[ha-Safran] Defining a Field: Jewish Books in the Age of Print (Emile Schrijver at Columbia U.)

You are cordially invited to the final presentation in this term's Book History Colloquium at Columbia University: Thursday, April 19th, 6:00 PM Butler Library, Room 523, on the Columbia campus Emile Schrijver (University of Amsterdam) Defining a Field: Jewish Books in the Age of Print The

[ha-Safran] Reminder: Call for poster proposals at AJL Conference (Pasadena, June 2012)

Dear all, A reminder that the deadline for poster proposals is in a week! We still have some room, so please send in your proposals ASAP! Michelle -- Forwarded message -- From: Michelle Chesner michm...@gmail.com Date: Thu, Mar 22, 2012 at 9:26 AM Subject: Call for poster

Re: [ha-Safran] Webinars that don't stink?

Those who are listing responses - would you mind listing links, if not to the webinar itself, then to the site that presents the webinar? I'm interested in the different models, and would like to see examples. Thanks, Michelle Chesner Columbia University On Wed, May 23, 2012 at 9:32 AM, Goldman

[ha-Safran] Omission from my talk

Levia, at Stanford, for her tremendous help with this aspect of my research. I truly regret the omission during the actual talk. Best, Michelle Chesner RAS Secretary, AJL Librarian for Jewish Studies, Columbia University __ Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual

[ha-Safran] I have some old Jewish books. What can I do with them?

books there, but always works that we already have, and which most institutions already have. Is there a general answer that you give? Thanks! Michelle Michelle Chesner Jewish Studies Librarian Columbia University __ Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author

[ha-Safran] Reminder: Columbia Hebrew mss exhibit opening is tomorrow!

. Please note that we are expecting a large crowd, so I recommend coming early. A complete press release is available here: http://library.columbia.edu/content/libraryweb/news/libraries/2012/20120814_judaica.html Don't hesitate to be in touch with questions! Best, Michelle -- Michelle Chesner

[ha-Safran] The People in the Books: Hebrew Manuscripts at Columbia - online version

artifacts, so I definitely recommend visiting the physical exhibit if you can make it to NYC before January 25! Please don't hesitate to be in touch with questions or comments, or for more information. Shana tova, Michelle -- Michelle Chesner Norman E. Alexander Librarian for Jewish Studies Columbia

Re: [ha-Safran] Ruth Wisse at Columbia next Tuesday, November 27!

To clarify, the lecture will be at Columbia University in New York City. On Wed, Nov 21, 2012 at 3:27 PM, Michelle Chesner michm...@gmail.comwrote: All are invited. *Father’s Court and Mother’s Sabbaths: Fiction in Service of Truth that is Greater than Fiction* *Annual Norman E. Alexander

[ha-Safran] Index on contemporary Talmud scholarship?

way to check would be by daf. Does anyone know if there are databases/resources that could help with this? Thanks, Michelle -- Michelle Chesner Norman E. Alexander Librarian for Jewish Studies Columbia University 304 International Affairs (420 W. 118th St.) New York, NY 10027212-854-8046mc3

Re: [ha-Safran] Tour of Manuscript Exhibit, Columbia University, 12/12/12

to the exhibit! -- Michelle Chesner Norman E. Alexander Librarian for Jewish Studies Columbia University 304 International Affairs (420 W. 118th St.) New York, NY 10027 212-854-8046 mc3...@columbia.edu https://exhibitions.cul.columbia.edu/exhibits/show/hebrew_mss https://blogs.cul.columbia.**edu

[ha-Safran] Congregations deaccessioning old prayer books - request for posting

Journalist for international Jewish news wire is writing a story about what congregations do with old prayer books when they want to get rid of them, and would like to speak with people from synagogues who are facing this problem. Please contact Chavie Lieber directly at clie...@jta.org __

[ha-Safran] Columbia CNMTL to Collaborate with Jewish Higher Ed Institutions on E-Learning

CCNMTL To Collaborate With Jewish Higher Ed Institutions On ELearning Faculty Fellowshiphttp://columbia.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=270cb0af914396e26f572ddaeid=3e74ab4987e=885f01e8b0 NEW YORK, April 24, 2013 – The Columbia Center for New Media Teaching and

[ha-Safran] Contact info for Encyclopedia Judaica?

