Re: [ha-Safran] Is your synagogue library open on Shabbat?

[Larry Yudelson]

At my former medium-sized Conservative shul, there was a index card box
with cards for every member family. When checking out books on Shabbat, you
would take your family's card and clip it to the book cards. After Shabbat
the librarian would ender the check-outs into the computer system.

Larry Yudelson
Editorial Director
Ben Yehuda Press
http://www.BenYehudaPress.com

On Tue, Aug 2, 2016 at 5:23 PM, Joshua Jasper  wrote:

> Hi all,
>
> My synagogue library is open on Shabbat, but it is not staffed by a
> librarian on the weekends. We're a medium-sized library in a large
> Conservative synagogue. I was just hired a month ago, and the interim
> librarian began this experiment about a month before I began. It is very
> much still a work-in-progress.
>
> The library gets heavy traffic during the weekend, since the library is
> open (either officially or unofficially) whenever someone is in the
> building and the weekend is when most congregants are around (especially in
> the summer). We do not have any public computers, our catalog is online,
> and we use the old card-in-book method for check-outs. Books, especially
> fiction and children's, were already getting heavy usage within the room on
> Shabbat and so my predecessor thought that a Shabbat check-out system would
> be very popular.
>
> We already have a sign explaining how to do a weekday check-out. Now we
> have a similar sign to put out explaining the special process for Shabbat.
> The patron is supposed to take the card out and leave it in the usual place
> (within a small box), but not write on it. There is a special "check-out
> card" to put inside the book. The card says "Please call or e-mail the
> library after Shabbat with the name of your book and your name, so that we
> can fill out the card and keep track of our books."
>
> This experiment has had mixed success and it is a work-in-progress. Many
> more books are now being checked out of the library, but no one is taking
> the special Shabbat cards or contacting the library after Shabbat. I am
> hesitantly hopeful that we can get the kinks fixed in this plan before
> holiday season begins in October, but I would love to hear suggestions from
> the group with ideas to improve the process.
>
>
> Best,
>
> Joshua Jasper
> Librarian
> Rosen Library
> Temple Emanu-el
> Providence, RI
>
> On Mon, Jul 18, 2016 at 4:20 PM, Emily Bergman  > wrote:
>
>> We're open on Shabbat, but we're Reform. I just figure I have to catch
>> people when they're around, which is Shabbat and Sunday school. I know
>> other congregations have dealt with the writing/computer issues in
>> creative, simple ways. If people want to use the library I don't think we
>> should say no.
>>
>> Emily Bergman
>> Temple Sinai
>> Glendale, CA
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone
>>
>> On Jul 18, 2016, at 12:58 PM, Kaiya Goldhammer <
>> kgoldham...@nevehshalom.org> wrote:
>>
>> Every year or so a congregant or service attendee requests that the
>> library have Shabbat hours. Things worth note: we are a Conservative shul,
>> synagogue expectations on technology use and writing on Shabbat are clear,
>> the library has never been open on Shabbat, there are computers in the
>> library, we have a larger collection, and a good-sized membership, our
>> catalog is online and checkouts done on computer. I am concerned about
>> unsupervised kids, writing, computer use, books walking away, etc. The two
>> people who recently brought it up mentioned group Torah study, personal
>> library use, and book checkouts. Our education director leads a Women's
>> Torah Study group in the Beit Midrash (part of the library) monthly, but no
>> other educator, Rabbi, or layperson organizes Shabbat study.
>>
>>
>> What policies do you have in place for Shabbat? How do you convince your
>> Board, Director, Rabbi one way or the other?
>>
>>
>> Please reply on or off-list (kgoldham...@nevehshalom.org).
>>
>>
>> Thank you,
>>
>> *Kaiya Goldhammer*
>>
>> Librarian, Feldstein Library
>>
>> Congregation Neveh Shalom
>>
>> 503.293.7311 ext. 118
>>
>> library.nevehshalom.org
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
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Re: [ha-Safran] Is your synagogue library open on Shabbat?

[Joshua Jasper]

Hi all,

My synagogue library is open on Shabbat, but it is not staffed by a
librarian on the weekends. We're a medium-sized library in a large
Conservative synagogue. I was just hired a month ago, and the interim
librarian began this experiment about a month before I began. It is very
much still a work-in-progress.

The library gets heavy traffic during the weekend, since the library is
open (either officially or unofficially) whenever someone is in the
building and the weekend is when most congregants are around (especially in
the summer). We do not have any public computers, our catalog is online,
and we use the old card-in-book method for check-outs. Books, especially
fiction and children's, were already getting heavy usage within the room on
Shabbat and so my predecessor thought that a Shabbat check-out system would
be very popular.

We already have a sign explaining how to do a weekday check-out. Now we
have a similar sign to put out explaining the special process for Shabbat.
The patron is supposed to take the card out and leave it in the usual place
(within a small box), but not write on it. There is a special "check-out
card" to put inside the book. The card says "Please call or e-mail the
library after Shabbat with the name of your book and your name, so that we
can fill out the card and keep track of our books."

This experiment has had mixed success and it is a work-in-progress. Many
more books are now being checked out of the library, but no one is taking
the special Shabbat cards or contacting the library after Shabbat. I am
hesitantly hopeful that we can get the kinks fixed in this plan before
holiday season begins in October, but I would love to hear suggestions from
the group with ideas to improve the process.


