Re: [ha-Safran] Young adult fiction about conversion
Sun Inside Rain by M. Bassara. Powerful novel. Sent from my iPhone On Nov 5, 2014, at 2:28 AM, Clare Kinberg ckinb...@gmail.com wrote: I'm looking for a Young Adult or Teen novel that includes a main character who is a Jew by choice or includes a theme of conversion to Judaism. Any suggestions? -- Clare Kinberg, Temple Beth Emeth Ann Arbor __ 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...@lists.service.ohio-state.edu To join Ha-Safran, update or change your subscription, etc. - click here: https://lists.service.ohio-state.edu/mailman/listinfo/hasafran Questions, problems, complaints, compliments send to: galro...@osu.edu Ha-Safran Archives: Current: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.service.ohio-state.edu/maillist.html Earlier Listserver: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/maillist.html AJL HomePage http://www.JewishLibraries.org -- Hasafran mailing list Hasafran@lists.osu.edu https://lists.osu.edu/mailman/listinfo/hasafran __ 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...@lists.service.ohio-state.edu To join Ha-Safran, update or change your subscription, etc. - click here: https://lists.service.ohio-state.edu/mailman/listinfo/hasafran Questions, problems, complaints, compliments send to: galro...@osu.edu Ha-Safran Archives: Current: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.service.ohio-state.edu/maillist.html Earlier Listserver: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/maillist.html AJL HomePage http://www.JewishLibraries.org -- Hasafran mailing list Hasafran@lists.osu.edu https://lists.osu.edu/mailman/listinfo/hasafran
[ha-Safran] Proposal for Revision of Uighur Romanization Table
Proposal for Revision of Uighur Romanization Table 11/05/14 A proposal to revise the Uighur romanization table has been submitted to the Library of Congress and is available for review at Uighurhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/cpso/romanization/uighur-rev.pdf http://www.loc.gov/catdir/cpso/romanization/uighur-rev.pdf [PDF, 207 KB]. The objectives of this revision are fourfold: * 1. The existing rules were occasionally confusing and conflicting (e.g. Rule 2) and hampered reversibility (Rules 2, 6, 7, and 9). * 2. The letters i and y are distinct in Uighur and should be distinct in Romanization. * 3. Medial hamzah should be romanized ' (alif). * 4. The new table is now almost completely reversible. Comments on this proposed romanization table may be sent to Bruce Johnson, Policy and Standards Division (b...@loc.govmailto:b...@loc.gov) by February 5, 2015. Bruce Chr. Johnson The Library of Congress Policy Standards Division Washington, DC 20540-4263 USA b...@loc.govmailto:b...@loc.gov www.loc.govhttp://www.loc.gov/ 202.707.1652 (voice) 202.707.6629 (fax) __ 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...@lists.service.ohio-state.edu To join Ha-Safran, update or change your subscription, etc. - click here: https://lists.service.ohio-state.edu/mailman/listinfo/hasafran Questions, problems, complaints, compliments send to: galro...@osu.edu Ha-Safran Archives: Current: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.service.ohio-state.edu/maillist.html Earlier Listserver: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/maillist.html AJL HomePage http://www.JewishLibraries.org -- Hasafran mailing list Hasafran@lists.osu.edu https://lists.osu.edu/mailman/listinfo/hasafran
[ha-Safran] לכבוד שבת - רשימה קצרה מספריית הרמבם
בסד שלום לכבוד שבת - רשימה קצרה בבלוג עם הספר http://amhasefer.wordpress.com/ של ספריית הרמבם. ארחי ופרחי לפרשת וירא הכנסת אורחים היא מצווה חשובה. מאברהם אבינו למדנו שגדולה הכנסת אורחים מקבלת פני השכינה. האם כל אורחים רצויים בביתנו ? האם תכניסו לביתכם ארחי - פרחי ? לצפיה ברשימה ראו נא כאן http://amhasefer.wordpress.com/. מומלץ לקבל אוטומטית הודעה על רשימה חדשה באמצעות רישום בתיבת לעקוב אחרי הבלוג באימייל הנמצאת בבלוגי http://amhasefer.wordpress.com/ בצד שמאל למעלה. אם אינך מעוניין/נת להיות מנוי נא הודע לי בדואר חוזר. שבת שלום ! חורף טוב ! *אבישי אלבויםמנהל ספריית הרמבם (בית אריאלה)* *ספריית הרמבם מתקוונת אליך,שירות סריקה ומשלוח חומר תורני מתוך ספרים וכתבי-עת ישנים וחדשים. * *חומר המוגן בזכויות יוצרים - השימוש בהתאם לתנאי חוק זכויות יוצרים, תשסח -2007. לידיעתך, שימוש הוגן ביצירה מותר למטרות כגון לימוד, ביקורת ומחקר* __ 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...@lists.service.ohio-state.edu To join Ha-Safran, update or change your subscription, etc. - click here: https://lists.service.ohio-state.edu/mailman/listinfo/hasafran Questions, problems, complaints, compliments send to: galro...@osu.edu Ha-Safran Archives: Current: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.service.ohio-state.edu/maillist.html Earlier Listserver: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/maillist.html AJL HomePage http://www.JewishLibraries.org -- Hasafran mailing list Hasafran@lists.osu.edu https://lists.osu.edu/mailman/listinfo/hasafran
