[ha-Safran] Jerusalem Books Newsletter AJL Las Vegas Summer 2014
Dear Friends, First let me begin by saying that we are all praying for the safe release of the three innocent Jewish boys recently kidnapped in Israel. Second as is our custom I am posting a Jerusalem Books ltd newsletter in advance of the upcoming AJL in Las Vegas. Usually a selection of newly published titles in Hebrew from Israel are discussed. On this occasion, I would like to mention a new important work by a distinguished scholar, educator, professor and author, Joseph 'Yossi' Turner. Professor Turner, who researches and teaches Jewish Philosophy at the Schechter Institute in Jerusalem has witten a book, 'Ha-Yahas le-Tsion u-le-tefutsot be-mahshava ha-yehudit shel ha-me'ah ha-20,' 'the Relation to Zion and the Diaspora in 20'th Century Jewish Thought.' The 357 page Hebrew work is scholarly and published by ha-Kibbutz ha-Me'uhad. He book is a major work analyzing the significance and role of Israel inJewish Thought of the 20th Century CE. The book divides it analysis between the early 20th Century Jewish figures, thinkers, philosophers, those pre WWII and the figures and scholars from the founding of Isreal to the present. First, the writings and teachings of Theodore Herzl and Ahad Ha'am are examined and compared. Then Dubnow and Herman Cohen are discussed. The latter portions of the work are dedicated to Mordechai Kaplan, Eliezer Schweid and finally current modern scholars Daniel Boyarin, David Meyers and Shaul Maggid are studied and contrasted. The book deals with Zionist thinking, values and goals and non-Zionists like herman Cohen are also analyzed. The book approaches this modern current issue from the standpoint of what is Judaism, the Jewish people and how these differing streams of thought deal with and determine the future existence of the Jewish people. This is undoubtedly a significant contribution to scholarship on these subjects and is also very important as it takes up the study of Jewish Thought and Philosophy in the modern era. As many have heard me say, Jewish Thought and history do not stop in 18th or 19th Century as some have seemed to think. Preferring to examine and study only, classical Jewish Studies. This book is and will undoubtedly be a catalyst for an ongoing dialogue about what is Jewish Thought and Jewish existence in the 20th and 21st Century CE. I certainly recommend this book for any library of Jewish Studies. In the name of full disclosure I am proud to say that Shaul Maggid and especially Joseph Turner are good personal friends and that I was privileged to be involved in frequent discussions with Yossi during the writing of this work. Cat. # 83872 $ 28 I look forward to seeing all of you at the AJL in Las Vegas, discussing this work, Zionist Philosophy, life in Israel, Europe and the US and developments in Israel and at Jerusalem Books. Sending you best wishes from myself, Ayelet and the staff at Jerusalem Books and thanks for all your interest and support, Sincerely, Jeff Spitzer Jerusalem Books Ltd. __ 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: Hasafran@lists.service.ohio-state.edu To join Ha-Safran, update or change your subscription, etc. - click here: https://lists.service.ohio-state.edu/mailman/listinfo/hasafran Questions, problems, complaints, compliments send to: galro...@osu.edu Ha-Safran Archives: Current: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.service.ohio-state.edu/maillist.html Earlier Listserver: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/maillist.html AJL HomePage http://www.JewishLibraries.org -- Hasafran mailing list Hasafran@lists.service.ohio-state.edu https://lists.service.ohio-state.edu/mailman/listinfo/hasafran
Re: [ha-Safran] Transliteration question
