[ha-Safran]: Librarian position

2011-09-01 Thread Toby Harris
ation as a Media Specialist and have high school experience. Yearbook experience would be helpful. Please send a cover letter, resume, and list of references in Microsoft Word to Ms. Rachel Little (Academic Administrative Assistant). Contact: Rachel Little Email: rlit...@weberschool.org

[ha-Safran]: Job posting: Curator of Oral History,

2011-06-28 Thread Toby Harris
rits from default) X-Scanned-By: CanIt (www . roaringpenguin . com) on 128.146.216.127 X-Listprocessor-Version: 8.1 -- ListProcessor(tm) by CREN Am posting this job opening, which I noticed on another listserve. It's not a Jewish job but in case someone wants to have an adventure in Alaska

[ha-Safran]: Montreal

2011-06-10 Thread Toby Harris
love to hear if you are planning to attend the Newcomer Session and any specific questions you have now or topics you would like covered. You can email me at t...@earthlink.net Thanks for joining us for the 46th International AJL Conference! L'hitraot, Toby Harris National Convention

[ha-Safran]: Montreal

2011-04-13 Thread Toby Harris
de up with others? Thanks, Toby Harris --- 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

[ha-Safran]: Bridges, A Jewish Feminist Journal

2011-03-01 Thread Toby Harris
No 2 1998 Vol 7, No 1 1997-98 Vol 3, No 2 1993 Toby Harris, Librarian Temple De Hirsch Sinai 1522 E. Pike Street Seattle, WA 98122 206-315-7398 Seattle 206-315-8486, Ext 7481 Bellevue http://www.tdhs-nw.org/learning/special_programs.php3 Library Hours:3-6

[ha-Safran]: LibraryWorld

2011-02-23 Thread Toby Harris
Hello, All: I'd love to hear from anyone who is using Library World or has experience with them. It seems too good to be true….$395 a year and that's it? Toby Harris, Librarian Temple De Hirsch Sinai 1522 E. Pike Street Seattle, WA 98122 206-315-7398 Seattle 206-315-8486

RE: [ha-Safran]: SSC Librarians in particular: Really old books

2011-01-20 Thread Toby Harris
ves for newer books. I also am keeping any that I deem essential and/or reserving some for an internal historical collection. Toby Toby Harris, Librarian Temple De Hirsch Sinai (206)315-7398 Seattle (206)323-8486, Ext. 7481 --- Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the indiv

RE: [ha-Safran]: Trees

2011-01-20 Thread Toby Harris
One thing I've done with toddlers is used action rhymes. You can find a couple of fun ones about trees in Clap and Count, by Jacqueline Jules! Toby Toby Harris, Librarian Temple De Hirsch Sinai (206)315-7398 Seattle (206)323-8486, Ext. 7481 --- Messages and opinions expressed on Has

[ha-Safran]: Mishpatim/Rules

2011-01-06 Thread Toby Harris
if not. There are certainly lots of choices. Thanks for any ideas y'all have! Toby Harris, Librarian Temple De Hirsch Sinai (206)315-7398 Seattle (206)323-8486, Ext. 7481 Bellevue --- Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not nec

[ha-Safran]: Weine cataloging

2010-12-29 Thread Toby Harris
think I've narrowed it down to maybe 933 archaeology or 962 Egypt. Was stuck in the 200s for awhile but have moved on. Any cataloging opinions out there? Thanks! Toby Harris, Librarian Temple De Hirsch Sinai (206)315-7398 Seattle (206)323-8486, Ext. 7481 Bellevue --- Me

[ha-Safran]: Anti-bullying

2010-12-14 Thread Toby Harris
Dear Friends: I'm compiling a bibliography of Jewish books which promote anti-bullying. I don't see any in the bibliography bank on the website. There are a huge number of resources out there. Any ideas are welcome - for all ages of students. Thanks! Toby Harris --- Me

RE: [ha-Safran]: 3,548 Library Lovers Celebrate Jewish Library

2010-12-01 Thread Toby Harris
Another yasher koach to Heidi! We had so much fun doing it and it makes library advocacy so much easier when we can show we're part of something bigger! Many thanks! Toby Harris, Librarian Temple De Hirsch Sinai 1522 E. Pike Street Seattle, WA 98122 206-315-7398 Seattle 206-315-8486

