[ha-Safran]: Selection policy, challenged book policy

2009-03-31 Thread Robin Gluck, OHDS Librarian
Hello, I am interested in reviewing collection development policies, weeding policies and challenged book policies for Modern Orthodox Day Schools grades K-8. Would anyone be willing to share theirs? Thanks very much, Robin Gluck Librarian 5500 Redwood Road Oakland Hebrew Day School Oakland,

[ha-Safran]: Judaica Librarianship, volume 8

2009-03-31 Thread Robin Gluck, OHDS Librarian
Hello, I am trying to locate the article listed below from Judaica Libraianship. Does anyone have a copy they can forward to me as an attachment? I am unable to locate it online. Writing library policy to avoid challenges in Jewish School libraries Authors: Rosenthal,M. Source: Judaica

Re: [ha-Safran]: Aleph-bet book

2009-03-31 Thread Andrea Rapp
Could be The Aleph Bet Story Book by Deborah Pessin. Andrea Rapp --- Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the Association of Jewish Libraries (AJL) ===

[ha-Safran]: Gale's Encyclopedia of Race and Racism

2009-03-31 Thread Shmuel Ben-Gad
A colleague who attended the Computers in Library conference said Gale was promoting it there. Shmuel Ben-Gad, Gelman Library, George Washington University. --- Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the

[ha-Safran]: The Shepherd's Granddaughter

2009-03-31 Thread Linda Silver
The Shepherd's Granddaughter by Ann Laurel Carter will be reviewed in the May/June 2009 issue of the AJL Newsletter. This is the title that Andrea Rapp mentioned in her recent HaSafran message. Linda R. Silver The Jewish Values Finder AJL Newsletter c/o 3729 Meadowbrook Blvd. University Heights,

[ha-Safran]: Book Review

2009-03-31 Thread Linda Silver
Max Said Yes! The Woodstock Story by Abigail Yasgur and Joseph Lipner will be reviewed in the May/June 2009 issue of the AJL Newsletter. Linda R. Silver The Jewish Values Finder AJL Newsletter c/o 3729 Meadowbrook Blvd. University Heights, OH 44118

[ha-Safran]: Yiddish lecture on Nahum Stutchkoff, 4/24/09, NYC

2009-03-31 Thread Amanda_Seigel
Dear Safranim, You are cordially invited to an upcoming lecture at YIVO Institute for Jewish Research. Please see details below. For more information on the lecture, please contact me at mailto:amanda_sei...@nypl.orgamanda_sei...@nypl.org. To RSVP, please contact Nadia Kahn at YIVO:

RE: [ha-Safran]: DVDs vs. Blue ray discs

2009-03-31 Thread Bernstein, Steven (Library)
Peggy, There is a lot of skepticism regarding Blu-Ray's succession to DVD since most people are currently satisfied with the picture that they get with their DVDs. This may change as more and more people purchase HD televisions with the 1080p resolution that is required to actually see the crisp

Re: [ha-Safran]: aleph-bet book

2009-03-31 Thread Eva Radding
Could this book be The alphabet of Creation, by Ben Shahn? I don't have the book, but I remember it. It is out of print, but some Amazon.com resellers have new and used copies. The alphabet of creation, an ancient legend from the Zohar; with drawings by Ben Shahn. Publication Info. New York,

[ha-Safran]: Need Roommate

2009-03-31 Thread Helen Chronister
I am looking for a female, non-smoking roommate for the convention on Sunday through Tuesday night, July 5-8, at the convention hotel (I have not yet made a reservation) Helen Chronister Librarian Congregation Tifereth Israel --- Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of

RE: [ha-Safran]: Aleph-bet book

2009-03-31 Thread Marga Hirsch
Talya, Could you be thinking of the Aleph-Bet Story Book by Deborah Pessin, published by JPS. The stories are not about how each letter got its name, but there's a story for each letter that relates to its name. The first one is about creation. As the book progresses through the aleph-bet,

Re: [ha-Safran]: Aleph-bet book

2009-03-31 Thread Aileen Grossberg and Others
I believe the book you are looking for is The Aleph-Bet Storybook, long out of print, but still wonderful stories. It's a 1946 copyright. The author is Deborah Pessin. Aileen Grossberg Lampert Library Congregation Shomrei Emunah Montclair, NJ

Re: Lechah Dodi -

2009-03-31 Thread AmaliaW
Shalom, I have very limited sources because I am writing from home. I was a asked to find out what is the reason for the tradition to turn towards the entrance or to the west when singing the last stanza of Le'chah Dodi. I know that it started in Z'fat as a wedding ceremony and that is from

[ha-Safran]: Sydney Taylor Manuscript Award Competition

2009-03-31 Thread AiDonna
After considerable deliberation, the 5 judges on the Sydney Taylor Manuscript Award Committee have selected a winner for this year's award. Nechama Liss-Levinson is the recipient for her contemporary story entitled When the Hurricane Came to New Orleans. Dr. Liss-Levinson, a practicing