[ha-Safran]: Write Your Own Megillah Podcast
Hi! I am pleased to announce that my podcast interview with blogger Barbara Krasner about her NaNoWriMo-style writing project has now been posted at http://jewishbooks.blogspot.com/2011/10/write-your-own-megillah.html. Listen to the podcast to hear about this excellent event for Jewish children's writers that will be taking place during Jewish Book Month 2011. Barbara blogs at The Whole Megillah and the writing project is called Write Your Own Megillah. Enjoy! Heidi Estrin Host, The Book of Life Podcast he...@cbiboca.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...@osu.edu 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
[ha-Safran]: Review of a new book: Portraits in Literature:
The Jews of Poland. An anthology X-Original-To: Hasafran@lists.acs.ohio-state.edu X-Authority-Analysis: v=1.1 cv=cRnbtTsVO6wWDdOYuq0VmyuiiLG/FStMSb4CWlTvuS0= c=1 sm=0 a=nDghuxUhq_wA:10 a=kj9zAlcOel0A:10 a=ugFvkfIBRL/WdPz6TiXDkA==:17 a=HZJGGiqL:8 a=W0Jnmtfv:8 a=Vt2AcnKq:8 a=pSZzf3RB:8 a=rZ8zoYpX0OkV47_E58IA:9 a=FTeLFxY9JzRIMWIMroUA:7 a=CjuIK1q_8ugA:10 a=HeoGohOdMD0A:10 a=ugFvkfIBRL/WdPz6TiXDkA==:117 X-Cloudmark-Score: 0 X-Originating-IP: 76.181.167.86 X-Mailer: QUALCOMM Windows Eudora Version 7.1.0.9 X-Spam-Score: 1.30 (*) [Tag at 7.00] MISSING_SUBJECT,SPF(neutral,0) X-CanIt-Geo: ip=71.74.56.123; country=US; region=OH; city=Columbus; latitude=39.9968; longitude=-82.9882; metrocode=535; areacode=614; http://maps.google.com/maps?q=39.9968,-82.9882z=6 X-CanItPRO-Stream: lists (inherits from default) X-Scanned-By: CanIt (www . roaringpenguin . com) on 128.146.216.18 X-Listprocessor-Version: 8.1 -- ListProcessor(tm) by CREN September 13, 2011 The gift Poland once offered BY JONATHAN KIRSCH http://www.jewishjournal.com/ twelve_twelve/article/the_gift_polland_once_offered_20110913/ --- 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...@osu.edu 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
[ha-Safran]: New: Learn Hebrew Sukkot Video
Hi Everyone! I created a new learn Hebrew video about Sukkot. You can view the video on the website at: http://www.in-hebrew.co.il/videos/index.html or directly on Youtube at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oQ_MIGv-rDg If you enjoy the video, please share it with friends and give it a like on Youtube. Thanks! Chag Sukkot Sameach! Have a Happy Sukkot! Jacob --- 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...@osu.edu 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
[ha-Safran]: Video
Dear Safranim, We are looking for a movie called The Disputation: A theological debate between Christians and Jews. We owned a copy which unfortunately disappeared. I tried contacting Films for the Humanities and Sciences which produced it, but they have discontinued it since 2003 and no longer have any copies available. If anyone has it in either VHS or DVD, we would appreciate being able to borrow it. And if you know where you purchased it, that would also be very helpful. I have been scouring the internet and haven't had any luck. Thank you in advance for your help. Have a happy new year. Chaya Wiesman Librarian Ramaz Upper School --- 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...@osu.edu 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
[ha-Safran]: Book recommendations please
Hi, I need a recommendation for a good quality fiction relating to Hanukkah for twelve year olds (sixth grade) students attending a pluralistic Jewish Day School. Many thanks. Wendie Sittenfield Head Librarian Jack M. Barrack Hebrew Academy 272 S. Bryn Mawr Avenue Bryn Mawr, Pa 19010 --- 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...@osu.edu 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
[ha-Safran]: Educational Resources and 34 Cool Videos for Sukkot
