[ha-Safran]: November Jewish Book Carnival
The host of this month's Jewish Book Carnival is Leah Berkenwald over at Jewesses With Attitude, the blog of the Jewish Women's Archive. Thanks very much to Leah and JWA for hosting and to all the many bloggers who contributed links to make this a successful Carnival. Visit http://jwa.org/blog/jewish-book-carnival-november-2011 to find all the links. You'll find lots of fascinating interviews, book recommendations, reviews, and book-related ponderings. Feel free to share the links and to leave comments for the bloggers. We'll see you again next month for another Jewish Book Carnival! --- 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 South African Memoir Podcast
The Book of Life Podcast's newest episode offers an interview with Ruchel Louis Coetzee, about her memoir on growing up Jewish in South Africa. The title of the book is Pulani. You can hear the author interview at http://jewishbooks.blogspot.com/2011/11/pulani.html. Ruchel is a very dynamic person and had exciting stories to share! Enjoy! Heidi Estrin Host, The Book of Life www.bookoflifepodcast.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]: 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]: Jewish Book Blog Carnival
The September Jewish Book Carnival is now available online at http://forwordsbooks.com/the-september-jewish-book-carnival/. Click the link for wonderful interviews and reviews of all sorts of Jewish literary goodness. Our host for September is Kathy Bloomfield at her forwardsbooks blog. We hope you will enjoy the articles and leave comments for the bloggers to show your interest. If you'd like to participate in the monthly Jewish Book Carnival, get more info at http://www.jewishlibraries.org/main/Resources/Blog/JewishBookCarnivalHQ.aspx. Enjoy! Heidi Estrin 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]: Podcast on Life, After
The Book of Life's newest podcast episode features Sarah Darer Littman's novel Life, After, a 2011 Sydney Taylor Honor Book for teens. Her novels are always brave, taking on subjects that others might fear to talk about. Please listen at: http://jewishbooks.blogspot.com/2011/09/life-after_07.html. Enjoy! Heidi Estrin Host, The Book of Life Bookoflifepodcast.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]: Author interview: Joan Leegant
The Book of Life podcast presents an interview with Joan Leegant, author and subject of Wherever You Go: A Novel. You can listen to the interview at http://jewishbooks.blogspot.com/2011/08/wherever-you-go.html. The book weaves together the lives of three Americans in Israel, and the ways they impact each other. It was named a Significant Jewish Book by URJ. Enjoy! Heidi Estrin www.bookoflifepodcast.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]: More AJL Podcasts
Another batch of AJL Podcasts from the 2011 convention in Montreal are now available online athttp://jewishlibraries.org/podcast. Enjoy! Heidi Estrin 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]: More AJL Podcasts are up!
I am pleased to announce that another batch of podcasts from the 2011 AJL Convention in Montreal are now available on the AJL Website. Please visit http://www.jewishlibraries.org/main/Resources/Podcast.aspx to listen to the podcasts. More coming soon! Heidi Estrin --- 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 Library Day in the Life
Nobody knows what we do, right? People think librarians sit around and read all day. Well, here's a way to let your patrons, bosses, and other stakeholders know how busy and useful you are. It's also a way to show the world in general what librarianship is all about. It's a project that's already going on, and it's easy for any AJL librarian to join in. The Library Day in the Life Project takes place next week, July 25-31, 2011. You can choose to participate for one day or the whole week. Here's the description from their website: The Library Day in the Life Project is a semi-annual event coordinated by Bobbi Newman of the blog 'Librarian by Day.' Twice a year librarians, library staff and library students from all over the globe share a day (or week) in their life through blog posts, photos, video and Twitter updates. Anyone who works in a library can participate. You may share your day (or week) on your blog, Twitter, Flickr and/or YouTube (or any other way you choose). If you have none of these don't worry, just create a new page in the Library Day in the Life Project wiki and post your day there (see http://librarydayinthelife.pbworks.com/w/page/42017739/Roun). At this time there are 82 libraries of all kinds signed up, from the US, Canada, the UK, Australia, Israel, and Europe. Wouldn't it be great if AJL libraries were included in the mix? We hope you'll take the time to share YOUR Day in the Life and show the world how wonderful your library is! Thanks to Sarah Leah Gross for posting the link on AJL's Facebook page to bring the project to our attention. Etta Gold Heidi Estrin (PR VP) --- 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]: Montreal convention podcasts are up
I am pleased to announce that a batch of podcasts from the 2011 AJL Convention in Montreal are now available on the AJL Website. Please visit http://www.jewishlibraries.org/main/Resources/Podcast.aspx to listen to the podcasts. More coming soon! Heidi Estrin --- 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]: July Jewish Book Carnival
This month's Jewish Book Carnival is hosted on the blog of author Ann Koffsky. Visit her blog to find links to all sorts of Jewish literary stuff such as book reviews, interviews, podcasts, and philosophical questions! You can find it all here: http://annkoffsky.com/2011/07/11/jewish-book-carnival-july-edition/ The Jewish Book Carnival is a monthly online event created by AJL. All bloggers who write on Jewish literary themes are invited to participate. For more information, look at AJL's web page at http://www.jewishlibraries.org/main/Resources/Blog/JewishBookCarnivalHQ.aspx. Enjoy! Heidi Estrin --- 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's podcast on iTunes
Hi everyone, I'm currently working on getting our podcast up and running on the new website. I need to have as many people as possible run a quick test of our podcast on iTunes. If you are an iTunes user, please sign in and search for AJL Podcast. When you find it, please click Play for at least five random episodes. Then let me know if it worked or if it gives you any trouble. Thanks Heidi Estrin 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]: Reminder: NEXT Friday on Facebook...
Don't forget, next Friday on JUNE 3, 2011 AJL will host a Facebook Friday at www.facebook.com/jewishlibraries. Between noon and 3:30 Eastern time, AJL convention co-chair Marsha Lustigman will answer questions about the AJL convention that will take place in Montreal, June 19-22, 2011. Users can post questions or comments on the wall of AJL's Facebook page and receive responses from Marsha throughout the afternoon. The page at www.facebook.com/jewishlibraries may be viewed by anyone with an Internet connection, but one must be a Facebook member and must click Like on AJL's Facebook page in order to post questions and participate in the conversation. AJL's Facebook page has 612 fans at the present time. --Heidi Estrin --- 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]: Facebook Friday: AJL's Convention Online
FACEBOOK FRIDAY Facebook Friday is a series of live conversations with Judaica experts that take place on the Association of Jewish Libraries' Facebook page at www.facebook.com/jewishlibraries. On Friday June 3, 2011 between noon and 3:30 Eastern time, AJL convention co-chair Marsha Lustigman will answer questions about the AJL convention that will take place in Montreal, June 19-22, 2011. Users can post questions or comments on the wall of AJL's Facebook page and receive responses from Marsha throughout the afternoon. The page at www.facebook.com/jewishlibraries may be viewed by anyone with an Internet connection, but one must be a Facebook member and must click Like on AJL's Facebook page in order to post questions and participate in the conversation. AJL's Facebook page has 600 fans at the present time. --- 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]: NewCAJE conference!
Many of you may be familiar with CAJE, the Coalition for the Advancement of Jewish Education. NewCAJE is holding its second annual conference July 31-August 3, 2011 in Greensboro, NC. (This is the second conference since CAJE reinvented itself.) The purpose of NewCAJE is to explore what makes Jewish education work. Their slogan is Re-imagining Jewish education for the 21st century. Wouldn't it be great to have librarians there as part of the mix at this conference? Those teachers need to remember that we're out there! I encourage any interested AJL-ers to consider attending this conference. Early bird registration ends May 16 (this coming Monday), so take a look at their website right away to see the details:http://newcaje.webnode.com/. If you are under age 43 they even have a special Young Professionals track with all kinds of special perks! If you do go, please let me know. I'm working with a committee of AJL council members to figure out how we can spread the word about AJL to other organizations, and I'd love to hear about your experience interfacing withNewCAJE! Heidi Estrin, AJL Vice-President 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]: Podcast: Jacqueline Dembar Greene
CONVENTION COUNTDOWN! More podcasty goodness from last year's convention, with author Jacqueline Dembar Greene, author of the Rebecca books (the Jewish American Girl character). Her talk is called Beyond Rebecca: Ashkenazi and Sephardic History in Juvenile Fiction and you can hear it at http://jewishlibraries.org/podcast/?p=669. Happy Passover! Heidi Estrin 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]: Job opening: West Palm Beach
Part-time Librarian for West Palm Beach synagogue We are seeking a 10 hour/week, experienced, librarian to coordinate and participate in the creation of an online public access catalog for our 5,000 book collection. The successful candidate would 1) build this catalog using LibraryWorld software; 2) recruit qualified volunteers from our congregation to assist with the catalog; 3) train and supervise these volunteers, and 4) catalog an occasional new book. This is a long term project, therefore we ask that only those candidates who can reasonably commit to our needs apply. Please submit a resume to: Linda Solomon, Executive Director, Temple Israel, 1901 N. Flagler Drive, West Palm Beach FL 33407 no later than May 15, 2011. Sincerely, Sammy R. Alzofon (Ms.) 1500 Presidential Way, Apt. 406 West Palm Beach FL 33401-1834 (561) 833-7637 (561) 685-0177 (561) 249-6458 (f) salzo...@comcast.net --- 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 Podcast with author Maggie Anton
CONVENTION COUNTDOWN! Get ready for this year's AJL Convention with podcasts from last year's convention! Author Maggie Anton speaks: Three Women and a Talmud: The Truth and Fiction Behind Rashi's Daughters at http://jewishlibraries.org/podcast/?p=665. Enjoy! --- 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]: Podcast: Yuvi's Candy Tree
We've got a new episode of The Book of Life for you, on Yuvi's Candy Tree! Author Lesley Simpson offered to interview herself, and I couldn't pass that up! She talks about Yuvi's Candy Tree (Kar-Ben, 2011), a picture book on Ethiopian Jews fleeing to Israel based on the true story of Yuvi Tashome. With its strong Exodus themes, it makes a great tie-in to Passover; it's also a universal immigration story and a good illustration of the diversity of the Jewish family. Yuvi's Candy Tree is also a PJ Library selection for ages 8 and up. Follow this link to listen to the podcast: http://jewishbooks.blogspot.com/2011/04/yuvi-candy-tree.html Heidi Estrin Host, The Book of Life www.bookoflifepodcast.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
AJL Podcast: Archives!