for it to be corrected if possible. Thanks, Michelle -- Michelle Chesner Norman E. Alexander Librarian for Jewish Studies Columbia University 304 International Affairs (420 W. 118th St.) New York, NY 10027 212-854-8046 mc3...@columbia.edu https://blogs.cul.columbia.edu/jewishstudiesatcul/ __ Messages

Re: [ha-Safran] Fwd:[archives] IMT at Nuremberg documents available online

That should compliment Harvard's collection of Nurenberg Trial documents nicely: http://nuremberg.law.harvard.edu/ Michelle Chesner Librarian for Jewish Studies Columbia University On Thu, Nov 14, 2013 at 11:31 AM, Hasafran hasaf...@lists.osu.edu wrote: From: Betsy Pittman [betsy.pitt

Re: [ha-Safran] Fwd:[archives] IMT at Nuremberg documents available online

And of course I meant complEment, not compliment! Please forgive the error. Michelle On Thu, Nov 14, 2013 at 12:31 PM, Michelle Chesner michm...@gmail.comwrote: That should compliment Harvard's collection of Nurenberg Trial documents nicely: http://nuremberg.law.harvard.edu/ Michelle

[ha-Safran] Comics and Vegetables (Tel Aviv)

Is there an academic research institution that buys graphic novels or other materials from Comics and Vegetables in Tel Aviv? I have some questions and was hoping someone could help... Thanks! Michelle Chesner Columbia University __ Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those

[ha-Safran] Compilation of Digital Jewish Studies resources?

Is there any website that compiles resources in Jewish Studies in a dynamic fashion, which allows people to add, edit, tag, and search resources? Is there any such resource for digital resources in any field? Thanks, Michelle Michelle Chesner Librarian for Jewish Studies Columbia University

[ha-Safran] Did anyone attend EVA/Minerva and will be at AJL?

I'm interested in convening a roundtable on digital humanities and librarians in Las Vegas at the AJL conference this summer. If anyone is planning to be at the conference and was at EVA/Minerva in Jerusalem a few weeks ago, please let me know. Michelle Michelle Chesner Norman E. Alexander

Re: [ha-Safran] Hazine: Comprehensive descriptions of archival collections

Forgive me - Professor Halperin is a Professor of Jewish Studies at UCB, not the librarian. Michelle On Thu, Dec 5, 2013 at 12:45 PM, Michelle Chesner michm...@gmail.comwrote: My colleague in Middle East and Islamic studies just sent me a link to this blog, which provides very comprehensive

[ha-Safran] Editor for Holocaust memoir?

of this genre? Thanks, Michelle -- Michelle Chesner Norman E. Alexander Librarian for Jewish Studies Columbia University __ 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 Conference: Seeking Digital Humanities Roundtable participants

Seeking: Interested parties to moderate a roundtable on digital humanities in Jewish Studies (specifically as it applies to librarianship). We really only need one or two more people, so please let me know ASAP if you would like to join. Thanks! Michelle Michelle Chesner Norman E. Alexander

[ha-Safran] Clarification: Seeking Digital Humanities Roundtable participants

AM, Michelle Chesner michm...@gmail.comwrote: Seeking: Interested parties to moderate a roundtable on digital humanities in Jewish Studies (specifically as it applies to librarianship). We really only need one or two more people, so please let me know ASAP if you would like to join. Thanks

[ha-Safran] Institutional access for Koren or Artscroll Talmuds?

just wanted to double check with y'all before I responded to her. Has anyone had success in getting multi-user access to either version of the Talmud for their institution? Thanks so much, Michelle Michelle Chesner Norman E. Alexander Librarian for Jewish Studies Columbia University 309

[ha-Safran] Contact person for Judaica at the BnF?

? Thank you very much, Michelle Michelle Chesner Norman E. Alexander Librarian for Jewish Studies Columbia University 309 International Affairs (420 W. 118th St.) New York, NY 10027 212-854-8046mc3395@columbia.eduhttps://blogs.cul.columbia.edu/jewishstudiesatcul/ __ Messages and opinions expressed

[ha-Safran] Fwd: school librarian needed (Magen David Yeshivah in Brooklyn)

-- Forwarded message -- From: Alice Flynn alice.fl...@liu.edu Date: Tue, Jun 17, 2014 at 11:56 AM Subject: [kiosk] school librarian needed To: kiosk (cwp-ki...@lists-1.liu.edu) cwp-ki...@lists-1.liu.edu Magen David Yeshivah is a co-ed Sephardic Zionistic yeshivah in Brooklyn. A

Re: [ha-Safran] Hurrah to Susan Dubin co.

