Re: [ha-Safran] streaming films through the Kanopy website

[Kathy Bloch via Hasafran]

Kanopy uses a demand-driven model for academic libraries; four (very brief) 
views of a film and you have purchased an annual license for that film at a 
cost of $150. Spertus is beginning our third year with Kanopy, and we only open 
the Jewish Studies (currently 275 titles) and Middle Eastern Studies (currently 
424 titles) packages of films to our users. We were initially uneasy about the 
PDA model, but it has worked well for us. We currently have 20 licenses 
purchased from Aug 1, 2019 - June 1, 2020 and, of course, many other films have 
had 1-3 viewings at no cost to us.

In a public-spirited gesture, Kanopy reduced the cost of licenses purchased 
during the quarantine period (since April) to $100. That is seven films for us. 
They also opened a nice selection of documentaries (including Ex Libris: The 
New York Public Library!) to all users at no charge during the early months. 
Lately there have been promises of new models: variable, rather than the 
current flat, pricing for licenses; option for perpetual licenses on some 
titles; "intelligent" PDA, based on experience. Details to come.

It beats spending money on DVDs that sit on the shelves.

Kathy

Kathleen Bloch
Director of Collections
Spertus Institute for Jewish Learning and Leadership
610 South Michigan Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60605
Phone (312) 322-1745


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Baltimore County Public Libraries offers Kanopy. Apparently (unsurprisingly) 
usage went WAY up  when the branches closed for COVID.





Rebecca Levitan | Librarian II
Baltimore County Public Library | Pikesville Branch
1301 Reisterstown Road
Baltimore, MD 21208
410.887.1234
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Kanopy is very expensive and it is probably better for the mainstream type of 
things.  I did not rely on it for Jewish/Israel Studies that much.  Our film 
studies faculty come from a multitude of departments, disciplines, and programs 
and use both documentaries and motion pictures.  We used to subscribe but had 
to cancel their services because of the cost. The decision to subscribe to it 
was not well-vetted in the first place.  When we canceled - it created a lot of 
issues with confusion, access, etc.


Yelena Luckert
Director of Research, Teaching & Learning
Librarian for Jewish and Slavic Studies
University of Maryland Libraries
College Park, MD 20742
Phone:  301-405-9365
Fax:  301-405-9191
yluck...@umd.edu

***Due to the COVID-19 outbreak and to protect community health and safety, the 
Libraries is utilizing teleworking tools. I am available via email, Google 
Meets, and Zoom and I look forward to connecting with you.***


On Fri, Jul 3, 2020 at 11:31 AM Emily Bergman via Hasafran 
mailto:hasafran@lists.osu.edu>> wrote:
Kanopy is very expensive.  This is my third institution that provides access to 
Kanopy, and all have complained about the cost.  I've seen the same complaint 
on library listservs.  We don't put the individual titles in the catalog, 
because Kanopy is pay-per-view and the cost was too high due to having to pay 
even when students were just looking.  Now students have to know about Kanopy 
and look at the site.  As Shoshanah said, many libraries have cancelled their 
subscriptions.  Emily

Emily Bergman
emilyanneberg...@gmail.com


On Thu, Jul 2, 2020 at 1:30 AM Steven M. Bergson via Hasafran 
mailto:hasafran@lists.osu.edu>> wrote:
Wondering how to get additional learning / culture after our wonderful AJL 
Digital Conference has ended?

Earlier today, I learned about Kanopy, which doesn't seem to have been 
mentioned on hasafran yet.

from https://www.kanopy.com/about-us :

"We stream thoughtful entertainment to your preferred device with no fees and 
no commercials by partnering with public libraries and universities. Everyone 
from film scholars to casual viewers will discover remarkable and enriching 
films on Kanopy. Log in with your library membership and enjoy our diverse 
catalog with new titles added every month.

Some libraries may limit the number of videos users 

[ha-Safran] AJL conference roommate

[Kathy Bloch]

I am seeking a female roommate for the AJL conference in June. I plan to stay 
at the conference hotel Sunday through Tuesday nights. Please be in touch at 
kbl...@spertus.edu if you would care to share a room. 

Thanks, 

Kathy Bloch 


Kathleen Bloch 
Collections Manager 
Spertus Institute for Jewish Learning and Leadership 
610 South Michigan Avenue 
Chicago, Illinois 60605 

Phone (312) 322-1745 
PLEASE NOTE library HOURs 
Sunday 12 — 4 pm 
Monday–Thursday 4 — 6:30 pm 

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Re: [ha-Safran] 2015 Fanny Goldstein Merit Award

[Kathy Bloch]

Mazel tov, Joy! It's wonderful to see your years of dedicated work and 
multifarious contributions to AJL honored in this way. Fanny would be proud! 

