[ha-Safran] Please recommend an inexpensive library automation system

2012-11-16 Thread Rachail Kurtz
Colleagues, I was asked to post this request for an inexpensive library automation software package for an elementary schooll. I'd like to know if there is any inexpensive library management software available for an elementary school. What would be the least costly way to set up a library

Re: [ha-Safran] Please recommend an inexpensive library automationsystem

2012-11-16 Thread Susan Dubin
I have been very happy with OPALS. It is easy to use, has a simple search interface and is inexpensive. Susan Dubin Off-the-Shelf Library Services -Original Message- From: Rachail Kurtz Sent: Friday, November 16, 2012 9:53 AM To: hasafran@lists.service.ohio-state.edu Subject:

Re: [ha-Safran] Please recommend an inexpensive library automation system

2012-11-16 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
Rachel, Please visit AJL website http://www.JewishLibraries.org In the resources section you will find the AJL wiki. When you click on the School Synagogue Center link you will find a list of software under automation for . It is good for day schools as well. Amalia Warshenbrot

[ha-Safran] Quick Survey

2012-11-16 Thread Heidi Estrin
Don't forget to fill out this very short AJL survey that will help us promote Jewish libraries!!! We'll use your answers to write an article highlighting the value of Jewish libraries. If you can send us a photo of your library too, that'd be a big help! (Make sure to get permission from any

Re: [ha-Safran] Please recommend an inexpensive library automationsystem

2012-11-16 Thread librarian
I've been testing OPALS and think we're about to switch to it (from a discontinued system). I echo Susan's comments. Barbara Quoting Susan Dubin suzi48du...@gmail.com: I have been very happy with OPALS. It is easy to use, has a simple search interface and is inexpensive. Susan Dubin

[ha-Safran] new book

2012-11-16 Thread Stahl, Sheryl
Hi all, I thought you might be interested in this fascinating new book by my HUC colleague. Sheryl Becoming Frum: How Newcomers Learn the Language and Culture of Orthodox Judaismhttp://becomingfrum.weebly.com/index.html by Sarah Bunin Benor Rutgers University Press November 2012 In the