Re: [ha-Safran] Žilvinas Beliauskas, 1958–2024

I just came across this - the funeral service for Zilvinas: Žilviną pašaukė jūra. Atsisveikinimas sekmadienį 12val. Olandų laidojimo namų pirmoje salėje iki pirmadienio 11 val.12val. pirmadienį pabūkime drauge maldoje Bernardinų bažnyčioje. 13val. pirmadienį Žilviną prisiminsime ir minėsime

Re: [ha-Safran] Žilvinas Beliauskas, 1958–2024

A tremendous loss. Barukh Dayan ha-Emet. Haim On Friday, July 26, 2024 at 10:55:21 AM EDT, Anna Skorupsky via Hasafran wrote: This is truly a huge loss for all of us. May his soul rest in peace. Anna Skorupsky AJL-Canada President On Fri, Jul 26, 2024 at 10: 37 AM Lara Lempert via

Re: [ha-Safran] Ilana Tahan - BDE

Barukh Dayan ha-Emet. I first met Ilana not long after I got married. My wife and I went to England, and one of our stops was the British Library. I inquired about the Hebraica and Judaica collection held at the British Library. Ilana came and it was a lovely get together. She put together a

Re: [ha-Safran] new MLIS graduate looking for paid work/volunteer position

Hi Robert, Congratulations on earning your MLIS and certificate in archival studies. If I may ask, where are you interested in working - would you consider moving out of the NY area? Also, in terms of Jobs, Michelle Margolis and Rachel Greenblatt have been keeping a list of Judaica

Re: [ha-Safran] 2024 Fanny Goldstein Award

Dear Gail, This is most beautiful news to honor a colleague who contributed to the Judaica librarianship. I am honored to have worked along side you. The award is very much deserved. Haim On Sunday, April 28, 2024 at 06:23:09 PM EDT, Ann Abrams via Hasafran wrote: Mazel tov to

[ha-Safran] Certificate Program in Synagogue Librarianship

Dear All, The Education and Librarianship Committee is proud to announce the start of a brand new library certificate program - The Certificate Program in Synagogue Librarianship. This 5 course program, starting in May 2024 and ending in September 2024, is designed for individuals who

[ha-Safran] REMINDER - Cataloging Forum - Tmorrow

Dear Everyone, A reminder – TOMORROW!! Cataloging Forum: “Let’s Talk About EthicalCataloging” with Tricia Mackenzie Thursday, April 11, 2024 11:30 am PT / 2:30 pm ET Tricia Mackenzie is a Cataloging Policy Specialistin the Policy, Training, and Cooperative Programs Division at the Library

[ha-Safran] Fw: Big news from the Yiddish Book Center

- Forwarded Message - From: Aaron Lansky To: Haim Gottschalk Sent: Tuesday, February 27, 2024 at 12:03:15 PM ESTSubject: Big news! | To borrow from Sholem Aleichem, I have frishe nayes—fresh news—to share with you. | | | |   Dear Haim, To borrow from Sholem Aleichem

[ha-Safran] Yiddish Newspapers in Chronicling America

Dear All, Just wanted to share that the Library of Congress Chronicling America - Historic American Newspapers digitization project has uploaded some Yiddish Newspaper: Der Morgen Zshurnal (1910-1915)Yidishes Tageblatt (1916-1928)Der Morgen Zshurnal-Yidishes Tageblat (1929-1935)Der Tog

Re: [ha-Safran] Bibliography of the Hebrew Book - new link?

Hi Caroline, Try: - הביבליוגרפיה של הספר העברי (nli.org.il) It is in beta phase. Haim On Friday, January 19, 2024 at 09:18:47 AM EST, Miller, Caroline via Hasafran wrote: Is there a new link available for the Bibliography of the Hebrew Book? I know that NLI has recently changed

[ha-Safran] Reminder - RAS Cataloging Forum - December 7

Dear All, Just a reminder that on Thursday,December 7 at 1pm ET we have a Cataloging Forum on manuscript waste. This introductorysession on this subject will be lead by Dr. Olszowy-Schlanger. To register for this sessionplease register via the member portal. There was a time whenmanuscripts