[ha-Safran] collection development policy
Continuing on the mission statement theme.can anyone share their collection development policy? My predecessor spent so much time cleaning up years of accumulated junk, and putting everything into an online catalog, that she didn't focus too much on adding to the collection. Now, we are in a new shlav, where there is space on the shelves, and (almost) everything is organized. I want to come up with a real plan-- not just randomly purchasing items that look interesting Thanks! -Rachel -- Rachel Lewin, MLS Temple Emamu-El Providence rle...@teprov.org __ Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the Association of Jewish Libraries (AJL) == Submissions for Ha-Safran, send to: hasaf...@lists.service.ohio-state.edu To join Ha-Safran, update or change your subscription, etc. - click here: https://lists.service.ohio-state.edu/mailman/listinfo/hasafran Questions, problems, complaints, compliments send to: galro...@osu.edu Ha-Safran Archives: Current: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.service.ohio-state.edu/maillist.html Earlier Listserver: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/maillist.html AJL HomePage http://www.JewishLibraries.org -- Hasafran mailing list Hasafran@lists.osu.edu https://lists.osu.edu/mailman/listinfo/hasafran
[ha-Safran] new National Jewish Book Club from Jewish Book Council
Dear AJL members, I wanted to send you a quick note to let you know about an exciting new project from Jewish Book Council's JBC Book Clubs department that I hope will be of interest to you. The National Jewish Book Club is complimentary program that offers an exciting, accessible way to discover a new favorite book or re-read an old one. For this first year, Jewish Book Council has selected 16 titles, both fiction and non-fiction, from the breadth of Jewish literature. The books—current, classic, and everything in between—were carefully selected for their quality, their potential for interesting conversation, and the variety that they represent. The titles are presented in a beautiful book club guide with information on each book and discussion questions. The National Jewish Book Club is designed to encourage readers and book groups to engage with the program in the way that suits them best. Book groups can choose how many of the suggested titles they wish to read and in what order, plus they also have the option of connecting with selected authors online through the JBC Live Chat program whenever possible. Additionally, JBC will facilitate six online conversation each year. These conversations will create their own national book club and also serve as a supplement to a book club's individual reading. The first conversation is coming up soon; join us on Thursday, Nov. 13 at 8:15 pm EST/5:15 pm PST as we talk with Molly Antopol, the author of *The UnAmericans*! If you'd like more information, please visit www.jewishbookcouncil.org/bookclub/national-jewish-book-club. And of course, JBC Book Clubs' regular programs are all available, from book recommendations and support in starting a book club to video chats with any of over 400 authors and assistance in locating or creating discussion questions. Please feel free to be in touch with any questions or anything that I can do to assist book clubs at your library. Thanks! Miri -- Miri Pomerantz Dauber Director, JBC Book Clubs Jewish Book Council 520 8th Avenue, 4th floor New York, NY 10018 (212) 786-5157 (212) 532-4952 (fax) *www.JewishBookCouncil.org/bookclub http://www.JewishBookCouncil.org/bookclub* Become a member of the new National Jewish Book Club! Find out more at www.jewishbookcouncil.org/bookclub. Twitter.com/JewishBook http://twitter.com/JewishBook | Facebook.com/JewishBookCouncil http://facebook.com/JewishBookCouncil | Pinterest.com/JewishBook http://pinterest.com/JewishBook | __ 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...@lists.service.ohio-state.edu To join Ha-Safran, update or change your subscription, etc. - click here: https://lists.service.ohio-state.edu/mailman/listinfo/hasafran Questions, problems, complaints, compliments send to: galro...@osu.edu Ha-Safran Archives: Current: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.service.ohio-state.edu/maillist.html Earlier Listserver: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/maillist.html AJL HomePage http://www.JewishLibraries.org -- Hasafran mailing list Hasafran@lists.osu.edu https://lists.osu.edu/mailman/listinfo/hasafran
Re: [ha-Safran] question about Cut Me Loose