All romanization depends on whose rules you are using, and that depends on language. Since you are Swiss, and routinely deal with French, German and English in your work, just consider how the “Shin” (ש) is Romanized in those three languages. With proper nouns, remember that most people do not pronounce their names in according to what some government agency decrees, but will Romanize their name based on factors that make it impossible to have a systematic Romanization that also reflects what people in the “real world” do. What we librarians do when we Romanize (transliterate Hebrew script to English script), it will result in Romanized forms that frequently clash with what non-librarians do in their daily lives (and put on their title pages). This, by the way, is the essence of the argument against Romanization and in favor of using original script. Aaron Kuperman, LC Law Cataloging Section. This is not an official communication from my employer From: hasafran-boun...@lists.service.ohio-state.edu [mailto:hasafran-boun...@lists.service.ohio-state.edu] On Behalf Of Kerstin Paul Sent: Wednesday, May 28, 2014 2:20 AM To: hasafran@lists.service.ohio-state.edu Subject: [ha-Safran] Transliteration question Dear Safranim Can anyone give me an advise concerning the transliteration of the Hebrew „י“? The rules say, it is to be transliterated as „y”, since it is a consonant. But there are so many cases, where the consonant is followed by the vowel „i“. And there is also the case of the double „יי“. Here some examples: 1) Should Jerusalem be transliterated as „Yerushalayim“ or as „Yerushalaym“? 2) What about a name like Epstein. Should it be transliterated as “Epshtayin” or as “Epshtayn”? 3) And the word “קדמוניות“: should it be transliterated as „kadmoniyot“ or as „kadmonyot“? Thank you in advance for your help. Regards, Kerstin Paul __ Israelitische Cultusgemeinde Zürich Kerstin Paul Bibliothekarin Telefon: +41 (0)44 283 22 50 Fax: +41 (0)44 283 22 23 e-Mail: kerstin.p...@icz.orgblocked::mailto:frederic.w...@icz.org blocked::mailto:beni.witztum@iInternet: www.icz.orgblocked::http://www.icz.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: Hasafran@lists.service.ohio-state.edu To join Ha-Safran, update or change your subscription, etc. - click here: https://lists.service.ohio-state.edu/mailman/listinfo/hasafran Questions, problems, complaints, compliments send to: galro...@osu.edu Ha-Safran Archives: Current: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.service.ohio-state.edu/maillist.html Earlier Listserver: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/maillist.html AJL HomePage http://www.JewishLibraries.org -- Hasafran mailing list Hasafran@lists.service.ohio-state.edu https://lists.service.ohio-state.edu/mailman/listinfo/hasafran
[ha-Safran] Holocaust Memoirs
Dear Safranim, Many thanks to you all for your many suggestions and leads to assist the congregant seeking Treblinka and Majdanek memoirs. I have shared your generous responses with her and she is most gratefulas am I. With appreciation, Emily Goldberg Mowshowitz Library Hillcrest Jewish Center Flushing, NY exgoldb...@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: Hasafran@lists.service.ohio-state.edu To join Ha-Safran, update or change your subscription, etc. - click here: https://lists.service.ohio-state.edu/mailman/listinfo/hasafran Questions, problems, complaints, compliments send to: galro...@osu.edu Ha-Safran Archives: Current: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.service.ohio-state.edu/maillist.html Earlier Listserver: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/maillist.html AJL HomePage http://www.JewishLibraries.org -- Hasafran mailing list Hasafran@lists.service.ohio-state.edu https://lists.service.ohio-state.edu/mailman/listinfo/hasafran
[ha-Safran] The June Jewish Book Carnival
The June Jewish Book Carnival, a monthly roundup of Jewish literary links from across the blogosphere, is being hosted by Jennifer Tzivia MacLeod at Write Kids' Books! At http://blog.writekidsbooks.org/2014/06/carnival-of-jewish-books.html. You'll find links to Jewish book news, book reviews and author interviews. Thanks to all the participating bloggers! Next month's Carnival will be hosted by Susan Curtis at Susan's Literary Café. To participate, please submit links from your own blog to susansliteraryc...@gmail.commailto:susansliteraryc...@gmail.com by July 13, 2014. Enjoy! Heidi Estrin Librarian, Congregation B'nai Israel of Boca Raton, FL he...@cbiboca.orgmailto:he...@cbiboca.org == HIT THE JACKPOT! Association of Jewish Libraries * 49th Annual Conference * June 22-25, 2014 * Las Vegas, Nevada www.jewishlibraries.org __ Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the Association of Jewish Libraries (AJL) == Submissions for Ha-Safran, send to: Hasafran@lists.service.ohio-state.edu To join Ha-Safran, update or change your subscription, etc. - click here: https://lists.service.ohio-state.edu/mailman/listinfo/hasafran Questions, problems, complaints, compliments send to: galro...@osu.edu Ha-Safran Archives: Current: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.service.ohio-state.edu/maillist.html Earlier Listserver: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/maillist.html AJL HomePage http://www.JewishLibraries.org -- Hasafran mailing list Hasafran@lists.service.ohio-state.edu https://lists.service.ohio-state.edu/mailman/listinfo/hasafran
