[ha-Safran]: Jewish libraries involved in the flood

I've been watching BBC World news and wondering what is going on with synagogues and libraries in England. I've tried Googling a bit, but haven't seen much. Is anyone in touch with people there and has any help been requested? Stephanie Gross, MLS Electronic Reserves Pollack Library Rm. 406 Yesh

[ha-Safran]: Looking to purchase a book

Dear Safranim, A faculty member is trying to locate and purchase a used copy of Eduard Konig, "Historisch-kritisches lehrgebaude der hebraischen sprache" [Leipzig, J.C. Hinrichs, 1881-1897, 3 vols.]. Olms publishing co. in Germany is selling its 1979 reprint for 258 Euro. Our faculty member is

RE: [ha-Safran]: Censorship of Books in US Prisons

What can we do as an organization about this? I'd support sending a message to the appropriate persons. Marion Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the Association of Jewish Libraries (AJL) ==

Re: [ha-Safran]: Censorship of books in US prison libraries

This does seem another example of censorship that AJL might very well wish to comment on. Oversight of this process is crucial to maintain our constitutional rights. Note however, that the ADL has taken the position that the concern that some religious texts may be inflammatory and should be e

[ha-Safran]: Updating FAQ

I recently referred a questioner about automation systems to the FAQ section of the AJL website. Now, however, I see that the q/a regarding autmation systems was composed in 2001. Could it be updated? In addition to listing software companies, could there also be a how-to-get-started checkli

Re: [ha-Safran]: Censorship of books in US prison libraries

HI, I am in Israel now so cannot make a phone call based on what I have just read. Gary Friedman is the chaplain of Jewish Prisoners Services International, based in Seattle where I live. He is the "expert" on Jews (and books) in prisons. I suggest that someone tri to contact him.