Dear Mirele, I had a similar experience with the book The Rabbi's Daughter by Reva Mann. I had only read some reviews, which were positive and didn't convey the exact nature of the book. A 9th grader took it out and returned it quickly, saying that she didn't like it. I then got an uncomfortable feeling and read it myself, soon deciding that it didn't belong on our shelves because of overly explicit and graphic sexual descriptions (yes, I think sex in books is fine but often subtlety is best). I don't censor books but this one was over the top. So I de-accessioned it myself! You know your school population best and can make the judgement call. Joyce On Tue, Nov 4, 2014 at 5:30 PM, Peggy Kurtz pku...@cqy.org wrote: I too would love more input on this book. I’ve thought of having the author come to speak, since it’s an interesting topic. But the book is kinda salacious for seniors. I would have no hesitation to put it out for adults. Maybe more hesitation for kids. Peggy Kurtz Hevesi Library Central Queens YM YWHA 67-09 108 Street Forest Hills, NY 11375 (718) 268-5011, ext. 151 pku...@cqy.org (718) 793-0515 fax REGISTER NOW: The Art of the Documentary Film, A Film History Class -- *From:* Hasafran [mailto:hasafran-boun...@lists.osu.edu] *On Behalf Of *Aimee Lurie *Sent:* Tuesday, November 04, 2014 4:50 PM *To:* Enid Sperber *Cc:* hasaf...@lists.service.ohio-state.edu *Subject:* Re: [ha-Safran] question about Cut Me Loose Hi Mirele: This is a tricky situation! Does your school have a collection development policy? A collection development policy can protect you from having to personally make a judgement call and can outline procedures to have a book removed from a library. I do not think Amalia's suggestion of hiding the book behind the desk solves the problem. If you do not have a collection development policy, now would be a good time to develop one with the head of school and or other leaders within your community. Let me know how I can be helpful! Best, Aimee Lurie SSC President Sydney Taylor Book Award, Past Chair The Association of Jewish Libraries On Nov 4, 2014, at 1:17 PM, Enid Sperber wrote: Is your school Orthodox or UltraOrthodox? Have you read the book? If the answer to the first is no and the answer to the second is yes then I believe that this is one person's opinion about the book. There are several reviews on Amazon (one very astute one in particular) that lays out what the book is about and discusses the meaning of its contents. It seems to be a raw account of what happened to the author 15 years ago. For a certain part of the population it sounds like it would be dangerous but for others enlightening. It is your call but I think promoting the book might cause controversy (because the teacher might make a stink to others) whereas putting it on the shelf for someone to find might be a better solution. It just depends on the make up of your school population. The reviewer seems to feel that the girl never got any proper lessons on behavior so that this is a cautionary tale. All of this said I have removed purchases from my shelves because of negative comments that could have caused upset. I worked in an elementary school where there was more parental screening than there possibly would be in an upper school. But then I am a coward and try to avoid conflict if possible. All of this said I have not read the book. Enid Sperber Retired librarian Temple Israel of Hollywood Day School (a Reform day school) On Tue, Nov 4, 2014 at 8:28 AM, Mirele Kessous mkess...@cesjds.org wrote: I just bought a copy of *Cut Me Loose* by Leah Vincent for our library. After I bought it, one of the teachers read it and complained that it teaches kids bad lessons. She told me that I should not have it in the library. I’m not one to censor, but I am one to question whether I should promote a title or leave it, inconspicuously, on the shelf for someone to discover. Are there any school librarians out there who have encountered similar issues with this book? How have you handled them? Thank you! Mirele Kessous Upper School Librarian Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School 11710 Hunters Lane Rockville, MD 20852 301-692-4982 mkess...@cesjds.org __ Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the Association of Jewish Libraries (AJL) == Submissions for Ha-Safran, send to: hasaf...@lists.service.ohio-state.edu To join Ha-Safran, update or change your subscription, etc. - click here: https://lists.service.ohio-state.edu/mailman/listinfo/hasafran Questions, problems, complaints, compliments send to: galro...@osu.edu Ha-Safran Archives: Current:
[ha-Safran] Reminder: Kestenbaum Judaica Auction: Thursday, November 13th, 2014
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Re: [ha-Safran] question about Cut Me Loose
