://www.createspace.com/3360356. The list price is $20.00 plus shipping. AJL members only are entitled to a 10% discount. To obtain the code that must be entered at time of purchase, go to the AJL website and click on the News Announcement about Creating a Collection (http://www.jewishlibraries.org/ajlweb/resources/Creating%20a%20Collection.pdf.) Then click on the discount link in that document to access the code. You will be prompted for your AJL username and password in order to access it. Your username and password are listed on your AJL membership card. If you can't locate your membership card, email Laurie Haas, Membership VP at lh...@torahacademy.org 2)Purchase Jewish Classics for Kids from Amazon.com. There is no AJL member discount available through Amazon. 3)Additionally a few copies are still available from the AJL VP for Publications. Fill out the Publications Order form http://www.jewishlibraries.org/ajlweb/publications/publications_order_form.pdf and mail in with your check. Debbie Stern, Library Director Mordecai M. Kaplan Library Reconstructionist Rabbinical College 1299 Church Road Wyncote, PA 19095 dst...@rrc.edu 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]: AJL publishes updated edition of Creating a Collection
I am very pleased to announce that the latest AJL monograph, 5th edition of Creating a Collection: A Resource Booklist for a Beginning Judaic Library by Merrily Hart is now available for purchase. This very useful annotated subject bibliography is a guide to developing a core collection in a synagogue, school, or community center library. Creating a Collection is not available for purchase by mail from the AJL Vice-president for Publications, but from two online sources only. 1) Purchase Creating a Collection online from the CreateSpace e-store at: https://www.createspace.com/3359875. The list price is $20.00 plus shipping. AJL members only are entitled to a 10% discount. To obtain the code that must be entered at time of purchase, go to the AJL website and click on the News Announcement about Creating a Collection (http://www.jewishlibraries.org/ajlweb/resources/Creating%20a%20Collection.pdf.) Then click on the discount link in that document to access the code. You will be prompted for your AJL username and password in order to access it. Your username and password are listed on your AJL membership card. If you can't locate your membership card, email Laurie Haas, Membership VP at lh...@torahacademy.org 2) Purchase Creating a Collection from Amazon.com. There is no AJL member discount available through Amazon. Debbie Stern, AJL Publications VP Mordecai M. Kaplan Library Reconstructionist Rabbinical College 1299 Church Road Wyncote, PA 19095 dst...@rrc.edu 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: 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]: Jewish Classics for Kids by Linda Silver now
available from online sources X-Original-To: Hasafran@lists.acs.ohio-state.edu X-Mailer: QUALCOMM Windows Eudora Version 7.1.0.9 X-Spam-Score: 1.30 (*) [Tag at 5.00] MISSING_SUBJECT 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 I am very pleased to announce that Linda Silver's 2006 AJL monograph, Jewish Classics for Kids, is now available from the CreateSpace e-store and from Amazon.com. 1) This first ever annotated bibliography of a classic canon of Jewish books for children can be purchased from the CreateSpace e-store at: https://www.createspace.com/3360356. The list price is $20.00 plus shipping. AJL members only are entitled to a 10% discount. To obtain the code that must be entered at time of purchase, go to the AJL website and click on the News Announcement about Creating a Collection (http://www.jewishlibraries.org/ajlweb/resources/Creating%20a%20Collection.pdf.) Then click on the discount link in that document to access the code. You will be prompted for your AJL username and password in order to access it. Your username and password are listed on your AJL membership card. If you can't locate your membership card, email Laurie Haas, Membership VP at lh...@torahacademy.org 2) Purchase Jewish Classics for Kids from Amazon.com. There is no AJL member discount available through Amazon. A limited number of Jewish Classics for Kids are still available for purchase by mail using the AJL Publications Order Form (http://www.jewishlibraries.org/ajlweb/publications/publications_order_form.pdf). Debbie Stern, AJP VP for Publications Mordecai M. Kaplan Library Reconstructionist Rabbinical College 1299 Church Road Wyncote, PA 19095 dst...@rrc.edu 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: 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]: Information about Susan Berman
I just wanted to let everyone know that our colleague Susan Berman from Baltimore couldn't attend the AJL Convention because she was in a traffic accident. Fortunately she is recuperating. However, she also experienced the loss of her mother, Ruth Vengel, last week. You can reach Susan at her home address: 2001 Burdock Road, Baltimore, MD 21209. Susan has been doing a terrific job as chair of the AJL Bibliography Bank. I'm sure I speak for many of you when I wish her a refuah sheleima and offer her condolences on the loss of her mother. Debbie Stern, AJL VP for Publications 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: [EMAIL PROTECTED] 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 Books published in Israel
Can anybody reading ha-Safran help us with these 2 items: 1) We would like to obtain this book, published in Israel: Sefer Zikhron Shemuel : ha-ziknah bi-mekorot Yisrael : leket mekorot ve-`iyunim mi-tokh ha-Tanakh, ha-Shas, ha-Midrash, ha-Rambam ve-sifrut ha-Sh. u-t. : be-tseruf hebet sotsyologi u-bibliyografyah. Sifre Yahadut ha-Torah, 1989. We would accept a used copy in good condition if a new one is not available. 2) I'm trying to identify this item: a new set of Jerusalem Talmud that is probably being released one section at a time. It uses the Leiden manuscript as its base and then gives all the parallel text from the Babylonian talmud, Tosefta, etc. It may be from a yeshiva named Maale Adumim. Does this sound familiar to anyone? Thanks in advance. 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: [EMAIL PROTECTED] 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]: Seeking Volumes of Humash Torah Shelemah