Hi Everyone! Sukkot is the Jewish holiday that commemorates how protective Clouds of Glory surrounded the Jewish people after leaving Egypt during the forty years of wandering in the desert. It also commemorates how the Jews lived in temporary dwellings during that same time. Sukkot begins Wednesday night, October 12, 2011. The Jewish Trivia Quiz http://www.jewish-trivia.com has 35 multiple choice questions about Sukkot. What is the Hebrew date of the first day of Sukkot ? What is another name for the Sukkot holiday ? What does Sukkot commemorate ? What is the minimum area of a Sukkah as defined in the Talmud ? What is the maximum height of a Sukkah ? What does the Aramaic word Ushpizin mean ? Who gets called to the Torah reading on Simchat Torah ? The above questions are examples from the multiple choice Flash quiz. There are two levels of questions, two timer settings. Both kids and adults will find it enjoyable. Free Sukkot Clipart http://www.jewish-clipart.com Whether you need a picture for your child's class project, a graphic for your synagogue, Hillel or JCC Sukkot announcement, the Jewish Clipart Database has the pictures for you. You can copy, save and print the graphics in three different sizes. Sukkot Cool Videos http://www.jr.co.il/videos/sukkot-videos.htm I created a list of 34 cool Sukkot video links. There is something for everyone. The list includes: How to Build a Sukkah - Moishe House Rocks Sukkot Fun for Kids - Learn about Sukkahs! Sukkot: The Ultimate Shelter Shalom Sesame Sneak Peek: Monsters in the Sukkah Shalom Sesame: Noam's Sukkot Learn Hebrew - Sukkot Video Sukkot Preparations Speed Sukkah The Sukkot Shake (in Jerusalem) Big Etrog Halacha Yomit: Sukkot - Living in the Sukkah - Rabbi Chaim Brovender Sukkot - Rabbi Shlomo Riskin 13 reasons to build a Sukkah Learn How to Make A Lulav Ring In 25 Seconds Chabad UCSB Lulav Shake Frumsatire: Sukkos Thoughts Shlomo Carlebach - Hoshana Raba Ushpizin - movie trailer Sukkot in Israel and many others. To learn more about Sukkot, I posted on my website 58 site links, ranging from from laws and customs to games and recipes. Site languages include English, Hebrew, Russian, Spanish, French, Portuguese, German and Italian. All 58 links have been reviewed / checked. The address is: http://www.jr.co.il/hotsites/j-hdaysu.htm Please forward this message to relatives and friends, so they may benefit from these holiday resources. Enjoy! Happy Sukkot! Jacob --- 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...@osu.edu 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
[Hasafran] Book Recommendations Recent Novels for Gr.3-5 in
paperback for Jewish Book Fair X-Original-To: Hasafran@lists.acs.ohio-state.edu X-Authority-Analysis: v=1.1 cv=cRnbtTsVO6wWDdOYuq0VmyuiiLG/FStMSb4CWlTvuS0= c=1 sm=0 a=nDghuxUhq_wA:10 a=kj9zAlcOel0A:10 a=ugFvkfIBRL/WdPz6TiXDkA==:17 a=C_IRinGW:8 a=Vt2AcnKq:8 a=pSZzf3RB:8 a=_qGHvH6qHOjfJxrtCAYA:9 a=s-yTd_EFuPZ-xXGBwl4A:7 a=CjuIK1q_8ugA:10 a=si9q_4b84H0A:10 a=ugFvkfIBRL/WdPz6TiXDkA==:117 X-Cloudmark-Score: 0 X-Originating-IP: 76.181.167.86 X-Mailer: QUALCOMM Windows Eudora Version 7.1.0.9 X-Spam-Score: 1.30 (*) [Tag at 7.00] MISSING_SUBJECT,SPF(neutral,0) X-CanIt-Geo: ip=71.74.56.122; country=US; region=OH; city=Columbus; latitude=39.9968; longitude=-82.9882; metrocode=535; areacode=614; http://maps.google.com/maps?q=39.9968,-82.9882z=6 X-CanItPRO-Stream: lists (inherits from default) X-Scanned-By: CanIt (www . roaringpenguin . com) on 128.146.216.128 X-Listprocessor-Version: 8.1 -- ListProcessor(tm) by CREN As always I am struggling to find recent novels for Gr. 3-5 in paperback for our Jewish Book Fair. Besides JPS, Pitspopany, Rabbi Rocketpower, the Yaldah books and the Rebecca books, any other suggestions from people? Is there a list our there that someone can send me-did anyone compile a list of children's books for Jewish Book Month/Jewish Book Fairs for this year? (I have looked at the AJL notable books lists but the offering in chapter books for this age range that have come out the past few years is very limited, especially in paperback) Oldies but goodies would also be helpful Thanks for your feedback! Janice Levine The Epstein School Atlanta --- 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...@osu.edu 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
[ha-Safran]: Interesting article about libraries
I wanted to pass along this article about issues with book weeding that I think would interest all librarians: http://www.npr.org/blogs/monkeysee/2011/10/12/141265066/hard-choices-do-libraries-really-destroy-books?ft=1f=1032 Lisa Silverman Library Director Sinai Temple Blumenthal Library 10400 Wilshire Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90024 310-481-3215 --- 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...@osu.edu 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