[ha-Safran] SSPLC Cataloging Clinic

Dear Safranim/Safraniyot, The Education Committee will be starting a Cataloging Clinic for librarians in the SSPLC Division. The Cataloging Clinic is a space where librarians can get together to discuss issues related to cataloging in a safe space, whether it is how to catalog a particular

[ha-Safran] Job opening - Supervisor in the Law Section (Cataloging)

Hi All, A new job posting at the Library of Congress, Washington, DC Supervisory Librarian This position is located in the Law Section, (U.S. Programs, Law, & Literature Division; Acquisitions and Bibliographic Access Directorate,;Discovery & Preservation Services.) Ability to supervise,

Re: [ha-Safran] my suggestion: Please consider your posts

I agree. It's bad form and inappropriate. Haim On Tuesday, October 24, 2023 at 04:13:16 PM EDT, Sally Stieglitz via Hasafran wrote: Dear Safranim, My 2 cents: Although we are all experiencing frustration with the absence of support from professional library associations at this very

Re: [ha-Safran] ALA Not the Only Way to Reach Out

This is an excellent idea, Jackie. Thank you. Best,Haim On Monday, October 16, 2023 at 12:09:41 PM EDT, Jacqueline Benefraim via Hasafran wrote: Shalom, As I was not expecting any support for Israel from ALA, I printed out AJL's "Love Your Neighbor - Israel" booklist and dropped

Re: [ha-Safran] Sad news

My wife and I are saddened to learn of the passing of Adaire Klein, may her name be for a blessing. I've known Adaire for many, many years, since I was in high school. Adaire was a very kind and special person - she helped me expand my knowledge of the Holocaust, especially when I was a

[ha-Safran] Recent job posting for SSCPL library positions

Dear Colleagues, Here is the link to the Google Document to for SSCPL library positions. AJL-SSCPL Library Job Postings | | | | | | | | | | | AJL-SSCPL Library Job Postings LIBRARY JOBS FOR THE SYNAGOGUE, SCHOOL, CENTER, AND PUBLIC LIBRARIES DIVISION OF AJL Scope note: Only

[ha-Safran] SSCPL Job postings

Dear Friends, I've updated the job postings in the Google Doc (AJL-SSCPL Library Job Postings ). I want to thank Michelle Sandler for keeping me informed of the latest job postings. | | | | | | | | | | | AJL-SSCPL Library Job Postings LIBRARY JOBS FOR THE SYNAGOGUE, SCHOOL,

Re: [ha-Safran] So proud! Equality Award goes to Susan Kusel for Jewish advocacy

Congratulations Susan on being award the ALA Equality Award AND for being part of the Library Journal's 2023 Mover and Shakers. Well deserved. Best,Haim On Friday, May 5, 2023 at 12:50:27 PM EDT, Jacqueline Benefraim via Hasafran wrote: Dear Susan, ALA is finally recognizing what

[ha-Safran] Job posting at the Library of Congress

Dear Colleagues, Imagine being the chief of one of the most important special collections libraries in the world, with a collection of over 1,000,000 items (which includes a lovely collection of Hebraica material). If you or someone you know who can steward the Rare Book and Special Collections

Re: [ha-Safran] All back issues of Judaica Librarianship are online (1–22)

Kol ha-kavod to Racheli and all who volunteered to generate metadata to get all of the back issues of Judaica Librarianship online. This is a great treasure for historical research in Judaica librarianship and a snap-shot in time. Haim On Wednesday, April 19, 2023 at 06:07:46 PM EDT,

[ha-Safran] High School student summer internship at LC

Dear Colleagues, If you know of or work with high school teens, this might be of interest! The summer internship program at the Library of Congress.  Here is some basic info: - Short-term. June 26 – July 20, 2023, with one short virtual check-in on July 5th or 6th during the week of July

[ha-Safran] Great job on the latest issue of AJL News and Reviews

Sally, wonderful job to you and your committee on the latest issue of AJL News and Reviews. Best,Haim __ Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the Association of Jewish Libraries (AJL) ==

Re: [ha-Safran] [AJL-Council] Article about Sydney Taylor Awards in School Library Journal

