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From: Amalia Warshenbrot Sent: Friday, December 31, 2021 9:35 AM To: Ilka Gordon; hasafran@lists.osu.edu Subject: What are the criteria for calling the books in a dedicated space a library. Ilka is asking two valid questions (see below). 1.What are the criteria for calling the books in a dedicated space a library. The requirements for basic accreditation is 1,500 books (members can view the application at AJL-Basic_Accreditation-2022.docx (live.com) . As past past past chair of the Accreditation Commiittee I believe that this is a good number. The books, music and other teaching aids must be cataloged. The library should be staffed with a trained librarian or a person with Judaic knowledge. It is important to have a budget for acquisition. Without new books and other library material it is only a room with old books. Many might be outdated or in poor condition. The borrowing and collection development policies (which includes weeding) need to be approved by the library committee. 2.What will qualify for the support the donor would like to give to a synagogue library?. I will add to the above an attractive welcoming well lit space with clear signs, opened and staffed AT LEAST 10 hours a week. Also it will be easier to attract a donor with good programs, written articles and publicity. I have been retired for many years. I am sure that my colleagues can add a few more MUST haves. Amalia Warshenbrot, AJL Past president (past SSCPL Presidnet too) From: Ilka Gordon via Hasafran Sent: Thursday, December 30, 2021 6:03 PM To: hasafran@lists.osu.edu Subject: [ha-Safran] Michelle Chesner library support What are the criteria for calling the books in a dedicated space a library. My synagogue has a library of mostly seforim (religious books, tanach ,commentaries in both Hebrew and English) which teachers use in classes given at the synagogue. Does that qualify for the support the donor would like to give to a synagogue library? Ilka Gordon Virus-free. https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://www.avg.com__;!!KGKeukY!g3S02NrnD-WYB8XojU8e4Ihh_8C7E-z_3isDklNqaTuWLprgbBbsr4DIXnblRVHShbg$
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