I share your mixed emotions. It was almost two years ago (where has the time gone?) that the school where I worked for 24 years moved to a location that had no space for a library--and no need for a librarian. After packing thousands of books, hoping these treasures would someday be again used and enjoyed, I bade a sad farewell and embarked on a new chapter--or book--in my life.
I am sure that new and great things are in store for you! Sent from my iPhone > On May 18, 2017, at 8:17 PM, Amalia Warshenbrot <amalia...@att.net> wrote: > > Toby was a valued AJL member. She chaired an excellent conference in Seattle > and continued as the National Conference Chair for several years. > The decision of her synagogue's leadership is not an isolated case. Every > time when I hear of such decisions, I feel a personal pain. > I thank Toby in behalf of you and AJL council. > Amalia Warshenbrot, AJL President > > Sent from my iPad > >> On May 18, 2017, at 6:25 PM, Toby Harris <thar...@tdhs-nw.org> wrote: >> >> Dear Friends and Colleagues: >> >> The synagogue where I am employed has decided to severely cut the librarian >> position down to 8 hours a month. Needless to say, I will be leaving by >> June 15 (maybe June 8). I was informed that they will be planning for a >> library commons or educational commons, but as is the case for many a >> synagogue, it may not include a librarian – or at least, not me. Like a >> Hillel sandwich, I’ve been feeling the sting of maror but also the >> sweetness of charoset. The collection here is full of incredible treasures >> and I have been privileged to tend it and share it for 12 years. Its >> historical legacy has touched many! It will evolve without me and I will >> evolve without it. I’m already embracing the next chapter! >> >> Though I had planned to attend the conference, I have changed my plans and >> will not be there this year, sadly. I know that it will be fabulous and I >> will miss seeing you all! I hope to show up next year, if only for a day or >> a meal! It has been a great ride and I will likely stay involved with AJL >> for another year. My home email is toby...@gmail.com in case you would like >> to stay in touch. >> >> Kol Tov, >> Toby >> Toby Harris, Librarian >> Temple De Hirsch Sinai >> 206-693-3379 Seattle >> 425-559-2578 Bellevue >> http://lib.tdhs-nw.org >> >> __ >> 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...@lists.service.ohio-state.edu >> To join Ha-Safran, update or change your subscription, etc. - click here: >> https://lists.service.ohio-state.edu/mailman/listinfo/hasafran >> Questions, problems, complaints, compliments send to: galro...@osu.edu >> Ha-Safran Archives: >> Current: >> http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.service.ohio-state.edu/maillist.html >> Earlier Listserver: >> http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/maillist.html >> AJL HomePage http://www.JewishLibraries.org >> -- >> Hasafran mailing list >> Hasafran@lists.osu.edu >> https://lists.osu.edu/mailman/listinfo/hasafran > __ > 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...@lists.service.ohio-state.edu > To join Ha-Safran, update or change your subscription, etc. - click here: > https://lists.service.ohio-state.edu/mailman/listinfo/hasafran > Questions, problems, complaints, compliments send to: galro...@osu.edu > Ha-Safran Archives: > Current: > http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.service.ohio-state.edu/maillist.html > Earlier Listserver: > http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/maillist.html > AJL HomePage http://www.JewishLibraries.org > -- > Hasafran mailing list > Hasafran@lists.osu.edu > https://lists.osu.edu/mailman/listinfo/hasafran
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