[ha-Safran]: JPS
As a former trustee of JPS, I applaud the move. JPS played an invaluable role in the development of the American Jewish community by sponsoring and promoting both the translation of classic texts and encouraging critical research and literature when no one else was doing so. It is a tribute to JPS that their success rendered them an anachronism. Once the Jewish community came into its own and there were many for profit Jewish publishers and mainstream academic institutions able and willing to perform the role that had previously been performed by JPS. Jewish scholars no longer needed to turn to JPS to publish their works when Penn, Harvard, Brown, Brill, Schocken and others were available to them. What justification could there be for JPS to use charitable funds to compete with other publishers - especially where the other publishers had better distribution and marketing networks? (As to those works for which there was no other publisher, one has to question the value of the work.) The JPS had, at one time, created monumental works of lasting importance, the Tanakh being just one shining example. Today the monumental works are being produced by others - Matt's Zohar translation, the Schottenstein Talmud, the Yerushalmi and the Steinsaltz Talmud for example. The academic works are being done by academic publishers who have a greater cachet on an academic c.v. than JPS. The popular works are being done by either Jewish or standard publishers and are much more widely distributed than any JPS popular work. As to new Jewish literature, even JPS's own, such as Chaim Potok turned elsewhere when it came to publishing their own Jewish literature. Let us praise the founders of JPS for their success and applaud the current trustees for their wisdom. Zachary L. Grayson, Esq. Kfar Sava, Israel --- 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...@osu.edu 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
[ha-Safran]: YIVO Seminar October 26, 2011 at 3 pm by
Natalia Aleksiun on Polish Jewish Historians X-Original-To: Hasafran@lists.acs.ohio-state.edu X-Authority-Analysis: v=1.1 cv=cRnbtTsVO6wWDdOYuq0VmyuiiLG/FStMSb4CWlTvuS0= c=1 sm=0 a=nDghuxUhq_wA:10 a=kj9zAlcOel0A:10 a=ugFvkfIBRL/WdPz6TiXDkA==:17 a=ehDmLeLw:8 a=Vt2AcnKq:8 a=pSZzf3RB:8 a=KrrSAComv9q8ZJGERuoA:9 a=d07RiR7EK7J1gE7fQq8A:7 a=CjuIK1q_8ugA:10 a=ugFvkfIBRL/WdPz6TiXDkA==:117 X-Cloudmark-Score: 0 X-Originating-IP: 76.181.167.86 X-Mailer: QUALCOMM Windows Eudora Version 7.1.0.9 X-Spam-Score: 1.30 (*) [Tag at 7.00] MISSING_SUBJECT,SPF(neutral,0) X-CanIt-Geo: ip=71.74.56.124; country=US; region=OH; city=Columbus; latitude=39.9968; longitude=-82.9882; metrocode=535; areacode=614; http://maps.google.com/maps?q=39.9968,-82.9882z=6 X-CanItPRO-Stream: lists (inherits from default) X-Scanned-By: CanIt (www . roaringpenguin . com) on 128.146.216.130 X-Listprocessor-Version: 8.1 -- ListProcessor(tm) by CREN The YIVO Institute for Jewish Research is pleased to invite you to the next RUTH GAY SEMINAR IN JEWISH STUDIES Place: Center for Jewish History, 15 West 16th Street, NYC Date: Wednesday, October 26, 2011, 3 pm Presenter: Natalia Aleksiun, Associate Professor of Modern Jewish History at Touro College, Graduate School of Jewish Studies, New York Topic: The Knights of History: Polish Jewish Historians in the Second Polish Republic Part of a series highlighting the Polish Jewish collections in the YIVO Archives, this lecture celebrates the Gruss Lipper Digital Project on Jewish Life on Poland funded by the Gruss Lipper Family Foundation. The Ruth Gay Seminar in Jewish Studies is given at YIVO several times a year in honor of Ruth Gay (1922-2006), the well known American Jewish historian and scholar. The seminar series was established at YIVO in 2008 thanks to a major gift from the family of Ruth Gay. --- 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...@osu.edu 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
[ha-Safran]: Becky is back in the ballet - thanks!