CONVENTION COUNTDOWN! As we approach this year's convention in Montreal, we'll be getting ready by posting lots of recordings from last year in Seattle. Today we have posted the session Building a Successful Jewish History Archive Through Collaboration: The Washington State Jewish Historical Society Archive presented by the panel of Nicolette Bromberg Doris Steifel Karyl Winn. Visit http://jewishlibraries.org/podcast/?p=674 and click Play to listen! -Heidi Estrin --- 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 Podcast: How Jews Got Their Last Names in Europe
Convention Countdown! It's almost convention season again! While you're packing your bags for Montreal, enjoy this podcast from last year's convention in Seattle! How Jews Got Their Last Names in Europe in the 18th and 19th Centuries presented by Marlene Schiffman, at http://jewishlibraries.org/podcast/?p=593. Heidi Estrin 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]: Podcast: The Rooster Prince of Breslov
The Rooster Prince of Breslov by Ann Stampler won the 2010 National Jewish Book Award's 2010 Louis Posner Memorial Award for illustrated children's books. It was also named a 2011 Notable Children's Book of Jewish Content by the Sydney Taylor Book Award Committee. Here is my interview with Ann, recorded before any of these wonderful accolades, from when I met her at Book Expo 2010. She's so excited about her book, it's a joy to listen to! Please visit http://jewishbooks.blogspot.com/2011/04/rooster-prince-of-breslov.html to hear Ann's interview on The Book of Life podcast. Heidi Estrin he...@cbiboca.org www.bookoflifepodcast.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]: Podcast: Higher Learning for Judaic Librarians
The Convention Countdown on AJL's Facebook page has begun! From now until the Montreal convention begins, we will be posting lots of goodies online, including podcasts of sessions from the Seattle convention and links to this year's speakers. Please feel free to share these wonderful goodies by reposting them on Facebook, tweeting them on Twitter, or emailing them to friends and colleagues. Today's treat is a session by Haim Gottschalk and Nancy Poole called Higher Education for Judaic Librarians, Coming to a School Near You. Find it online at http://jewishlibraries.org/podcast/?p=588. See you in Montreal! Heidi Estrin 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]: New AJL Podcast Episode: Climate Action
At last year's AJL convention in Seattle, we heard from a Carbon Coach, who suggested ways to enhance our efforts at tikkun olam, or caring for the world. Here's the podcast of the session! http://jewishlibraries.org/podcast/?p=583 Enjoy, Heidi Estrin 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]: The AJL Podcast: What IS it?
This is the third entry in my series about technology used by AJL. The first two entries covered the AJL Blog and the Jewish Book Carnival. You can find them in the Hasafran archives. I'm planning future episodes about Twitter and Facebook. If there are other topics you'd like to hear about, please let me know. This time I'll be explaining AJL's PODCAST. Heidi Estrin, he...@cbiboca.org What is a podcast? A podcast is an audio or video program on the Internet. What makes it different from any old audio clip or YouTube video? A podcast is an ongoing show that has multiple episodes, and you can subscribe to it. The same way you can subscribe to a magazine and have each issue arrive at your house, you can subscribe to a podcast and have each new episode arrive on your computer. Subscriptions for podcasts are usually free. What will you find on the AJL Podcast? AJL's podcast is made up of audio recordings of sessions from our conventions and other regional AJL-related events. We have been podcasting since 2008. How do you get the AJL Podcast? You can find the podcast at http://jewishlibraries.org/podcast. At that location, you can read instructions for subscribing to the podcast. ***You do NOT have to subscribe to the podcast in order to listen to it!*** Just like you can buy an individual issue of a magazine at a newsstand without subscribing to the magazine, you can listen to individual episodes of the AJL Podcast at our website without subscribing to it. It's your own choice. How is the AJL Podcast page organized? When you go to http://jewishlibraries.org/podcast, you will see a complete list of all our audio recordings, alphabetically arranged by the last name of the speaker. You can click on the title of any recording to be taken to its individual page, where you can click the PLAY button to listen. If you would like to narrow your search, you have two options. You can click on a broad category of interest: RAS, SSC, or Children's Youth Literature. Alternatively, you can click on Index to be taken to more specific subject headings. When scrolling through the complete list of audio recordings, you may notice that some speakers have multiple recordings. That is because so many wonderful authors and AJL members return to our conventions with new information to share year after year! Who's in charge of the AJL Podcast? The AJL Podcast is overseen by Heidi Estrin, who has been podcasting since 2005 at her synagogue library. Her library's podcast is called The Book of Life, and it receives some support from AJL, making cross-promotion possible. You can hear episodes of The Book of Life at http://bookoflifepodcast.com. ***NEWS ABOUT THE PODCAST*** As the 2011 Convention draws near, we will be publishing the remaining podcast episodes from the 2010 Convention at an accelerated rate! Watch Hasafran, Facebook, and Twitter for notices of new episodes! --- 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 of Life Podcast: Defying Gravity
The Book of Life podcast presents an interview with Carol de Giere, author of Defying Gravity: The Creative Career of Stephen Schwartz from Godspell to Wicked. You can listen to the interview to hear tidbits about Carol's time backstage on Wicked and about the Jewish influences on Schwartz's work at http://jewishbooks.blogspot.com/2011/03/defying-gravity.html. Enjoy! Heidi Estrin, Host www.bookoflifepodcast.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]: Kids who've read Hereville?
Hi everyone, A reporter from the Jerusalem Post interviewed me today about Hereville by Barry Deutsch, this year's winner in the Older Readers category for the Sydney Taylor Book Awards. He is seeking kids to interview for his article nothing detailed, just wants to basically ask them how they liked it. If you have any kids who have read Hereville (whether your own kids or young library patrons, etc), and if that child and their parents are interested in being interviewed for the Jerusalem Post, please contact Edmon Jace as soon as possible at edmonj...@aol.com. Thanks! Heidi Estrin 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]: Jewish Book Carnival: February edition
Hey everyone, this month's Jewish Book Carnival was posted today at Marie Cloutier's Boston Bibliophile blog! You can read it at http://www.bostonbibliophile.com/2011/02/its-jewish-book-carnival-time.html. You will find links to lots of interesting Jewish book-related articles! By the way, we are seeking participants to be carnival hosts for May 2011 and beyond. If you think you might be interested, email me at he...@cbiboca.org. Thanks! -Heidi Estrin --- 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's Facebook updates
For those of you who have visited AJL's page on Facebook (http://facebook.com/jewishlibraries) and clicked the Like button: Have you been seeing the Association of Jewish Libraries' status updates in your news feed lately? If not, it's because when Facebook switched to the new profile (the one with your photos displayed across the top), they also switched to a default setting to show ONLY posts from people or pages you had been interacting with recently. If you enjoy reading what AJL has to say (even if you don't always want to leave a comment), you can easily ensure that you get all our updates. Here's how: Scroll down to the bottom of the newsfeed on your Home page and click on Edit Options, click on Show Posts From and change the setting to All Of Your Friends and Pages. That way you won't miss announcements about AJL events and other Jewish book and library news. If you missed our recent status updates about the Sydney Taylor Book Award Blog Tour, please go to our blog (http://jewishlibraries.org/blog) to find all the interviews with the winning authors and illustrators! Enjoy! Heidi Estrin (facebook.com/heidiestrin) --- 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]: The Jewish Book Carnival: What IS it?
Here is the next installment in my series of explanations of AJL's online resources. Today I want to talk about the Jewish Book Carnival, which is a blog carnival. What is a Blog Carnival? A blog carnival is sort online community event. The community is a group of bloggers who all cover a similar topic on their blogs. The event is a day when all of the bloggers contribute links and make one big blog post out of them. It's called a carnival because it's a celebration of the topic being covered (in our case, Jewish books)! The point of doing this is that it builds community among bloggers with a shared interest, it educates everyone who reads the blog posts, and it builds traffic to all the blogs by allowing them to share their audiences with each other. What is the Jewish Book Carnival? In 2010 I (Heidi Estrin) attended the Book Bloggers Convention in NYC. An idea I brought home with me was that of creating a blog carnival for the various blogs that deal with Jewish literature and library issues. AJL's consultant Marie Cloutier helped get the ball rolling. She recruited participants like the Jewish Book Council, the Jewish Women's Archive, J Weekly and various Jewish newspaper blogs, other blogs by individuals who just enjoy reviewing Jewish books, and more. AJL is the hosting organization for the Jewish Book Carnival, and you can find the headquarters on our blog athttp://jewishlibraries.org/blog/?page_id=371. At that location, you will also find a list of participating bloggers. How does the Jewish Book Carnival work? Each month, one of the participants is the carnival host. The other participants send the host a link to one of their own blog posts, something about Jewish literature, literacy, libraries, etc. On the 15th of each month, the host creates a post on their own blog which lists all the links everybody has sent in. The participants can also post something on their own blogs to draw attention to the blog carnival. Readers like you can follow the various links to find a smorgasbord of articles on a topic we all love: Jewish books! You can also help with the community-building aspect and make the bloggers feel good by leaving them comments on their blogs. Where can you see an example of the Jewish Book Carnival? Follow this link to see the carnival that was posted on January 15, 2011. That month, the carnival was hosted at AJL's own blog, People of the Books at http://jewishlibraries.org/blog/?p=741. Where can you find the next Jewish Book Carnival? No matter where the carnival is being hosted, we will always put a link on AJL's blog, People of the Books (http://jewishlibraries.org/blog), so that you can find the monthly Jewish Book Carnival. To see a list of upcoming hosts, look at the headquarters I mentioned earlier at http://jewishlibraries.org/blog/?page_id=371. As of this writing, we have hosts through April 2011 but we need hosts for May and beyond. If you have a Jewish oriented blog and you would like to host, please email me and let me know at he...@cbiboca.org! GoodReads: The Jewish Book Carnival also has a GoodReads group at http://www.goodreads.com/group/show/34560.Jewish_Book_Carnival. GoodReads is an online community for book lovers. Using GoodReads gives our carnival participants a way to easily communicate and have discussions about books they are enjoying. Even if you are not a blogger, you are welcome to join the GoodReads group. --- 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]: The AJL Blog: What IS it?
Linda Silver expressed something to me that I suppose many AJL folks are feeling, some confusion about the various online activities AJL is engaging in these days. I promised to try to clear up the confusion for her and for everyone who feels the same but was afraid to ask! I'm going to give you some brief explanations here, and I invite anyone else to respond with further explanations if they think I missed something, or to ask more questions. Actually, I think I'd better break this up into a series of messages or it will get too long. This one will be about the AJL Blog (and also the Blog Tour). I will follow up with more messages about the Podcast, the Jewish Book Carnival,Facebook (including Facebook Fridays), Twitter, and whatever else you guys might ask me about. This is long, but if you take the time to read it, you will learn a lot! Heidi Estrin THE AJL BLOG What is a blog? A blog is a kind of website. A plain old website is kind of like a brochure that is online. A blog is more like a newsletter. The word comes from web+log=blog. Like Captain Kirk's starlog, a blog is an ongoing chronicle of news. The most recent item shows at the top and you can scroll down to see older news items. AJL's Blog is named People of the Books. Get it? That's us, librarians are the people of the books. ALL of the books! You can find the blog at http://www.jewishlibraries.org/blog. The blog was established when Suzi Dubin was president, and was enhanced by the hard work of AJL's consultant Marie Cloutier. At this time, the blog is overseen by Etta Gold, Chair of PR, and me (Heidi Estrin, VP). AJL member Bob Schrier is pitching in, and we hope to find more folks who'd like to participate. What can you find on AJL's Blog, People of the Books? You will find AJL press releases, author interviews, features on AJL members and/or their libraries, round-ups of links to other websites with useful Jewish and/or library related resources (this is what Bob is helping with), highlights of resources offered by AJL, and more. Comments: One thing that makes a blog cooler than an old-fashioned newsletter is that it allows for conversation between the writer and readers. Readers can add comments to any blog post (a post is an article on a blog). Anyone who looks at the blog after that will be able to read that comment. It's a great way to share your own expertise or experiences, or to ask for more information. How-To: In order to leave a comment, look at the bottom of any post for the place where it says no comments (or possibly 1 comment or 3 comments etc) in blue. Click on that and you'll be taken to a comment form. You must fill in your name but you can leave off your last name if you prefer. You must fill in your email address, but it will NOT show on the blog (only the blog administrators can see it) so don't worry that you are sharing your email address with the world. There's also a space to provide the address of your own website if you have one, but feel free to leave that line blank. Then go ahead, click in the large box, and type your comment! At the bottom you'll see a red and yellow box with some scrambled letters in it you need to type those letters before submitting your comment. This feature, called Captcha, makes sure you are a real person and not a spammer. It just helps us keep our blog from getting messed up with dumb ads for Rolex watches and false lottery winning announcements! Sharing: At the bottom of each blog post is a little green button with a white shape in it and the words Share this next to it. Put your cursor on top of the green button and it will bring up a menu of choices for sharing that blog post with the world. You can choose to email it to someone, to post it to Facebook or Twitter, and more. If you think the content of the blog post is worth sharing, this is a handy way to do it. The Sydney Taylor Book Award Blog Tour: Something special that you will see on the AJL Blog, Sunday February 6 through Friday February 11, is a blog tour. A blog tour is like a virtual book tour, but the authors don't have to go to a library or bookstore. Instead, author interviews appear on participating blogs. It's a tour because there are several (virtual) locations where the interviews take place. This blog tour features the 2011 Sydney Taylor Book Award gold and silver medalists. Each day you'll be able to visit AJL's Blog, People of the Books, to find links to the interviews at the hosting blogs. And of course, once it's online it stays there, so you can read the interviews at any time after they are posted. It would be WONDERFUL if you could leave comments on these interview blog posts, because then the authors and the participating bloggers know that people are reading it! An easier way to read the blog: If you don't want to have to remember to visit http://www.jewishlibraries.org/blog, you can sign up
[ha-Safran]: Sydney Taylor Book Award Blog Tour has begun!
