[ha-Safran] FW: What are the criteria for calling the books in a dedicated space a library.

I’m resending my email because it must have not make it to Hasafran. Amalia From: Amalia Warshenbrot Sent: Friday, December 31, 2021 9:35 AM To: Ilka Gordon; hasafran@lists.osu.edu Subject: What are the criteria for calling the books in a dedicated space a library. Ilka is asking two valid

Re: [ha-Safran] Michelle Chesner library support

Hi We belong to a modern orthodox synagogue. There is a library in the net midrash and one family (especially) supports it financially. There’s no librarian and I am not sure if the books ever circulate outside the building Another friend librarian is also a congregant but neither of us has ever

[ha-Safran] What are the criteria for calling the books in a dedicated space a library.

Ilka is asking two valid questions (see below). 1.What are the criteria for calling the books in a dedicated space a library. The requirements for basic accreditation is 1,500 books (members can view the application at AJL-Basic_Accreditation-2022.docx (live.com) . As past past past chair of

Re: [ha-Safran] Michelle Chesner library support

Hi Ilka, It's a good question. In my view, a bet midrash is a space where there are books meant to be used in the space - which is different than a library (with someone actively curating a collection which can also be lent out to users). But I certainly am open to other thoughts! In this case,