Re: [ha-Safran] Checking out books

[Annette Goldsmith via Hasafran]

Hi, Roslyn. If I haven't already created an account for the patron -- for
example, I've already done that for the students in our Hebrew School
classes, who are our primary users -- I will create the account the first
time someone checks out a book. The only computer in the library is the one
on my desk and I don't provide self-checkout. If they're in the library and
I'm there, I'll physically scan the barcode and check out the book. If they
want something and I'm not there, they fill out a manual checkout form that
is always on a clipboard on my desk and I check it out to them next time
I'm in. I also encourage people to take a picture of the cover and the
library barcode and send them to me if they want a book from a display case
down the hall; then I'll get their information by text or email, enter it,
and check out the item remotely.

I don't create library cards or even date due slips. I used to have date
due slips when I started but it was clear that no one was paying attention
to them. It's a two-week loan and I don't charge overdue fines.

One of the issues with my library is that I'm only there two or three times
a week (when Hebrew School is in session), so I try hard to bring the
library to the congregation via book tables at various programs and events.
That also means that most of my communication with library users is via
email, and my being able to access the catalog remotely ensures that they
get pretty good service even though I'm not onsite all the time. I
encourage people to use the online catalog to see what we have, but I don't
think they do.

It sounds like your library is probably a lot more active than mine, so my
solutions will likely not work for you. I have found the OPALS staff to be
very helpful and responsive, so I wouldn't hesitate to contact them with
these types of questions too -- they will be familiar with the ways in
which many of their customers are using the system.

Best,
Annette

Annette Y Goldsmith, PhD (she/her/hers)
Part-time Faculty, Kent State University iSchool
Guest Faculty, University of Washington iSchool
Librarian, Sephardic Temple Tifereth Israel, Los Angeles
Member, 2024-2025 Sydney Taylor Book Award Committee

On Mon, Feb 26, 2024 at 4:09 PM Roslyn Vanderbilt via Hasafran <
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> We are in the process of putting our library online using Opals.
> Wondering how synagogue libraries with approx 400+ members do book check
> out.
> Can borrowers/congregants somehow just type their name on the computer
> screen as Opals seems to suggest or do you issue barcodes on cards or some
> other way?
> Much appreciate hearing how various congregations manage this.
>
> Roslyn Vanderbilt
> The Jewish Center of Princeton
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Re: [ha-Safran] Checking out books

[Amalia Warshenbrot via Hasafran]

Roslyn,
Yes, if the you have in the computer the patron’s  contact information - you 
can just type it in to get her/his record and check out items to this patron. 
AW 
 
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> On Feb 26, 2024, at 7:09 PM, Roslyn Vanderbilt via Hasafran 
>  wrote:
> 
> We are in the process of putting our library online using Opals.
> Wondering how synagogue libraries with approx 400+ members do book check out.
> Can borrowers/congregants somehow just type their name on the computer screen 
> as Opals seems to suggest or do you issue barcodes on cards or some other way?
> Much appreciate hearing how various congregations manage this.
> 
> Roslyn Vanderbilt
> The Jewish Center of Princeton
> 
> 
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[ha-Safran] Checking out books

[Roslyn Vanderbilt via Hasafran]

We are in the process of putting our library online using Opals. 
Wondering how synagogue libraries with approx 400+ members do book check out. 
Can borrowers/congregants somehow just type their name on the computer screen 
as Opals seems to suggest or do you issue barcodes on cards or some other way?
Much appreciate hearing how various congregations manage this. 

Roslyn Vanderbilt 
The Jewish Center of Princeton 



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Re: [ha-Safran] 60th anniversary of Soviet Jewry movement

[Beth Braunstein via Hasafran]

hi--assume Rabbi WEiss is aware of this group ---but just in case I wanted
to share this organization and their upcoming webinar with him.
Best,
Beth Braunstein

On Sun, Feb 25, 2024 at 10:40 PM Shulamith Z Berger via Hasafran <
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> It will soon be the 60th anniversary of the American Soviet Jewry
> movement. On March 31, Dr. Shaul Kelner will lecture on the Cleveland
> pioneers who helped ignite a grassroots movement. For more information
> about the webinar: Home - Soviet
> It will soon be  the 60th anniversary of the American Soviet Jewry
> movement.
>
> On March 31, Dr. Shaul Kelner will lecture on the Cleveland pioneers who
> helped ignite a grassroots movement.
>
> For more information about the webinar:
> Home - Soviet Jewry Movement Archives Project (sovietjewryarchives.org)
> 
>
> or see the attachment.
>
>
> Shuli Berger
> Curator of Special Collections
> Yeshiva University
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[ha-Safran] Save the Date - two Cataloging Forums

