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Hi, We at Temple Concord in Syracuse NY have a very active volunteer library committee and no paid librarian. Our total collection numbers almost 6,000 volumes and, while we’re the only Reform congregation in Syracuse, we have by far the largest synagogue library. Our committee really got active in 2014. The library had not been tended for a number of years, and things were pretty much in disarray. We were fortunate to have on the committee at that time a person who was finishing a Masters degree in Library Science at Syracuse University. He helped us find our way. Here’s a very brief overview of how we got the library back on its feet.
One of the things that has made our library shine is being a member of the Jewish Book Council Network for more than 10 years. We receive about 120 newly published, Jewish-themed books annually AND these authors are available as speakers—typically for no fee—for our monthly, virtual Author Talk Series. We are building our library through the addition of these contemporary books. To bring you up to date, a little over a year ago,Temple Concord sold its building, and we are currently sharing space with a Conservative congregation as we plan our future location. Most of our collection is now in storage but—and this is a testament to our committee—we are still a key aspect of our congregation. We brought with us the entire children’s collection, our bible commentary collection, and the past three years’ worth of the Jewish Book Council books. I hope this is helpful, and I’m happy to chat with you, if you’d like. Just let me know. And good luck! Best, Sally Sally F. Cutler Temple Concord Library Committee Chair (and a Past President) |
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