The 2011 Sydney Taylor Book Award Blog Tour began on Sunday February 6 and continues throughout the week! Please visit http://jewishlibraries.org/blog each day for a description of the day's featured books and links to the blogs where you can read the full interviews! We hope you enjoy the interviews, and that you'll leave comments on the blogs so that the bloggers, authors, and illustrators know that you've been there! Enjoy! Heidi Estrin Sydney Taylor Book Award Committee Association of Jewish Libraries --- 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]: Markus Zusak in the US?
I heard a rumor that Markus Zusak, author of The Book Thief, will be in the US this spring. Does anybody know if he's going on tour or any other details? Thanks, Heidi Estrin 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]: Wanted: Facebook Fridays Moderator
Wanted: a moderator for Facebook Fridays! As you may know, our consultant Marie Cloutier instituted a wonderful new program called Facebook Fridays, in which an AJL member shares their expertise in real time, by answering questions posted to AJL's Facebook wall atwww.facebook.com/jewishlibraries. These online events are usually held around 12pm Eastern/9am Pacific time, once every few weeks. The moderator introduces the expert, helps to keep the conversation going smoothly, and watches the time, just like a moderator at a live presentation. Marie's term as our consultant will end on January 31 so she will no longer be available to moderate Facebook Fridays. I will be overseeing AJL's Facebook activities, but I'm not available to moderate Facebook Fridays during the established timeframe (because I teach classes during the day). Therefore I am seeking an AJL volunteer who is comfortable using Facebook, who would be willing to act as moderator. Please email me at he...@cbiboca.org if you think you might be interested. It's not a difficult or time consuming task, it just requires someone who reliably shows up when they are supposed to! Thanks, Heidi Estrin 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]: Barry Deutsch available in NYC in March
Hi everyone, Barry Deutsch, author/illustrator of the 2011 Sydney Taylor Book Award winner in the Older Readers Category, Hereville: How Mirka Got Her Sword, is going to be in NYC in March 13-15. He is hoping to find school librarians in NYC who might be interested in having him come in and present. He's got a slideshow he's done at elementary schools near his home in Portland and Seattle, and has gotten great responses. If you are interested, please contact him directly at barry.deut...@gmail.com. Thanks, Heidi Estrin --- 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]: Alternative curriculum for Thanksgiving
Hi. At the synagogue preschool where I am librarian, we have a pretty traditional Thanksgiving curriculum, with a strong emphasis on turkeys, Pilgrims, and Indians. I'd like to see what alternative suggestions I can come up with to get us refocused more on the meaning of the holiday and less on the untrue history of the First Thanksgiving (and I'm not proposing we teach preschoolers the true history of how the settlers and Indians got along either too dark). Seems to me the best way is to avoid dealing with the history until they're older, and for now just to teach about thankfulness, harvest, and so on. If anyone can point me towards any specific online lesson plans (or share your own), unbiased Thanksgiving picture books, etc., I would be ahem thankful. Also, if you are on any early childhood education listservs and you don't mind posing the question there and forwarding any answers to me, I'd be doubly thankful! Happy belated Thanksgiving, Heidi Estrin 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]: AJL on ALA's I Love Libraries website
I am pleased to inform you that our news about AJL's Library Snapshot Day is the lead article today on ALA's website, I Love Libraries at http://www.ilovelibraries.org! Thanks again to all participants and supporters, Heidi Estrin --- 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]: Shalom SesamePodcast Interview
The Book of Life is pleased to present you with your virtual Hanukkah gift: a podcast interview about the program Shalom Sesame! Shalom Sesame is a program that combines elements of the American TV show Sesame Street with its Israeli counterpart Rechov Sumsum. This bridge program was first created in the 1980's but has been recently revamped. The Chanukah episode, The Missing Menorah, is even airing on some PBS stations this month! To hear the interview with Veronica Wulff, Director of Global Production at Sesame Workshop, visit:http://jewishbooks.blogspot.com/2010/12/shalom-sesame.html. Enjoy! Happy Hanukkah! Heidi Estrin Host, The Book of Life www.bookoflifepodcast.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]: AJL Podcast: New Episode
A new episode of the AJL Podcast has been posted: Barak Gale's lecture from the Seattle convention, Will We Jews Stand Up for the Tree of Life? A Personal Appeal Involving Climate Change, Salmon, Rivers of Fury and Rivers of Gold at http://jewishlibraries.org/podcast/?p=574. Enjoy! Happy Hanukkah, Heidi Estrin 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]: 2011 Sydney Taylor Book Award Blog Tour
Hey y'all, The Sydney Taylor Book Award committee is gearing up for its deliberations to choose the best Jewish kidlit published in the past year. Winners will be announced in January, 2011, and there will be a blog tour for medal-winning authors/illustrators in February! If you're interested in interviewing a winner and hosting a stop on the blog tour, please let us know! We are trying to be efficient and plan ahead, even though we don't yet know who the winners will be. If you'd like to participate, please email Barbara Krasner at barbarakras...@att.net and CC Heidi Estrin at he...@cbiboca.org. Thanks, and Happy Holidays! Heidi Estrin Barbara Krasner Sydney Taylor Book Award Committee Association of Jewish Libraries www.sydneytaylorbookaward.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]: 3,548 Library Lovers Celebrate Jewish Library
Snapshot Day X-Original-To: Hasafran@lists.acs.ohio-state.edu X-Authority-Analysis: v=1.1 cv=6ptpMFIBtxRk0xdOb6IhJTbTLVRlKjWFes7R4SsWCrA= c=1 sm=0 a=kj9zAlcOel0A:10 a=ugFvkfIBRL/WdPz6TiXDkA==:17 a=HXa9ypC8:8 a=pSZzf3RB:8 a=q1_Ey3em:8 a=3j4BkbkP:8 a=Vt2AcnKq:8 a=FrMzW44zqdKR7sfWhjgA:9 a=HhzyhMKdIS4Ycl3yhNIA:7 a=9F7B7j01-qBNm6jCEqkip_UbBF4A:4 a=CjuIK1q_8ugA:10 a=bN7LPDoqlaMA:10 a=vz47pwI4mbgA:10 a=m9bv2_CO_aQA:10 a=CKYv0JFVsfcA: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 128.146.216.89 X-Listprocessor-Version: 8.1 -- ListProcessor(tm) by CREN Thanks so much to everyone who participated in AJL's first ever Library Snapshot Day. Below is the press release that has been posted to the AJL blog and will be sent to the media. Feel free to share and pass along this information and/or the slide show (available on the blog, and can be embedded on any website). Even if your library did not participate, you can use this announcement within your own community to highlight the vibrancy and importance of Jewish libraries in general! Show it to your boss! Happy Hanukkah, Heidi Estrin Etta Gold 3,548 Library Lovers Celebrate Jewish Library Snapshot Day Library Snapshot Day 2010 The People of the Book really do love libraries! In November 2010, during Jewish Book Month, 30 Jewish libraries participated in Library Snapshot Day. The event, sponsored by the Association of Jewish Libraries, was created to let all types of Judaic libraries record what happens in a day in the life of a library. Across North America, libraries in synagogues, day schools, community centers and universities picked one day during the first two weeks of November to hold the event. Collectively, participating libraries served 3,548 patrons on Library Snapshot Day. The Activities From Jewish hubs like Chicago, IL to smaller Jewish communities like Tulsa, OK, from sunny Miami, FL to chilly Montreal, Quebec, Jewish libraries held author visits, study groups, literary and computer quizzes, artist receptions, book discussions, book sales, scavenger hunts, craft projects, parenting programs, charity drives, and children's story times. Eleven of the participating libraries shared their circulation statistics, revealing that at least 745 books were checked out during Library Snapshot Day. The Feedback Every participating library reported overwhelmingly positive feedback from its community. Common themes included praise for the library as a quiet, peaceful environment in which to read and work, kudos for the hard work of librarians (many of whom, apparently, rock), and appreciation for the many print and digital resources provided. A patron at North Shore Hebrew Academy High School in Great Neck, NY said The library is a great place to study and clear your head. I always feel relaxed and very welcomed when I come to the library, and I love the librarian. A sixth-grader at the Sheila Sporn Library at Valley Beth Shalom in Encino, CA said Libraries are important because they let people who don't have enough money get books to read. A patron of the Brenner Library at Temple Emanuel in Denver, CO drives 150 miles from the mountains to make use of the facilities. Perhaps the general sentiments of library users are best summed up by a patron at the Feldman Library at Congregation B'nai Israel in Boca Raton, FL, who said The library helps us to continue to be the People of the Book! What It All Means Library Snapshot Day captured the diversity of services offered by Jewish libraries and underscored the importance of libraries in Jewish life. Libraries and librarians often fly under the radar in their communities, said Association of Jewish Libraries Vice-President, Heidi Estrin. We are thrilled that, on Library Snapshot Day, over three thousand people expressed their love of Jewish libraries. We hope that the event will encourage even more people to use these amazing resources year-round. A slide show of selected photographs submitted by participants may be viewed on AJL's blog People of the Books at jewishlibraries.org/blog. The concept of Library Snapshot Day originated with the American Library Association, of which AJL is an affiliate.More information on ALA's Library Snapshot Day is available at http://www.ala.org/ala/issuesadvocacy/advocacy/statelocalefforts/snapshotday/index.cfm. Please feel free to share this article and/or the slide show on your site or via social networking. You can find AJL online at jewishlibraries.org
[ha-Safran]: LibraryScienceDegree.org
Hello all, I received the information below about an interesting library related website and am passing it along to all of you for your own information. --Heidi Estrin From Lindsay Samuels: I would like to let you know about my new website, http://librarysciencedegree.org. My goal was to compile an unbiased and updated list of every school that offers a library science degree in the US. I felt the existing lists were not comprehensive, easy to find, and many web sites have outdated information and links. I believe I have built a useful resource for library science students and would simply like to ask that you take a look and link to my site if you agree. All the schools are listed on the front page and lead directly to each program, additionally they are sorted by state. Since my primary goal was to compile an updated list of every library science degree program in the US, if you know of any I have missed, please let me know so I can add them. Otherwise, if you have any questions or would like any additional information, please feel free to ask. Thank you for your consideration, Lindsay Samuels lind...@librarysciencedegree.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]: Last Call for Library Snapshot Day Results
Thanks so much to those who have sent in the results of their Library Snapshot Day events! It appears to have been a positive experience at many, many libraries. If you did a head count, gathered comments, and/or took pictures for Library Snapshot Day and have not yet sent them in, now is the time to do so. Once all the results are in, we will create a press release about the project that we will distribute and that you will be able to use with your local media. Please send any unreported results ASAP to: p...@jewishlibraries.org and please CC he...@cbiboca.org as a back-up. Happy Library Snapshot Day, everybody! Heidi Estrin Etta Gold --- 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 Economics podcast
A new episode of the AJL Podcast has been posted featuring Heidi Lerner's talk from the Seattle convention, Perspectives on Jewish Economics. You can find the podcast at: http://jewishlibraries.org/podcast/?p=596. Enjoy! Heidi Estrin 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]: Jewish traveling exhibits
The following announcement came to me by email and I thought the rest of you might be interested Heidi Estrin The ALA Public Programs Office is pleased to announce three new traveling exhibits focusing on Jewish artists who have contributed to the culture of America and the world through their lives and work. Public, academic and special libraries, including museum libraries and Jewish community centers are invited to apply by January 24 by visiting www.ala.org/jewishartists. The exhibits were developed by Nextbook, Inc., a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting Jewish literature, culture and ideas, and the ALA Public Programs Office, with funding from Nextbook. The national exhibit tours have been made possible by grants from the Charles H. Revson Foundation, the David Berg Foundation and the Nash Family Foundation, with additional support from Tablet Magazine: A New Read on Jewish Life. Libraries are invited to apply to host a traveling exhibition on one of three subjects: 1. In a Nutshell: The Worlds of Maurice Sendak Based on a major retrospective exhibition created by the Rosenbach Museum Library, Philadelphia, this exhibit reveals the push and pull of New and Old Worlds in Sendak's work and shows how Sendak's artistic journey has led him deeper into his own family's history and his Jewish identity. 2. Emma Lazarus: Voice of Liberty, Voice of Conscience In this exhibit, a vital woman is brought to life in all her fascinating complexity. Viewers see Lazarus's place in history as a poet, an activist and a prophet of the world we live in today. The exhibit traces her life, intellectual development, work and lasting influence. 3. A Fine Romance: Jewish Songwriters, American Songs, 1910-1965 Illustrated with colorful posters from Broadway shows and photographs of composers, singers and the casts of hit musicals and films, this exhibit highlights the lives and works of Irving Berlin, George and Ira Gershwin, Harold Arlen, Jerome Kern and a host of other Jewish songwriters who wove the American songbook deep into the fabric of American culture. Successful applicants will host one traveling exhibition for a six-week period between April 2011 and February 2012 and receive programming and technical support from the ALA Public Programs Office. Participating libraries are expected to present at least two free public programs for adults on themes related to the exhibitions. All showings of the exhibition must be free and open to the public. Each of the exhibits requires at least 200 square feet of display space. More information about the exhibitions, including guidelines and the online application, is available atwww.ala.org/jewishartists. With questions, contact the ALA Public Programs Office at publicprogr...@ala.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]: CORRECTED EMAIL ADDRESS!
