Re: [ha-Safran] Library position open

2016-05-23 Thread Danielle Winter
Oops, heard the link doesn't work without a login. Here it is: https://jewishjobs.com/jobs/view/38158 On Mon, May 23, 2016 at 4:59 PM, Danielle Winter wrote: > School Librarian/Media Specialist > > The role of the Library/Media Specialist is to work with the

Re: [ha-Safran] Library Position

2016-05-19 Thread Ann Abrams
All the best, Eileen, in your next chapter! Ann On Thu, May 19, 2016 at 2:02 PM, Eileen Polk wrote: > Dear Friends, > > > > I will be retiring from my position as Librarian of the Prentis Memorial > Library of Temple Beth El in Bloomfield Hills, MI on June 30th of this >

Re: [ha-Safran] Library Position

2016-05-19 Thread Eileen Polk
Dear Friends, I will be retiring from my position as Librarian of the Prentis Memorial Library of Temple Beth El in Bloomfield Hills, MI on June 30th of this year. I have thoroughly enjoyed my time here, but look forward to spending more time with my husband and family (grandchildren!) and

Re: [ha-Safran] Library position eliminated

2015-06-02 Thread aidonna
: Lisa Silverman Subject: RE: [ha-Safran] Library position eliminated So very true! That’s one of the reasons why I’ve tried to share lessons learned with my newer mentees. There is much to be learned from the information commons model, and even more for strategic paring down of collections

Re: [ha-Safran] Library position eliminated

2015-06-02 Thread Lisa Silverman
@lists.osu.edu] On Behalf Of Lisa Silverman Sent: Wednesday, May 27, 2015 7:58 PM To: hasaf...@lists.acs.ohio-state.edumailto:hasaf...@lists.acs.ohio-state.edu Subject: Re: [ha-Safran] Library position eliminated Excuse the long post, but I would like to weigh in to this discussion because

Re: [ha-Safran] Library position eliminated discussion

2015-06-02 Thread Judy Weidman
All the input on Hasafran has been helpful, but we have a SSC roundtable at our conference. In my opinion, this topic, especially the good news that has been solicited should be a top priority for discussion. Judy Weidman Judy Weidman Temple Librarian Congregation Beth Israel 5600 N. Braeswood

Re: [ha-Safran] Library position eliminated

2015-06-02 Thread Stephanie L Gross
, May 27, 2015 7:58 PM To: hasaf...@lists.acs.ohio-state.edumailto:hasaf...@lists.acs.ohio-state.edu Subject: Re: [ha-Safran] Library position eliminated Excuse the long post, but I would like to weigh in to this discussion because of the similar changes going on here at Sinai Temple, which mirror

Re: [ha-Safran] Library position eliminated

2015-06-01 Thread Emily Goldberg
@lists.osu.edu javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','tisrael@lists.osu.edu');] *On Behalf Of *Lisa Silverman *Sent:* Wednesday, May 27, 2015 7:58 PM *To:* hasaf...@lists.acs.ohio-state.edu javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','hasaf...@lists.acs.ohio-state.edu'); *Subject:* Re: [ha-Safran] Library position

Re: [ha-Safran] Library position eliminated

2015-06-01 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
something constructive to come out of these terrible occurrences. From: Hasafran [mailto:hasafran-bounces+aabrams=tisrael@lists.osu.edu] On Behalf Of Lisa Silverman Sent: Wednesday, May 27, 2015 7:58 PM To: hasaf...@lists.acs.ohio-state.edu Subject: Re: [ha-Safran

Re: [ha-Safran] Library position eliminated

2015-06-01 Thread Daniel Stuhlman
I am working on some ideas for an article on this topic.I agree that "old models" are not working. In my college library we have all the seats filled on most days, but few people check out the regular circulating books. Most are hear to use the computers. I am trying to figure out ways to engage

Re: [ha-Safran] Library position eliminated

2015-06-01 Thread Andrea Rapp
From: Emily Goldberg exgoldb...@gmail.com To: Ann Abrams aabr...@tisrael.org Cc: hasaf...@lists.acs.ohio-state.edu hasaf...@lists.acs.ohio-state.edu; Lisa Silverman lsilver...@sinaiakiba.org Sent: Monday, June 1, 2015 2:36 PM Subject: Re: [ha-Safran] Library position eliminated Have

Re: [ha-Safran] Library Position Eliminated

2015-05-27 Thread N. K. Poole
Greetings to all, I have shared my thoughts with Liza privately - this is such sad news. How much research do we have on the number of positions that have been lost (and why) over the past 5 - 10 years? I am assuming that it is, like most library problems, a matter of limited funds and other