RE: [ha-Safran]: Copyright law - a possible session for

2010-11-04 Thread Toby Harris
s strive for professionalism as well and many are seeking or already have accreditation. The copyright issues may or may not be exactly the same. A session with both divisions in mind would be terrific! Thanks, Toby Toby Harris, Librarian Temple De Hirsch Sinai 1522 E. Pike Street Seattle, WA

RE: [ha-Safran]: Cassette tapes

2010-10-31 Thread Toby Harris
I like that idea of a session about copyright law and discussing these issues - perhaps a panel. If not Montreal, maybe LA. Toby --- Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the Association of Jewish Libraries (AJL) ===

[ha-Safran]: Cassette tapes

2010-10-28 Thread Toby Harris
ing mini-sale but I won't count on it! I'll donate them to the Price Library of Judaica or to the FAU Sound Archives. Thanks again for helping me get moving on this! Toby Harris, Librarian Temple De Hirsch Sinai 1522 E. Pike Street Seattle, WA 98122 206-315-7398 Seattl

[ha-Safran]: Cassette tapes

2010-10-25 Thread Toby Harris
For those who have had cassette tapes in their libraries - is there any reason to preserve them? Should I be checking sound archives first before dumping them? Toby Harris, Librarian Temple De Hirsch Sinai (206)315-7398 Seattle (206)323-8486, Ext. 7481 Bellevue --- Messages and

RE: [ha-Safran]: Volunteer Librarian

2010-09-19 Thread Toby Harris
lunteering is a gift. Who are we to decide that someone with skills, education and wealth cannot dedicate themselves to the cause and contribute as a volunteer? Toby Harris, Librarian Temple De Hirsch Sinai 1522 E. Pike Street Seattle, WA 98122 206-315-7398 Seattle 206-315-8486, Ext 748

RE: [ha-Safran]: Weine or Elazar for Small Reform Synagogue

2010-07-28 Thread Toby Harris
We could use this wiki for the discussion about synagogue historical collections instead of starting something new. Toby Harris, Librarian Temple De Hirsch Sinai 1522 E. Pike Street Seattle, WA 98122 206-315-7398 Seattle 206-315-8486, Ext 7481 Bellevue --- Messages and opinions expressed

RE: [ha-Safran]: After the Convention: Home again.

2010-07-21 Thread Toby Harris
Maybe we should just have convention on a European cruise ship.while we're dreaming! Toby Harris, Librarian Temple De Hirsch Sinai 1522 E. Pike Street Seattle, WA 98122 206-315-7398 Seattle 206-315-8486, Ext 7481 Bellevue --- Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those o

[ha-Safran]: Seattle Evaluations

2010-07-12 Thread Toby Harris
What grateful people Hasafraners are! The Seattle Convention Committee is enjoying all these many wonderful thank you's and appreciates your good wishes and thoughfulness! You all made it worthwhile for us! If you did not yet fill out your evaluation form, you can get one atwww.jewishlibrari

[ha-Safran]: Seattle Conference

2010-06-15 Thread Toby Harris
Convention Countdown! The 45th Annual International AJL conference in Seattle is less than 3 weeks away! A light jacket (not so light if you get chilled easily) and good walking shoes are recommended! Be ready for an incredible hotel experience, perfect blue skies (maybe) and an impressiv

[ha-Safran]: Periodicals

2010-05-27 Thread Toby Harris
Anyone interested in these back issues of periodicals, please let me know. You can have them for the cost of shipping or pick them up when you're in Seattle this summer! Toby Harris, Librarian Temple De Hirsch Sinai (206)315-7398 Seattle (206)323-8486, Ext. 7481 Bellevue Ame

[ha-Safran]: Open source catalogs

2010-05-05 Thread Toby Harris
Hi, All: Thanks for your responses to me about KOHA and OPALS. I've been learning all about the world of open source ILS and it is quite exciting! I'm continuing to compare KOHA and OPALS for awhile so feel free to share more information. Toby Toby Harris, Librarian Temple

[ha-Safran]: Open source software

2010-04-25 Thread Toby Harris
Has anyone used Koha – LibLime for their catalogs? This is open source library software for automating materials and getting your catalog online? I would welcome any and all comments about it. Thanks! Toby Harris, Librarian Temple De Hirsch Sinai (206)315-7398 Seattle (206)323-8486