This is wonderful - Congratulations Heidi and Susan. Haim On Saturday, January 28, 2023 at 06:45:40 PM EST, Heidi Rabinowitz via AJL-Council wrote: Susan Kusel and I were interviewed by the most conscientious journalist ever, Kara Yorio, for School Library Journal. She wrote a

[ha-Safran] AJL Classroom course line up

with organizing your synagogue library, where do you start? This three-session introductory course will introduce you to the basic principles of cataloging and organizing the synagogue library. Instructor: Haim Gottschalk Outreach and Programming March 12, 16, 19, 23, 7:00–9:00 pm ET Explore various

Re: [ha-Safran] Another retirement

Dear Laurel, Thank you so much for be-friending me and welcoming me to the Klau Library and being so helpful; giving me advice, words of encouragement as I pursued my MLS, and for walking me through the many different avenues of Judaica Librarianship. For being their when Racheli and I chaired

Re: [ha-Safran] Please join me in wishing Jerry Anne all the best for the new stage of her life

Dear Jerry Anne, Congratulations on your retirement. Thank you so much for your warmth and encouragment and for inviting me to join the cataloging committee. AND thank you for contributing so much cataloging. You will be very much missed. I much happiness as you embark on the next journey in

Re: [ha-Safran] Retirement

Dear Rachel, Congratulations on your up coming retirement. Wishing you the best of health, happiness, and success on your new chapter in life. Wish best wishes,Haim On Wednesday, December 21, 2022 at 02:19:17 PM EST, Rachel Leket-Mor via Hasafran wrote: Dear Rachel, Congratulations

[ha-Safran] Job Postings for SSCPL

Dear ḥevre, A Google document was created listing job openings for individuals looking for work in SSCPL libraries. If you hear of any job openings in synagogues, day schools, or Jewish centers, do email me and I'll add it to the list and amplify it. All the best,Haim

Re: [ha-Safran] Please welcome Tali Winkler, Yale University Library’s new Hebraica Metadata Librarian.

Welcome to Yale, Tali. So glad you are here. Haim GottschalkHebraica-Judaica Cataloging LibrarianLibrary of COngress On Tuesday, November 15, 2022 at 08:32:21 PM EST, Kunst, Konstanze via Hasafran wrote: Dear colleagues, I am very delighted to introduce you to Tali Winkler, Yale

[ha-Safran] USHMM and Library of Congress History Unfolded event

Dear one and all, Tonight, Monday, November 14, 2022 at 6:00-8:00pm ET is the History Unfolded event "Join the Library of Congress for an online participatory research event with the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum (USHMM) for its History Unfolded project. Help uncover what was being reported

[ha-Safran] Cataloging Forum - Reminder

Hello everybody, Just a reminder of the RAS-Cataloging Committee - Cataloging Forum happening next week. The target audience for this roundtable is the RAS cataloger, but all AJL members are welcome. Best,Haim RAS Roundtable: Cataloging Forum—LCDGT Thursday, November 17, 2022 9:30 am PT / 12:30

[ha-Safran] Cataloging Forum, November 17

Dear Colleagues, SAVE THE DATE: Cataloging Form: LCDGT headings Thursday, November 17, 2022 12:30pm ET A patron is looking for a specific book, one written by aHebrew language instructor and intended for students of the Hebrew language. Tohelp out with the search, the cataloger might

Re: [ha-Safran] encyclopedia/reference books question

Hi Amanda, I recommend the EJ - it is a tremendous work. I personally like the original 1972 set. Gemar hatimah tova and Shabbat shalom,Haim On Friday, September 30, 2022 at 02:35:22 PM EDT, Amanda Seigel via Hasafran wrote: Dear Safranim, Can you recommend any new or newish

[ha-Safran] RAS Bibliography and Reference Award event now posted

Dear Colleagues, Last week RAS hosted the Bibliography and Reference Award event. The recording has been posted to YouTube All my best,Haim | | | | | | | | | | | Reference & Bibliography awards | | | __ Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the

[ha-Safran] RAS Roundtable: Cataloging Forum #4 - Introduction to Hebrew Paleography