Hi. To anyone who is trying to send in the results of Library Snapshot Day and is having their email bounce, please make sure you use this address: p...@jewishlibraries.org I think in my earlier message the to p...@... somehow turned into t...@... And messed up the email address. Sorry about that! Heidi Estrin
[ha-Safran]: New Podcast: Canadian Jewish Book Awards
The Book of Life has posted a new podcast episode, featuring Canadian Correspondent Anne Dublin's visit to the Canadian Jewish Book Awards gala ceremony. She interviews four of the winners: * Eva Wiseman, author of Puppet (Youth Literature category) * Goldie Sigal, author of Stingy Buzi and King Solomon / Der karger Buzi un Shloymeh Hameylekh (Yiddish category) * Robin McGrath, author of The Winterhouse (Fiction category) * Mystery writer Howard Engel (Special Achievement Award) Please visit http://jewishbooks.blogspot.com/2010/11/canadian-jewish-book-awards.html to listen to this episode and to find links to further information on the winning titles! Enjoy! Heidi Estrin Host, The Book of Life www.bookoflifepodcast.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]: Doing a head count
Hi everyone. Today is the day I have chosen at my own library to conduct Library Snapshot Day. I've gotten some really interesting comments from patrons and teachers (they write them for me on little paper hearts). I've also been getting a good headcount, with lots of story times for preschoolers, religious school classes, meetings being held in the room, and plain old patrons they're all building up my number nicely! I just wanted to encourage each of you to choose a day and do a headcount, even if you don't do anything else for Library Snapshot Day. Even if it's a rough estimate, it's helpful. We just want to end up with a wonderful aggregate number so that we can say something along the lines of on a single day in November, x number of people made use of their Jewish libraries and have that number be something impressive! Technically, it won't be all on the same single day, but it averages out and creates a broad general picture of what AJL libraries have to offer. Be sure to email your head count number (and/or anything else about your Library Snapshot Day) t...@jewishlibraries.org. Thanks for your help, everyone. Heidi Estrin --- 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]: Photos on Library Snapshot Day
I hope that many of you will be participating in Library Snapshot Day, our advocacy campaign, by choosing any day between now and mid-November to take a snapshot of your library's activities! As we've described before, on your chosen day we'd like you to get a headcount of library users, gather comments and feedback, and take pictures. The question has been raised about whether we need permission to use photos of patrons, especially children. If you are able to get permission for AJL to use your photos in our newsletter or on our website and blog, that would be wonderful! If your patrons prefer that their photos not be published, that's fine too we'd still be interested in receiving them as internal evidence of the success of Library Snapshot Day even if we can't share them. And of course, any pictures you take would make a wonderful library display or local advocacy tool for you at your home base. So in summary, please take pictures no matter what! And when you send them to p...@jewishlibraries.org, please let us know whether or not it's all right to use the photos in the AJL Newsletter or on the website and blog. Thanks, everyone! Looking forward to a wonderful Library Snapshot Day! Heidi Estrin Etta Gold p...@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]: Jewish connection to fairy tales?
Hi everyone. I've got a patron who has a vague memory that there had been an orthodox rabbi who had either written something, or gave a talk on, connecting Judaism and secular fairy tales. Does anyone know what she might be referring to? Any leads appreciated. Heidi Estrin 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]: Call for proposals: RUSA online learning
The Reference and User Services Association (RUSA) invites interested instructors and presenters to submit proposals for online professional development courses and webinars to be offered starting in early 2011. RUSA currently offers several online courses in the areas of reference and readers advisory, and is looking to expand its available course topics, and also include webinars among its offerings. Topics of particular interest include skills for assisting patrons with job searches, collection development and introductory reference and user services skills. There is also significant interest in offering online learning opportunities that go more in-depth with business reference skills as a follow-up to the consistently sold out Business Reference 101 course currently offered by RUSA. Additional topics for online learning proposals might include but are not limited to company and industry research; international business; small businesses; entrepreneurship; consumer demographics; fundamentals of reference; providing reference in virtual libraries; providing reference in the one-person library; reference services in church and synagogue libraries; customer service fundamentals for reference staff; reference service fundamentals for embedded librarians; marketing the library and reference services; government documents fundamentals for reference librarians; legal reference for non-law librarians. More information about how to submit proposals is available at the RUSA blog: http://rusa.ala.org/blog/2010/10/15/2010callforprofdevelproposals-1/ --- 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 AJL Podcast episode
A new episode of the AJL Podcast has been posted! This recording from the 2010 AJL Convention in Seattle features Wendy Marcus on the topic of Building Community Through Creative Writing! It's available at http://jewishlibraries.org/podcast/?p=568. Enjoy! Heidi Estrin 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]: Interview on Jewish Middle Grade Books
From the Mixed Up Files of Middle Grade Authors is a blog about literature for kids around ages 8-12, kids who are beyond picture books but not ready for YA lit. It is run by about 30 different authors, who take turns writing articles for it. One of those authors is Laurel Snyder, whose new picture book you may have heard of (Baxter, The Pig Who Wanted to Be Kosher). Laurel asked me to answer a few questions about Jewish middle-grade lit, and this interview is the result. It was posted on the evening of Oct. 12 and is already getting a good response in the blogosphere. I thought you might like to read it! It's at http://www.fromthemixedupfiles.com/2010/10/sometimes-not-so-all-of-a-kind-families/ . Enjoy, and please pass the link along to friends and colleagues if you like the article. Heidi Estrin 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]: Anna Levine Blog Tour
Author Anna Levine's teen novel Freefall was a Sydney Taylor Honor Book (silver medal), and of course she's written numerous excellent Jewish children's books over the years. Enjoy her current blog tour a series of interviews and reviews about Freefall appearing on various blogs starting today and running through November 12! Go to http://theteenbookscene.weebly.com/anna-levine-freefall-details.html for links to all the participating blogs. Enjoy! Heidi Estrin 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]: Interview with Papernick the Book Peddler
Visit The Book of Life for a text (not audio) interview with Jonathan Papernick (AKA Papernick the Book Peddler) about his new book of short stories There Is No Other. You'll also see a video of Papernick in action, peddling books, accompanied by a klezmer clarinetist! Go to www.bookoflifepodcast.com. Enjoy, Heidi Estrin 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]: Book on Akeda
(Forwarding a message received from Alice Porter at Libertary about a new book. -- Heidi Estrin) I'm looking for guidance in connecting a book with synagogue-affiliated Torah study and book groups. The book is *The First Father Abraham* by Henry Abramovtch. The author is a Hebrew scholar, anthropologist, and Jungian analyst, and he mobilizes this multidisciplinary background to dig deeply into the biblical story, studying Abraham's development and interaction with G-d using themes such as family dynamics and the ethics of survival. This is a scholarly but accessible book, and the author has written a new introduction for the Libertary edition. The entire book is available to read online at: http://libertary.com/book/the-first-father-abraham. For those who wish to read a bound copy, we have published a paperback version as well. (Please see the attached press release.) In addition to presenting entire books to read free online, Libertary drives traffic to our books from other websites and blogs and supports discussion forums for our books. PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release Contact: Alice Porter (edi...@libertarty.com) (206) 383-2109 New from Libertary: The First Father Abraham by Henry Abramovitch What manner of parent was Abraham, first patriarch of the Hebrew Bible and the shared ancestor of Jews, Christians, and Muslims? What father would be willing to murder his much-beloved son, as described in the still-shocking story of the binding of Issac in Genesis? What value could anyone hold, more powerful than love for one's child, that would lead to this grossest violatioon of the human order? These are questions not just for the biblical scholar but also for the psychologist and cultural anthropologist. Henry Abramovitch, author of The First Father Abraham (Libertary Editions 2010) is all three, and he brings to this analysis a case study approach and themes such as the psycholoogy of birth order, the ethics of survival, and the symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder. Abramovitch also mines deeply into the Hebrew text to extract the true context of Abraham's personal and spiritual development to reveal how Abraham, the spiritual revolutionary, having lost all...is given it all back again. The First Father is invaluable study of family dynamics, faith, and leadership, filled with deep religious and psychological insight. Libertary is proud to issue the softcover edition of this book with a new preface. Praise for the book Abramovitch's Abraham is not only a success; he is a tour de force. -Rabbi James E. Ponet, Joseph Slifka Center for Jewish Life at Yale Online publication The First Father Abraham is in print and ebook format. Libertary also provides a public copy of the book for free reading online at www.libertary.com. Available both in print and for free reading on the web, as are all Libertary editions. Libertary is committed to creating new ways for readers to experience and share books online. About the author Henry Hanoch Abramovitch is Associate Professor in the Department of Medical Education and Behavioral Science, Sackler School of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, and founding President of the Israel Institute of Jungian Psychology. The First Father Abraham by Henry Abramovitch; Published by Libertary Editions; Publication date: August, 2010; Price: $14.95; Paperback; ISBN: 978-0-9841786-5-0 Category: Religion/Psychology Available from Ingram, Baker Taylor, Amazon.com and Barnes Noble online or through the publisher at www.libertary.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]: New Book of Life podcast: Jewish Presses
The Book of Life podcast's newest episode features interviews with Judaic publishers from the show floor of Book Expo America 2010. You can listen to the podcast and find links to the books discussed at this URL:http://jewishbooks.blogspot.com/2010/10/book-expo-2010-jewish-presses_02.html. Please feel free to share this link via email, website, blog, Facebook, Twitter, etc. If you'd like to embed the audio on your own website or blog, you'll find an embeddable player at the same address. Enjoy! Heidi Estrin Host, The Book of Life www.bookoflifepodcast.com Email: 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]: Podcast on new Jewish kidlit
The Book of Life podcast's newest episode features interviews from the show floor of Book Expo America 2010, focusing on new and forthcoming Jewish books for children and teens. You can listen to the podcast and find links to the books discussed at this URL: http://jewishbooks.blogspot.com/2010/09/book-expo-2010-kidlit.html. Please feel free to share this link via email, website, blog, Facebook, Twitter, etc. If you'd like to embed the audio on your own website or blog, you'll find an embeddable player at the same address. Enjoy! Heidi Estrin Host, The Book of Life www.bookoflifepodcast.com Email: 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]: Lesson plans for Jewish kids books?