[ha-Safran]: AJL 2010 Conference

2010-04-14 Thread Toby Harris
naries and archives. AJL Northwest Chapter president Toby Harris said participants will experience "a little Yiddish, a little Ladino, a little green, a lot of collaboration, and the latest technology." Joseph Janes, Associate Professor and Associate Dean

[ha-Safran]: Seattle Conference

2010-03-21 Thread Toby Harris
It's officially Spring and time to register for the spectacular Seattle summer AJL conference! It's almost April 1! After that date, the conference registration fee increases a bit. No foolin'! You can fill out your registration online or print it out and send it in. When registering online

[ha-Safran]: Web catalogs

2010-03-17 Thread Toby Harris
? Just code? How does one do it? No access to patron records is needed right now – just the catalog. Thanks for your enlightenment, Toby Harris, Librarian Temple De Hirsch Sinai 1522 E. Pike Street Seattle, WA 98122 206-315-7398 Seattle 206-315-8486, Ext 7481 Bellevue --- Messages

[ha-Safran]: 2010 Convention

2010-02-24 Thread Toby Harris
s about Sunday, July 4th happenings! Questions? Email Toby at aj...@earthlink.net Toby Harris, Librarian Temple De Hirsch Sinai 1522 E. Pike Street Seattle, WA 98122 206-315-7398 Seattle 206-315-8486, Ext 7481 Bellevue --- Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of

[ha-Safran]: AJL Summer Conference

2010-02-18 Thread Toby Harris
wered questions, email Toby Harris at aj...@earthlink.net See you in Seattle for salmon, sustainability and sunshine! Toby Harris, Librarian Temple De Hirsch Sinai (206)315-7398 Seattle (206)323-8486, Ext. 7481 Bellevue --- Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those o

[ha-Safran]: Call for Papers AJL 2010

2009-12-06 Thread Toby Harris
sentation • Summary of proposal • Specific technology equipment or access needed All submissions must be received by December 1, 2009. They may be submitted electronically to ajlseat...@gmail.com or mailed to: Toby Harris, c/o Temple Beth Am, 2632 NE 80th St, Seattle, WA 98115. Proposal

[ha-Safran]: Call for Papers AJL 2010

2009-11-23 Thread Toby Harris
one number, fax number & email • Brief author biography • Title of presentation • Summary of proposal • Specific technology equipment or access needed All submissions must be received by December 1, 2009. They may be submitted electronically to ajlseat...@gmail.com

[ha-Safran]: Seattle Event-Molly Cone

2009-11-09 Thread Toby Harris
biography about Ms. Cone, adults and youth will present a short, entertaining readers theatre based on her work. Please join us for a special oneg following the service. The community is welcome to this event. Toby Harris --- Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the

[ha-Safran]: Chelsea House

2009-10-29 Thread Toby Harris
endak, etc. Thanks, Toby Toby Harris, Librarian Temple De Hirsch Sinai 1522 E. Pike Street Seattle, WA 98122 206-315-7398 Seattle 206-315-8486, Ext 7481 Bellevue --- Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the A

RE: [ha-Safran]: Holocaust Books for children

2009-10-19 Thread Toby Harris
x27;s not especially well written or remarkable! Sounds like they did no homework for that article! Toby Harris, Librarian Temple De Hirsch Sinai 1522 E. Pike Street Seattle, WA 98122 206-315-7398 Seattle 206-315-8486, Ext 7481 Bellevue --- Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are tho

[ha-Safran]: Call for Papers AJL 2010

2009-09-14 Thread Toby Harris
logy equipment or access needed All submissions must be received by December 1, 2009. They may be submitted electronically toajlseat...@gmail.com or mailed to: Toby Harris, c/o Temple Beth Am, 2632 NE 80th St, Seattle, WA 98115. Proposals will be reviewed by the Program Planning Group compose

[ha-Safran]: Jewish Book Month Posters

2009-08-10 Thread Toby Harris
Does anyone want a collection of Jewish Book Month posters 1978-2002 or suggest an archive which might be interested? I'll send them. Thanks, Toby Harris, Librarian Temple De Hirsch Sinai (206)315-7398 Seattle (206)323-8486, Ext. 7481 Bellevue --- Messages and opi