Dear Friends, REMINDER RAS Roundtable: Cataloging Forum #4 Introduction to Hebrew Paleography Thursday, July 28, 2022 11:30 am PT / 2:30 pm ET / 9:30 pm Israel Time This session will be led by led by Dr. Judith Olszowy-Schlanger, a FrenchJewish studies scholar who specializes in medieval

[ha-Safran] wonderful conference

Thank you all who made the #ajlcon22 in-person conference an amazing experience. Shabbat shalom,Haim __ 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] Cataloging Forum no. 4

Dear חברה SAVE THE DATE: Introduction to Hebrew Paleography Session led by Dr. Judith Olszowy-Schlanger Thursday, July 28, 2022, 2:30pm EDT For AJL members only:

[ha-Safran] Cataloging Forum #3 - registration info

Dear Friends, Here is the link to Events Calendar page on the AJL websitefor you to register for the Cataloging Forum on Tuesday, May 24, 2022 at 12noonET. Thank you, Haim This a members only event.

[ha-Safran] Cataloging Forum #3

Hello Friends, I just want to let you know that a replacement forum is upwith a session on genre terms and form headings, which will be led by DorieKurtz of LC. It will be on Tuesday, May 24 at 12noon ET.  Zoomregistration is being set up. All the best, Haim __ Messages and opinions

[ha-Safran] AJL Presents Salo Baron: Historian of the Jews and Champion of Libraries

AJL Presents Salo Baron: Historian of the Jews and Champion of Libraries Monday, May 23, 2022 10:00 am PT / 1:00 pm ET / 8:00 pm Israel Time Much has been written about the academic legacy of Salo Baron as a result of his scholarship and research. A recent book from Columbia University

[ha-Safran] AJL CLASSROOM - EVALUATING YA LITERATURE

Shavua tov everyone!! There is still time to register for EVALUATING YA LITERATURE, taught by SSCPL VP and current AJLCAC President Rebecca Levitan. Dates: May 9–10, 2022 Time: 7:00–9:00 pm EDT Instructor: Rebecca Levitan Price: AJL members $75.00 Nonmembers $150.00 What makes a book a young

[ha-Safran] Cancelling today's Cataloging Forum #3

Dear All, Due to unforeseen events,Dr. Judith Olszowy-Schlanger had to cancel today’s session. All my best, Haim__ 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] Cataloging Forum #3

Dear Colleagues, Cataloging Forum #3 will be on Tuesday,May 3, 2022 at 12:00pm EDT. The session is an introduction to HebrewPaleography and will be led by Dr. Judith Olszowy-Schlanger. To register:

Re: [ha-Safran] Baruch Dayan Emet: Former AJL President, Barbara Leff

I am so sorry to hear of Barbara Leff's passing. She was a great friend and mentor to me when I worked at the Ostrow Library at the University of Judaism in Los Angeles. Barbara provided me guidance when I served as the AJLSC President and I learned how to program events from Barbara when I

[ha-Safran] Cataoging Forum

Cataloging Forum Topic: Cataloging Hebrew Manuscripts Tuesday, March 22, 2020 at 12noon ET Most of us catalog monographs, which is fairly straightforward.Manuscripts is a different story with each manuscript being unique. In today’sCataloging Forum, Dr. Zsófi Buda will lead our session in

Re: [ha-Safran] Association of Jewish Libraries Statement on Ukraine

I would like to add one more to Lisa's list: The Joint Distribution Committee https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.jdc.org/press-releases/jdc-responds-in-ukraine/__;!!KGKeukY!gF4m9a4_v8sb_ZRXdsCpxoTPiwz3aoKulU2Igg7wP0zf266PFuEOQ35Nh2tBCGSW7Un2k4jK_MOj1GA$ They've been around for over 100

[ha-Safran] Personal Libraries - Google Form

Dear Safranim/Safraniyot, I am creating a Google form for personal libraries (based on the recent Hasafran thread). If you have a personal collection and are looking for a good home, let me know. I am keeping track and hopefully will a find a home for your collection. Kol tuv,Haim __ Messages

Re: [ha-Safran] Personal libraries

I was thinking of this. One approach is to have a webpage on the AJL website that is somewhat a Farmers' Market of sorts ... but with a few modifications, such as only titles and contact information would be provided, without images. Maintaining this page would require someone to oversee this.

