Hi, Carol, I've integrated Hebrew books into my collection while dealing with budgetary constraints.
Our system uses Follett for computerized Dewey Decimal cataloging, replacing my predecessor's mix of paper-based Weine and Dewey Decimal cataloging. I do not have Hebrew characters in my computer keyboard or in my Follett printed bar code or spine labels. These labels are in English. I, too, can not afford to purchase separate computerized cataloging for the Hebrew, but I adapted. Since I do not order Hebrew language books from Follett, I hand print on the bar code labels which bear our synagogue name, a bar code, and a number code. For Hebrew language literature and non-fiction, I designated a section H- Hebrew Literature and located it on shelves after LP large print and before Biography. I entered each title in my computer as its English translation, creating, for example, a label such as H FIC ORE for Ram Oren's Love Behind Closed Doors. I also write the transliteration. For a cheap way to add Hebrew, I affix to the inside of each book a pocket card and circulation card, which I hand print in both English and Hebrew script. I also write Hebrew characters under the English on the spine label. Maybe my system will give you a few ideas. Regards, Melinda Melinda Herman Librarian Beth El Synagogue Center 1324 North Avenue New Rochelle, NY 10804 (914) 235-2700, ext. 227 --- 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: [email protected] SUBscribing, SIGNOFF commands send to: Listproc @ lists.acs.ohio-state.edu Questions, problems, complaints, compliments;-) send to: galron.1 @ osu.edu Ha-Safran Archives: Current: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/maillist.html History: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/history.html AJL HomePage http://www.JewishLibraries.org