[ha-Safran]: Boys & immig thx

2009-05-28 Thread Toby Harris
Thank you to the many who responded with great ideas! Toby Harris, Librarian Temple De Hirsch Sinai 1522 E. Pike Street Seattle, WA 98122 206-315-7398 Seattle 206-315-8486, Ext 7481 Bellevue Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not

[ha-Safran]: Boys & immigration

2009-05-21 Thread Toby Harris
want before we meet. The books all have some common elements: leaving their home countries due to discrimination and hatred, feeling they must or actually having to look after themselves, being faced with culture shock. I look forward to some great discussions! Thanks… Toby Harris, Libra

[ha-Safran]: Cataloging-Weine

2008-09-24 Thread Toby Harris
ish Ethics, 170 currently, but thought I'd put it out there for other ideas Thanks! Toby Harris, Librarian Temple De HIrsch Sinai 1511 E. Pike Street Seattle, WA 98122 (206)315-7398 or (206)323-8486 [EMAIL PROTECTED] Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the

RE: [ha-Safran]: The Hasafran mailing list

2008-05-29 Thread Toby Harris
quick and painless, much easier than weeding books! Toby Harris, Librarian Temple De Hirsch Sinai (206)315-7398 Seattle (206)323-8486, Ext. 7481 Bellevue Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the Association of J

RE: [ha-Safran]: Egalitarian Siddur

2008-02-06 Thread Toby Harris
Hello, Alba & others: Gender sensitive language doesn't change he to she. G-d has many genderless names! And sentences can be reworked to avoid he or she pronouns. Toby Harris, Librarian Temple De HIrsch Sinai 1511 E. Pike Street Seattle, WA 98122 (206)315-7398 or (206)323-84

[ha-Safran]: Barcode readers

2007-12-03 Thread Toby Harris
Anyone have strong opinions about brands of on-the-counter/handheld barcode scanners? I've had Opticon but am now looking at Symbol or Metrologic. I'd love wireless but don't have the budget. Thanks and Happy Chanukah!, Toby Harris, Librarian Temple De Hirsch Sinai (206)31

[ha-Safran]: Book covering

2007-11-28 Thread Toby Harris
and money. My concerns were that it was becoming a permanent part of the book, was it acid free, and it felt weird. But now, after using regular book covers, I'm reconsidering - but only if it's acid free. This is for a large synagogue collection. Toby Harris, Librarian Temple De HI

[ha-Safran]: Circulation

2007-11-19 Thread Toby Harris
For large synagogue librarians or Jewish community librarians: I am curious about circulation statistics for large synagogue libraries and/or Jewish libraries serving a broad community. What is considered average? Thanks! Toby Harris, Librarian Temple De Hirsch Sinai (206)315-7398 Seattle

[ha-Safran]: Online catalog

2007-08-22 Thread Toby Harris
I am posting this for a colleague Toby Harris, Librarian Temple De HIrsch Sinai 1511 E. Pike Street Seattle, WA 98122 (206)315-7398 or (206)323-8486 <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>[EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message- From: Laurie Cohen [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, Aug

RE: [ha-Safran]: Library Closings

2007-08-16 Thread Toby Harris
. Toby Harris, Librarian Temple De Hirsch Sinai Library Seattle & Bellevue, WA 206-315-7398 Seattle 206-323-8486, Ext. 7481 Bellevue [EMAIL PROTECTED] <http://www.tdhs-nw.org>www.tdhs-nw.org Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not n

RE: [ha-Safran]: Weine classification documents on the AJL website

2007-08-09 Thread Toby Harris
A great big Todah Robah to Debbie for making this happen! Toby Harris, Librarian Temple De HIrsch Sinai 1511 E. Pike Street Seattle, WA 98122 (206)315-7398 or (206)323-8486 [EMAIL PROTECTED] Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not

[ha-Safran]: Exhibitors will be at the conference?