[ha-Safran] Upcoming AJL Classroom Course - Library Management

Dear Safranim/Safraniyot, Introducing our newest course to our roster of courses is Library Management 101 Thursdays, February 3, 10, and 17, 20223:00PM PT / 6:00PM ET (90 minutes)$150 nonmembers / $75 membersInstructor: Kathy Bloomfield  This highly interactive class will teach the management

[ha-Safran] AJL Classroom - Up coming course - Introduction to Elazar for Synagogue Libraries

Dear Safranim/Safraniyot, AJL Classroom is proud to announce the new up coming course - Introduction to Elazar for Synagogue Libraries. Organizing a synagogue’s collection is crucial to maintaining a library rather than a “room full of books.” This three-session course will provide synagogue

[ha-Safran] Hebraica Metadata Librarian at Yale University

Hello Safranim, Saw on Autocat Job posting at Yale University for Hebraica Metadata Librarian All my best,Haim

[ha-Safran] First Session of Cataloging Forum - Reminder

Hi All, This is areminder we have our first Cataloging Forum session, tomorrow, Tuesday, November23 at 12:30pm ET. The topicwill be on cataloging Law material. To registerjust click on the link below.  

[ha-Safran] New Course offering from AJL Classroom - Introduction to Elazar for Synagogue Libraries

Dear Safranim, AJL Classroom is developing a new course (AJL Classroom: Introduction to Elazar for Synagogue Libraries) for individuals who catalogue in synagogue libraries, whether on a professional level or volunteer. This 3 session course will be offered on Mondays, January 10, 17, and 24,

[ha-Safran] AJL Classroom: Programming & Outreach for Synagogue Libraries

Dear Safranim, AJL Classroom developed a new course (AJL Classroom: Programming & Outreach for Synagogue Libraries) for individuals who manage synagogue libraries, whether on a professional level or volunteer. This course will be offered on Mondays, November 15 & 22, 2021 4:30PM PT / 7:30PM ET

Re: [ha-Safran] Hebraica cataloguing

Hi Karen, There isn't a full-fledged course right now. In the mean time the Cataloging Committee of the RAS committee will have a cataloging forum session on Hebrew grammar for Hebraica cataloging. Perhaps a full course can be developed out of this forum. HaimChair - Librarianship and

[ha-Safran] Bias in Cataloging - topics for discussion and selected readings

Dear All, Here is something that can help guide us in tomorrow's roundtable discussion. Kol tuv,Haim Some topics of discussion: 1.    What is bias in cataloging?2.    Bias in the Name Authority File3.    Bias in the LCSH4.    Bias in cataloger's judgment Bibliography of sources consulted: 1.

[ha-Safran] Job posting - Hebraica Metadata Librarian

JOB POSTING in JUDAICA LIBRARIANSHIPHEBRAICA METADATA LIBRARIANat Yale University https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://sjobs.brassring.com/TGnewUI/Search/Home/Home?partnerid=25053=5248*jobDetails=1474386_5248__;Iw!!KGKeukY!lgw5-dWR2o138CpF1UcU1jtD_rrEP02eehqxQ-Ub1VdneMBzT-Og10lpougzjT4yta4$ __

Re: [ha-Safran] [AJL-Council] American Libraries article on AJL Annual Conference

Very good article, Sally. Thank you for writing it.Haim On Thursday, July 8, 2021, 7:27:47 PM EDT, Sally Stieglitz via AJL-Council wrote: Thanks Heidi! On Thu, Jul 8, 2021 at 7:18 PM Heidi Rabinowitz wrote: I agree, this is an awesome article, Sally! Thanks for writing it and

[ha-Safran] De-mystifying Cataloging - An AJL-AJS event

DE-MYSTIFYING CATALOGING Come and learn what catalogers do and how they provide access to books found in libraries. Where:ZoomWhen: Tuesday, March 16, 2021Time: 9:30am PDT / 12:30pm EDT / 6:30pm Israel This is a members only event so please watch your email. If you have any questions related to