Re: [ha-Safran] Library Position Eliminated

2015-05-27 Thread Andrea Rapp
27, 2015 1:51 PM Subject: Re: [ha-Safran] Library Position Eliminated Greetings to all, I have shared my thoughts with Liza privately - this is such sad news.  How much research do we have on the number of positions that have been lost (and why) over the past 5 - 10 years? I am assuming

Re: [ha-Safran] Library Position Eliminated

2015-05-27 Thread Toby Harris
-Safran] Library Position Eliminated Greetings to all, I have shared my thoughts with Liza privately - this is such sad news. How much research do we have on the number of positions that have been lost (and why) over the past 5 - 10 years? I am assuming that it is, like most library problems

Re: [ha-Safran] Library Position Eliminated

2015-05-27 Thread Yahoo
I share your sentiments! As a librarian who has been with a school for more than 23 years and was reduced from full-time to 1 day a week (and the high school library was essentially closed), I feel your pain and indignation. Even being reinstated after my !position was eliminated did little to

Re: [ha-Safran] Library Position Eliminated -- follow -up

2015-05-27 Thread Daniel Stuhlman
The president of Temple Emanu-El according to their web site is attorney John Harrison Streiker. In 2006 he donated money to Princeton University to fund a 300 foot bridge. Three of his children graduated from Princeton.I bet the bridge cost more than several years' salary for a

Re: [ha-Safran] Library Position Eliminated

2015-05-27 Thread Heidi Estrin
This is indeed terrible news. I wish I could say it was also surprising news, but somehow it is not. We’ve known for a long time that our institutions don’t really understand the value of the library and this is just proof of how deep their lack of understanding goes. Liza, I wish you all the

Re: [ha-Safran] Library Position Eliminated

2015-05-27 Thread Rose Shoshanah Seidman
Dear Liza : These news are so sad and I feel very bad for you. For all of us Judaica librarians also. That a strong and prosperous congregation as Temple Emanu-El would decide to, in essence, close its library is beyond depressing. Recently I was talking about AJL supporting its smallest and

Re: [ha-Safran] Library Position Eliminated

2015-05-27 Thread Lynn Feinman
I am so distressed to learn of your news, Liza. Just as it was unimaginable that the 92nd Street Y would close its library, so it is shocking that Emanuel-El would be similarly short-sighted. If they are not destroying the library, then perhaps there is some hope that it will be revived as a fully

Re: [ha-Safran] Library position eliminated

2015-05-27 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
Lisa, Nothing of what you wrote surprises me, however, the Temple Sinai library books are not locked in a closet or sold as used books for a $1 a piece. They got news home. I'm not sure what happened with the 92nd St, library books and I don't know what will happen to the Temple Emanu-El

Re: [ha-Safran] Library Position Eliminated -- petitions

2015-05-27 Thread Daniel Stuhlman
Amalia: I will write a draft. However, it should go to the president and officers of the congregation. The rabbi is just an employee. Also I think 10, 20 or a 100 letters makes a bigger impression than one letter. I am always dismayed in my organization at the decisions made in the

Re: [ha-Safran] Library Position Eliminated

2015-05-26 Thread Philip Miller
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Re: [ha-Safran] Library Position Eliminated

2015-05-26 Thread Randy Belinfante
I am terribly sorry to hear this Liza. You were a great help and guide for all of us for many years. Randy Randall C. Belinfante Director of Library and Archives American Sephardi Federation at CJH 15 W. 16th Street New York, NY 10011 Ph.(212) 294-8350 press x.1 CJH Internal x.8357 Fx.(212)

Re: [ha-Safran] Library Position Eliminated

2015-05-26 Thread Judy Greenblatt
This is worse than terrible. Is there anything we can do? Judy Sent from my iPhone On May 26, 2015, at 1:58 PM, Ann Abrams aabr...@tisrael.org wrote: Oh my goodness, this is terrible! I’m so sorry to hear this, Liza! From: Hasafran [mailto:hasafran-boun...@lists.osu.edu] On Behalf

Re: [ha-Safran] Library Position Eliminated

2015-05-26 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
It should upset all of us. Liza served as a librarian in Temple Emanu-El for a long time.. She initiated many amazing programs. It is not because of her performance. It shows that synagogue leaderships do not see the value of the library and the Judaic librarian. Amalia Warshenbrot From: Ann