Dear Paula, I think that having an online catalog is important for publicizing your library collection. If the automation system offers that option, I would take it - as long as the hosting company is reputable, I don't think hacking should be a worry.
However, circulating materials to non-members is an altogether different issue. You should not be coerced into circulating materials to people with whom you have no connection. In that sense, synagogue membership would be a great perk for your library and would benefit your institution. Many synagogue library catalogs will again be available on the new AJL website, though that page is currently under construction. Mazal tov on your new endeavor! Joyce Levine, SSC President Synagogues, Schools and Centers Division, AJL --- 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
