[ha-Safran] Automation for small synagogue library

2012-06-05 Thread Rachel Haus
Dear Hasafranim,   I am writing on behalf of a small synagogue in Lansing Michigan with a collection of about 2000 books (they classify with Elazar) . They are thinking of automating, but need advice. While I know this question has been posted many times before, (and I checked out the AJL Wiki

[ha-Safran] Curricula for Elie Wiesel's Night

2012-06-05 Thread Gremont, Joan C
We are offering a Teacher Institute (grades 8-12) later this month and are looking for curricula for Elie Wiesel's Night. There are many teaching guides available but we want to teach it in historical context and from a Jewish perspective. If anyone has suggestions for me I would appreciate

[ha-Safran] Biography - The Founder of Daf Yomi

2012-06-05 Thread Stuart Schnee
Feldheim Publishers is pleased to announce the publication of a biography on the founder of the Daf Yomi system Rav Meir Shapiro A Blaze in the Darkening Gloom ISBN: 0-87306-675-8 The upcoming sweeping celebration of the Siyum HaShas is a true testimonial to the steadfast devotion of

[ha-Safran] Correction RE: Automation for small synagogue library

2012-06-05 Thread Deborah Stern
Sorry, the survey is from 2010, not 2012. Debbie From: hasafran-boun...@lists.service.ohio-state.edu [mailto:hasafran-boun...@lists.service.ohio-state.edu] On Behalf Of Deborah Stern Sent: Tuesday, June 05, 2012 4:55 PM To: Rachel Haus; Hasafran Subject: Re: [ha-Safran] Automation for

[ha-Safran] Salary survey

2012-06-05 Thread Nancy Sack
If you have trouble viewing or submitting this form, you can fill it out online: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dEE5TjFtYmxZRVJsemJUcGQ3TTdwS3c6MQ For the past three years, the Forward has conducted an annual salary survey of executives of Jewish communal organizations.

Re: [ha-Safran] Correction RE: Automation for small synagogue library

2012-06-05 Thread Lois Ruby
This thread has been so helpful to me as I begin the daunting task of automating a 5,000 volume library at my synagogue -- after being retired for about 15 years! Thanks, all. LOIS RUBY Author of The Secret of Laurel Oaks and Strike! Mother Jones and the Colorado Coal Field War (Filter Press,

Re: [ha-Safran] Correction RE: Automation for small synagogue library

2012-06-05 Thread Beth Dwoskin
I write as a professional cataloger and the chair of a synagogue library committee where we just completed automating our catalog this week. The first consideration is cost.  I'm assuming that there are limited resources, because that's usually the case.  If you have money, you should

[ha-Safran] IMPORTANT Los Angeles Airport information for convention attendees

2012-06-05 Thread Enid Sperber
We just got the following notice: LAX Construction Advisory - Temporary lane closures: LAX Central Terminal Area begins Tues, June 5 for 2 years. Plan ahead The closed traffic lanes only affect the inner lanes at the Bradley International Terminal and Terminal 3(Delta). What does this mean for

Re: [ha-Safran] IMPORTANT Los Angeles Airport information for convention attendees

2012-06-05 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
To the convention attendees. My flight arrives at 4:15PM on Sat. June 16. If you are scheduled to arrive about the same time you are welcome to email me to amalia...@att.net or call me at 704-365-3313. It will be nice to travel to the hotel together either by the shuttle or by a taxi. My