We are missing several volumes of Humash Torah Shelemah by Menachem Kasher. I was told that they are not available, from our usual Israel book agent. Anyone know where we might find copies? Used copies in good condition are acceptable. 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]: Card Catalog Units Available
We have three card catalog units available free of charge, though you would need to pay to have them transported. Two are beautiful dark wood and measure 60 high by 39 long by 17 deep. One is a light wood, sitting on an attached stand. It's 40 high by 31 long by 16 deep. I know there's not much call for these units these days, but they are beautiful and difficult to part with. Let me know of any interest. 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]: How to order the Jewish Values Finder print book
The flyer offering a discount to AJL members who wish to purchase Linda Silver's new book THE JEWISH VALUES FINDER: A GUIDE TO VALUES IN JEWISH CHILDREN'S LITERATURE, published by Neal Schumann, is now linked to the announcement about the book on the AJL website under News and Announcements. To order, follow the directions on the flyer. The book is also available directly from the publisher or online via Amazon. AJL will not be selling it. Debbie Stern, AJL VP for Publications 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]: Jewish ValuesFinder Book
Information about the forthcoming new book: The Jewish Values Finder: A Guide to Values in Jewish Children's Literature by Linda R. Silver, Neal Schuman, publisher. ISBN 13: 978-1-55570-624-1 Pbk. 2008. 6 x 9, 290pp, $55.00, is now available on the AJL website. AJL members only will be entitled to order the book at a discounted price directly from the publisher. By the end of the week of Jan. 14 the news item on the website will link to a flyer that AJL members may print out and submit to Neal Schuman. This book will not be available from AJL. I'd like to congratulate Linda on the publication of this landmark reference work! Debbie Stern, AJL Publications VP 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]: 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]: Strategic Planner for AJL
I wholeheartedly agree with Abigail Yasgur when she says AJL, should consider working with a strategic thinker/planner on Jewish communal organizations, to develop a plan for positioning. I have been suggesting that AJL engage a professional who will help us produce a new strategic plan and retool our organization to meet the realities of the 21st century, but have not met with much encouragement for this idea from those I spoke with. What do others think? Debbie Stern, Library Director Mordecai M. Kaplan Library Reconstructionist Rabbinical College 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]: Bar Ilan Judaic Treasures CD
Has anyone used this CD? How does it compare to the full Bar Ilan Responsa CD? It seems to contain fewer texts, but has an encyclopedia of talmudic terms in Hebrew which the Responsa CD doesn't have. We already have the Responsa CD, DBS Torah Library, Judaic Classics, and Dimensions texts in DavkaWriter in our library. Are we missing something very useful if we don't purchase the Judaic Treasures CD? 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]: PR Issues, Closing Libraries
I'm coming late to this discussion and have not read all of the previous posts, so please excuse me if I'm repeating ideas already presented or am speaking out of turn. But my general opinion is that AJL should engage a professional to help us rethink our purpose, organization, and activities - to create a new strategic plan for our association. It may be that we are not putting our best efforts where they are truly needed in this day and age, that we may need to engage a professional to help us project our image and to lobby for libraries. We all have great talent and many ideas, but are we using them to the best advantage of our profession? Many non-profit organizations engage in such strategic rethinking and I think it's time for us to do so as well, to ensure the future of Judaica librarianship. 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]: Weine classification documents on the AJL website
I am pleased to announce that the Weine classification scheme documents are now available for free download to AJL members only on the AJL website. Weine is the classification and subject heading scheme developed in the 1960's by our late colleague Mae Weine for primarily small Judaic libraries, under 10,000 volumes. It is used by many AJL members. The documents are in Word format so that individuals may easily modify them to suit their own library's needs. Non-AJL members and others wishing to purchase the print versions may still do so using the AJL Publications order form, also available on the AJL web site at: http://www.jewishlibraries.org/ajlweb/publications/publications_order_form.pdfhttp://www.jewishlibraries.org/ajlweb/publications/publications_order_form.pdf In addition to the documents you will find a link on the same page to the Weine Users Discussion Group, hosted by Google. A Weine user's group has also been organized for AJL members. Email Joan Gremont, [EMAIL PROTECTED], for more information. To find the web page listing the Weine documents, click on Resources on the AJL home page, and then on Weine Documents and Users Group (http://www.jewishlibraries.org/ajlweb/resources/weine.htmhttp://www.jewishlibraries.org/ajlweb/resources/weine.htm). Hope everyone is having a good summer. Debbie Stern, AJL VP for Publications 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]: Purchasing Jewish-themed videos
What sources do folks use for purchasing Jewish-themed videos? At the moment I'm looking for a source for the 1994 video Seal Upon Thy Heart: Marriage. Thanks. 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]: Indexing of titles in Index to Jewish
