Re: [ha-Safran] synagogue library budget question

I, too, am a degreed profesisonal. I have had some mild success with getting more people to use the library by doing the following. Our library is in a back corner; few people go there, but we have a large reception area outside the 2nd floor sanctuary. I've set up a table with a revolving displ

Re: [ha-Safran] synagogue library budget question

Colleagues, I have sad answers to some of the questions that have been on the list. I run the library as a volunteer. I'm professionally qualified. I still pay my synagogue dues. If I didn't do it, no one would. The budget is minimal. I bring my own computer. We don't have the money to automate

Re: [ha-Safran] synagogue library budget question

I pay dues as a member of the community. My volunteer work is my donation. Emily Emily Bergman Temple Sinai On Mon, Feb 11, 2013 at 9:56 AM, Andrea Rapp wrote: > Are those who run their synagogue libraries out of devotion and > willingness to share their skills and are not paid a salary, char

[ha-Safran] IFLA position paper on e-books and e-lending

I just stumbled upon this position paper by IFLA and thought that many AJL-ers would find it a succinct, easy-read on the topic: http://www.ifla.org/news/ifla-releases-background-paper-on-e-lending. It was compiled by Harald von Hielmcrone, CLM Expert Resource Person and Chair, EBLIDA Expert Gr

[ha-Safran] AJL conference

Come on Down to Houston for the AJL 2013 Conference! It's time to register! 48th Annual AJL Conference June 16 - 19, 2013 Hilton Houston Post Oak Hotel Details and online or mail-in registration here: http://www.jewishlibraries.org/main/Events.aspx Program HIghlights: Rabbi Judith Abrams, aut

Re: [ha-Safran] synagogue library budget question

Speaking only for myself, but probably this applies to many others, too, I have been the synagogue librarian for over 30(!) years. I have always paid full dues...no discounts for anything. Like Emily, I consider it a donation as we are very modest donors outside of dues. Volunteers don't last

Re: [ha-Safran] synagogue library budget question

I have a master's degree in library science (1973), and am retired from the City of Phoenix Public Library where I worked for 25 years as a children's librarian in a branch library. I am the volunteer librarian at our temple and basically created the library from about 100 volumes 25 years ago

[ha-Safran] Seeking a cataloger for cantorial material

The Academy for Jewish Religion has been given a small donation bound and loose sheet music, booklets and other cantorial material for use by cantorial students and graduates. The collection takes up approximately 120 linear feet (the equivalent of 7 to 8 bookcases). I am looking for someone w

Re: [ha-Safran] synagogue library budget question

Are those who run their synagogue libraries out of devotion and willingness to share their skills and are not paid a salary, charged temple membership?  Andrea Rapp, Cincinnati --- On Mon, 2/11/13, Emily Bergman wrote: From: Emily Bergman Subject: Re: [ha-Safran] synagogue library budget ques

[ha-Safran] bibliography of Ladino author Moise Habib?

Dear safranim, I have a small monograph with the title "La ermoza Anjela i su amante." It is a caption title, the monograph is paged [49]-64. I am certain that there are pages missing after 64. I don't know what was contained in pages 1-48. I have no statement of responsibility but it appea

[ha-Safran] Scholarly communication for RAS and SSC from College & Research Libraries News.

I had an opportunity to read the February 2013 74.2 issue of _College and Research Libraries News_ (link: http://crln.acrl.org/content/74/2.toc ; it's FREE!!) this week. There was much to note of interest, from an article on a critical thinking skills initiative to faculty outreach. For our p

[ha-Safran] free iomega drive

We have been given an iomega drive with 11,000 volumes on it from Hebrew books.org (from before they were available on the internet). Perhaps this could be useful to someone . Please let me know if you want this. It comes with a usb port. Beverly Geller Librarian The Frisch School 120 West Ce

Re: [ha-Safran] synagogue library budget question

Before I took on the library, it was managed by an engineer, just because he loves the library. Knowing I'm a librarian, he twisted my arm to take it on--18 years ago and counting. If I weren't willing to do this, I suppose someone else who knows little to none about librarianship would do it. I

Re: [ha-Safran] synagogue library budget question

Perhaps the question is what does the membership of synagogues want in the way of staff with the money they are willing to give? Cantor Choir Director Librarian Maintenance Workers Office Staff Program Director Rabbi Religious School Director If members don't want to spend money on a lib

Re: [ha-Safran] synagogue library budget question

I found out from experience that it is all a matter of priorities. Unfortunately AJL cannot fight it. Many time I heard: "We do not have money" and a week later a person was hired for another position because the Board was convinced that it is needed. Librarians and library volunteers, by natu

[ha-Safran] New book by Magnes Press (Israel)

Hello! We would like to introduce a new Judaica book published by Magnes press. A Pearl Hidden in the Sand I.L. Peretz and Hasidic Tales By Nicham Ross

Re: [ha-Safran] synagogue library budget question

So here is the question. If the synagogue will not find a professional knowledgeable volunteers will they hire a librarian ? Are the volunteers taking jobs away from skilled knowledgeable people ? Amalia Sent from my iPad On Feb 11, 2013, at 12:31 AM, Emily Bergman wrote: > We also have no

[ha-Safran] research question

Dear Safranim, Does anyone have access to "The Sporting News" from the year 1969-1975? A student is researching for a paper and needs articles. Thank you in advance for your help. Chaya Wiesman Librarian Ramaz Upper School Library 60 E. 78th Street New York, NY 10075 (212)774-8000 x73

[ha-Safran] Holocaust film program at the Library of Congress-Tuesday, Feb. 19 at 1:00

THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS, THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATES OF BEN GURION UNIVERSITY OF THE NEGEV AND THE HEBREW LANGUAGE TABLE AT LC INVITE YOU TO JOIN US ON Tuesday, February 19th at 1pm at the Library of Congress for a program about Holocaust in film featuring BGU doctoral candidate Kobi Kabalek. His