The Department of Jewish Education at our local Federation asked me if I could help them find book-related lesson plans for use with ages 8 and up. They're seeking a lesson based on a book that deals with Judaic values, text, traditions, etc. The example they gave me was a lesson plan from the PJ Library for Nachshon Who Was Afraid to Swim (if you want to see this example, let me know and I'll send you the PDF). It had discussion points, extension activities, suggested crafts, etc. Does anybody have any lesson plans like this to share for ages 8 and older? If so, please email me at he...@cbiboca.org. Thanks, Heidi Estrin --- 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]: Heidi's Library Snapshot Day
Hi everybody, By now you've heard on Hasafran and on AJL's blog about Library Snapshot Day, a fun way to bring positive attention to all our libraries. I'm already planning my own Library Snapshot Day and I wanted to tell you about it. I hope it will inspire you to plan something too, because the whole thing only works if we get participation from lots of people! The point of the project is to generate big, impressive numbers about how much use Jewish libraries are getting as a group, and then to use that info for advocacy. I hope lots of AJL members will do it, because every participant will make a difference. So feel free to steal my ideas for how to celebrate Library Snapshot Day, or come up with something completely different! I'm planning to: · Take pictures of people in the library all day. I'll offer them props to make the pictures more fun, including puppets, funny hats, giant books, and one of those funny standup cardboard pictures you stick your face through (from the Upstart catalog). I might put the pictures onto a private Flickr group and give them the password, so they can access their pictures. I will certainly send the pictures to AJL when I'm done! · Give away library related tchotchkes to all visitors, and offer special patriotic themed tchotchkes to anyone who comes in wearing an I voted sticker (I'm doing this on November 2 which is also election day). I'll get stuff from Upstart or Oriental Trading Company for this. · I'm going to order Upstart's name badge stickers that say HELLO, my favorite book/author/character is or HELLO, I like to read about and invite people to fill in the blanks and wear them. I think they'll be good conversation starters. · Serve refreshments, of course. · Ask visitors to say something about the library, either by writing on paper, or by letting me audio record (or video record) them. · I am planning to create some kind of online guest book so that people who can't make it to the library that day can still leave the comments. I'm thinking of using Voicethread.com for this, which allows commenters to type or use a microphone or webcam or phone to leave their comments. · I'm going to set up the game Lightning Librarian on my computers and invite people to play it. It's a free online game at http://resources.kaboose.com/games/lightning-librarian.html. · I'm going to invite the local Jewish Journal to come take pictures too on that date, and to do an article. I think the national/local combination of the event will appeal to them. When I told the senior staff about Library Snapshot Day they were very enthusiastic. The rabbi asked me to have his secretary schedule him to come into the library that day so he won't forget, and the religious school principal scheduled classes to come in and have their pictures taken. So it's already having a positive effect within my own organization and it hasn't even happened yet! If you're considering doing Library Snapshot Day, please let everybody know. The more we can help each other plan, the better! Heidi Estrin Feldman Children's Library at Congregation B'nai Israel of Boca Raton, FL he...@cbiboca.org
[ha-Safran]: Podcast: What's Hot in Israeli Literature?
A new AJL Podcast episode from the Seattle convention: What's Hot in Israeli Literature? Presented by author Pnina Moed Kass. Visit http://jewishlibraries.org/podcast/?p=578 to listen to her talk. Enjoy! Heidi Estrin 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]: The convention awards banquet has been podcasted
The recordings of the 2010 Convention awards banquet have now been podcasted. For easier listening, the evening was broken down into 2 podcasts, one for the RAS Judaica Reference Bibliography Awards and another for the Sydney Taylor Book and Manuscript Awards. You can hear them at: RAS: http://jewishlibraries.org/podcast/?p=621 STBA: http://jewishlibraries.org/podcast/?p=632 Enjoy! Heidi Estrin 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]: Heidi's article in NewCAJE journal
Hi. I am pleased to announce that my article about the importance of Jewish libraries has been published in NewCAJE's inaugural issue of The Jewish Educator at http://thejewisheducator.wordpress.com/. Look for the third article down entitled The Beating Heart of Jewish Education. Not to be pushy or anything, but if you find the article's reasoning compelling, you might want to share it with your administrators as a way to remind them of the importance of your own library. :^D Heidi Estrin 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]: fill-in-the-blanks post-convention press release FOR YOU
It was great seeing everyone at the convention in Seattle! As we've done in the past, we are offering a fill-in-the-blanks generic press release that attendees can use in their own communities. Please feel free to change the text and use this however you want; we're providing this press release to make your life easier but you are welcome to customize or rewrite. Attending convention is not only beneficial personally and professionally, it is also a great way to draw attention to our own libraries! Your attendance at convention shows the professional attitude you take towards running your own library, and your community should be proud of that. If you do get into your local paper or newsletter, please let us know! Best of luck, Heidi Estrin MEDIA RELEASE July, 2010 For immediate release For more information, contact: [your name and contact info] [YOUR ORGANIZATION] REPRESENTED AT NATIONAL CONVENTION [Your name], the librarian at [organization] has just returned from Seattle, Washington where the Association of Jewish Libraries (AJL) held its 45th annual convention. This is the [number] year that the [city or region] librarian has participated in this professional conference, [(use this part if it's ever been in your area) which moves to a new city each year. The last time AJL met regionally was in [city] in [year].] This event is such a wonderful opportunity for professional development, says [your name]. I attended sessions on [fill in what you went to:] ___, ___, and ___. Presenters and fellow librarians from across the world shared so much useful knowledge that will ultimately benefit [your library's name]. (use this section if you volunteer for AJL or if you were a presenter:) [Your name] also shared his/her own expertise, presenting a session called [name of session]. [Approximate number] people attended the session and it was very well-received, says [your name]. She/he is also active on the [committee, board, whatever] of AJL, giving back to the organization that has been such a helpful resource for his/her own library. We at [organization] are so proud of [your name] for his/her dedication to his/her profession [or if you prefer, to the library] says [title/name of your boss]. His/her volunteer participation in the Association of Jewish Libraries convention brings national prestige to [organization]'s library. [your library's name] is the richer for becoming a part of the Jewish library community. [Also, if your library is AJL-accredited, be sure to mention that.] For more information about the Association of Jewish Libraries, visit https://mail.google.com/mail/http://www.jewishlibraries.orgwww.jewishlibraries.org [or contact the [region] Chapter at [phone/email].] --- 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 Wonderful Convention
I'd like to add my thanks to the many praises being heaped upon the Seattle convention committee. We had fascinating and pithy sessions, a gorgeous setting with incredibly helpful staff, delicious food, and even beautiful weather! This was a top-notch convention and I enjoyed every minute of it. Thank you so much to the hard-working convention committee and everyone who pitched in to make it such a wonderful event! Heidi Estrin VP/President-Elect --- 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]: Live-blogging the AJL Convention on Facebook
Don't forget, you can follow the happenings at the AJL 2010 Convention happening NOW in Seattle via Facebook, at http://www.facebook.com/jewishlibraries. You do not have to join Facebook to view this page! (Although you do have to join Facebook if you want to leave us comments.) If you already ARE on Facebook, please become a fan of AJL's Facebook page by going to the address above and clicking the LIKE button near the top of the page. Thanks! Heidi Estrin 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]: Final drawing for $10 Amazon gift card
The Association of Jewish Libraries' annual convention takes place July 4-7 in Seattle, WA, and we want your help spreading the word about the Convention Countdown going on at our blog, People of the Books! Enter the Mention Convention weekly drawing for a $10 Amazon gift card by linking back to our final interview in the series, and audio interview with Seattle's own super-librarian Nancy Pearl athttp://jewishlibraries.org/blog . Just put the link on your blog, , on Facebook, or on Twitter (hashtag #AJL10) and then email p...@jewishlibraries.org to tell us that you mentioned convention! The final Mention Convention drawing will take place after the convention is over, so entries will be accepted through Friday, July 9 and the last winner will be announced the following Tuesday on July 13. Good luck! ~ Heidi Estrin, AJL C o n v e n t i o n C o u n t d o w n ! Exciting interviews at jewishlibraries.org/blog, Tuesdays in May June, 2010 45th Annual Convention ~ Association of Jewish Libraries ~ Seattle, WA ~ July 4-7, 2010 --- 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]: Week 7: Win a $10 Amazon Gift Card
The Association of Jewish Libraries' annual convention takes place July 4-7 in Seattle, WA, and we want your help spreading the word about the Convention Countdown going on at our blog, People of the Books! Enter the Mention Convention weekly drawing for a $10 Amazon gift card by linking back to this week's interview with Howard Droker of the Washington State Jewish Historical Society athttp://jewishlibraries.org/blog . Just put the link on your blog, , on Facebook, or on Twitter (hashtag #AJL10) and then email p...@jewishlibraries.org to tell us that you mentioned convention! Do it quick, before Monday June 28, to enter this week's drawing! Then do it again the following (and final) week when we'll feature an interview with famous super-librarian Nancy Pearl. Weekly drawings run from now through June, and you may enter each week. Good luck! ~ Heidi Estrin, AJL C o n v e n t i o n C o u n t d o w n ! Exciting interviews at jewishlibraries.org/blog, Tuesdays in May June, 2010 45th Annual Convention ~ Association of Jewish Libraries ~ Seattle, WA ~ July 4-7, 2010 --- 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]: Blogging the convention in Seattle
This year we will be using AJL's Facebook page to blog the Seattle Convention. That means we'll be posting comments, pictures, etc. about the convention as it's happening athttp://facebook.com/jewishlibraries. You do NOT have to join Facebook in order to see this. Anybody can click on the address above and view AJL's Facebook page. If you DO use Facebook, please become a fan of the AJL Facebook page by going to that same address and clicking the LIKE button. This will ensure that AJL's status updates come to your wall, along with news from your other Facebook friends. Thanks! Let me know if you have any questions. Heidi Estrin he...@cbiboca.org C o n v e n t i o n C o u n t d o w n ! Exciting interviews at jewishlibraries.org/blog, Tuesdays in May June, 2010 45th Annual Convention ~ Association of Jewish Libraries ~ Seattle, WA ~ July 4-7, 2010 --- 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]: $10 from Amazon thru AJL's Convention Countdown
