Re: [ha-Safran]: Jimmy Carter's book
Aside from the comments and citations given, there were also the statements of American negotiator Dennis Ross. Ross takes Carter to task on a number of issues. For example, Carter apparently wrote that Ehud Barak rejected Clinton's peace plan. Ross said that not only did Barak accept the Clinton plan, but the Israeli cabinet actually voted and approved it. This is a matter of record. As Ross said in a TV interview, Carter is entitled to his own opinion, but not to his own facts, and he got the facts wrong, and should retract them. It would certainly be nice if President Clinton would also speak up (or has he?) to correct Carter's errors. Andrea Rapp 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]: Jimmy Carter's Book
Jimmy Carters book and it relevance goes beyond the normal collection development criteria. Since it has been argued that many facts are incorrect and his subsequent interviews give us a loud and clear message where he stands why purchase it. If someone wants to read the book I am sure that there are public libraries that provide it in their collections. If your library has a policy to collect all types of overt and alluded to Antisemitica then I suppose the book should be purchased. Otherwise a Judaica library should provide different points of view but Carters book has a purpose and an agenda. Would a library buy a book on Jewish history by David Duke, the president of Iran or the likes? Perhaps not, but just because someone was President of United States does not automatically require purchase. I would advise to spend your money on materials that reflect the needs of your public which is the primary responsibility and materials that present viewpoints without the hate, venom, and agenda. Happy Chanukah Eliezer M. Wise Library Director Tuttleman Library Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the Association of Jewish Libraries (AJL) === Submissions for Ha-Safran, send to: Hasafran @ lists.acs.ohio-state.edu SUBscribing, SIGNOFF commands send to: Listproc @ lists.acs.ohio-state.edu Questions, problems, complaints, compliments;-) send to: galron.1 @ osu.edu Ha-Safran Archives: Current: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/maillist.html History: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/history.html AJL HomePage http://www.JewishLibraries.org
Re: [ha-Safran]: Jimmy Carter's book
I wouldn't worry about your congregants who want to read Carter's book. Keep in mind that as a book written by an former president of the United States, it will be available in every public library and your patrons will have no trouble getting it. As a librarian in a Jewish library, given its inaccuracies and anti-Israel bias, I wouldn't waste my money on it and increase Carter's profits. Sherry Wasserman email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the Association of Jewish Libraries (AJL) === Submissions for Ha-Safran, send to: Hasafran @ lists.acs.ohio-state.edu SUBscribing, SIGNOFF commands send to: Listproc @ lists.acs.ohio-state.edu Questions, problems, complaints, compliments;-) send to: galron.1 @ osu.edu Ha-Safran Archives: Current: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/maillist.html History: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/history.html AJL HomePage http://www.JewishLibraries.org
Re: [ha-Safran]: Jimmy Carter's book
I'm looking for responses to this as well. Bernie M. Eugene, OR. 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]: Jimmy Carter's book
Whether I would purchase the book or not depends on my libraries budget and acquisition policy. I would not use a limited budget on this book which contains many inacuracies and is basicly anti-Israel. Should one decide to include the book his/her collection, I recommend that your patrons be made aware of the following responses and reviews: Misinformation in In Jimmy Carters New Book http://www.standwithus.com/pdfs/flyers/Carter_Responses.pdf 1) The World According to Jimmy Carter,by Alan Dershowitz 2) Jimmy Carter Calumny: A review of Palestine Peace Not Apartheid Review by Mitchell Bard 3)Letter of Resignation of Dr. Kenneth Stein from the Carter Center 4) Jimmy Carter Disingenuous Diplomacy, by Rick Richman In any case, I would encourage all my patrons to read the above, with or without the book, especially the letter of Dr. Stein. David David Elazar Rishon LeZion, Israel [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.geocities.com/d_elazar (home page) eVoicemail (413) 581-4711(USA) eFax (801) 672-2976(USA) Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the Association of Jewish Libraries (AJL) === Submissions for Ha-Safran, send to: Hasafran @ lists.acs.ohio-state.edu SUBscribing, SIGNOFF commands send to: Listproc @ lists.acs.ohio-state.edu Questions, problems, complaints, compliments;-) send to: galron.1 @ osu.edu Ha-Safran Archives: Current: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/maillist.html History: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/history.html AJL HomePage http://www.JewishLibraries.org
Re: [ha-Safran]: Jimmy Carter's book
I would use the same collection development criteria you use for other books purchased for your library's collection. If a non-fiction book is known to be filled with factual errors (as this one is), then it is a disservice for a librarian on whom library users are relying, to purchase it and add to the collection as a non-fiction book. Ellen Zyroff 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]: Jimmy Carter's book
I was wondering whether synagogue libraries are planning to purchase Jimmy Carter's new book, Palestine Peace Not Apartheid. I have read an email written by Alan Dershowitz which refutes and criticizes the book, and that leads me to not purchasing it. On the other hand, there are congregants who might want to read it for themselves. I would appreciate your opinions. Thank you! Lori A. Congregation Beth Or Maple Glen, PA 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