Thanks to all who responded to my request for the lyrics of Becky...! And, I learned about a resource I didn't know about - the UCLA Digital Archives, so double thanks! Ann Abrams, Librarian Temple Israel 477 Longwood Avenue Boston, MA 02215 617-566-3960 x116 aabr...@tisrael.org www.tisrael.org Check out our new online catalog! http://library.tisrael.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...@osu.edu 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
[ha-Safran]: Recommendation for a digitization company
Hi, Can anyone recommend a company that will perform a digitization project? Many thanks. Wendie Sittenfield Head Librarian Jack M. Barrack Hebrew Academy 272 S. Bryn Mawr Avenue Bryn Mawr, Pa 19010 --- 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...@osu.edu 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
RE: [ha-Safran]: A patron query
Thank you so much for all your kind and prompt and thorough responses to my request. I now have a complete copy of a truly wonderful article. Etta D. Gold Library Director Temple Beth Am The Richard and Janet Yulman Campus 5950 N. Kendall Drive, Pinecrest, FL 33156 305.667.6667 ext. 128 (W) 305.662.8619 (F) |eg...@tbam.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...@osu.edu 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
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-- Forwarded message -- From: agend...@publishersrow.com To: Date: Subject: re: [ha-Safran]: Jewish Publication Society Sale Brings End to Era It is a truly sad event in the history of Jewish book publishing, especially because it didn't have to be. My company, Varda Graphics, has worked with JPS for many years; we had an honor to be asked to do composition of some of the JPS most typographically difficult titles, e.g. Hebrew-English Tanakh, Etz Hayim, Torah Commentaries and others. Given a chance, we could have enabled JPS not only survive but prosper in this age of digital publishing and continue its awesome contribution to Jewish life everywhere. Alexander Gendler Publisher, Varda Books www.ebookshuk.com --- 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...@osu.edu 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
RE: [ha-Safran]: Disposition of Discards, Unsolicited Donations
Hi Robin. This situation also occurs in larger academic libraries, like ours. We do have an ongoing book sale for our students and faculty with such materials. You might consider just keeping a table or cart of books available to the congregation, asking them for a small donation or telling them to help themselves. I also have developed a list of places that I know will accept donations or might even purchase books from us. I'm attaching it so that you can get some ideas from it. Please send me a summary of the responses you get. I'd like to post it on the AJL Wiki, http://ajlwiki.pbworks.com/w/page/1636998/FrontPage, so that when it comes up again there will be answers ready. Thanks. Debbie Stern, AJL VP for Publications Mordecai M. Kaplan Library Reconstructionist Rabbinical College 1299 Church Road Wyncote, PA 19095 --- 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...@osu.edu 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
Re: [ha-Safran]: Disposition of Discards, Unsolicited Donations
We have a small group of shelves in our library available for selling used books. We sell all hardcovers for $1 and paperbacks for $.50 -- only rarely charge more if a book is especially valuable. Our goal is not to get rich off these sales nor to bring in market value of each book, but to find homes for the books, move them our of our space, and make a small bit of money in the process. Sadly, I do throw out some books from donations -- such as textbooks (which don't sell well at all) and anything that smells moldy. We also have a public library in town that runs a used bookstore -- I sometimes give them our overflow, but they accept only harcovers and also not textbooks. Again, sadly, I sometimes do discard mass market paperbacks, if they are in poor condition and have sat on my sale shelf for a long time with no interest. I know that shelters and hospitals might be interested in some of our overflow or discards, but I just don't always have the time to research who wants what and make the deliveries -- perhaps you have a volunteer who might do this? Last, but definitely not least, it is important for you to consider writing