The Association of Jewish Libraries' annual convention takes place July 4-7 in Seattle, WA, and we want your help spreading the word about the Convention Countdown going on at our blog, People of the Books! Enter the Mention Convention weekly drawing for a $10 Amazon gift card by linking back to this week's interview with conference organizer/presenter/musician/author Wendy Marcus athttp://jewishlibraries.org/blog . Just put the link on your blog, , on Facebook, or on Twitter (hashtag #AJL10) and then email p...@jewishlibraries.org to tell us that you mentioned convention! Do it quick, before Monday June 21, to enter this week's drawing! Then do it again the following week when we'll feature an interview with Howard Droker of the Washington State Jewish Historical Society, who is planning a local tour for convention attendees. Weekly drawings run from now through June, and you may enter each week. Good luck! ~ Heidi Estrin, AJL C o n v e n t i o n C o u n t d o w n ! Exciting interviews at jewishlibraries.org/blog, Tuesdays in May June, 2010 45th Annual Convention ~ Association of Jewish Libraries ~ Seattle, WA ~ July 4-7, 2010 --- 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]: Social Media session at convention
At the Seattle convention, on Monday July 5, Diane Romm and I will be presenting a session called AJL Social Media. We'll be addressing the finer points of AJL's website, blog, podcast, etc., and also discussing other social media sites of Jewish literary interest. If this is a topic that interests you, and you think you might attend our session, I've got a little preview for you. You may remember last convention's social media session with podcaster Mark Blevis, which inspired me to expand upon the topic on my podcast, The Book of Life. I'd like to invite you to go back and listen to those episodes NOW, as they make great background material for what we'll be discussing at our Seattle session! Please visit The Book of Life and listen to the 4-part Why Be Social? series of episodes. You can find all four here: http://jewishbooks.blogspot.com/2009/08/why-be-social-whole-megillah.html. Or you can look up the four individual postings, which each include links to extra materials and sometimes bonus video as well. Listening to this short series will give you a good grounding in Jewish social media and why it's important. It's certainly not required for attending our session, but I think it would help you get more out of it. Looking forward to seeing you in Seattle! Heidi Estrin C o n v e n t i o n C o u n t d o w n ! Exciting interviews at jewishlibraries.org/blog, Tuesdays in May June, 2010 45th Annual Convention ~ Association of Jewish Libraries ~ Seattle, WA ~ July 4-7, 2010 --- 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]: $10 from Amazon thru AJL's Convention Countdown
The Association of Jewish Libraries' annual convention takes place July 4-7 in Seattle, WA, and we want your help spreading the word about the Convention Countdown going on at our blog, People of the Books! Enter the Mention Convention weekly drawing for a $10 Amazon gift card by linking back to this week's interview with Sydney Taylor Book Award winning author April Halprin Wayland (New Year at the Pier), at http://jewishlibraries.org/blog . Just put the link on your blog, , on Facebook, or on Twitter (hashtag #AJL10) and then email p...@jewishlibraries.org to tell us that you mentioned convention! Do it quick, before Monday June 14, to enter this week's drawing! Then do it again the following week when we'll feature an interview with conference organizer/presenter/musician Wendy Marcus. Weekly drawings run from now through June, and you may enter each week. Good luck! ~ Heidi Estrin, AJL C o n v e n t i o n C o u n t d o w n ! Exciting interviews at jewishlibraries.org/blog, Tuesdays in May June, 2010 45th Annual Convention ~ Association of Jewish Libraries ~ Seattle, WA ~ July 4-7, 2010 --- 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]: $10 Amazon Gift Card Available
The Association of Jewish Libraries' annual convention takes place July 4-7 in Seattle, WA, and we want your help spreading the word about the Convention Countdown going on at our blog, People of the Books! Enter the Mention Convention weekly drawing for a $10 Amazon gift card by linking back to this week's interview with author Yann Martel (The Life of Pi; Beatrice Virgil), athttp://jewishlibraries.org/blog . Just put the link on your blog, , on Facebook, or on Twitter (hashtag #AJL10) and then email p...@jewishlibraries.org to tell us that you mentioned convention! Do it quick, before Monday May 31, to enter this week's drawing! Then do it again the following week when we'll feature an interview with the lovely conference services lady at the Fairmont Olympic Hotel, our gorgeous convention venue. Weekly drawings run from now through June, and you may enter each week. Good luck! ~ Heidi Estrin, AJL C o n v e n t i o n C o u n t d o w n ! Exciting interviews at jewishlibraries.org/blog, Tuesdays in May June, 2010 45th Annual Convention ~ Association of Jewish Libraries ~ Seattle, WA ~ July 4-7, 2010 --- 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]: Yet another chance for a $10 Amazon gift card!
The Association of Jewish Libraries' annual convention takes place July 4-7 in Seattle, WA, and we want your help spreading the word about the Convention Countdown going on at our blog, People of the Books! Enter the Mention Convention weekly drawing for a $10 Amazon gift card by linking back to this week's interview, all about the Fairmont Olympic Hotel where the convention will be held, athttp://jewishlibraries.org/blog . Just put the link on your blog, , on Facebook, or on Twitter (hashtag #AJL10) and then email p...@jewishlibraries.org to tell us that you mentioned convention! Do it quick, before Monday June 7, to enter this week's drawing! Then do it again the following week when we'll feature an interview with recent Sydney Taylor Book Award winning author, April Halprin Wayland (New Year at the Pier). Weekly drawings run from now through June, and you may enter each week. Good luck! ~ Heidi Estrin, AJL PS If you received LAST week's Convention Countdown notice THIS morning, I apologize. My bad. Sorry for clogging your inbox. C o n v e n t i o n C o u n t d o w n ! Exciting interviews at jewishlibraries.org/blog, Tuesdays in May June, 2010 45th Annual Convention ~ Association of Jewish Libraries ~ Seattle, WA ~ July 4-7, 2010 --- 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]: Louisiana Jewish Story Podcasted
The Book of Life podcast's newest episode is now available at http://jewishbooks.blogspot.com/2010/06/when-hurricane-came-to-new-orleans.html. This interview turns out to be unfortunately timely, with Louisiana so much in the spotlight right now due to the Gulf of Mexico oil spill. Last summer, when we all thought Hurricane Katrina was the worst thing that could happen to New Orleans, I interviewed Nachama Liss-Levinson, author of the 2009 Sydney Taylor Manuscript Award winning title When the Hurricane Came to New Orleans. Being unpublished (thus a Manuscript Award winner), you can't read it yet. But I'm sure after hearing from awards chair Aileen Grossberg and from Nechama herself, you will want to! (Sorry for any angst caused by this situation!) C o n v e n t i o n C o u n t d o w n ! Exciting interviews at jewishlibraries.org/blog, Tuesdays in May June, 2010 45th Annual Convention ~ Association of Jewish Libraries ~ Seattle, WA ~ July 4-7, 2010 --- 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]: Convention Countdown
We are now in Week 2 of our Convention Countdown! Every week from now until convention we will feature an exciting interview on the AJL blog, People of the Books, athttp://jewishlibraries.org/blog. Last week we had an interview with convention co-chair Toby Harris. This week we feature our keynote speaker, Dr. Joseph Janes, professor in the Information School at University of Washington and founding director of the Internet Public Library. Help promote AJL and be eligible for a prize by doing so! Enter the Mention Convention weekly drawing for a $10 Amazon gift card by linking back to this interview during the week of May 16-22 , 2010 on your blog, on Facebook, or on Twitter (hashtag #AJL10) just emai...@jewishlibraries.org to show us what you did! C o n v e n t i o n C o u n t d o w n ! Exciting interviews at jewishlibraries.org/blog, Tuesdays in May June, 2010 45th Annual Convention ~ Association of Jewish Libraries ~ Seattle, WA ~ July 4-7, 2010 --- 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]: $10 Amazon Gift Card Available
The Association of Jewish Libraries' annual convention takes place July 4-7 in Seattle, WA, and we want your help spreading the word about the Convention Countdown on our blog, People of the Books! Enter the Mention Convention weekly drawing for a $10 Amazon gift card by linking back to this week's interview with keynote speaker Dr. Joseph Janes (founder of the Internet Public Library), athttp://jewishlibraries.org/blog/?p=185. Just put the link on your blog, , on Facebook, or on Twitter (hashtag #AJL10) and then email p...@jewishlibraries.org to show us that you mentioned convention! Do it quick, before Monday May 24, to enter this week's drawing! Then do it again the following week when we'll feature an interview with author Yann Martel (The Life of Pi). Weekly drawings run from now through June, and you may enter each week. Good luck! ~ Heidi Estrin, AJL C o n v e n t i o n C o u n t d o w n ! Exciting interviews at jewishlibraries.org/blog, Tuesdays in May June, 2010 45th Annual Convention ~ Association of Jewish Libraries ~ Seattle, WA ~ July 4-7, 2010 --- 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 Convention Countdown
The Association of Jewish Libraries will hold its 45th annual convention at the Fairmont Olympic Hotel in downtown Seattle July 4 to 7, 2010. AJL's 8-week Convention Countdown begins the second week of May, with a new convention-related interview on the AJL blog every Tuesday. We'll have exciting interviews with some of our presenters, convention planners, and Seattle icons like Nancy Pearl and Joseph Janes! Watch jewishlibraries.org/blog starting on May 11 for the Convention Countdown! Help spread the word about the Convention Countdown and be entered into the Mention Convention weekly drawing for a $10 Amazon gift card, May 10 through July 2. To enter, write about the Convention Countdown or about the convention itself on your blog, on Twitter, on Facebook, or add the information to your email as a signature (see example at the end of this message). Then immediately send the URL of your post (or a copy of your email with the convention-related signature) to p...@jewishlibraries.org. Be sure to tell us your name and email address so that we can contact you if you are a winner! Please note that the final week's drawing will not be held until after the convention, since we will be very busy in the week leading up to the event. C o n v e n t i o n C o u n t d o w n ! Exciting interviews at jewishlibraries.org/blog, Tuesdays in May June, 2010 45th Annual Convention ~ Association of Jewish Libraries ~ Seattle, WA ~ July 4-7, 2010 --- 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]: Podcast interview with Anna Levine