Periodicals and Encyclopaedia Judaica X-Original-To: Hasafran@lists.acs.ohio-state.edu X-Mailer: QUALCOMM Windows Eudora Version 7.1.0.9 X-Virus-Scanned: Symantec AntiVirus Scan Engine 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 128.146.216.128 X-Listprocessor-Version: 8.1 -- ListProcessor(tm) by CREN Good news! As a result of my inquiry about indexing of the AJL Newsletter in the Index to Jewish Periodicals, Lenore Koppel replied that: In the next issue of the Index, we will include a cross-referencing pointer to link the two titles of the AJL publication [Newsletter] (and any others that have a similar relationship). I hope that, similarly, by letting Thompson-Gale know of our specific concerns with the Encyclopaedia Judaica, we can be an effective voice for change. This is one of the benefits and strengths of our being an association of librarians. And despite its failings I, and the students and faculty of my institution, are very happy that Thompson Gale invested in and undertook this project. Reconstructionism got almost no coverage in the first edition and now it's included and updated, as are other important topics. It's also extremely helpful for research that we now have the EJ in an online and electronically searchable format. So I say let's not overlook the forest for the trees, but rather continue to work effectively to make the new EJ even better. 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]: Development of Weine System
Does anyone know when the Weine classification system was first published? 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]: Condolences to Amalia Warshenbrot
I regret to inform our colleagues that Zahavah Karmon, mother of Amalia Warshenbrot, passed away on Friday 23 of Iyar, May 11, 2007, in Israel. She was buried in Herzelia next to Amalia's father in the cemetery's special section for Haganah founders. Amalia's contact information is below: Amalia Warshenbrot, Director LEVINE-SKLUT JUDAIC LIBRARY RESOURCE CENTER 5007 Providence Rd. Suite 107 Charlotte NC 28226 Phone 704-944-6763 Fax 704-362-4171 May Zahava's memory always be a blessing. Debbie Stern 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]: Online Bar Ilan Database vs CD-ROM
Has any library purchased access to the online version of Bar Ilan database? What is your experience? Or why did you decide not to purchase? 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]: AJL Publication Orders Sydney Taylor Seal Orders
The good news is that I have been receiving many orders for AJL Publications and Sydney Taylor seals. The not-so-good news is that for anyone placing orders during the next few weeks there will be a delay of about 3 weeks in filling them, since I will be in Israel for Pesach and will not return to work until April 16. Please be patient. Hag sameakh to all. Debbie Stern 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]: Jewish Classics for Kids - New AJL Publication
Just a reminder that the new annotated bibliography by Linda Silver, Jewish Classics for Kids, is now available from AJL. This is a first-of-its-kind attempt to identify a Jewish canon of literature for children. The cost is $20 for members, $25 for non-members, and prepayment by check is required. The order form can be found on the AJL website and here is the link: http://www.jewishlibraries.org/ajlweb/publications/publications_order_form.pdfhttp://www.jewishlibraries.org/ajlweb/publications/publications_order_form.pdf. I invite you to take this opportunity to check out all the other publications offered by AJL, including the recently-published Collection Development in Smaller Judaic Libraries, by Susan Freiband. Debbie Stern, AJL VP for Publications 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]: Jewish Book Month PDF Order Form
I have forwarded Nancy Sack, the AJL webmistress, the pdf order form I received from the Jewish Book Council. She has kindly offered to post it on the AJL website, for anyone who wishes to see a copy of the poster and download a nicer version of the order form. Look for it shortly at: http://www.jewishlibraries.org/ajlweb/temp/jbm2006.pdf Debbie Stern [EMAIL PROTECTED] phone: 215-576-0800 ext. 234 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]: Jewish Book Month Materials
I just received the pdf order form for Jewish Book Month materials. I've saved it as a Word document and am pasting it below for everyone's convenience, though formatting may not be so good. Am I correct that we can't send attachments to Hasafran? I've included the Jewish Book Council's email address on the bottom of the flyer in case you need it. Debbie Stern Order Form Jewish Book Month Kit $50.00 includes 2 posters, 100 book marks for children, 100 book marks for adults # Cost Total *Jewish Book Month Kit: Nov. 16, 2006-Dec. 16, 2006 $50.00 Each additional poster ordered with kit $17.00 add $4.50 for handling postage for additional 1-3 posters with kit$4.50 2006 Jewish Book Month poster (Purchased separately) $20.00 add $4.50 postage handling for each 1-3 posters$4.50 Jewish Book Month book marks $8.50 per 100 (ordered at time of purchase of kit) for children, for adults $8.50 ordered separately per 100 children, adult$10.00 add $4.50 postage and handling per 100 $4.50 *the complete kit includes postage. For additional items, include extra postage as noted. Name: __ Address: City: State:___ Zip Code: Please send check and order form to: Jewish Book Council 15 East 26th Street, 10th Floor New York, NY 10010 [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]: Colleagues in Israel
I do not wish to start a political discussion, but just want to extend my best wishes and prayers to our colleagues in Israel for their physical and psychological safety. I extend this to all innocents in the region and hope that stability will soon be restored. 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]: AJL Scholarship Donations
