Re: [ha-Safran]: Dewey vs. Weine

2007-04-16 Thread rkatzin
Our general studies collection is in Dewey. The Judaic books are shelved separately using the Elazar system, with a J over the call number to indicate that it is in a different section. Robbin Katzin Hillel Torah North Suburban Day School Library Skokie, IL Messages and opinions expressed on

[ha-Safran]: Automation of Synagogue Library

2007-04-16 Thread Charlene Disler
Hello Everyone: I am a new librarian at a small Jewish Synagogue library. We are in the process of determining how to automate this small collection of about 5800 items. I am interested in knowing how other small Jewish libraries have handled instituting an inexpensive, integrated system for

Re: [ha-Safran]: ALA Elections

2007-04-16 Thread Ellen Zyroff
I recommend a vote for candidate number 91, Librarian Greg McClay, who runs http://shush.ws/http://shush.ws/ Another point of view is sorely needed on ALA Council and he would bring that. He opposes the anti-Israel organizers in ALA. One does not have to vote for as many people as are allowed

[ha-Safran]: AJL convention in June

2007-04-16 Thread Wolfson, Laurel
Now that the Passover frenzy has subsided and life is reverting to normal (whatever that is), I hope everyone has registered for the 2007 convention at the Hilton Scottsdale Resort and Villas. The registration form is in the latest issue of the Newsletter, and may also be downloaded from the

[ha-Safran]: Stats on Jewish best sellers

2007-04-16 Thread Andrea Rapp
I've been looking again for statistics on best-selling Jewish books and authors. I came across a citation that said Diary of Anne Frank has sold 25 million copies. This is only half the total books sold by Jenkins and LaHaye--their Left Behind Series, and millions less than Brown Da Vinci

[ha-Safran]: Only 2 more days left to order from the Mossad

2007-04-16 Thread V-G
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[ha-Safran]: Metsudah Publications

2007-04-16 Thread Stanley Nachamie
Does anyone know a way to contact Metsudah Publications? They don't seem to have an address; all of their publications are distributed by different book stores, etc. Some of their publications were promoted in a Feldheim catalog from a while ago. I want to find out if some certain works of

[ha-Safran]: Florence Horn's telephone number

2007-04-16 Thread Miller, Philip
My apologies to one and all for posting an incorrect telephone number for Florence Horn, who is seeking to give away a library… The correct number is: (212) 928-4275 Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the

[ha-Safran]: Recommendations on Midwestern book bindery for

2007-04-16 Thread Donald Weinshank
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Re: [ha-Safran]: Stats on Jewish best sellers

2007-04-16 Thread Aaron Kuperman
Probably Danielle Steele or Karl Marx (both of whom are Jewish if you use the current Israeli definition of Jewish as applied to white immigrants). Of course, some might say the Bible was of Jewish authorship. Perhaps a better question might be phrased to limit the discussion to modern authors who

[ha-Safran]: Cataloger Positions, Center for Jewish History

2007-04-16 Thread Laura Leone
The Center for Jewish History is accepting applications for two Catalogers to work on a grant funded project. These are full-time positions that are funded for approximately 15 months. Background: The Center for Jewish History is a consortium of five archival, library and museum

[ha-Safran]: Classification of a book

2007-04-16 Thread Sue Batzdorff
Dear colleagues, Even though I have been cataloging since getting my B LS degree in 1944, for once I am stumped: We use Elazar, and the book which gives me headaches is In Our Own Voices; a Guide to Conducting life History Interviews with American Jewish Women.ed. by Jayne K. Guberman. Any