Absolutely! Many, many thanks to Suzi and co. for a fantastic job! Michelle On Fri, Jun 27, 2014 at 10:51 PM, Etta Gold ego...@earthlink.net wrote: Beautifully articulated – yes, we all applaud you, Suzi and your entire committee. Thank you all! Etta *From:* Rachel Simon

[ha-Safran] Digital Humanities in Jewish Studies - Roundtable Proceedings

Hello all, I know that not everyone was able to make it to Las Vegas at the end of June, and not everyone who came to the AJL conference was able to make it to the DH roundtable. For those who are interested, I have copied the email (edited slightly to clarify certain things and to include later

[ha-Safran] CJH paid fall Intern position

Not sure if this has been posted already, but just in case... Michelle -- Forwarded message -- From: Alice Flynn alice.fl...@liu.edu Date: Wed, Jul 30, 2014 at 11:14 AM Subject: [kiosk] CJH paid fall Intern position To: kiosk (cwp-ki...@lists-1.liu.edu) cwp-ki...@lists-1.liu.edu

[ha-Safran] Classic Judaica books available for donation in the NYC area

them to go to a good home. Michelle Chesner Columbia University There's a complete set of the 1956 Jewish Publication Society edition of History of the Jews, by Graetz, a complete set of the 1969 JPS edition of The Legends of the Jews by Ginsberg, and a complete 1975 edition of the Encyclopedia

Re: [ha-Safran] Digital Jewish Resource Bank, anyone?

different from a university guide to Jewish Studies. It might therefore be worthwhile to do something like this along divisional lines (RAS/SSC). Many of the university libraries already have LibGuides, which can be shared easily, and are on the wiki, as Joyce mentioned. Best, Michelle Chesner

[ha-Safran] Kotar at universities

Hi all, Have any RAS institutions purchased Kotar? An Israeli graduate student just asked me about it, as she said it was very useful for her research, but my impression had been that it was more for secondary schools. I would love to hear reports from any university that has purchased it about

Re: [ha-Safran] Worldcat Discovery Services replacing Firstsearch - experience? reactions? (RAS)

:* Hasafran [mailto:hasafran-bounces+kolodney= austin.utexas@lists.osu.edu] *On Behalf Of *Michelle Chesner *Sent:* Thursday, December 11, 2014 10:53 AM *To:* hasafran@lists.osu.edu *Subject:* [ha-Safran] Worldcat Discovery Services replacing Firstsearch - experience? reactions? (RAS) Hi All

[ha-Safran] Fwd: [kiosk] FW: POLICY STATEMENT ON THE IMPORTANCE OF CERTIFIED SCHOOL LIBRARIANS

I'm not a school librarian, so I'm not familiar with the organization, but for those looking for proof of the need for a professional librarian position in a school, see below. Michelle --- National Forum on Information Literacy (NFIL) POLICY STATEMENT ON THE IMPORTANCE OF CERTIFIED SCHOOL

[ha-Safran] Fwd: [kiosk] New job at Center for Jewish History

I don't think I've seen this posted here yet... Michelle -- Forwarded message -- From: Alice Flynn alice.fl...@liu.edu Date: Thu, Feb 12, 2015 at 2:54 PM Subject: [kiosk] New job at Center for Jewish History To: kiosk (cwp-ki...@lists-1.liu.edu) cwp-ki...@lists-1.liu.edu

Re: [ha-Safran] Research on Contributions of Judaica Librarians

Hi Julie, Thanks for doing this! Please update us when your research is complete - I'm sure a lot of us would be interested in the results. Best, Michelle On Mon, Mar 9, 2015 at 11:32 AM, Cohen, Julie j.co...@yale.edu wrote: Dear Safranim (especially staff or affiliates of college or

[ha-Safran] Fwd: [kiosk] FW: [NY-ART] Position at Center for Jewish History - Processing archivist

Not sure if this made it to Hasafran yet... Michelle -- Forwarded message -- From: Gregory Hunter greg.hun...@liu.edu Date: Thu, Feb 26, 2015 at 10:06 AM Subject: [kiosk] FW: [NY-ART] Position at Center for Jewish History - Processing archivist To: cwp-ki...@lists-1.liu.edu