The newest episode of The Book of Life podcast features Israeli author Anna Levine, talking about her award winning novel Freefall AND her award winning picture book Jodie's Hanukkah Dig (both set in Israel). Check it out at www.bookoflifepodcast.com! Heidi Estrin Host, The Book of Life C o n v e n t i o n C o u n t d o w n ! Exciting interviews at jewishlibraries.org/blog, Tuesdays in May June, 2010 45th Annual Convention ~ Association of Jewish Libraries ~ Seattle, WA ~ July 4-7, 2010 --- 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 on the I Love Libraries site
An article about AJL appears in the Library Showcase section of ALA's promo website, I Love Libraries. Visitwww.ilovelibraries.org to read it! Heidi Estrin AJL PR Chair
I[ha-Safran]: nterview: SO PUNK ROCK (And Other Ways to
Disappoint Your Mother) X-Original-To: Hasafran@lists.acs.ohio-state.edu X-Authority-Analysis: v=1.1 cv=y+tbl+pgjD85AC0RC2zTiF8go2AgkSUZvDTCp5uBjks= c=1 sm=0 a=kj9zAlcOel0A:10 a=Rbkyo50JXqmaGVJAYUhP0A==:17 a=HXa9ypC8:8 a=5TcE1l-o:8 a=Vt2AcnKq:8 a=pSZzf3RB:8 a=5KEbYyXLqZpxW4OIA5UA:9 a=yzdQ622pMglC1mnaM98A:7 a=XsoffiXAHjYhJfmlD5b5GFTO0aAA:4 a=CjuIK1q_8ugA:10 a=FuGYlHmbFLYA:10 a=CKYv0JFVsfcA:10 a=Rbkyo50JXqmaGVJAYUhP0A==:117 X-Cloudmark-Score: 0 X-Originating-IP: 75.185.4.211 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=Reynoldsburg; latitude=39.9549; longitude=-82.7693; metrocode=535; areacode=614; http://maps.google.com/maps?q=39.9549,-82.7693z=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 Check out the latest episode of The Book of Life podcast for an interview with Micol Ostow, author of So Punk Rock (And Other Ways to Disappoint Your Mother), a young adult rock'n'roll story with graphic novel elements that takes place in a Jewish day school! You can hear the podcast interview (and see a book trailer video) at www.bookoflifepodcast.com. Enjoy! Heidi Estrin Host, The Book of Life --- 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]: Purim Interview on The Book of Life
Good for the Jews by Debra Spark is a smart, funny, sexy novel set in Madison, WI, and loosely based on the Book of Esther. What a hook, eh? Come check out an interview with the author, just in time for Purim, at The Book of Life website, www.bookoflifepodcast.com. No audio this time; I interviewed Debra by email. Enjoy, and Happy Purim! Heidi Estrin Host, The Book of Life --- 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]: Florida AJL Event: Klez4Kids
For any of you who live in Florida, who have friends/relatives in Florida, or will be visiting Florida in March: please come to this klezmer music event based on a Jewish children's book, co-sponsored by South Florida AJL! And please tell all your Floridian friends! Klez4Kids: The Kugel Valley Klezmer Band Saturday, March 6, 2010 at 3PM Florida Atlantic University's Wimberley Library, 5th Floor Tickets $9/Adult, Free tickets for kids under 12, Buy tickets and see the whole festival schedule at http://www.fauevents.com/kulturfest.html Fun for the whole family! Klez4Kidz features a dramatic reading, live music and projected illustrations from the critically-acclaimed children's book, The Kugel Valley Klezmer Band by Joan Betty Stuchner (http://joanbettystuchner.blogspot.com). A little girl named Shira loves the fiddle, but is she good enough to play with her papa's band? Join narrator Riva Ginsburg and members of Klezmer Company Orchestra (http://www.klezmercompany.com/) as they bring the charming story to life. Bring your blankets to sit on the floor, and get ready to dance to the musical interludes! This is the second year that SFAJL has helped FAU to plan a children's literary/klezmer event for their Jewish Kultur Festival. In 2009, the Klezmer Company Orchestra brought to life the book Mendel's Accordian by Heidi Smith Hyde. This year's performance, at a new, more convenient time, promises to be even better! This event is co-sponsored by the South Florida Association of Jewish Libraries, www.sfajl.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]: 2 new AJL Podcast episodes, in Hebrew
Two new episodes have been added to the AJL Podcast at http://jewishlibraries.org/podcast. Both were recorded at the AJL Regional Conference at Bar Ilan University in November, 2009. 1) Elhanan Adler: Ten Years of Digitization at the National Library of Israel athttp://jewishlibraries.org/podcast/?p=531 2) Shmuel Har Noy: Challenges of the New National Library of Israel at http://jewishlibraries.org/podcast/?p=536 --- 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]: Sydney Taylor Book Award Blog Tour
The Sydney Taylor Book Award blog tour got off to a good start today! Interviews were posted with the author and illustrator of New Year at the Pier (gold for Younger Readers), as well as an interview with the author of Tropical Secrets (gold for Teens). * Read an interview with April Halprin Wayland, author of New Year at the Pier, on Practically Paradise at http://www.schoollibraryjournal.com/blog/83283/post/1570052357.html * Read an interview with Stephane Jorisch, illustrator of New Year at the Pier, on Frume Sarah's World at http://rivster.wordpress.com/2010/02/01/bringing-words-to-life/ * Read an interview with Margarita Engle, author of Tropical Secrets: Holocaust Refugees in Cuba at bookstogether at http://bookstogether.squarespace.com/blog/2010/2/1/stba-blog-tour-margarita-engle-tropical-secrets.html To see other upcoming stops on this virtual tour, go to the AJL Blog at http://jewishlibraries.org/blog/?p=63. Enjoy! Heidi Estrin --- 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]: Podcast: Jewish Kidlit Conference
1-6-2010 The Book of Life's newest episode has just been posted, with coverage of my trip to New York for the Jewish Children's Book Writers and Illustrators Conference held this November at the 92nd Street Y. You can virtually experience the conference by listening to organizer Barbara Krasner, Scholastic editor Dianne Hess, and authors Bryna Fireside, Sandy Wasserman, and Eve Tal! Listen at http://jewishbooks.blogspot.com/2010/01/jewish-kidlit-at-92y.html. Thanks, and happy new year! Heidi Estrin The Book of Life bookoflifepodcast.com facebook.com/bookoflifepodcast --- 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]: 2010 Sydney Taylor Book Awards Announced!
Below you will find listed all the Awards, Honors, and Notable Books for the 2010 Sydney Taylor Book Awards! This list, as well as a press release detailing the winners, is available on the AJL blog at http://jewishlibraries.org/blog. You can listen to the live announcement made by Kathe Pinchuck (awards chair) at AJL Midwinter, plus an interview with Kathe about the winning books at http://bookoflifepodcast.com. FYI, a blog tour (a virtual book tour) will take place February 1-5 featuring STBA winning authors and illustrators. Watch the AJL Blog (see address above) for the schedule, which will be posted soon. THE 2010 SYDNEY TAYLOR BOOK AWARDS ANNOUNCED BY THE ASSOCIATION OF JEWISH LIBRARIES The Sydney Taylor Book Award Winner for Younger Readers: New Year at the Pier: A Rosh Hashanah Story by April Halprin Wayland with illustrations by Stephane Jorish (Dial Books for Young Readers, a division of Penguin Young Readers Group) The Sydney Taylor Book Award Winner for Older Readers: The Importance of Wings by Robin Friedman (Charlesbridge Publishing) The Sydney Taylor Book Award Winner for Teen Readers: Tropical Secrets: Holocaust Refugees in Cuba by Margarita Engle (Henry Holt Books for Young Readers, an imprint of Macmillan Children's Publishing Group) Sydney Taylor Honor Books for Younger Readers: Nachshon, Who Was Afraid to Swim: A Passover Story by Deborah Bodin Cohen with illustrations by Jago (Kar-Ben, imprint of Lerner) Benjamin and the Silver Goblet by Jacqueline Jules with illustrations by Natascia Ugliano (Kar-Ben, an imprint of Lerner) Yankee at the Seder by Elka Weber with illustrations by Adam Gustavson (Tricycle Press) You Never Heard of Sandy Koufax? by Jonah Winter with illustrations by Andre Carrilho (Schwartz Wade Books, an imprint of Random House) Sydney Taylor Honor Books for Older Readers: Anne Frank: Her Life in Words and Pictures from the Archives of the Anne Frank House by Menno Metselaar and Ruud van der Rol, translated by Arnold J. Pomerans (Roaring Brook Press/Flash Point, an imprint of Macmillan Children's Publishing Group) A Faraway Island by Annika Thor, translated by Linda Schenck (Delacorte Books for Young Readers, an imprint of Random House) Sydney Taylor Honor Books for Teen Readers: Lost by Jacqueline Davies (Marshall Cavendish) Naomi's Song by Selma Kritzer Silverberg (Jewish Publication Society) Notable Books for Younger Readers: Where Is Grandpa Dennis? by Michelle Shapiro Abraham with illustrations by Janice Fried (URJ Press) Around the Shabbos Table by Seryl Berman with illustrations by Ari Binus (Hachai) The Secret Shofar of Barcelona by Jacqueline Dembar Greene with illustrations by Douglas Chyka (Kar-Ben, an imprint of Lerner) Menorah Under the Sea by Esther Susan Heller (Kar-Ben, an imprint of Lerner) Today Is the Birthday of the World by Linda Heller with illustrations by Allison Jay (Dutton Children's Books, an imprint of Penguin) The Waiting Wall by Leah Braunstein Levy with illustrations by Avi Katz (Hachai Publishers) Sukkot Treasure Hunt by Allison Ofanansky with photographs by Eliyahu Alpern (Kar-Ben, an imprint of Lerner) Fox Walked Alone by Barbara Reid (Albert Whitman Company) Notable Books for Older Readers: The Champion of Children: The Story of Janusz Korczak written and illustrated by Tomek Bogacki (Farrar Straus Giroux Books for Young Readers/Frances Foster Books, an imprint of Macmillan Children's Publishing Group) Guardian Angel House (A Holocaust Remembrance Book for Young Readers) by Kathy Clark (Second Story Press) Rebecca Series (American Girl Collection) by Jacqueline Dembar Greene with illustrations by Robert Hunt (American Girl) Strawberry Hill by Mary Ann Hoberman with illustrations by Wendy Anderson Halperin (Little Brown and Company) The Mysteries of Beethoven's Hair by Russell Martin and Lydia Nibley (Charlesbridge Publishing) The Man Who Flies with Birds by Carol Garbuny Vogel and Yossi Leshem (Kar-Ben, an imprint of Lerner) Clay Man: The Golem of Prague by Irene N. Watts with illustrations by Kathryn E. Shoemaker (Tundra Books) Elvina's Mirror by Sylvie Weil (Jewish Publication Society) Notable Books for Teens: The Disappearing Dowry: an Ezra Melamed Mystery by Libi Astaire (Zahav Press, an imprint of Targum) A Family Secret/The Search by Eric Heuvel (Farrar Straus Giroux Books for Young Readers, an imprint of Macmillan Children's Publishing Group) So Punk Rock (and Other Ways to Disappoint Your Mother) by Micol Ostow with art by David Ostow (Flux) Cursing Columbus by Eve Goldberg Tal (Cinco Puntos Press) Puppet by Eva Wiseman (Tundra) The Other Half of Life: Based on the True Story of the MS St. Louis By Kim Ablon Whitney (Knopf Books for Young Readers, an imprint of Random House) NOTABLE BOOK FOR READERS OF ALL AGES: JPS Illustrated Children's Bible by Ellen Frankel with illustrations by Avi
[ha-Safran]: New AJL Podcast Episodes
New episodes have just been added to the AJL Podcast, comprising lectures from the 2009 AJL Convention: Electronic Resources at http://jewishlibraries.org/podcast/?p=521http://jewishlibraries.org/podcast/?p=521 The Feinstein Lecture by Michael Grunberger at http://jewishlibraries.org/podcast/?p=517http://jewishlibraries.org/podcast/?p=517 Fundraising and PR at http://jewishlibraries.org/podcast/?p=510http://jewishlibraries.org/podcast/?p=510 Yiddish Language Publishing at http://jewishlibraries.org/podcast/?p=505http://jewishlibraries.org/podcast/?p=505 --- 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]: Kosher Face video
Our Youth Director at Congregation B'nai Israel here in Boca Raton has created an awesome music video, Kosher Face, that has GONE VIRAL (getting 1000 views a day!). It's informative, entertaining, funny and inspiring... GREAT for Jewish Identity! You can see it athttp://www.youtube.com/sheermusic305. I hope you will pass the link on to as many people (young AND old) as possible. Thank You. ENJOY! Shalom. --- 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]: Planet Esme Podcast