The following donations have been recently made to the AJL Scholarship Fund: In honor of Ellen Cole and all her contributions to AJL, by Linda Silver. In honor of the birth of Jared Sol to his parents Rachel and Mike Kamin, by Linda Silver. Future contributions to the Fund may be mailed to me at the address below. Thanks. 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 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: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/maillist.html AJL HomePage http://www.JewishLibraries.org
[ha-Safran]: AJL Scholarship Donations
Thanks for the following donations that have recently been made to the AJL Scholarship Fund: In honor of the marriage of Liza Stabler's daughter, Carolyn Aviva Schaeffer, to Scott Lewis: by Rita Lifton and Sara Spiegel In memory of Evelyn Lebowitz, mother of Shelly Feit: by Ronda Rose and the AJL membership Your ongoing donations help aspiring Judaica librarians receive their professional MLS degrees. Send future donations to me at the address below. 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 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: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/maillist.html AJL HomePage http://www.JewishLibraries.org
[ha-Safran]: AJL Scholarship Donations
A recent donation was made to the AJL Scholarship Fund in honor of the birth of Rachel Kamin's new son, Jared Sol, by Susan Berman. Your generous donations to this fund are once again enabling AJL to award two scholarships to promising future Judaica librarians this year. So please continue to send your donations to me at the address below. Many thanks. 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 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: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/maillist.html AJL HomePage http://www.JewishLibraries.org
[ha-Safran]: Vacation
Dear Friends, This is just to inform you that I will be leaving tomorrow for a two-week trip to Israel and when I come back our library will be closed for the beginning of Pesach. You are welcome to send donations to me for the AJL Scholarship Fund during this time, but please note that there will be a delay in acknowledging your donations. 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]: Lieberman Talmud Databank
I'm interested in purchasing the Lieberman Talmud Databank that Yisrael Dubitsky advertised on Hasafran last week. Is anyone else interested, so we can get together and try to get a discounted price? 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 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: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/maillist.html AJL HomePage http://www.JewishLibraries.org
[ha-Safran]: AJL Scholarship
A reminder that applications for the AJL Scholarship for 2006 are due, along with all required documentation, by April 1. If you, or anyone you know, is currently enrolled for a master's degree in Library Science or has been accepted for enrollment in the summer or fall of 2006 and is planning to enter the field of Judaica librarianship, you are encouraged to apply for this scholarship. Details and the application can be found on the AJL website, http://www.jewishlibraries.orghttp://www.jewishlibraries.org. Click on Scholarships and then on AJL Scholarship. Feel free to contact me directly if you have any questions. 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]: AJL Scholarship Donations
The following donations have recently been made to the AJL Scholarship Fund: Refuah shelemah to Yeshua Rabenstein, son of Bernard and JoHannah Rabenstein, by Sarah Barnard and in honor of Ellen Cole's new granddaughter, by Libby White. Thanks. Future donations can be sent to me at the address below. 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]: Donations to AJL Scholarship Fund
Friends, the following donations have recently been made to the AJL Scholarship Fund: In memory of Jenny Keller, wife of Dan Wyman, by the New England Chapter of AJL. In memory of Bertha Loeb, mother of Jean Lettofsky, by Pearl Berger, Libby White, Ronda Rose, and the AJL membership. Future donations to support aspiring Judaica librarians can be sent to me at the address below. Thanks. 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 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: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/maillist.html AJL HomePage http://www.JewishLibraries.org
Apply for the AJL Scholarship
AJL Scholarship In order to encourage students to train for, and enter, the field of Judaica librarianship, the Association of Jewish Libraries awards a scholarship of $500 to a student attending or planning to attend a graduate school of library and information science. Prospective candidates should have an interest in, and demonstrate a potential for, pursuing a career in Judaica librarianship. Eligibility for an AJL Scholarship Students accepted in an ALA-accredited library school or equivalent (see application form for details) for the next academic year, or students planning to continue their studies into the next academic year. Evidence must be presented showing acceptance from a graduate school of library and information science, or evidence that indicates that studies will continue through the next academic year. Applicants must provide documentation showing participation in Judaic studies at an academic or less formal level and/or experience working in Judaica libraries. Applying for an AJL Scholarship Students wishing to apply for this scholarship should complete the application form online and forward it by email, and submit necessary documentation via regular mail to the Scholarship Chair at the address below: Debbie Stern, Library Director Mordecai M. Kaplan Library Reconstructionist Rabbinical College 1299 Church Road Wyncote, PA 19095 [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] phone: 215-576-0800 ext. 234 fax: 215 576-6143 Further information may be obtained by addressing the Scholarship Chair, Debbie Stern Scholarship Applications and additional information can be found on the AJL website: http://www.jewishlibraries.org/ajlweb/scholarships/scholarship_form.rtf FINAL DATE FOR SUBMITTING ALL ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION: April 1 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]: Scholarship donations in AJL Newsletter
