[ha-Safran]: Cataloging Workshop

2007-02-20 Thread Rita Lifton
Please join us for the 2007 Cataloging Workshop of the Association of Jewish Libraries' New York Metropolitan Area Chapter: "The Changing Nature of the Catalog and its Integration with Other Discovery Tools: A Discussion of Karen Calhoun's Report to the Library of Congress" Featuring: Dr. Bel

[ha-Safran]: e films and film strips from 40s & 50s

2007-02-20 Thread Dan Wyman Books
We are posting this on behalf of Prof. Art Simon; any of you who have copies of these may contact us or Dr. Simon directly at the address below. Thanks, Dan I have begun work on a book about film culture and the fight against domestic anti-Semitism after World War Two up to 1960. As

[ha-Safran]: op

2007-02-20 Thread Rita Lifton
The Association of Jewish Libraries-New York Metropolitan Area Chapter (AJL-NYMA) will hold its annual Day School/High School Workshop on Tuesday, March 13, 2007, 10 a.m., at the new SAR High School, located at 5900 Netherland Avenue, in Riverdale, New York. "WRITING SUCCESSFUL GRANT PROPOSALS"

[ha-Safran]: Looking for a Job

2007-02-20 Thread Spechler, Avraham R.
Dear Members of the List, I would be interested in obtaining work as a reference librarian or librarian in the Jewish community or working in Jewish organizations. I have an MLS/MIS in library and information science and a library technology management specialization. I am currently earning an

Re: [ha-Safran]: Historical fiction for Orthodox Day School

2007-02-20 Thread Barbara Karp
I have a few tried-and-true suggestions. The following are Jewish-content novels: The Circlemaker by Maxine Rose Schur. Dial (c1994). Keeper of the Crown by A. Shalom. Mesorah Publications, Ltd.(c2003). If you are interested in secular historical fiction, I can recommend these: Morning Girl by

[ha-Safran]: Junior Judaica Encyclopedia

2007-02-20 Thread Susan Levin
Looking for donation of Junior Judaica (Encyclopedia Judaica for Youth), last published 1994, for school library. Please contact S. Levin [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thank you. Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessar

RE: [ha-Safran]: Historical fiction for Orthodox Day School

2007-02-20 Thread Heather Lenson
Anything from the Gali Girls Series. "Reyna and the Jade Star," and "Miriam's Journey." Also, the Holocaust novel "Yellow Star" by Jennifer Roy. - Heather Lenson Librarian at Ratner Media Center Jewish Education Center of Cleveland 216-371-0446 ext. 128 [EMAIL PROTECTED] Mess

[ha-Safran]: Old Union Prayer Book I

2007-02-20 Thread Andrea Rapp
Not too long ago, someone was looking for an early copy of the Union Prayer Book Part I. I have found some more old Union Prayer Books and would like to hear from that person again, if the book is still needed. Andrea Rapp Wise Temple Library, Cincinnati Everyone is raving about

[ha-Safran]: Summer Reading program for kids

2007-02-20 Thread Andrea Rapp
I'm planning to do a summer reading program for elementary age children at our temple. I am looking for an idea to "kick-off" the program, to entice kids and parents to come to the library that first time over the summer. I'd like to hear from anyone who has ever done this or who has any ideas. A

[ha-Safran]: Summer Library Seminars in Oxford, Prague and Ljubljana

2007-02-20 Thread Miriam Intrator
Please excuse cross-postings. If you are interested please do not reply to me but go to the website linked below. Thank you. Summer Seminars Available in Oxford, Prague and Ljubljana If you would like to learn first-hand about libraries and library services in a different culture and gain a glo

[Ha-Safran]: Apocrypha Translation for Synagogue Library

2007-02-20 Thread Marcie Eskin
I am looking for a basic, one-volume translation of the Apocrypha with commentary which would be appropriate for a synagogue library. Any suggestions? Marcie Eskin, Librarian Beth Hillel Congregation Bnai Emunah 3320 Big Tree Lane Wilmette, IL 60091 [EMAIL PROTECTED] (8

[ha-Safran]: Visit The Toby Press in booth #301 at Jerusalem Book Fair

2007-02-20 Thread Isha
Dear Safranim, Discover new writing from outstanding authors! The Toby Press will be exhibiting at the Jerusalem Book Fair at booth # 301. You'll be able to look at our award winning titles by Tamar Yellin, Amir Gutfreund, Haim Sabato and Aharon Megged, take a peek at our Spring/Summer '07 boo

[ha-Safran]: Weine Classification System

2007-02-20 Thread Etta Gold
Request for information from SSC librarians: 1. Are you using the Weine System in your library? 2. Are you desperately seeking an update to the current system? If you answered yes to one or both of these questions, please respond as soon as possible to [EMAIL PROTECTED] . Etta D. Gold SSC Preside

Cataloging Workshop

2007-02-20 Thread Rita Lifton
Please join us for the 2007 Cataloging Workshop of the Association of Jewish Libraries' New York Metropolitan Area Chapter: "The Changing Nature of the Catalog and its Integration with Other Discovery Tools: A Discussion of Karen Calhoun's Report to the Library of Congress" Featuring: Dr. Bel

Re: [ha-Safran]: re: Professional Degree Program in Judaica

2007-02-20 Thread Liz Edelglass
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[ha-Safran]: The Book of Life podcast: Purim

2007-02-20 Thread Heidi Estrin
The February episode of The Book of Life podcast is now available on the Internet. This episode celebrates the holiday of Purim with interviews and jokes! Click here to listen to the podcast now! This episode fe

[ha-Safran]: Good Hebrew-English dictionary

2007-02-20 Thread Peggy Kurtz
I'm wondering whether anyone can recommend a more recent, up to date alternative to Alkalay. Alkalay has always seemed to me to be the best dictionary, but I'm looking now for something that would include all the new words. But I'd like something of the same quality as Alkalay. Any suggestio

re: Professional Degree Program in Judaica

2007-02-20 Thread Diane Romm
I would like to echo the sentiments of Esther Nussbaum and Susan Dubin about the need for a certificate program in Judaica librarianship. This need is particularly acute for people who man Jewish day school libraries. School librarians in general are becoming increasingly difficult to replace.

[ha-Safran]: New Haggadah from Noam Zion

2007-02-20 Thread Noam Zion
Dear HaSafran, At the recommendation of librarian Dr. Yaffa Weisman, Librarian, Hebrew Union College-JIR, LA, I am announcing on HaSafran, a new Haggadah A Night to Remember : The Haggadah of Contemporary Voices , published January, 2007, Jerusalem, Israel, by Mishael Zion and Noam Zion, both