[ha-Safran] Departing from the AJL conference on Wednesday morning
As I have an early flight (6:40) on Wednesday, June 25th, I'd like to know if there are other attendees who would like to share a cab. Thanks, Rachel Simon __ 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: Hasafran@lists.service.ohio-state.edu To join Ha-Safran, update or change your subscription, etc. - click here: https://lists.service.ohio-state.edu/mailman/listinfo/hasafran Questions, problems, complaints, compliments send to: galro...@osu.edu Ha-Safran Archives: Current: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.service.ohio-state.edu/maillist.html Earlier Listserver: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/maillist.html AJL HomePage http://www.JewishLibraries.org -- Hasafran mailing list Hasafran@lists.service.ohio-state.edu https://lists.service.ohio-state.edu/mailman/listinfo/hasafran
[ha-Safran] Job posting
Please post the following: [cid:image001.jpg@01CF8980.CE8D4E20] Director, Fortunoff Video Archive for Holocaust Testimonies Yale University Library New Haven, CT Rank: (Librarian 3-5) Requisition: 25530BR www.yale.edu/jobshttp://www.yale.edu/jobs Yale University offers exciting opportunities for achievement and growth in New Haven, Connecticut. Conveniently located between Boston and New York, New Haven is the creative capital of Connecticut with cultural resources that include two major art museums, a critically-acclaimed repertory theater, state-of-the-art concert hall, and world-renowned schools of Architecture, Art, Drama, and Music. Position Focus: The Fortunoff Video Archive (FVA) is a collection of 4,500 video testimonies and related ephemera of Holocaust witnesses. Reporting to the Director of Manuscripts and Archives (MSSA) in the Yale University Library (YUL), and in collaboration with MSSA and other YUL staff, the FVA Director is responsible for establishing a vision for FVA and setting priorities for the administration of the collection and incorporation of the collection into teaching and research at Yale and beyond. Administrative responsibilities include analysis, planning, and evaluation of programs, policies, and procedures; budgeting and financial oversight; management of rights and related legal issues; and development and managements of grant-funded and other special projects. The Director establishes programs and policies to ensure the long-term preservation of the collection; hires and manages appropriate staff; creates and oversees the website and other promotional material; communicates with national and international affiliated projects; works with donors, Yale's development offices, and Yale's office of grants and contracts to seek financial support when needed; and directs recording of testimonies at Yale. Working in a complex university library environment in collegial fashion, the Director contributes to the development and achievement of the goals and objectives of both MSSA and YUL. To support teaching and research, the Director responds to phone and email reference inquiries and works individually with in-person researchers. Building on existing programs, s/he engages in inventive outreach across the Yale community, using technology when appropriate, and develops strong relationships with faculty to promote integration of testimonies into their courses and research. The Director teaches classes, conducts instructional and other user training programs, and creates edited programs for use in outreach and teaching. The Director plays an active role in local, national, and international professional and scholarly communities. S/he will maintain and enhance the reputation of the FVA as a leader in the preservation of Holocaust testimonies and their use in teaching and scholarship. Required Education, Skills and Experience: * Master's degree from an ALA accredited library school or equivalent accredited degree. In selected instances, a post graduate degree in museum studies or a related discipline