up an acquisition policy that defines what types of materials are suitable for your collection and that definitely includes language about who has the final say as to what will be added to the collection (in our case, that is me, the Library Director). This is out fall-back protection if anyone questions why their donated books were not added to the collection. If anyone asks me first, before anonymously dropping off donations, I always say that I will accept a SMALL donation (1 or 2 bags or boxes) in GOOD conidition, as long as I have permission to sell whatever we don't need for the collection. People rarely object to this. Liz Elizabeth Edelglass Library Director Jewish Community Library JCC of Greater New Haven 360 Amity Rd, Woodbridge, CT 06525 (203) 387-2424 x330 libr...@jewishnewhaven.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...@osu.edu 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
[ha-Safran]: Jewish Travel Guides
Does anyone have any recommendations for an up-to-date Jewish travel guide? The one is our library is from 1994. Eileen Polk, Librarian Prentis Memorial Library Temple Beth El Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301 --- 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...@osu.edu 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
[ha-Safran]: AJL Web Master
Hello. After serving for many years as the AJL web master, Nancy Sack will soon be stepping down from this position. We need to find a replacement. If you are interested in web sites and how they are run, this might be an ideal position for you. The web master is a member of our Council, so you will also have an opportunity to be involved in discussions and decisions involving all areas of our organization. You should be willing to learn how to use the DotNetNuke content mangement system. If you are interested in the position, or would like to learn more about it, please contact me. Jim Rosenbloom -- James P. Rosenbloom Judaica Librarian, Brandeis University President, Association of Jewish Libraries James P Rosenbloom Library and Technology Services Mailstop 045 Brandeis University 415 South St. Waltham, MA 02454 9110 781-736-4688 rosenbl...@brandeis.edu --- 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...@osu.edu 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
[ha-Safran]: Folktales of Israel
FYI: Folktales of Israel: A Festival of Jewish Storytelling Honoring Professor Peninnah Schram Co-sponsored by YU Stern College for Women, YU Museum and the American Zionist Movement. Sunday, November 6, 2011, 10 a.m- 5 p.m. Yeshiva Universvity Museum at the Center for Jewish History 15 West 16th Street, NYC 10011 Bringing together internationally renowned story tellers and scholars, Folktales of Israel: A Festival of Jewish Storytelling is a day dedicated to the art of storytelling in and about the Land of Israel. At this moment of political tensions, this festival highlights the beauty of Israel and its peoples, presenting through scholarship and performance some of the ways that storytellers have transmitted their love of Israel through the ages. Storytellers Include: Barry Bub, Cherie Karo Schwartz, Ellen Frankel, Goldie Milgram, Jennifer Rudick Zunikoff, Laura Simms, Noa Baum Schedule: Session 1: 10:00-12:15: Greetings: Jess Olson, Richard M. Joel, Yeshiva University Keynote Speaker: Dan Ben-Amos (University of Pennsylvania) Session 2: 1:30-3:15: Keynote Speaker: Saul Berman, Yeshiva University Session 3: 3:15-5:00: Presentation of Honorary volume: Mitzvah Stories: Seeds of Inspiration and Learning in Honor of Peninnah Schram (ed. Goldie Milgram and Ellen Frankel, 2011). Full schedule and list of stories to come Hag Sameach, Kathe Pinchuck Past Chair, Sydney Taylor Book Award Committee SSC Secretary Association of Jewish Libraries www.sydneytaylorbookaward.org www.jewishlibraries.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...@osu.edu 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
[ha-Safran]: New Video: The Jerusalem Sukkot March