[ha-Safran] Virtual poster session at AJL 2021 Virtual Conference

Dear All, Hodesh tov! I am putting out a call to all who are interested in doing a virtual poster session. These sessions would be approximately 10 to 15 minutes long and it could be on a current project you are working on or a proposal for a future project, which you would like to share. I am

Re: [ha-Safran] upcoming retirement

Dear Heidi, I can’t thank you enough for introducing me to cataloging somany years ago. You’ve been a great friend and mentor to me. I am truly grateful. I wish you much happiness and joy as you move into your newphase in life. Sincerely, Haim On Tuesday, January 12, 2021, 6:20:13 PM

[ha-Safran] AJL-RAS Books About Books series Talk - January 19 (Save the Date) (correction)

I *made a mistake about the time.It is: 9:30am PST/ 12:30pm EST/ 7:30pm Israel time. Thanks,Haim __ 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] AJL-RAS Books About Books series Talk - January 19 (Save the Date)

I am a mistake about the time.It is: 9:30am PST/ 12:30pm EST/ 7:30pm Israel time. Thanks,Haim __ Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the Association of Jewish Libraries (AJL) ==

Re: [ha-Safran] Call for submissions AJL News and Reviews!

my Yiddish word - one mom probably would use - Feh!!!. Haim On Thursday, December 31, 2020, 3:12:59 PM EST, Sally Stieglitz via Hasafran wrote: Dear Safranim, First, I want to wish you all a happy and healthy New Year!! What are your best Yiddish words to describe 2020? I'm going

Re: [ha-Safran] Hanukkah party via Zoom

Hi Donnie, One way would be through the use of the Zoom break-out rooms. Place those who get the clues in one room and the rest stay behind. This one way I can think of. Gut shabes,Haim On Friday, December 11, 2020, 11:43:21 AM EST, Daniel Stuhlman via Hasafran wrote:  Hanukkah

[ha-Safran] Library of Congress Web Archive

Dear Safranim/not The Library of Congress is celebrating 20 years of archiving the web. Here is link to the Library Congress's Collection of Archived Websites, including a number of Jewish/Judaica sites. Collections with Archived Web Sites | Archived Websites | Library of Congress | | | | |

[ha-Safran] Latest from REALM

Dear Safranim, Here is a link to the latest article (October 14) from REALM on their research regarding COVID-19 on leather. REALM Project Releases Results from Latest Tests of Coronavirus on Leather, Summary of Research | | | | | | | | | | | REALM Project Releases Results from

[ha-Safran] Searching images in newspaper at LOC

Dear Safranim/niyot, et al., The Library of Congress recently launched a new search feature where one can search for photos from historical American newspapers using Newspaper Navigator. Newspaper Navigator | | | | Newspaper Navigator | | | Gemar hatimah tovah,Haim __ Messages and

[ha-Safran] Shanah Tovah

I wish everyone a Shanah tovah. May this year be a year filled with blessing. Gemar hatimah tovah,Haim __ 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] REALM Project - (corrected and proof-read edition of previous email)

Hi all, Based on Jacob Nadal's talk a few weeks ago, he gave another, similar talk today (September 2) at LC. In case you missed his talk at the AJL roundtable here is the website concerning the REALM Project. Very useful site especially since many of us handle books in library world.

[ha-Safran] REALM project

Hi all, Based on Jacob Nadal's talk a few weeks ago, he gave another talk today at LC. Here is the website concerning the REALM Project. Very useful site especially many of us in the handle books in library world. https://oc.lc/realm-project All the best,Haim __ Messages and opinions expressed

Re: [ha-Safran] An Interesting Story

.  I know Disney still has a collection and staff, and I see staff listed in the credits, which is nice.  Emily Emily bergmanemilyanneberg...@gmail.com On Fri, Aug 14, 2020 at 3:56 PM Haim A Gottschalk via Hasafran wrote: I saw this article this morning and I thought of two libraries - Library

Re: [ha-Safran] An Interesting Story

I saw this article this morning and I thought of two libraries - Library of Congress or The Academy of Arts and Sciences Library in Beverly Hills. Both great places to house and maintain this treasure. Haim On Friday, August 14, 2020, 6:44:33 PM EDT, Kathleen Bloomfield via Hasafran