Back in the Stone Age when I got my MLS degree, we talked about selection, and not censorship. We would *never* engage in censorship! However, there are books one simply doesn't select for the collection. You may have to justify the items you do select, but not the ones you don't. Do they not speak in these terms today? Andrea Rapp From: Joyce Levine jlev...@nshahs.org To: Peggy Kurtz pku...@cqy.org Cc: Hasafran hasaf...@lists.service.ohio-state.edu Sent: Thursday, November 6, 2014 11:32 AM Subject: Re: [ha-Safran] question about Cut Me Loose Dear Mirele, I had a similar experience with the book The Rabbi's Daughter by Reva Mann. I had only read some reviews, which were positive and didn't convey the exact nature of the book. A 9th grader took it out and returned it quickly, saying that she didn't like it. I then got an uncomfortable feeling and read it myself, soon deciding that it didn't belong on our shelves because of overly explicit and graphic sexual descriptions (yes, I think sex in books is fine but often subtlety is best). I don't censor books but this one was over the top. So I de-accessioned it myself! You know your school population best and can make the judgement call. Joyce On Tue, Nov 4, 2014 at 5:30 PM, Peggy Kurtz pku...@cqy.org wrote: I too would love more input on this book. I’ve thought of having the author come to speak, since it’s an interesting topic. But the book is kinda salacious for seniors. I would have no hesitation to put it out for adults. Maybe more hesitation for kids. Peggy Kurtz Hevesi Library Central QueensYM YWHA 67-09 108 Street Forest Hills, NY 11375 (718) 268-5011, ext. 151 pku...@cqy.org (718) 793-0515 fax REGISTER NOW: The Art of the Documentary Film, A Film History Class From:Hasafran [mailto:hasafran-boun...@lists.osu.edu] On Behalf Of Aimee Lurie Sent: Tuesday, November 04, 2014 4:50 PM To: Enid Sperber Cc: hasaf...@lists.service.ohio-state.edu Subject: Re: [ha-Safran] question about Cut Me Loose Hi Mirele: This is a tricky situation! Does your school have a collection development policy? A collection development policy can protect you from having to personally make a judgement call and can outline procedures to have a book removed from a library. I do not think Amalia's suggestion of hiding the book behind the desk solves the problem. If you do not have a collection development policy, now would be a good time to develop one with the head of school and or other leaders within your community. Let me know how I can be helpful! Best, Aimee Lurie SSC President Sydney Taylor Book Award, Past Chair The Association of Jewish Libraries On Nov 4, 2014, at 1:17 PM, Enid Sperber wrote: Is your school Orthodox or UltraOrthodox? Have you read the book? If the answer to the first is no and the answer to the second is yes then I believe that this is one person's opinion about the book. There are several reviews on Amazon (one very astute one in particular) that lays out what the book is about and discusses the meaning of its contents. It seems to be a raw account of what happened to the author 15 years ago. For a certain part of the population it sounds like it would be dangerous but for others enlightening. It is your call but I think promoting the book might cause controversy (because the teacher might make a stink to others) whereas putting it on the shelf for someone to find might be a better solution. It just depends on the make up of your school population. The reviewer seems to feel that the girl never got any proper lessons on behavior so that this is a cautionary tale. All of this said I have removed purchases from my shelves because of negative comments that could have caused upset. I worked in an elementary school where there was more parental screening than there possibly would be in an upper school. But then I am a coward and try to avoid conflict if possible. All of this said I have not read the book. Enid Sperber Retired librarian TempleIsrael of Hollywood Day School (a Reform day school) On Tue, Nov 4, 2014 at 8:28 AM, Mirele Kessous mkess...@cesjds.org wrote: I just bought a copy of Cut Me Loose by Leah Vincent for our library. After I bought it, one of the teachers read it and complained that it teaches kids bad lessons. She told me that I should not have it in the library. I’m not one to censor, but I am one to question whether I should promote a title or leave it, inconspicuously, on the shelf for someone to discover. Are there any school librarians out there who have encountered similar issues with this book? How have you handled them? Thank you! Mirele Kessous Upper School Librarian Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School 11710 Hunters Lane Rockville, MD 20852 301-692-4982 mkess...@cesjds.org __ Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily
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