If you've received your latest AJL Newsletter (which looks great - thanks Libby), you may have noticed that the list of donations to the Scholarship Fund is a repeat of that from the previous newsletter. I aplogize for this happening by mistake and please be assured that all donations received since the May/June newsletter and up to Oct. 15 will be listed in the next one. Hag sameah to all. Debbie Stern 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]: Donations to Scholarship Fund
I would like to acknowledge these recent donations to the AJL Scholarship Fund: In memory of Jeanne Cohen-Sabban, mother of Shoshana Seidman, by Elana Gensler and Rita Frischer In honor of Linda Silver, by Roger Kohn In honor of Julia Bock's new job at Long Island University, by Roger Kohn Future donations to this fund, which support aspiring Judaica librarians, can be sent to me at the address below. Thanks and Shana Tova. 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 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: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/maillist.html AJL HomePage http://www.JewishLibraries.org
AJL Scholarship Katchen Fund Donations
Many thanks for these recent donations to the AJL Scholarship Fund in memory of Jeanne Cohen-Sabban, mother of Shoshana Seidman: by Ronda Fred Rose, Pearl Berger, Margaret Burka, and Libby White. And for these donations to the Katchen Fund in memory of Jeanne Cohen-Sabban, mother of Shoshana Seidman: Elliot Gertel Jamie Morris, and Liza Stabler. Future donations to assist aspiring Judaica librarians and Judaica catalogers can be sent to me at the address below. 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 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: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/maillist.html AJL HomePage http://www.JewishLibraries.org
[ha-Safran]: Donations to the AJL Scholarship Fund
The following donations have been recently made to the AJL Scholarship Fund: In memory of Herb Zafren: by Sarah Barnard In honor of Talya Cooper's graduation from Barnard College: Matt and Claire Lee and family Future donations should be sent to me at the address below. Thank you. 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 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: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/maillist.html AJL HomePage http://www.JewishLibraries.org
[ha-Safran]: Scholarship Donations
The following donations were recently made to the AJL Scholarship Fund: Donations by Ilene Wieselthier and Marion Stein in memory of Marcia Goldberg. Donations by Marion Stein in memory of the following individuals: Michael Harry Baker, father of Zachary Baker; Saul Gorne, father of Merrily Hart; Leila Chernotsky, mother of Rachel Glasser; Lillian Gilbert, mother of Ellen Cole; Miriam Spitzer, mother of Chaya Wiesman; Sarah Kinrich, mother of Lisa Silverman; Emily Pearl, grandmother of Elana Gensler; Edith Degani and Mae Weine. Donations on behalf of his colleagues of the AJL and by Ronda Rose in memory of Herb Zafren. Donation on behalf of the AJL Board and Council in honor of the Oakland Convention Committee. Please send future contributions to the Fund to me at the address below. Thanks. Debbie Stern, Library Director Mordecai M. Kaplan Library Reconstructionist Rabbinical College 1299 Church Road Wyncote, PA 19095 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: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/maillist.html AJL HomePage http://www.JewishLibraries.org
[ha-Safran]: Convention
To the convention organizers and workers - todah rabah! You all worked very hard and it was a wonderful convention in all ways. Looking forward to seeing everyone in Cambridge, MA next year. Debbie Stern 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: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/maillist.html AJL HomePage http://www.JewishLibraries.org
[ha-Safran]: Donations to Scholarship Funds
The following donations were made to the AJL Scholarship and Katchen Funds recently. Scholarship Fund In memory of Marcia Goldberg: Elana Gensler In memory of Leila Chernotsky, mother of Rachel Glasser: Ronda Rose on behalf of the AJL, Aileen Grossberg, Libby White, Pearl Berger In memory of Dr. Saul Gorne, father of Merrily Hart: Susan Pankowsky Katchen Fund In memory of Marcia Goldberg: Rebecca Landau, and Marcia's colleagues at the Jewish Theological Seminary Future donations to fund the AJL's efforts to support aspiring Judaica librarians and catalogers may be sent to me at the address below. Thanks. 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 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]: Encyclopedia of Jewish Symbols
My friend, Betsy Teutsch, one of the authors of this encyclopedia, has a new web site where you can purchase The Encyclopedia of Jewish Symbols, along with other artwork she produces: http://kavanahcards.com/http://kavanahcards.com/ Debbie Stern 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: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/maillist.html AJL HomePage http://www.JewishLibraries.org
[ha-Safran]: Donations to AJL
The following donations have recently been made to the AJL Scholarship and Katchen Funds. Scholarship Fund: In memory of Lillian Gilbert, mother of Ellen Cole: by Libby White and by Susan Berman In memory of Erna Maier, mother of Lillian Steinberg: by Elana Gensler In memory of Marcia Goldberg: by Ronda Rose on behalf of the AJL and by Pearl Berger Katchen Fund: In memory of Marcia Goldberg: by Elliot Gertel and Jamie Morris In memory of Henry Goldstein, father of Cheryl Jaffee and grandfather of Lilah Jaffee: by Elliot Gertel and Jamie Morris Future donations to these funds that assist aspiring Judaica librarians and Judaica/Hebraica catalogers, may be forwarded to me at the address below. Thanks. 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 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: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/maillist.html AJL HomePage http://www.JewishLibraries.org