Re: [ha-Safran] Bibliography of the Hebrew Books

Yaniv, Access from the English side has not worked for quite some time. I sent an email to the reference desk to that affect, and it switched for a day or so, but then went back to going to the Merhav search when I tried to enter from the English. I just enter from the Hebrew now. Michelle

Re: [ha-Safran] Kol ha-kavod to our Metro DC colleagues

Echoing Elizabeth's sentiments. It was truly a fantastic conference. I enjoyed and learned much from every session I attended, all of which were top quality. Thank you all for your hard work! Michelle On Thu, Jun 25, 2015 at 8:12 AM, Elizabeth Vernon ver...@fas.harvard.edu wrote: ... for a

[ha-Safran] Collection of academic Jewish books for a synagogue or school

thing). The books are in the NYC area, so that would be preferable, so the donor doesn't have to deal with shipping, but I'd be happy to connect anyone interested. Best, Michelle Michelle Chesner Norman E. Alexander Librarian for Jewish Studies Columbia University 309 International Affairs

Re: [ha-Safran] Collection of academic Jewish books for a synagogue or school

Hi all, The books have been claimed in their entirety. Thanks to those who have responded! Michelle On Wed, May 27, 2015 at 9:37 AM, Michelle Chesner michm...@gmail.com wrote: Hi all, Someone has reached out to me with the attached list of books for donation (not sale). It looks like

Re: [ha-Safran] New digital exhibition on Atlantic Jewish History

Yashar Koah on a job very well done, Arthur! This is really a beautiful exhibit, and I love that you can walk through it and see all of the items in their context. Thank you so much for sharing! Michelle On Thu, Jul 16, 2015 at 1:56 PM, arthur kiron ki...@pobox.upenn.edu wrote: Dear

[ha-Safran] Danielle Lewis?

Hi all, Has anyone heard from Danielle Lewis recently? A colleague and I have been trying to get in touch with her for some time, with no response. Thanks, Michelle Michelle Chesner Norman E. Alexander Librarian for Jewish Studies Columbia University __ Messages and opinions expressed

[ha-Safran] Fwd: Collection of academic Jewish books for a synagogue or school

-- Forwarded message -- From: Michelle Chesner michm...@gmail.com Date: Wed, May 27, 2015 at 9:37 AM Subject: Collection of academic Jewish books for a synagogue or school To: hasafran@lists.osu.edu hasafran@lists.osu.edu Hi all, Someone has reached out to me with the attached list of books

[ha-Safran] Fwd: [kiosk] FW: [NY-ART] Position at American Jewish Historical Society - Processing Archivist

-- Forwarded message -- From: Gregory Hunter Date: Sat, Oct 31, 2015 at 10:01 AM Subject: [kiosk] FW: [NY-ART] Position at American Jewish Historical Society - Processing Archivist To: "cwp-ki...@lists-1.liu.edu"

[ha-Safran] British Library Hebrew ms cataloging position

Just passing the message along - a wonderful opportunity to work in one of the top manuscript collections in the world! https://britishlibrary.recruitment.northgatearinso.com/birl/pages/vacancy.jsf?latest=01000707 Cataloguer, Hebrew Manuscripts Digitisation ProjectVacancy Details

[ha-Safran] Jewish Studies MA program at Columbia

All, Forwarding this announcement - an MA in Jewish Studies is quite useful for someone with an MLIS looking to transition into academic librarianship. Michelle --- Columbia University’s M.A. Program in Jewish Studies will soon be accepting applications for the Spring 2016 semester. This one-

[ha-Safran] Fwd: Now Accepting Applications: Columbia Libraries Research Awards

Please share broadly! Michelle Michelle Chesner Norman E. Alexander Librarian for Jewish Studies Columbia University 309 International Affairs (420 W. 118th St.) New York, NY 10027212-854-8046mc3395@columbia.eduhttps://blogs.cul.columbia.edu/jewishstudiesatcul/ Libraries Research Awards View

[ha-Safran] SSC library (Shulamith): Importance of librarian?

