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Mazal Tov Ann, I am certain you’ll keep yourself busy in your next act. Thank you for your contributions to AJL and the field of Judaic librarianship, Jackie Jackie Ben-Efraim Sent from my iPhone On May 31, 2024, at 7: 18 AM, Ann Abrams via
Mazal Tov Ann,
I am certain you’ll keep yourself busy in your next act.
Thank you for your contributions to AJL and the field of Judaic librarianship,
Jackie Jackie Ben-Efraim Sent from my iPhone
Dear safranim, I wanted to share the news with you that after 39 years, I've decided to retire as the Librarian of Temple Israel, Boston, on June 21, 2024. (I know - some of you are thinking -- wait, didn't she retire already? That's
Dear safranim,
I wanted to share the news with you that after 39 years, I've decided to retire as the Librarian of Temple Israel, Boston, on June 21, 2024.
(I know - some of you are thinking -- wait, didn't she retire already? That's ok if you're thinking that - you're not alone! 😊)
As you can imagine, this is a mixed decision for me, as I have loved my job, and everything that came with it. I have been very fortunate to have had this fun, enriching, purposeful career, and you were an important part of why it was so fun, enriching and purposeful! And, often, you made me look very good when I needed help with a research request and you came to the rescue!
And, it is time to move on.
And in response to the question I often get, "So, what are you going to do, now?"
I've also been fortunate in that I've been teaching English to adult immigrants and other English learners for six years, and will teach full-time, starting in the fall. I have loved this work - especially the students - and it's been a gift to learn a new skill at this time of life. So, although I'll greatly miss my work as a librarian, I feel lucky to have a fairly soft landing as retirements go.
I want to say thank you to all of you for your many years of collegiality, and wonderful times at conferences! I have learned so much from you, and, as a solo librarian like many of us are, I never felt alone with AJL in the wings.
And, for anyone in the Boston area, if you're interested in coming to a Friday night service on June 21 where I'll have the opportunity to thank the congregation for this wonderful career, please let me know and I'll send you the details. (It will also be zoomed).
Wishing you all a Shabbat filled with Shalom,
Ann
Ann Abrams, Librarian Temple Israel of Boston Dr. Arnold L. Segel Library Center
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