[ha-Safran]: Torat Hayim from Mosad ha-rav Kook
Our library owns 5 volumes of Torat Hayim, ed. by M. Breuer, published by Mosad ha-rav Kook (actually 7 books bacause v. 1 and 2 are each in 2 parts.) We also have a record in our catalog for an additional volume, but I can't locate the volume. Can anybody tell me what's actually been published in this title? Are we missing any? And does anyone have the contact information for purchasing items directly from Mosad ha-rav Kook? Thanks in advance. 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 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: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/maillist.html AJL HomePage http://www.JewishLibraries.org
[ha-Safran]: Looking for large edition of Frank's Talmud Dictionary
Does anyone on the list know where we can purchase the large size - 28 cm - edition of Frank's Talmud Dictionary? Feldheim no longer publishes this. Thanks. 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 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
FAQ's on AJL Website
I'd like to congratulate Peggy Pearlstein and Diane Romm and all the others who contributed to and worked on the new FAQ section on the AJL website. I think it's great and will be very useful! Debbie Stern [Thank you also to Nancy Sack who mounted it on the web-site] 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]: AJL Scholarship and Katchen Fund
Friends, I would like to remind you that the deadline to apply for both the AJL Scholarship and the Rosalie Katchen Fund are fast approaching. All materials need to be in my hands by April 1 so that the Scholarship Committee can deliberate. Here is some brief information on these awards. More extensive information and the applications can be found on the AJL website: http://www.jewishlibraries.org. I will be happy to answer any questions you may have about them. See my contact information at the bottom. AJL Scholarship In order to encourage students to train for, and enter, the field of Judaica librarianship, the Association of Jewish Libraries awards a scholarship of $500 to a student attending or planning to attend a graduate school of library and information science. Prospective candidates should have an interest in, and demonstrate a potential for, pursuing a career in Judaica librarianship. This scholarship is open to individuals who are currently working in Jewish libraries as well as those who are not. Rosalie Katchen Memorial Award In order to support catalogers and library school students seeking to further their knowledge of Hebraica/Judaica cataloging and/or participate in and contribute Hebraica records to national cooperative cataloging programs, a monetary award is made to a qualified applicant. The amount of money awarded varies from year to year, depending on resources available in this fund. Applicants who wish to use the award to attend cataloging sessions at the AJL Convention will be considered. 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 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]: Kudos on new book
I'd like to compliment our colleague Rosalind Riesner on her new book Jewish American Literature: a Guide to Reading Interests, which I've just purchased for our library. Its content and format are terrific. Kol ha-kavod! Debbie Stern 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: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/maillist.html AJL HomePage http://www.JewishLibraries.org
[ha-Safran]: AJL Conventions
Friends, as you can probably tell by now, the AJL Council, all of whom are volunteers (there are no paid staff members of AJL) has long been, and continues to be, very concerned with all the issues involved in putting on our annual convention. One of the convention issues we discussed at the last Council meeting led me to investigate how the Assoc of Jewish Studies handles some aspects of its convention. One of the interesting things I discovered by corresponding with their salaried administrator is that they separate conference fees and meal fees. They do go to bigger cities and hotels where they can offer kosher meals for those attendees who observe dietary law or want to join others at meals. However, since not all of their attendees wish to partake in any or all of the meals, and because kosher hotel meals are very expensive, therefore they make the fees separate. They try to make the main banquet less expensive so more people will attend. In contrast, AJL philosophy emphasizes the informal networking and bonding that takes place over shared meals and our convention registration fee traditionally covers little more than the actual cost of the meals. This is another area we may want to review, but again we need to keep in mind that this issue, along with the others we've been discussing, have been carefully and thoughtfully considered by volunteer AJL officers and council members for many years. Debbie Stern 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]: Seeking issue of journal Nashim
Friends, does anyone of you possibly have a duplicate issue of Vol. 1 of the journal Nashim? I would be happy to pay for it. Thanks. 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 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]: Donations to AJL Scholarship and Katchen Funds
Many thanks for these recent donations that support the education and continuing education of Judaica librarians. Scholarship Fund: In honor of Libby White for her new editorship of the AJL Newsletter: by Ronda Rose In honor of Barbara Sutton for her past editorship of the AJL Newsletter and for filling in for Nancy Sack: by Ronda Rose Katchen Fund: In honor of Fay Zipkowitz on her retirement from the National Yiddish Book Center: by Lynn Feinman. Future donations can be sent to me at the address below. 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 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: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/maillist.html AJL HomePage http://www.JewishLibraries.org
[ha-Safran]: Scholarship Fund Donations