Please do not respond directly to me, I am simply passing the message along (Michelle) -- http://lookstein.org/lookjed/read.php?1,22967,22967#msg-22967 We are planning to design a new building for our Pre-K - 12 school. I am seeking guidance and suggestions from colleagues regarding the utility

[ha-Safran] Fwd: [CERL Information] FW: Second Call Special Collections in the Context of Cultural Heritage

Of possible interest to curators of Jewish-related special collections... Michelle -- Forwarded message -- From: Marian Lefferts Date: Thu, Jun 16, 2016 at 8:10 AM Subject: [CERL Information] FW: Second Call Special Collections in the Context of

[ha-Safran] Searching AJL reviews

Is there a single place to go to if I want to search the AJL reviews for a particular book? Any kind of "review bank"? Thanks! Michelle __ 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] Searching AJL reviews

Wow, fantastic! Thank you! On Thu, Feb 25, 2016 at 2:23 PM, Kolodney, Uri <kolod...@austin.utexas.edu> wrote: > Absolutely! > > http://databases.jewishlibraries.org/reviews-index > > Uri > > > > *From:* Hasafran [mailto:hasafran-boun...@lists.osu.edu] *On

Re: [ha-Safran] 2016 Fanny Goldstein Merit Award

So incredibly appropriate. Congratulations, Heidi, and thank you for your tremendous work on behalf of AJL! Michelle On Fri, Jan 22, 2016 at 1:03 PM, Steven M. Bergson wrote: > Yasher koach, Heidi! :) > > > > -- > *From:* Fred Isaac

Re: [ha-Safran] Meet a rep from the Mentoring Committee at the conference in Charleston

I would add (from experience) that even if you have a degree a mentor can be a wonderful asset! Michelle On Wed, Feb 17, 2016 at 9:38 AM, Amalia Warshenbrot wrote: > *If you are planning to attend the conference or are new to AJL The > Mentoring Committee *is here for you. >

[ha-Safran] AJS News features The Library Issue (Judaica librarianship)

The newest version of the AJS News includes two essays by librarians about librarianship in Jewish Studies and its use for scholars: Zachary Baker, "Information Literacy and Jewish Studies": http://ajsnet.org/ajsnews-library-resources.htm Michelle Chesner, "On the My

Re: [ha-Safran] Upcoming Event: "Stolen Words: The Nazi Plunder of Jewish Books, " by Mark Glickman. Tuesday, May 3, 12 noon

For people interested in this book, I would just like to note that there are many, many factual errors within it, and one should be cautious before recommending it for research use. Michelle Chesner Norman E. Alexander Librarian for Jewish Studies Columbia University On Wed, Apr 13, 2016 at 3:18

Re: [ha-Safran] Upcoming Event: "Stolen Words: The Nazi Plunder of Jewish Books, " by Mark Glickman. Tuesday, May 3, 12 noon

gt; New York, NY 10001 > Tel: (212) 366-1197 > > Forthcoming Auction: > Fine Judaica > Spring, 2016 > > For further details see our website: > www.Kestenbaum.net > > > On Apr 14, 2016, at 10:05 AM, Michelle Chesner <michm...@gmail.com> wrote: > > For peop

[ha-Safran] Fwd: [kiosk] Fw: [NY-ART] Internship at American Friends of the Hebrew University - Archive Cataloging Intern

For a student looking for archival internship in a Jewish-related collection... (Just forwarding these, contact the information below) Michelle American Friends of The Hebrew University is seeking an Archive Cataloging Intern for a challenging and substantive, semester to year-long

[ha-Safran] Fwd: [kiosk] Fw: [NY-ART] Position at Anti-Defamation League - Archivist

For someone with an archival background... -- Forwarded message -- From: Gregory Hunter Date: Thu, Aug 4, 2016 at 7:52 PM Subject: [kiosk] Fw: [NY-ART] Position at Anti-Defamation League - Archivist To: "cwp-ki...@lists-1.liu.edu"

[ha-Safran] Fellowship: Jewish Books at Marsh's Library, Dublin

Research Fellowship on Early Jewish Books, 1500-1700 * * *Background* Marsh’s Library is a perfectly preserved library of the early Enlightenment located in central Dublin.

