[ha-Safran]: Thank you for the AJL Convention and ...

Thank you again everybody for the wonderful AJL convention out here in Oakland!! It was a thrill to hear the speakers, to gain some helpful advice, and to be with other people who want to advance the cause of Judaica Librarianship! I have one more cataloging question. Since all of you were of gr

[ha-Safran]: Convention venues

Perhaps what is needed is an alternative for those who can't stay at hotels, eg. home hospitality, or a Y. The airfare is always a big one, but JetBlue is quite a deal. Last year, we in New York hosted the convention. I offered my apt. in Brooklyn, but got no takers. Needless to say, I was

[ha-Safran]: Seek Funding?

There have been responses regarding convention funding that indicate seeking funding from one's institution or elsewhere. The other point is that glitzy conventions make us feel good about our professional selves. I would like to address both points. Many libraries and librarians who work in Ju

[ha-Safran]: Job Posting

The school is located in Northeast Philadelphia. I was speaking to the principal the other day and he indicated that their librarian/teacher has left the position. I offered to post the job on hasafran. Part-time Librarian Needed: Progressive, innovative, young religious high school seeks par

RE: [ha-Safran]: Letters to the Editor

For those of you who do not have access to School Library Journal, the text of Rosen's rebuttal and the other letter to the editor are copied below. Obviously, Rosen is maintaining that their books "remain neutral and seek consensus," translate "complex and controversial topics into balanced and r

RE: [ha-Safran]: Convention facilities

The discussion about convention costs has brought up several very good ideas that should be investigated. I wonder whether, with our membership renewal forms, we could poll the membership about convention attendance. Would those who haven't attended in the past attend if the cost were significantly

Fwd: [AL_NEWS:332] Breaking News, July 1, 2005, American Libraries Online

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RE: [ha-Safran]: How to Make A Better Convention...again

Dear Ted, <> I think you are right to the point. It is my feeling too. However [on pessimistic note] do not deceit yourself and the entire membership (about 80% of which are part time workers of sorts) that we ever will "be compensated and treated as professionals" and the employers will pay to

[ha-Safran]: But is it Jewish? by Amnon Hadary

My father in law, Amnon's Hadary has a new book out. As it has a US isbn we (Jerusalem Books) will not be carrying it. But you can order it thru me or thru Amnon directly ([EMAIL PROTECTED]). As newly published, the cost of the book is $15.00 plus $2.50 for airmail

RE: [ha-Safran]: Cost of Conventions

On Tue, 5 Jul 2005, S B wrote: >I have noticed that at least 5 of the last 11 conventions (Chicago, 1995; >La Jolla, 2001; Denver, 2002; Brooklyn, 2004; Oakland, 2005) have been >held in hotels that are part of the Marriott chain. Steve, Many hotel chains (including Marriott, of course) are lo

[ha-Safran]: Convention

Dear all, I'm not a librarian and unless the convention comes to Israel, probably will never attend one, but I've been following this conversation for the past couple of years - so here's my 2 cents! There are many universities in major cities - this may answer a number of the problems brought

[ha-Safran]: Letters to the Editor

Those who read Rachel's Kamin's letter to School Library Journal in the May 2005 issue criticizing two books on the Middle East from Rosen Publishing will be interested in this follow-up. A letter of rebuttal from a Rosen editor is printed in the July 2005 issue along with another letter from a