Re: [ha-Safran] question on Universal Jewish Encyclopedia

Hi Ethan, I have a copy of the UJE and mine is complete. I'll email you the missing pages today. All the best,Haim Olney, Maryland. On Tuesday, July 28, 2020, 2:45:38 AM EDT, Ethan via Hasafran wrote: Hello, I own a copy of the 1948 edition of the 10 volume Universal Jewish

Re: [ha-Safran] Judaica Librarianship 21

Congratulations on the recent publication of JL. You did a wonderful job. Haim On Thursday, July 2, 2020, 9:50:06 PM EDT, Rachel Leket-Mor wrote: Dear AJL members,   The new open access issue of Judaica Librarianship is out – I did my best to finish the work before or during

[ha-Safran] AJL2020

To the AJL Board and Conference Organizing Committee, Yashar koach!! You've put together an amazing conference in a very short amount of time. Thank you/ Kol ha-kavod,Haim __ Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the

Re: [ha-Safran] Heidi Rabinowitz presents at ALA Annual

I "attended" ALA this year. Part of the time I had to work out a schedule around AJL. For the most part, I liked the presentations. I found them no less no more inspiring then last year. I do miss the in-person sessions, but was grateful for this opportunity. Unfortunately I missed Heidi's

Re: [ha-Safran] AJL STATEMENT ON RECENT EVENTS AT YIVO

Very powerful statement, Dina.  Thank you. ~Haim On Wednesday, January 22, 2020, 9:19:11 PM EST, Dina Herbert via Hasafran wrote: The Association of Jewish Libraries is dismayed by the decision of the YIVO Institute for Jewish Research to fire its librarians. The difficulty of

Re: [ha-Safran] Judaica Librarianship off to a new start

Dear Racheli, Thank you for the update. You are doing a wonderful job as editor of the journal. ~Haim On Wednesday, January 1, 2020, 9:51:56 PM EST, Hasafran via Hasafran wrote:  Dear AJL members,    I have a short apology and a long explanation for you regarding the delayed

[ha-Safran] Amazing conference

I would like to echo what everyone has said. The 2019 AJL Conference held in LA was truly amazing. The LA crew who organized everything - the accommodations, the programming, the meals, and speakers - did an outstanding job. Kol ha-kavod. All the best,Haim Gottschalk __ Messages and opinions

Re: [ha-Safran] Leah Adler

This is very sad news. Barukh Dayam ha-Emet. Leah gave me first library job. At the end of my first year at YU I interviewed for a student position managing the front desk at the Gottseman library. Leah offered me the job that summer and I started at the start of my second year. I held this

Re: [ha-Safran] The 2019 Fanny Goldstein Merit Award

Congratulations, Elliot. Well deserved. ~Haim On Wednesday, April 17, 2019, 8:51:06 AM EDT, James Rosenbloom via Hasafran wrote: The recipient of this year's award is Elliot H Gertel. He served as vice-president and president of the RAS Division, and for many years has been our

Re: [ha-Safran] We are in Tablet!

Great article. Kol ha-kavod!! ~Haim On Friday, November 2, 2018, 12:08:27 PM EDT, Heidi Rabinowitz via Hasafran wrote: Hooray, we are famous! Check out the article in Tablet Magazine about AJL’s new Love Your Neighbor book list series (our response to the Pittsburgh

[ha-Safran] Wonderful conference

To all who organized the AJL Conference, Boston 2018: Wonderful job all around; The presentations were amazing - I came out learning a lot; the location was great - nice atmosphere and proximity to everything. Very well managed.  Kol ha-kavod. Haim __ Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran

Re: [ha-Safran] Heidi joining PJ Library

Mazal Tov, Heidi!  May your new chapter be exciting and rewarding. All the best,Haim From: Heidi Rabinowitz To: "hasaf...@lists.service.ohio-state.edu" Sent: Monday, August 7, 2017 11:49 AM Subject: [ha-Safran]

Re: [ha-Safran] Biegeleisen Books-Oral History

I would be interested in doing an oral history project on Beigeleisen. This could be a very good presentation for next conference. Haim From: "Stahl, Nanette" To: Jonathan Fishburn ; Michelle Chesner ; Rachel