[ha-Safran] Paid Archival Internship - LCAAJ (Columbia University)

one day; otherwise hours are flexible). RBML is open 9-5pm Monday-Friday Rate of Pay: $15/hour Dates: Immediate to June, 2017 *To apply for consideration, please contact:* Michelle Chesner mc3...@columbia.edu Norman E. Alexander Librarian for Jewish Studies Columbia University __

[ha-Safran] Call for moderators for the AJL Conference!

session, please let me know. My best, Michelle Michelle Chesner Chair, Programming AJL NYC '17 __ 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] Still the People of the Books? A discussion of Jewish Book Publishing

I just got off the phone with IIJS (the host of the event). Unfortunately they will not be recording. All are welcome, though! Michelle Chesner Librarian for Jewish Studies Columbia University On Fri, Jan 27, 2017 at 12:54 PM Amy Turim <amytu...@rcn.com> wrote: > I agree with Toby

Re: [ha-Safran] Still the People of the Books? A discussion of Jewish Book Publishing

501=bd7d40c22a>, Columbia University RSVPs to i...@columbia.edu <i...@columbia.edu?subject=RSVP%20-%20Jewish%20Book%20Publishing%20-%202%2F21%2F17> are appreciated. Seating will be available on a first-come, first-served basis On Thu, Feb 16, 2017 at 1:11 PM, Michelle Chesner <michm...@g

[ha-Safran] Fwd: Lightning talks on NYC collections for AJL conference

If interested, please send an email with a brief description (contact information, collection highlights, RAS/SSC designation if relevant) to confere...@jewishlibraries.org. Thanks! Michelle Michelle Chesner Norman E. Alexander Librarian for Jewish Studies Columbia University __ Messages

[ha-Safran] Books to donate to a library

Dear Safranim, Someone has reached out to me with some books that he would like to donate to a library: - *Or La yesharim* A prayerbook for the entire year according to *Nusach Sefarad*. This looks like a copy of the original published in Zitomer in 1863 · Halacha and

Re: [ha-Safran] Books to donate to a library

Some clarification, based on questions I have recieved: For those who were asking about the Zhitomir prayerbook - it is NOT the original, it is a COPY. The donor is looking to donate the books to a research collection. Michelle On Thu, Jan 19, 2017 at 9:30 PM, Michelle Chesner <mi

[ha-Safran] AJL Conference, NYC June 19-21, 2017: Call for proposals

The Association of Jewish Libraries (AJL) will hold its annual conference entitled "The Sky's the Limit: The Next Generation of Judaica Librarianship" at Hebrew Union College in New York, NY from Monday, June 19 - Wednesday, June 21, 2017. Librarians, archivists, scholars, educators, authors, and

Re: [ha-Safran] PJ Library

As a parent, I can say I'm very happy with the majority of the books that they send! Haven't worked with them in my librarian capacity, though. Michelle On Tue, Nov 8, 2016 at 1:11 PM, Renate Evers wrote: > Dear colleagues: > > Has anybody worked with PJ Library > >

[ha-Safran] AJL NYC '17: Lightning Talks: Hidden Collections, NYC+

Oh dear. Re-sending this with the correct spelling.. On Mon, Nov 21, 2016 at 10:26 AM, Michelle Chesner <michm...@gmail.com> wrote: > Dear all, > > Since we know that New York City (and its surrounding areas) is full of > collections relating to Jewish Studies, we would like

[ha-Safran] Additional lightning talk for AJL NYC '17

If there is interest in doing a lightning talk beyond the hidden collections one mentioned earlier, please send an email to confere...@jewishlibraries.org. If there are enough submissions for a second session, we will have a second series of lightning talks. Michelle Chesner Chair, Programming

[ha-Safran] AJL NYC '17: Lightening Talks: Hidden Collections, NYC+

Michelle Chesner Chair, Programming Committee AJL NYC '17 __ Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the Association of Jewish Libraries (AJL) == Submissions for Ha-Safran, send to: hasaf

[ha-Safran] November 1: Jenna Weissman Joselit on the Ten Commandments (Columbia libraries)

World Room in the Journalism Building, Columbia University. Hope to see some of you there! My best, Michelle Michelle Chesner Norman E. Alexander Librarian for Jewish Studies Columbia University __ Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessaril

[ha-Safran] AJL NYC '17 Proposals DUE TOMORROW 11/30!!

page: http://jewishlibraries.org/content.php?page=Upcoming_Conference. Michelle Chesner Norman E. Alexander Librarian for Jewish Studies Columbia University AJL NYC '17 2017 Conference AJL's 51st annual conference will be held in New York City, Mon.June 19- Wed. June 21, 2017 The main

[ha-Safran] MA degree in Jewish Studies at Columbia

Of possible interest to librarians who are interested in obtaining advanced subject specialization in Jewish Studies.. The Institute for Israel and Jewish Studies at Columbia University invites candidates to apply to the Master’s program. This one– or two– year program is designed for