Many thanks for the recent following donations to AJL's two scholarship funds: Scholarship Fund In honor of Ellen Cole becoming a grandmother: by Libby White In memory of Eva Mandel, stepmother of Marion Stein: by Ronda Rose In memory of Gertrude L. Berman: by Ronda Rose AJL In fond memory of Mrs. Edith Degani who was instrumental in the re-cataloging the JTS Library collection after the 1966 fire and moving the Library to its current location; founding member of AJL-NYMA, and mentor to an entire generation of Judaica librarians: by her colleagues at the JTS Library Katchen Fund In memory of Rosalie Katchen: by Loretta Sadwin Future contributions can be sent to me at the address below. 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 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: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/maillist.html AJL HomePage http://www.JewishLibraries.org
[ha-Safran]: Rosalie Katchen Award
Friends, below is information on AJL's Rosalie Katchen Award for current library school students interested in cataloging and for current cataloguers. I urge you to read the information and apply if you fit the criteria. The actual applications can be found on the AJL web site. Feel free to contact me for further information. 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 KATCHEN SCHOLARSHIP AWARD The Association of Jewish Libraries is pleased to announce a monetary award to an individual active in the field of cataloging or technical services or to a student enrolled in a graduate school of library and information science, to further their knowledge of Hebraica/Judaica cataloging and/or enable them to participate in and contribute Hebraica records to national cooperative cataloging programs. ELIGIBILITY 1a. Proof of current enrollment in: * An ALA accredited library school in the United States or Canadaor * An accredited library school in either the United Kingdom, Australia, or New Zealandor * The graduate library school program at either Hebrew University or Bar Ilan University OR 1b. Documentation showing active employment in the field of cataloging or technical services 2. Strong knowledge of Hebrew language 3. Jewish studies completed at an academic or less formal level INDIVIDUALS WHO WISH TO APPLY FOR THIS AWARD SHOULD SUBMIT TO THE KATCHEN AWARD CHAIR BY APRIL 1 1. Completed application form online, via email to the Katchen Award chair, available on the AJL website at http://www.jewishlibraries.org/http://www.jewishlibraries.org/ 2. Documentation of current enrollment in one of the qualified graduate library school programs mentioned above OR of active employment in the field of cataloging or technical services. Transcripts and/or letters on official letterhead, submitted via regular surface mail, will be accepted as documentation. 3. Documentation of Jewish studies completed at an academic or less formal level Transcripts and/or letters on official letterhead, submitted via regular surface mail, will be accepted as documentation. 4. Personal statement as a Word or rtf document, via email to the Katchen Award chair. Please submit a short statement (200/300 words) indicating the nature of the course, workshop, or project you would like to be funded. Relate how you feel your involvement in such activities might contribute to advancing the field of Judaica/Hebraica cataloging. FINAL DATE FOR SUBMITTING ALL ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION IS APRIL 1 Submit application and supporting materials to: Debbie Stern, Chair Katchen Award Reconstructionist Rabbinical College 1299 Church Road Wyncote, PA 19095 Phone: 215 576-0800 x.234 Fax: 215 576-6143 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Further information may be obtained from the chair at any of the contact points listed above. 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: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/maillist.html AJL HomePage http://www.JewishLibraries.org
[ha-Safran]: Donations to Scholarship Fund
Friends, the following donations have been received for the Scholarship Fund in the last month: In memory of Edith Degani: by Margot S. Berman, Marcia Posner, and Roger Kohn In honor of Linda Silver: by Roger Kohn Thank you for your support of this fund. Future donations may be sent to me at the address below. 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 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]: Marcia Goldberg
All the best to Marcia for a refuah shleimah. I'd like to suggest that well wishers consider making a donation to one of the AJL Funds to wish Marcia a speedy recovery. A nice card will be sent to her I'm sure that she will appreciate it. The AJL web site lists the various fund possibilities and contacts. 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 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: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/maillist.html AJL HomePage http://www.JewishLibraries.org
[ha-Safran]: Ha-Doar
Does anyone know if the magazine Hadoar is still being published? We haven't received updates since last March, I can't get on their website HebrewUSA.org, and the phone number listed in the magazine has been disconnected. Thanks and hag sameach 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 == HaSafran - The Electronic Forum of the Association of Jewish Libraries Submissions for HaSafran, send to: Hasafran at lists.acs.ohio-state.edu SUBscribing, SIGNOFF commands send to: Listserver at lists.acs.ohio-state.edu Questions, problems, complaints, compliments;-) send to: galron.1 at osu.edu AJL HomePage http://www.JewishLibraries.org/
[ha-Safran]: Scholarship for Hebraica/Judaica Cataloging Course