The Book of Life podcast's newest episode features an impromptu discussion held during a party at the Planet Esme Book Room, between author/readiologist Esme Raji Codell, podcaster Mark Blevis (of Just One More Book), author Richard Michelson (As Good As Anybody), and myself. Among other things, we predicted winners for the 2010 Sydney Taylor Book Award in January we'll find out whether we were right! Listen online at http://bookoflifepodcast.com. I'd be very grateful for your help in spreading the word about this episode and about The Book of Life. Please feel free to email your friends, link to the website, or embed a podcast player on your own site! The URL for this particular episode is http://jewishbooks.blogspot.com/2009/12/planet-esme.html, and when you visit that address you'll also find an embeddable podcast player with simple instructions for adding it to your own site. Thanks, and Happy Hanukkah! Heidi Estrin Host, The Book of Life www.bookoflifepodcast.com 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]: two new episodes of The Book of Life
This summer at the Podcasters Across Borders conference, I nabbed a couple of book-related interviews for The Book of Life. Unlike most Book of Life content, there's nothing Jewish about these interviews, but I was awfully excited to meet other book geeks at a non-book conference! These are extremely creative people, so I'm sure you will enjoy hearing about their many projects to promote literature, and to involve the community in the creation, support, and reviewing of books! Earlier this fall I posted the first in this 3-part Podcasters Across Borders series. That first interview, posted October 20, was with Connie Crosby. These two new interviews with Hugh McGuire and Alexa Clark complete the series. Enjoy! And let me know what you think via the new Book of Life listener feedback line at 561-206-2473! Connie Crosby on The Shanachies: http://jewishbooks.blogspot.com/2009/10/podcasters-across-borders-connie-crosby.html Hugh McGuire on LibriVox and Book Oven: http://jewishbooks.blogspot.com/2009/12/podcasters-across-borders-hugh-mcguire.html Alexa Clark on Mini Book Expo and Book Camp Toronto: http://jewishbooks.blogspot.com/2009/12/podcasters-across-borders-alexa-clark.html Heidi Estrin Host, The Book of Life podcast www.bookoflifepodcast.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]: [ACAT] short term project - cataloging of books in Hebrew
VNS Group, Inc. is looking for a Cataloger to work on a short term project involving cataloging of books in Hebrew language. Experience using OCLC Connexion, applying AACR2 rules, LC subject headings, LC classification and LC romanization table for Hebrew language are required. This short-term opportunity is available immediately. For details, please call Vesselina at 240-441-7302. For consideration please e-mail your resume to j...@vnsgroup.com or fax it to 202-216-0031. Kind regards, Vesselina Stoytcheva President CEO VNS Group, Inc. www.vnsgroup.com Tel: 202-216-0031 (office); 240-441-7302 (mobile) Fax: 202-216-0031 805 15th Street NW Suite 100-14 Washington, D.C. 20005 --- 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]: Please help Florida Kids Learn About Winter
As you guys know, I am the school librarian computer teacher for a synagogue preschool in Boca Raton, Florida. Each year at our school, our curriculum includes a winter unit and we usually emphasize themes of cold, snowy weather, even though that is not what we experience here in South Florida. I grew up in Pennsylvania, so I understand the tendency to assume that the northern four seasons are Real Weather and that everything else is just a variation. But that's not true, and it's not fair to teach kids in Florida that their winter experience (dry and sunny) is not valid. So I had an idea for a way to show how different winter can be in different places. I've created an interactive blog where everyone can share pictures (and video and audio) of their own local winter experience. I am inviting YOU to show off YOUR winter weather, to help my students learn that winter can mean snow, rain, or sunshine; cold or warm; it can even mean December or July depending on which hemisphere you live in. Please email a picture of your typical winter weather top...@winterweather.posterous.com to share it with the rest of us. If you want, you can even email a video or an audio file! I've listed a few guidelines below to help you. GUIDELINES * Photos, videos, and audio recordings showing off winter weather are all accepted - just attach the file to your email message and send it to p...@winterweather.posterous.com. * In your email message, please tell us your location, who are the people in the picture (if there are any people), and a little about what your typical winter weather is like. * Pictures can be from your home area or from a vacation, as long as it's winter. * Pictures can be new or from a previous winter. * To visit the Winter Weather website and see the pictures others have sent, visithttp://winterweather.posterous.com. Thanks to everybody for helping me to expand the world of my students! And please feel free to pass this message along to your friends, especially if they live in really interesting places. Happy Winter! Love, Heidi Heidi Estrin he...@cbiboca.org Library Media Specialist, Congregation B'nai Israel of Boca Raton Host, The Book of Life Podcast --- 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]: The Book of Life now has voicemail
The Book of Life podcast now has a voicemail number for listener feedback, suggestions, etc. I'll be waiting for your call at 561-206-2473! Thanks! Heidi Estrin The Book of Life www.bookoflifepodcast.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]: Kvetchfessional podcast
FYI, the newest episode of The Book of Life podcast has just been posted. It's called Kvetchfessional! and it features author Simone Elkeles (the How to Ruin series for teens) and kidlit expert Professor June Cummins, speaking between sessions during the Association of Jewish Libraries convention in Chicago, IL. They discuss trends in Jewish literature for teens, especially for girls. You can hear the episode online at http://www.bookoflifepodcast.comwww.bookoflifepodcast.com. If you're on Facebook, please fan the podcast's FB page at http://www.facebook.com/bookoflifepodcastwww.facebook.com/bookoflifepodcast! Enjoy! Heidi Estrin Host, The Book of Life mailto:bookoflifepodc...@gmail.combookoflifepodc...@gmail.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.htmlhttp://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.htmlhttp://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/history.html AJL HomePage http://www.JewishLibraries.orghttp://www.JewishLibraries.org
[ha-Safran]: New AJL Podcast episodes!
Many new episodes of the AJL Podcast are now available. They are all available at http://jewishlibraries.org/podcasthttp://jewishlibraries.org/podcast. Colon, Raul Richard Michelson: http://jewishlibraries.org/podcast/?p=477As Good As Anybody Cummins, June: http://jewishlibraries.org/podcast/?p=445Bat Mitzvah Beyond: Jewish Girls COming of Age in Fiction Galay-Altman, Racheli: http://jewishlibraries.org/podcast/?p=455Joachim Stutschewsky (1891-1982): Works for Cello Piano in the Jewish Style Hesse, Karen: http://jewishlibraries.org/podcast/?p=458Brooklyn Bridge Kligman, Mark: http://jewishlibraries.org/podcast/?p=463Jewish Ethnomusicology Levia, Anna: http://jewishlibraries.org/podcast/?p=471A Guided Tour of the Eisig Silberschlag Papers at Stanford University Rosenberg, Avraham: http://jewishlibraries.org/podcast/?p=482Conservation of the Collections in the Ets Haim Library and Restoration of Over 1500 Items Schreyer, Alice: http://jewishlibraries.org/podcast/?p=486Ludwig Rosenberger Harry Sondheim: A Tale of Two Collectors Sydney Taylor Book Award Committee: http://jewishlibraries.org/podcast/?p=4902009 Adventures in Book Reviewing Weimann, Dr. Gabriel: http://jewishlibraries.org/podcast/?p=449The Dark Side of the Web: Terror on the Internet --- 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]: Please send healing vibes to Mark Blevis's family
Many AJL-ers met Mark Blevis at the AJL convention in Chicago where he gave a wonderful presentation on social media. You all know he's a fun, nice, energetic guy who was thrilled to help with our convention. Now it's time for us to give back. Mark's wife Andrea has just been diagnosed with breast cancer. Mark, in his creative way, is reaching out to the wider community to help Andrea by gathering positive vibes for her. If you enjoyed meeting Mark, or if you just want to do a mitzvah, please consider calling and leaving a voice message to help Andrea with her healing. The deadline is Wednesday October 21. Here's the original request from Mark. Thanks, everyone. -- Heidi Estrin Andrea, my wife and partner in the Just One More Book!! children's book podcast, was diagnosed with breast cancer on October 6. Her mastectomy has been scheduled for October 26 and she will begin chemo 6 weeks after the surgery. I would be grateful if you could lend your voice and energy to the chorus of good wishes in the form of a voice mail message identifying yourself and sending good vibes and wishes to Andrea for a speedy recovery (please address Andrea in the first person for the best effect of the audio collage). You can be as creative as you would like to be (some people have recited poems and recorded kisses). I'm going to gather all of the messages I receive and edit them together and have it ready for Andrea to listen to after her surgery. Our voice hotline is 206-350-6487. The more positive vibes we can get, the better. Thanks so much! Sincerely, Mark --- 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]: Running for My Life podcast
Running for My Life by Ann Gonzales is the hopeful and healing story of a teenaged girl who struggles with PTSD as a result of living with a mentally ill mother. Gonzales joins Heidi Estrin on The Book of Life to talk about her own mom and her own PTSD, about NaNoWriMo, and about her journey to becoming a writer. Running for My Life boasts universal rather than Jewish content, and Ann became a Book of Life guest by placing the highest bid in the Bridget Zinn Auction, which raised money to assist librarian/author Bridget Zinn with her cancer treatments. Listen to the interview now at http://www.bookoflifepodcast.comwww.bookoflifepodcast.com! - Heidi Estrin Host, The Book of Life mailto:bookoflifepodc...@gmail.combookoflifepodc...@gmail.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]: Collaboration: new AJL Podcast episode
New episode of the AJL Podcast, recorded at the 2009 Chicago AJL convention: Relate-Collaborate: Developing Relationships to Enhance Collaboration presented by Deborah Lazar Pam Strom, two librarians from New Trier HS in Northfield, IL. Listen at http://jewishlibraries.org/podcast/?p=368 By the way, if you're on Facebook, be sure to fan the AJL Facebook page so that you'll get notice of new podcast episodes on your Facebook wall. Go to http://www.facebook.com/jewishlibraries and click on Become a Fan! Enjoy! Heidi Estrin, 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]: Secret Shofar of Barcelona; Jewish American Girl
The Book of Life podcast offers you an interview with Jacqueline Dembar Greene, author of the High Holidays picture book The Secret Shofar of Barcelona, and of the new American Girl character, Rebecca Rubin, a Jewish girl from the Lower East Side in 1914. Visit www.bookoflifepodcast.com to listen to the podcast. As always, your comments are welcome. And if you're on Facebook, please fan The Book of Life atfacebook.com/bookoflifepodcast. -Heidi Estrin Host, The Book of Life bookoflifepodcast.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