Re: [ha-Safran] Questions for Jewish Librarians

It sounds to me like they're looking for a version of Worldcat tailored to Jewish libraries. What do they mean by Jewish library? Do they mean libraries in Jewish institutions? Institutions containing Judaica? More clarification would help. My best, Michelle Michelle Chesner Norman E

[ha-Safran] Fwd: [kiosk] Fwd: Systems Librarian position - JTS Library, New York

Just forwarding; see description for contact information Michelle -- Forwarded message -- From: Alice Flynn Date: Thu, Dec 22, 2016 at 1:21 PM Subject: [kiosk] Fwd: Systems Librarian position - JTS Library, New York To: kiosk

[ha-Safran] AJL NYC '17: Children's Literature Comprehensive Database "Live webinar"

What: “Live webinar” with Bill Payne, Vice President Sales & Marketing, CLCD (Children's Literature Comprehensive Database) – CLCD 101 and beyond When: Monday, June 19, 9:30 to 11am Why: AJL supplies CLCD with reviews for their database. In return, AJL member libraries are entitled for free

[ha-Safran] SSC Sessions at the conference

one, so I can't say more yet! I'm sure I left some items out, so I'll ask the programming committee (especially SSC members) to please chime in - but this is definitely a conference NOT TO BE MISSED. My best, Michelle Michelle Chesner Chair, Programming AJL NYC '17 __ Messages and opinions express

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

ok Award committee > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Mar 1, 2017, at 2:23 PM, Michelle Chesner <michm...@gmail.com> wrote: > > Dear Safranim, > > It has come to my attention that there are SSC members who were > disappointed by the perceived lack of SSC sessions at the u

[ha-Safran] Codex Conquest: The Game of (Jewish) Book History (NYC event)

ersion tailored to Jewish book history. See here: https://blogs.cul.columbia.edu/rbml/2017/03/07/codex-conquest/ for dates, times, and locations. Note: If you're interested in the Jewish Book version of the game, you must register for the April 25 event. For questions, please be in touch! Mi

Re: [ha-Safran] Mazal tov to Michelle Chesner!

before publishing! My best, Michelle Chesner Norman E. Alexander Librarian for Jewish Studies Columbia University On 10 Jul. 2017 5:04 pm, "Shmuel Ben-Gad" <shmu...@gwu.edu> wrote: > http://www.timesofisrael.com/crowdsourced-online-database- > traces-the-global-foo

Re: [ha-Safran] Papers of Hartwig Hirschfeld

Meyer; and will of Rösel Hirsch née Meyer. A family tree is also included. Michelle On Thu, Jun 29, 2017 at 12:07 PM, Michelle Chesner <michm...@gmail.com> wrote: > Archivegrid notes that CJH has the Thorsh family collection: http:// > findingaids.cjh.org/?pID=478801 of whic

[ha-Safran] Codex Conquest: Jewish Edition - live site!

Dear Safranim, I'm pleased to announce the website for Codex Conquest: Jewish Edition: http://library.columbia.edu/locations/global/jewishstudies/ccje.html. All of the game components are currently downloadable from the site for use under a CC-BY 4.0 license. Note that the cards that are

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

al archive for Jewish bookstores came up in > the Selling Jewish Books panel (thank you for organizing it, Michelle > Chesner!) during the conference (again, thank-you to the organizing > committee, it was remarkable!). > > > > The idea crossed my mind a few months ago when I clea

[ha-Safran] AJL Conference: Wednesday lunch reservations FULL

( mjes...@comcast.net) My best, Michelle Michelle Chesner Chair, Programming AJL NYC '17 __ Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the Association of Jewish Libraries (AJL) == Submissions

[ha-Safran] Job opportunity: CJH (Senior Manager for Collection Services)

(Note - For more information please contact the email below; I'm just forwarding the announcment)http://www.cjh.org/p/32 Senior Manager for Collection Services In keeping with this mission, the Center for Jewish History seeks a Senior Manager for Collection Services to join a dynamic team of

Re: [ha-Safran] Live coverage of AJL conference in NY

Also, if you plan to live tweet or post, we are using #AJLNYC17. Looking forward to seeing all of you soon! Michelle On Mon, Jun 5, 2017 at 9:47 AM, Heidi Rabinowitz < heidi.rabinow...@cbiboca.org> wrote: > We’ll be “live blogging” the AJL conference in New York via Facebook, > posting pictures

[ha-Safran] AJL Conference 2017 Program Book!