may be substituted for a master's degree in library science. * Strong commitment to collection building and to innovative public service programs. * Demonstrated excellent oral and written communications and analytical ability. * Demonstrated excellent customer service skills, flexibility and a strong commitment to innovation, creativity and excellence. * Demonstrated problem solving skills, experience coordinating projects, and the ability to bring projects to fruition. * Demonstrated experience working collaboratively and independently with various groups within a complex organization and rapidly changing team environment. * Knowledge of the history of and current trends in scholarly research related to the study of the Holocaust. * Knowledge of program/project management, including budget and financial oversight. * Reading and speaking fluency in at least one of the following languages in addition to English: Hebrew, French, German. * Preferred: PhD. in humanities or social sciences related to Holocaust studies. Knowledge of or experience in intellectual access and control programs and video technology/preservation. Yale University assigns ranks to librarian positions based on a combination of professional experience and accomplishments (see range assigned to this description as noted in the posting position title). Librarian ranking information can be found at: http://www.library.yale.edu/about/departments/lhr/rank.html. The University and the Library The Yale University Library, as one of the world's leading research libraries, collects, organizes, preserves, and provides access to and services for a rich and unique record of human thought and creativity. It fosters intellectual growth and supports the teaching and research missions of Yale University and scholarly communities
[ha-Safran] Judaica Librarianship, Vol. 18 (2014)
Dear colleagues, I am pleased to announce that Volume 18 of Judaica Librarianship is finally published. The journal’s first online issue is available at http://ajlpublishing.org. Mazel Tov to AJL!!! AJL members should use a combination of their full name and email address to access the full-text articles. If you have any trouble accessing the journal articles, please contact me by replying to this email. Non-member readers of ha-Safran may join the association at http://www.jewishlibraries.org/main/JoinAJL.aspx. At this point, two back issues of the journal are freely available at http://ajlpublishing.org: Vols. 16/17 (2011) and Vol. 15 (2009). Thanks to our Open Access policy regarding back issues, the articles in these volumes have been downloaded more than 4,200 times, thus exceeding the circulation of both the print issues and the reported downloads from database providers. That means that AJL’s impact on the international scholarly community is greater than ever before. Now that Vol. 18 is published, I plan to upload the other back issues of Judaica Librarianship, including Vols. 1–10 that are now digitized thanks to Laurel Wolfson of Klau Library, at the Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion in Cincinnati, Ohio. The production of Vol. 18 would not have been possible without the authors and anonymous reviewers who contributed their talents and time to the journal; the copyeditors, especially Judy Wolfthal, who helped with polishing the texts; all Editorial Board members, especially past Editor-in-Chief Zachary Baker and Associate Editor for Reviews Jim Rosenbloom, who were extremely helpful; and Nancy Sack and Karen Ulric who assisted with technology-related issues. THANK YOU, all! Judaica Librarianship Volume 18 (2014) Table of Contents EDITORIAL 1. Rachel Leket-Mor: Editor’s Note 2. Bella Hass Weinberg: Letter to the Editor IN MEMORIAM 3. Amanda (Miryem-Khaye) Seigel: Chana Mlotek, 1922–1913 4. Arthur Kiron: Alfred Moldovan, 1921–2013 5. Arthur Kiron: Daniel J. Rettberg, 1952–2013 6. Elizabeth Vernon: Ilan WeInberg, 1945–2013 ESSAYS AND RESEARCH 7. Sheryl Stahl and Joel Kushner: Be-tselem Elohim—In the Image of God: Identifying Essential Jewish LGBTQ Materials for Jewish Libraries 8. John Drobnicki: Holocaust Denial Literature Twenty Years Later: A Follow-up Investigation of Public Librarians’ Attitudes Regarding Acquisition and Access 9. Dov Winer: Judaica Europeana: An Infrastructure for Aggregating Jewish Content 10. Noemi Musnik: Rachel: The Union Catalog of the European Network of Judaica and Hebraica Libraries 11. Marvin Heller: Unicums, Fragments, and Other Hebrew Book Rarities COLLECTIONS 12. Andrea Rapp: The Shavzin-Carsch Collection of Historic Jewish Children’s Literature LITERATURE REVIEW 13. Steven Bergson: Scatter of the Literature Rachel Leket-Mor Associate Librarian Religious Studies, Philosophy, Jewish Studies, Medieval and Renaissance Studies Arizona State University Libraries PO Box 871006 Tempe, AZ 85287-1006 Phone: 480 965 2618 Editor-in-Chief, Judaica Librarianship Association of Jewish Libraries http://ajlpublishing.