Kathy Bloch 


Kathleen Bloch 
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Subject: [ha-Safran] 2015 Fanny Goldstein Merit Award 



Dear Colleagues, 



On behalf of the AJL Awards Committee, I am pleased to announce that Joy 
Kingsolver is the 2015 winner of the Fanny Goldstein Merit Award. A 
justification for Joy’s award is presented below. Please join the Committee in 
congratulating Joy! 



All my best, 

Aaron T. 






 



Justification for the Nomination of Joy Kingsolver as the 2015 Fanny Goldstein 
Merit Award Recipient 



The Association of Jewish Libraries (AJL) Awards Committee is delighted to 
award the Fannie Goldstein Merit Award to Joy Kingsolver, the Association’s 
longtime archivist and parliamentarian. As archivist, Joy has carefully 
assembled and organized the crucial documents of the Association’s history, 
including minutes of meetings, photographs, conference papers, and ensured 
their safekeeping for posterity. As parliamentarian at numerous AJL meetings, 
she has displayed her expertise in the rules of order and guided participants 
on proper procedures to ensure that the appropriate rules are followed fairly 
and that multiple voices are heard. Joy has also played a similar role in the 
many Board and Council debates and votes that have taken place via e-mail. 



Words like “ensure” and “make sure” are crucial in understanding the importance 
of Joy’s contributions. All too often, those who work to allow others to shine 
are overlooked. Joy has performed her challenging roles with her characteristic 
understatement, modesty, professionalism, and grace. In this the year of AJL’s 
Jubilee conference, the AJL Awards Committee feels that it is especially 
fitting to honor a member whose work helps us better understand our own history 
as Hebraica and Judaica archivists and librarians, keepers of the Jewish book 
and of Jewish papers, and helps provide access to that history for future 
generations of librarians and scholars. The world of AJL and our profession 
more broadly will be better understood thanks in no small measure to the 
tireless efforts of Joy Kingsolver. 



Joy, we thank you for your work and we honor your achievements! 



Respectfully submitted, 

The AJL Awards Committee 

Aaron Taub, Chairperson 

Joan Biella, Member 

Fred Isaac, Member 

Amalia Warshenbrot, Member 







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[ha-Safran] Remote patron authenication software

[Kathy Bloch]

Safranim, 


This is a question for libraries at institutions offering (authenticated) 
patrons remote access to online resources. Our present Sirsi/Dynix RPA software 
not only is old, but no longer seems to be supported by the vendor, and we are 
seeking a replacement. Are other institutions using OCLC's EZproxy, or is there 
another product you would recommend to provide authentication and access to 
online resources for remote patrons? 



We would be truly grateful for any suggestions or information you might be able 
to provide. 


Many thanks, 


Kathy Bloch 





Kathleen Bloch 
Collections Manager 
Spertus Institute for Jewish Learning and Leadership 
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Chicago, Illinois 60605 

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[ha-Safran] Open Librarian Position at Spertus Institute

[Kathy Bloch]

Position Available: Librarian
Spertus Institute’s Asher Library

A position is available beginning January 1, 2013, for a Librarian for the 
Asher Library at Spertus Institute, a multifaceted Jewish educational and 
cultural center located in Chicago, Illinois. The selected candidate will be a 
library professional able to work both independently and collaboratively to 
assist with general library functions and provide reference services to Spertus 
graduate students (local and distance learning) and our larger community of 
users.

This is a regular, full-time position, 33.5 hours per week, with some Sundays 
and evenings required.
Reports to Collections Manager. Compensation is commensurate with experience

Primary Responsibilities :

• Providing reference assistance in person, by phone, and via email to 
Spertus students, faculty, and the public.
• Assisting students and other patrons in use of online resources.
• Circulation (including filling student and patron requests for books and 
scanned articles).
• Filling incoming interlibrary loan requests
• Some technical services work including cataloging and processing of new 
acquisitions.
• Assistance with preparing materials for public programs and student 
orientations.


Skills/Training :

• Master's degree from an American Library Association (ALA) accredited 
school.
• Knowledge of Jewish Studies subject areas and basic reading knowledge of 
Hebrew required.
• Excellent communication/interpersonal skills and experience using library 
technology.


Please send cover letter and resume to:

Kathy Bloch, Collections Manager
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NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE



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