/nyprogrambookfinal.pdf or via the "Upcoming Conference" tab on the AJL website (jewishlibraries.org) Looking forward to seeing you in NYC! Michelle Chesner Chair, Programming AJL NYC '17 __ Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessaril

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

Dear Safranim, The programs are printed, the bags are about to be packed, the schedule is set...here are some links that might be useful for your trip to the conference. 1. Trip Advisor ( https://www.tripadvisor.com/Travel-g60763-c170529/New-York-City:New-York:General.Tips.On.Nyc.Trip.html) has

[ha-Safran] Short-term project: UK/Italy/Israel - Hebrew incunabula

Time and Place (footprints.ccnmtl.columbia.edu). The three projects are described sequentially below: one in Israel, one in the United Kingdom, and one in Italy. Applications are due 31 October. My very best, Michelle Michelle Chesner Norman E. Alexander Librarian for Jewish Studies Columbia

Re: [ha-Safran] Fwd: Collection Development and Cataloging for Judaica Materials

AND to AJL's Education team for their tireless work on getting this collaboration going! Michelle Chesner On Tue, Oct 17, 2017 at 3:37 PM, Emily Bergman <emilyanneberg...@gmail.com> wrote: > For anyone who hasn't seen this. Hurray for ALA for doing this. Emily > > Emily Bergman

[ha-Safran] Fwd: Footprints Incunabula Year

by our MEI partnership), please do be in touch (footpri...@columbia.edu, or to my Columbia email: mc3...@columbia.edu)! My very best, Michelle Michelle Chesner Norman E. Alexander Librarian for Jewish Studies Columbia University Co-Director, Footprints: Jewish Books Through Time and P

[ha-Safran] Librarians interested in RAS: Columbia MA program

Safranim - of possible interest for librarians interested in getting academic studies credentials along with their MLS (for RAS jobs), Columbia's terminal MA program is now open for applications. --- Earn A Master’s Degree in Jewish Studies at Columbia University The Institute for Israel and

Re: [ha-Safran] Facebooking the conference

Or, if you're a Twitter user (or Instagram or whatever social media is your go-to), we're using #AJLBoston18 there as well! AJL is @JewishLibraries on Twitter. Michelle Chesner On Wed, Jun 6, 2018 at 7:55 AM, Heidi Rabinowitz < bookoflifepodc...@gmail.com> wrote: > Hello Friends,

Re: [ha-Safran] Boston 2018

I most add my thanks to the hard work of the Boston conference group. I enjoyed every session that I attended, and came away energized and ready to work better together! Michelle On Fri, Jun 22, 2018 at 2:08 PM Susan Dubin < sdu...@offtheshelflibraryservices.net> wrote: > Kol Ha Kavod to the

[ha-Safran] Attending AJS this year?

Dear Safranim, Will the people planning to attend the Association of Jewish Studies Conference this year please respond to me offlist? We are beginning a conversation about a few things going in relation to the conference, and it would be helpful to have a list of AJLers who might be willing to

[ha-Safran] Language and Culture Atlas for Ashkenazic Jewry: New website with digitized data

mp; Manuscript Library <http://library.columbia.edu/locations/rbml.html> from March 5-June 15, 2018. Additional events will be announced at a later date. Michelle Chesner Norman E. Alexander Librarian for Jewish Studies Columbia University 309 International Affairs (420 W. 118th St.) New York,

[ha-Safran] Tzvi Ankori papers?

Hi all, I've received a query about whether the Tzvi Ankori papers are in any known collection. Does anyone have any insight about this? Thanks, Michelle Michelle Chesner Librarian for Jewish Studies Columbia University __ Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual

[ha-Safran] Binders in the New York area?

(for general), I don't really have any answers. Does anyone have recommendations that I could pass along? Thanks, Michelle Chesner Norman E. Alexander Librarian for Jewish Studies Columbia University __ Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily

[ha-Safran] Job posting: Senior Manager for Public Services, Center for Jewish History, NYC

Please note - I was asked to post this; please direct questions as instructed below. Michelle - *Senior Manager for Public Services* The Center for Jewish History (NYC | cjh.org) is one of the world’s great sites of research into the Jewish past. It is the collaborative home to five

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