Of course, we are always kind, courteous and respectful but tere is a lot of
junk that comes our way and sometimes there is a treasure which is one reason
not to decline donations. And it takes a lot of time to go through the bags and
boxes.
Unfortunately,however, I am finding that we are getting fewer and fewer "loved
one's treasured volumes" and more and more "I'm downsizing and I just can't
throw out these old novels, outdated textbooks, torn kids' books, unattractive
Hebrew School books, etc". Reminds me of when I took over a public school
library some 20 years ago and found that not only had man not yet reached the
moon but Hawaii and Alaska hadn't yet become states.
Aileen Grossberg
Lampert Library
Congregation Shomrei Emunah
Montclair, Nj
-Original Message-
From: Liza Stabler
To: Hasafran
Sent: Wed, Aug 1, 2012 4:54 pm
Subject: Re: [ha-Safran] Re "I have some old Jewish Books"
I generally accept most offered donations for a number of reasons. There is
the "you never know" factor, already mentioned. My main consideration is
public relations to both congregants and those who are not affiliated. I am
also careful to mention our acquisitions policy and that the books, if
duplicates or unsuitable for the collection, will be offered first to our
rabbis and staff and then donated elsewhere. Because our institution is well
known and may be the only Jewish venue someone knows, my goal is to be as
courteous and empathetic as I can, especially with someone who is looking for a
home for a loved one's treasured volumes.
Liza Stabler
Elizabeth F. Stabler
Librarian,
Stettenheim Library
Temple Emanu-El
New York, NY
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