Barbara was a strong and helpful supporter of the Elazar Classification System for Libraries of Judaica. I have retained much of the correspondence between us regarding the development and use of the System over the years. I would like to share with you an entry of hers in Hasafran (oct 12, 1995):
" Here is a brief anecdote to illustrate: I converted my library collection to Elazar more than 25 years ago because my mentor, Dorothy Schroeder (of blessed memory), considered it the best for synagogue libraries. My rabbi confirmed this not long after that, when he came into our library to browse. I asked him if I could show him around and he said, "What for? Everything is here -- just the way I think about Judaism -- it's all in order for me!" I've never forgotten his response, and I've found again and again that materials arranged by Elazar are logically 'in order.' Another reason I like Elazar is because I learned an overview of Judaism through the Elazar scheme (as a library volunteer with limited library knowledge for 10 years prior to getting my masters). Elazar pulls the Judaica body of knowledge together in its outlines and explanations. Elazar's logical sequences and orderliness allows a non-schooled library person to acquire a valuable understanding of Judaism, and, as you are aware, many synagogues ask volunteers or librarians with minimal Judaica background to manage their libraries. Also, non-professional librarians could not possibly handle the many LC cataloging tools in order to catalog their books. Elazar is a single, slim volume, easy to handle and use, and indexed." May her memory be blessed David Elazar Rishon LeZion, Israel
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