2007-05-29 Thread Toby Harris
Hello Do we know who the exhibitors will be at the conference? I don't see a list on the AJL website yet. I assume the Jewish publishers will all be there? Other publishers? Sagebrush/Follett? Thanks, Toby Toby Harris, Librarian Temple De HIrsch Sinai 1511 E. Pike Street Se

[ha-Safran]: Drash

2007-05-29 Thread Toby Harris
ly no librarian at Beth Am. Subscriptions are available for $11. Please contact Wendy (info below) for more information. Toby Harris, Librarian Temple De Hirsch Sinai 1522 E. Pike Street Seattle, WA 98122 (206)315-7398 Seattle Library (206)323-8486, Ext 7481 Bellevue Library Drash is a new Nort

[ha-Safran]: Follett

2007-05-10 Thread Toby Harris
g the price of the maintenance contract or if this is just a mistake. Thanks, Toby Harris, Librarian Temple De HIrsch Sinai 1511 E. Pike Street Seattle, WA 98122 (206)315-7398 or (206)323-8486 [EMAIL PROTECTED] Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and ar

RE: [ha-Safran]: Suggestions I received

2007-03-28 Thread Toby Harris
I have another to add: Jews in America, A Cartoon History, by David Gantz Toby Harris, Librarian Temple De HIrsch Sinai 1511 E. Pike Street Seattle, WA 98122 (206)315-7398 or (206)323-8486 [EMAIL PROTECTED] Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are

RE: [Ha-Safran] Making a reservation [Re: Convention beds]

2007-03-27 Thread Toby Harris
mentioning AJL? Thanks, Toby Harris, Librarian Temple De HIrsch Sinai 1511 E. Pike Street Seattle, WA 98122 (206)315-7398 or (206)323-8486 [EMAIL PROTECTED] Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the Association of Jewish

[ha-Safran]: Thank yous

2007-02-22 Thread Toby Harris
r bad, I assume you would send it to AJL with a copy to the publisher, too? Thanks! Toby Harris, Librarian Temple De Hirsch Sinai 1522 E. Pike Street Seattle, WA 98122 (206)315-7398 Seattle Library (206)323-8486, Ext 7481 Bellevue Library Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those o

[ha-Safran]: AJL Conference

2007-02-22 Thread Toby Harris
who the others are. Toby Harris, Librarian Temple De Hirsch Sinai 1522 E. Pike Street Seattle, WA 98122 (206)315-7398 Seattle Library (206)323-8486, Ext 7481 Bellevue Library Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the

RE: [ha-Safran]: Question about signing out books

2007-02-01 Thread Toby Harris
have included the loan period on the form. It has worked well. This form has also been handy for book displays at events and/or when I take books to a classroom for special programming. I have also posted a "stop sign" on the door asking if they have remembered to check out their book

[ha-Safran]: Collection Assessment summary

2006-12-24 Thread Toby Harris
s for all the support! Toby Harris, Librarian Temple De Hirsch Sinai 1522 E. Pike Street Seattle, WA 98122 (206)315-7398 Seattle Library (206)323-8486, Ext 7481 Bellevue Library Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endors

[ha-Safran]: Collection assessment

2006-12-20 Thread Toby Harris
? Are there resources which could help me identify and assess the collection such as which editions may be better than others for certain reference books? We have over 10,000 materials. Please respond off-list. Thank you! Toby Harris, Librarian Temple De HIrsch Sinai 1511 E. Pike Street

[ha-Safran]: Book Month

2006-07-12 Thread Toby Harris
Anyone know the exact dates of Jewish Book Month yet? Thanks, Toby Toby Harris, Librarian Temple De HIrsch Sinai 1511 E. Pike Street Seattle, WA 98122 (206)315-7398 or (206)323-8486 [EMAIL PROTECTED] Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not

[ha-Safran]: Weine

2006-06-08 Thread Toby Harris
Shalom: For those using the Weine classification system, where did you put The World is Flat, by Thomas Friedman? Thanks for your cataloging advice! Toby Harris, Librarian Temple De HIrsch Sinai 1511 E. Pike Street Seattle, WA 98122 (206)315-7398 or (206)323-8486 [EMAIL PROTECTED] Messages

[ha-Safran]: Dead sea scrolls

2006-03-08 Thread Toby Harris
ttle next Fall and I want our congregation to be prepared! Thanks! Toby Harris, Librarian Temple De HIrsch Sinai 1511 E. Pike Street Seattle, WA 98122 (206)315-7398 or (206)323-8486 [EMAIL PROTECTED] Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are

[ha-Safran]: Weine

2005-12-07 Thread Toby Harris
Dear Safranim: Does anyone know of or have access to a conversion chart created by Rita Frischer which converts Elazar classifications to Weine? It's fairly old... Thanks! Toby Harris, Librarian Temple De HIrsch Sinai 1511 E. Pike Street Seattle, WA 98122 (206)315-7398 or (206)323