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: Hasafran@lists.service.ohio-state.edu To join Ha-Safran, update or change your subscription, etc. - click here: https://lists.service.ohio-state.edu/mailman/listinfo/hasafran Questions, problems, complaints, compliments send to: galro...@osu.edu Ha-Safran Archives: Current: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.service.ohio-state.edu/maillist.html Earlier Listserver: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/maillist.html AJL HomePage http://www.JewishLibraries.org -- Hasafran mailing list Hasafran@lists.service.ohio-state.edu https://lists.service.ohio-state.edu/mailman/listinfo/hasafran
[ha-Safran] Survey says ...
Well, we don't know yet because there is still one week left to fill it out and let us know what is on your mind! If you haven't already, please take a minute (maybe 15) to click the link below. YOUR OPINION MATTERS! Dear Members, As part of the AJL Strategic Planning initiative that started last year, we are in the process of collecting data about the organization's practices, visibility, transparency and relevance. Your responses to this survey will help us evaluate the work we do in fostering access to information and research relating to all things Jewish, in promoting Jewish literacy and scholarship, and in providing peer support and professional development for our members. Please click on this link to access the survey, and respond by June 23rd. https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/AJLenvisions 10 respondents will receive a $25 gift certificate to Amazon (each). The winners will be announced at the end of the AJL Conference in Las Vegas, on June 24th. You don't need to be present to win, but to participate in the random drawing, please provide us with your email at the end of the survey (we won't attach your name to the answers you give - the survey results will be anonymous). Thank you for taking the time to assist us in building a stronger AJL for the future. Since this message is being posted on ha-Safran as well, we apologize for the cross-listing. Heidi Estrin, AJL President. Yaffa Weisman, President Elect, Strategic plan chair Sheryl Stahl, VP Membership __ 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: Hasafran@lists.service.ohio-state.edu To join Ha-Safran, update or change your subscription, etc. - click here: https://lists.service.ohio-state.edu/mailman/listinfo/hasafran Questions, problems, complaints, compliments send to: galro...@osu.edu Ha-Safran Archives: Current: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.service.ohio-state.edu/maillist.html Earlier Listserver: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/maillist.html AJL HomePage http://www.JewishLibraries.org -- Hasafran mailing list Hasafran@lists.service.ohio-state.edu https://lists.service.ohio-state.edu/mailman/listinfo/hasafran
[ha-Safran] Hotel for Conference
Our special conference rate is no longer available. They extended the special pricing until June 6th, but couldn’t continue to offer t since the hotel is filling up. Room rates are now $199 per night. We really did get a super price!__ 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: Hasafran@lists.service.ohio-state.edu To join Ha-Safran, update or change your subscription, etc. - click here: https://lists.service.ohio-state.edu/mailman/listinfo/hasafran Questions, problems, complaints, compliments send to: galro...@osu.edu Ha-Safran Archives: Current: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.service.ohio-state.edu/maillist.html Earlier Listserver: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/maillist.html AJL HomePage http://www.JewishLibraries.org -- Hasafran mailing list Hasafran@lists.service.ohio-state.edu https://lists.service.ohio-state.edu/mailman/listinfo/hasafran
