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A Library Education Program For Ḥaredi Librarians: Background and Description of the Program
Full text linkThe paper describes the author's experience of establishing the first program for professional education of librarians from the Ḥaredi community in Jerusalem. The paper describes the various problems that the author encountered in establishing the program. The aims of the program are described as well as its curriculum. Some data about the students and the libraries is also included
Harvard Judaica: A History and Description of the Judaica Collection in the Harvard College Library. Cambridge, MA: Harvard College Library, 2004.
Full text linkJewish Libraries and Archives in America
Full text linkIn celebration of the occasion of the 350th anniversary of Jewish immigration to America, this paper takes a look back and then looks forward, highlighting both achievements and challenges in the realms of Jewish libraries and archives as well as their associated professions. The paper scans the past fifty years, since the tercentenary in 1954, pointing to evidence of much growth and expansion. It then proceeds to discuss areas of development for the future, taking into account opportunities presented by the digital age
Herbert Zafren (1925-2005) Remembrances by David Gilner, Linda Lerman, Menahem Schmelzer, Yaffa Weisman, Laurel Wolfson
Full text linkThe Quest for Excellence in Jewish Children's Literature
Full text linkWhen book selectors, book award judges, and reviewers seek to identify excellence in Jewish children's literature, they must look beyond the accepted criteria for literary and artistic quality. This article discusses that criteria and focuses on the special elements that contribute to excellence in the Jewish content of books for children and teens