Best,

Joshua Jasper
Librarian
Rosen Library
Temple Emanu-el
Providence, RI

On Mon, Jul 18, 2016 at 4:20 PM, Emily Bergman 
wrote:

> We're open on Shabbat, but we're Reform. I just figure I have to catch
> people when they're around, which is Shabbat and Sunday school. I know
> other congregations have dealt with the writing/computer issues in
> creative, simple ways. If people want to use the library I don't think we
> should say no.
>
> Emily Bergman
> Temple Sinai
> Glendale, CA
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Jul 18, 2016, at 12:58 PM, Kaiya Goldhammer <
> kgoldham...@nevehshalom.org> wrote:
>
> Every year or so a congregant or service attendee requests that the
> library have Shabbat hours. Things worth note: we are a Conservative shul,
> synagogue expectations on technology use and writing on Shabbat are clear,
> the library has never been open on Shabbat, there are computers in the
> library, we have a larger collection, and a good-sized membership, our
> catalog is online and checkouts done on computer. I am concerned about
> unsupervised kids, writing, computer use, books walking away, etc. The two
> people who recently brought it up mentioned group Torah study, personal
> library use, and book checkouts. Our education director leads a Women's
> Torah Study group in the Beit Midrash (part of the library) monthly, but no
> other educator, Rabbi, or layperson organizes Shabbat study.
>
>
> What policies do you have in place for Shabbat? How do you convince your
> Board, Director, Rabbi one way or the other?
>
>
> Please reply on or off-list (kgoldham...@nevehshalom.org).
>
>
> Thank you,
>
> *Kaiya Goldhammer*
>
> Librarian, Feldstein Library
>
> Congregation Neveh Shalom
>
> 503.293.7311 ext. 118
>
> library.nevehshalom.org
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
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[ha-Safran] 2017 JDC Archives Fellowship Program

[Joanna Sliwa]

Dear Colleague,

The American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC) Archives is pleased to 
announce that it is accepting applications for its 2017 fellowship program, 
which might be of interest to your members.  I would appreciate if you could 
post the announcement below. Thank you.

Cordially,
JDC Archives


The American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC) Archives is pleased to 
announce that it is accepting applications for its 2017 fellowship program. In 
2017, 5-6 fellowships will be awarded to senior scholars, postdoctoral 
researchers, graduate students, and independent researchers to conduct research 
in the JDC Archives, either in New York or in Jerusalem. Topics in the fields 
of twentieth century Jewish history, modern history, social welfare, migration, 
and humanitarian assistance will be considered, as well as other areas of 
academic research covered in the JDC archival collections 
(http://archives.jdc.org/). The fellowship awards are $2,500-$5,000.

Please visit http://archives.jdc.org/about-us/fellowships.html to apply and for 
further information.

Deadline for submission: Sunday, January 15, 2017.

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Re: [ha-Safran] Debut books

[Susan Kusel]

I realize I didn't specify the age group I was looking for. This is for an 
adult program for members of our synagogue.
Thanks!
-Susan

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Subject: [ha-Safran] Debut books

Hello everyone,
  I'm looking for Jewish novels or general non-fiction books by debut authors, 
or those who are close to the beginning of their writing careers. Particularly 
ones that you think have a promising career ahead of them. The kind of books 
you might recommend to a book club.

I've consulted the debut fiction award for the past several years of the 
National Jewish Book Award- and am looking for additional titles.

Thank you for your help!
-Susan


Susan Kusel
Librarian
Temple Rodef Shalom
2100 Westmoreland Street
Falls Church, VA 22043
(703) 532-2217
sku...@templerodefshalom.org

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[ha-Safran] FW: THE WAY OF MAN (MARTIN BUBER) - a worthy addition to your Film Collection

[Ruth]

 

THE WAY OF MAN- A FILM ABOUT MARTIN BUBER

What motivates young people in the 21st century to live their lives inspired by 
a philosopher born in the 19th century? Why do they see him as a spiritual 
guide? 

In this lively documentary, we learn that his philosophy is alive and well. Not 
simply a historical biography of a leading giant in the field of philosophy, 
this film shows how Martin Buber is more relevant and timely than ever.

Already purchased by the libraries at Pennsylvania, Arizona State and Duke 
Universities, this film is a must for students and scholars of philosophy in 
particular and the 20th Century in general. 

You can read more about this film at  
 
http://www.ruthfilms.com/the-way-of-man-a-film-about-martin-buber.html 

or contact us at   r...@ruthfilms.com 

Purchase price for university libraries is $300 + shipping and handling and 
$115 + shipping and handling for public libraries.

Using Buber’s discourse, individuals of the Facebook generation are finding 
practical answers to the existential questions that occupy them: the search for 
spirituality and enlightened living, listening to the other, creating dialogue 
that moves beyond the political backdrop, and engaging with the other as a 
precondition to being a whole person.

Looking forward to receiving your order, 

Best regards, 

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[ha-Safran] Debut books

[Susan Kusel]

Hello everyone,
  I'm looking for Jewish novels or general non-fiction books by debut authors, 
or those who are close to the beginning of their writing careers. Particularly 
ones that you think have a promising career ahead of them. The kind of books 
you might recommend to a book club.

I've consulted the debut fiction award for the past several years of the 
National Jewish Book Award- and am looking for additional titles.

Thank you for your help!
-Susan


Susan Kusel
Librarian
Temple Rodef Shalom
2100 Westmoreland Street
Falls Church, VA 22043
(703) 532-2217
sku...@templerodefshalom.org

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[ha-Safran] New book by José Patterson

[Linda Falter]

Dear All,

Please take a look at José Patterson’s latest book about a ten year old girl 
immigrating to the U.S.A. José has written books for children most of her life. 
Together with her husband, Professor David Patterson z”l they started the 
Oxford Centre for Postgraduate Studies and obtained Yarnton Manor for scholars 
to stay while doing their research in Oxford. David’s legacy lives on and José 
is indefatigable in her work to bring poignant Jewish stories to life.
> http://www.josepatterson.com/  

All good wishes,

Linda 

Linda Falter

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London NW8 9UJ
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