[Gottschalk, Haim via Hasafran]

Dear All,

Save the date - two RAS Cataloging Forums have been scheduled:


  1.  Best Practices for Proposing a Subject Heading (Thursday, March 21 at 
12:30pm EDT)

This cataloging forum will guide you through the proposal process at the 
Library of Congress. We will cover how to create a proposal, including using 
the proposal form, the Subject Heading Manual, and doing additional research to 
support your proposal. You will learn about the life-cycle of a proposal from 
submission to final approval.  Attendees are encouraged to bring headings 
they'd like to propose so that all can benefit from discussion, questions, and 
insight gained from concrete examples. The desired outcome is for the AJL 
cataloging community to enhance discoverability for Jewish libraries or Judaica 
collections by contributing to LCSH.


  1.  Let's Talk about Ethical Cataloging (Thursday, April 11, at 12:30pm EDT)
Conversations about ethical, radical, or (J)EDI cataloging have been 
circulating through our library community, especially the cataloging community, 
for the last several years, but what do those terms mean? What is the 
reparative cataloging work is being done? What can you do as an institution? 
Speaking in my personal capacity, I will discuss the reparative cataloging I 
did at my previous institution George Mason University, as well as some of the 
important work done by other institutions and groups.

All my best,
Haim

Haim A. Gottschalk
Hebraica and Judaica Librarian
Asian and Middle Eastern Division, Israel and Judaica Section
Onsite Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and alternate Fridays

The Library of Congress
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[ha-Safran] Educational and Fun Resources for Purim

[Jacob Richman via Hasafran]

Hi Everyone!
 
Purim, the fun-filled Jewish holiday, falls on the
14th of the Hebrew month of Adar. This year Purim
begins Saturday night March 23, 2024.
In Jerusalem it begins on Sunday night.
 
The following resources will help you appreciate and 
enjoy the holiday.
 
The Jewish Trivia Quiz
jewish-trivia.com
 
Purim Trivia
Why do people eat poppy seeds on Purim ? 
>From what tribe was Mordecai ? 
Why was Haman angry at Mordechai ? 
Who was queen of Persia before Esther ? 
Esther had another name, what was it ? 
How many times is Haman's name mentioned in the megillah ? 
What did the king do when he couldn't sleep ? 
What does the word "Esther" mean ? 
How many advisors did king Achashverosh have ? 
 
The above questions are examples from the multiple choice 
quiz. There are two levels of questions, two timer settings.
Both kids and adults will find it enjoyable.
 
English Hebrew Purim vocabulary study sheets. 
english-hebrew-dictionary.com/purim-1.htm
 
Free Purim Clipart 
jewish-clipart.com/
 
Whether you need a picture to attach to your "Mishloach Manot",
a picture for your child's class project, a graphic for your 
synagogue, Hillel or JCC Purim announcement, the Jewish Clipart 
Database has the pictures for you. 
You can copy, save and print the graphics in three different sizes. 
 
Purim Stickers for Whatsapp
jr.co.il/stickers

Purim Stickers for Telegram
t.me/addstickers/Jholidays

Purim Humor Files - Purim Shpiel / Plays and funny stuff
jr.co.il/humor/purim.htm
Worth printing several to entertain your guests at the 
Purim Seudah - festive meal.
 
Purim Videos on YouTube
jr.co.il/videos/purim-videos.htm
Over 670 videos ranging from Purim Shpiels to funny gags.
New videos will be added as be get closer to Purim.
 
My Playlist of Purim Songs on Spotify
bit.ly/spotify-jrichman-purim

Purim Photo Gallery
jr.co.il/hotsites/purim-photos.htm

Purim Coloring Pages:
jr.co.il/hotsites/purim.htm#coloringpages

Megilat Esther - Online and PDF - English and Hebrew Versions
jr.co.il/hotsites/purim.htm#megilatesther

Purim Hebrew song pages.
including Hebrew videos, Hebrew lyrics,
English translations and English transliterations
jr.co.il/hotsites/purim.htm#songs

To learn more about Purim, I posted on my website 
94 site links, ranging from from laws and customs to games and 
recipes. Site languages include English, Hebrew, Russian, 
Spanish, French, Portuguese, German and Italian.
The address is:
jr.co.il/hotsites/purim.htm
All the links in this message are included on the hotsites page.
 
Feedback is welcome.

Enjoy!
Please share. Thank you!

Please continue to pray for and support Israel.
jr.co.il/prayers/

May the wounded have a complete and speedy recovery.
May the hostages be freed now.
May God protect the IDF, the police, the security forces
and all of Am Yisrael.

Have a good day
and an early Happy Purim!

Jacob Richman
jrichman @ jr.co.il


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