Hi Everyone! Today I went to the Jerusalem Sukkot March on King George Street. I took 25 video clips of the march and edited them into one 16 minute video. I posted the video online at: http://www.jr.co.il/videos/jerusalem-sukkot-march.htm You can also view the video on Youtube at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sJ_kMFXy-LQ Note: The first time you watch this video, there may be downloading delays due to the large file size (506 meg). The second time you watch it, the video will play smoothly from your local disk cache. If your Internet connection is below 5 meg, the download may take a long time. If you like the video, please share it with friends and give it a like on Youtube, Facebook or Google Plus. Thanks! Enjoy! Moadim L'Simcha! Jacob --- 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...@osu.edu 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
re: [ha-Safran]: Jewish Publication Society Sale Brings End to Era
It is a truly sad event in the history of Jewish book publishing, especially because it didn't have to be. My company, Varda Graphics, has worked with JPS for many years; we had an honor to be asked to do composition of some of the JPS most typographically difficult titles, e.g. Hebrew-English Tanakh, Etz Hayim, Torah Commentaries and others. Given a chance, we could have enabled JPS not only survive but prosper in this age of digital publishing and continue its awesome contribution to Jewish life everywhere. Alexander Gendler Publisher, Varda Books www.ebookshuk.com --- 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...@osu.edu 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
[ha-Safran]: a set to give away
Greetings. I'm doing the painful (but ultimately rewarding!) job of culling our library collection as my space has been reduced. For anyone who is interested, I have Israel Zinberg's series (minus vols.9, 11, 12, 13), A HISTORY OF JEWISH LITERATURE. Hardback, the 9 books are in good condition. Please contact me ASAP by email if you are interested. I'm glad to pack them up and send them off I only request reimbursement for shipping. Amy Turim Librarian, Temple Emanuel Kensington, MD libr...@templeemanuelmd.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...@osu.edu 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
[ha-Safran]: FS: YIVO Encyclopedia of Jews in Eastern
Europe. Bargain Price. In Two Volumes. X-Original-To: Hasafran@lists.acs.ohio-state.edu X-Authority-Analysis: v=1.1 cv=cRnbtTsVO6wWDdOYuq0VmyuiiLG/FStMSb4CWlTvuS0= c=1 sm=0 a=nDghuxUhq_wA:10 a=kj9zAlcOel0A:10 a=ugFvkfIBRL/WdPz6TiXDkA==:17 a=8Mxujbdy:8 a=Vt2AcnKq:8 a=pSZzf3RB:8 a=_B9QvlENvCSbF9kZl7QA:9 a=IvAKCy--N4XuN14cO4QA:7 a=CjuIK1q_8ugA:10 a=M1SKSI1an_AA:10 a=RvUCIuQyw9IA:10 a=ugFvkfIBRL/WdPz6TiXDkA==:117 X-Cloudmark-Score: 0 X-Originating-IP: 76.181.167.86 X-Mailer: QUALCOMM Windows Eudora Version 7.1.0.9 X-Spam-Score: 1.30 (*) [Tag at 7.00] MISSING_SUBJECT,SPF(neutral,0) X-CanIt-Geo: ip=71.74.56.124; country=US; region=OH; city=Columbus; latitude=39.9968; longitude=-82.9882; metrocode=535; areacode=614; http://maps.google.com/maps?q=39.9968,-82.9882z=6 X-CanItPRO-Stream: lists (inherits from default) X-Scanned-By: CanIt (www . roaringpenguin . com) on 128.146.216.83 X-Listprocessor-Version: 8.1 -- ListProcessor(tm) by CREN We are proud to offer: Hundert, Gershon David, edited by. The YIVO Encyclopedia of Jews in Eastern Europe. In Two Volumes. New Haven, Conn. , Prepared for publication by the YIVO Institute for Jewish Studies for Yale University Press, 2008. First Edition. ISBN: 978-0-300-11903-9. Quartos, orange cloth with black and gold lettering and the YIVO emblem blind-stamped on the front covers, xxx, 1166 pp., maps, color plates, b/w photos + 1167-2400 pp., overview maps, color plates, b/w photos, glossary, directory of contributors, synoptic outline of contents, index. Hardbound. As New. Preface by Gershon David Hundert. Guide to Using the YIVO Encyclopedia, by Jeffrey P. Edelstein. (60274) This set was at least nominated for the Reference Award from AJL. It should be in any Jewish or academic library. I believe that the print version of this work is now out of print. It was published at $400.00 retail. I have a limited number of sets. The more I sell the higher the price. I have three sets remaining to offer at $75.00. I have five sets remaining at $100.00, five at $125.00 and the remainder at $150.00 my retail price. Postage is additional at cost. We ship and bill to libraries. Individuals will be asked to prepay. Henry Hollander. Bookseller 843 Twenty-Fourth Avenue San Francisco, CA 94121 415-831-3228 tel boyc...@hollanderbooks.com http://www.hollanderbooks.com ALL KINDS OF JEWISH BOOKS --- 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...@osu.edu 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