Re: [ha-Safran] AJL Conference 2017: NYC Tips and Tricks

Michelle, This is awesome. Thank you for sending this out. Shabbat shalom,Haim From: Michelle Chesner To: "hasafran@lists.osu.edu" Sent: Friday, June 16, 2017 12:57 AM Subject: [ha-Safran] AJL Conference 2017: NYC Tips and Tricks Dear

Re: [ha-Safran] SSC Sessions at the conference

I had in mind SSC for my session on understanding what books and materials can be buried. Haim From: Michelle Chesner To: "hasafran@lists.osu.edu" Sent: Wednesday, March 1, 2017 2:23 PM Subject: [ha-Safran] SSC Sessions at the conference

Re: [ha-Safran] Sydney Taylor

That is neat. Thanks for sharing, Fred. A future project for the bibliography bank could be a bibliography of related materials on All of the Kind Family. Haim From: Fred Isaac To: hasafran@lists.osu.edu Sent: Saturday, January 21, 2017 11:39 PM Subject:

Re: [ha-Safran] Open source library software question

Hi Shira, LibraryThing is very good and easy.  Although not a software, it is a good tool to catalog books. Haim Haim A GottschalkHebrew-Yiddish CatalogerIndiana UniversityBloomington, IN From: Shira London zipza...@gmail.com To: hasaf...@lists.service.ohio-state.edu Sent: Tuesday, July

[ha-Safran] Wonderful conference

The 2015 AJL Conference was awesome. The presentations were of high caliber and I came out gaining a lot of new information.  Kol ha-kavod. Haim A GottschalkHebrew/Yiddish CatalogerHerman B Wells LIbraryIndiana UniversityBloomington, IN __ Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of

Re: [ha-Safran] retirement

Dear Pearl, Congratulations upon your retirement after a successful career at YU.  I am very grateful to you for giving me my first job at library nearly 30 years ago. Sincerely,Haim From: Pearl Berger ber...@yu.edu To: hasaf...@lists.service.ohio-state.edu

[ha-Safran] how to romanize a shva merachef

Dear Safranim, I am cataloging a Hebrew book hat has the word בכלל in the title.  The ב takes a hirik and the כ keeps the shva.  This shva becomes a shva merachef. My question is:  in romanizing this word should it be bikhlal or bi-khelal?  My inclination is towards the former, since I've been

[ha-Safran] question regarding the literary Hebrew journal Hatekufah

Dear Safranim,   In my small synagogue library a patron asked a question regarding how to cite the thick literary Hebrew journal Hatekufah, published by A. Stybl, which in 1918 appeared 3 or 4 times.  The cover has per volume sefer # (sefer rishon, bet...).  In citing an article from this

[ha-Safran] subject heading

Dear Safranim,   I am cataloging a multipart book.  The balk of the book is short  מעשיות What would be a good LC subject heading?  Would Jewish parables work?  Many of the deal מעשיות with incidences in the rabbi's life.   Thank you.   Haim A Gottschalk Hebrew/Yiddish Cataloger Herman B Wells

[ha-Safran] Baruch dayan ha-emet

I just read of the passing away of Dan Rettenberg.  He was a scholar and a gentleman - a true mensch.  Dan not only helped me on my MLS assignments, but also introduced me to the wonderful bibliographic world of rare Judaica with passion and warmth.  He will be missed.  May his family be

[ha-Safran] Bibliographic question

Shalom Safranim/ot, in response to my own request, this morning I just acquired The Study of Judaism: Bibliographical Essays (New York: Anti-Defamation League of B'nai Brith, 1972).  It has detailed annotated bibliography by John T. Townsend on rabbinic sources, which breaks down according to

Re: [ha-Safran] Novel w/ character who atones

Marga Hirsch wrote: A patron is looking for a novel – any novel, not a particular one – which includes a character who does true atonement. Suggestions, anyone? I found The Kite Runner to be a book about redemption and atonement.  From: ALBA TOSCANO

[ha-Safran] Looking for a list

to know if a list of core rabbinic titles has ever been published? Thank you, Haim Haim A Gottschalk Head - Library Committee Congregation Beth Shalom Bloomington, IN__ Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed

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