Dear Colleagues, Following up on Bella Weinberg's announcement of the Judaica/Hebraica cataloging course she will be offering this June in NYC, I want to remind you that the AJL has scholarship money available for this very purpose. The Rosalie Katchen Award supports catalogers and library school students seeking to further their knowledge of Hebraica cataloging and/or participate in and contribute Hebraica records to national cooperative cataloging programs. For more information you can check out the AJL website, Awards Scholarships, Rosalie Katchen Memorial Award, or be in touch with me, the AJL Scholarship chairperson. I urge you to consider applying for this scholarship. 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 == HaSafran - The Electronic Forum of the Association of Jewish Libraries Submissions for HaSafran, send to: Hasafran at lists.acs.ohio-state.edu SUBscribing, SIGNOFF commands send to: Listserver at lists.acs.ohio-state.edu Questions, problems, complaints, compliments;-) send to: galron.1 at osu.edu AJL HomePage http://www.JewishLibraries.org/
RE: [ha-Safran]: Cantillation
I recommend this book and this extensive web site: Chanting the Hebrew Bible : the art of cantillation / Joshua R. Jacobson. Philadelphia : Jewish Publication Society, 2002. http://www.virtualcantor.com/ 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 == HaSafran - The Electronic Forum of the Association of Jewish Libraries Submissions for HaSafran, send to: Hasafran at lists.acs.ohio-state.edu SUBscribing, SIGNOFF commands send to: Listserver at lists.acs.ohio-state.edu Questions, problems, complaints, compliments;-) send to: galron.1 at osu.edu AJL HomePage http://www.JewishLibraries.org/
[ha-Safran]: Donations to Scholarship Fund
Thank you for the following donations that have been made to the AJL Scholarship Fund in January by Elliot Gertel and Jamie Morris: In memory of Tova Rabinowitz, mother of Pearl Berger; in memory of Arlene Lerman, mother of Linda Lerman; in memory of Bernard Berger, father of Shulamith Berger; in memory of Roberta Steinhardt-Ehrlich, sister of Cheryl Banks; and in memory of Mark Swiatlo, late curator of the Judaica Collections at Florida Atlantic University. May their memories be a blessing. Your donations to the Scholarship Fund help insure the continued vitality of Judaica librarianship. 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 === Submissions for Ha-Safran, send to: Hasafran at lists.acs.ohio-state.edu SUBscribing, SIGNOFF commands send to: Listproc at lists.acs.ohio-state.edu Questions, problems, complaints, compliments;-) send to: galron.1 at osu.edu AJL HomePage http://www.JewishLibraries.org
[ha-Safran]; Scholarship Fund Contributions
Many thanks for the following donations which were made to the AJL Scholarship Fund during July: In honor of the Toronto Convention Committee, by the AJL National Convention Committee Executive Board In memory of Bernard Berger, father of Shulamith Berger, by Rachel Glasser and Pearl Berger In general appreciation, by Monica Rosenfeld I hope everyone is having a peaceful and relaxing summer. Sincerely, 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 === Submissions for Ha-Safran, send to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] SUBscribing, SIGNOFF commands send to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Questions, problems, complaints, compliments;-) send to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] AJL HomePage http://www.JewishLibraries.org
[ha-Safran]: News from the AJL Scholarship Committee
1. Donations The following donations to the AJL Scholarship were received in June: In memory of Bernard Berger, father of Shulamit, from Liza Stabler In appreciation, from Rita Frischer In honor of the Toronto Convention Committee, from the AJL Board 2. AJL Scholarships Thanks to the generosity of all of you who made donations to the Scholarship Fund this past year, AJL was able to award two scholarships this year to assist promising Judaica librarians continue their library studies. The winners are: Rivka Schiller, who got her B.A. at the University of Chicago and is attending the Dominican University of River Forest, IL for her MLS degree, and Laurie Adler, an undergraduate of Yeshiva University who is attending St. Johns University in NY for her MLS degree. Rivka has experience primarily in academic libraries and a strong background in Yiddish. Laurie has taught in day schools and adult education centers and is particularly interested in expanding library services for people with disabilities and thus incorporating them more fully into the Jewish community. We wish both of them great success in their endeavor and hope to greet them soon as colleagues. We had other very worthy applicants for the AJL Scholarship. With your continued donations to this fund we hope to grant even more scholarships in the years ahead! 3. Criteria Changed for AJL Scholarships At the convention in Toronto the AJL Council voted to make changes in the eligibility standards for receiving an AJL scholarship. Candidates continue to need to strongly demonstrate the potential, ability, and intention of pursuing careers in Judaica librarianship. However, previously only students enrolled at ALA-accredited Library School programs could apply. The criteria have been broadened to include students in the graduate library degree programs at Hebrew University Bar Ilan University and in accredited programs in the United Kingdom, Australia, and New Zealand. Also previously only candidates who had completed Jewish studies courses at an academic level could apply. These criteria have also been broadened to include as well extensive participation in less formal Jewish studies or extensive experience working in Judaica libraries, or any combination of the three. 4. Rosalie Katchen Memorial Award Unfortunately there were no applicants for this award this past year. It is intended to assist a student or practicing librarian attend a course or workshop in Hebraica or Judaica cataloging. Please help spread the word about this scholarship, or consider applying yourself. With wishes for peace and a restful summer, 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 == HaSafran - The Electronic Forum of the Association of Jewish Libraries Submissions for HaSafran, send to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] SUBscribing, SIGNOFF commands send to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Questions, problems, complaints, compliments;-) send to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] AJL HomePage http://www.JewishLibraries.org/
