LIBRARY
 The
Arthur J. Lelyveld Center for Jewish Learning, which celebrated its 20th
Anniversary in 5767, includes the Sam and Emma
Miller Library for adults and the Celia Smith Rogovin Children's Library.
Incorporating 15,000 books, a growing collection of audiovisual materials and
subscriptions to more than 60 periodicals, it is one of the largest synagogue
libraries in the country. The Library is open to congregants and the community
at large free of charge. The Library, which is open when the building is open..
Library Catalog Online! Search and browse our complete library holdings.
The Librarian encourages close cooperation with the Religious School in the
creation and implementation of projects involving students. Classroom visits to
the Library occur on a regular basis and Library materials are available for use
in the classroom. The Librarian and her staff prepare special bibliographies
and/or collections of materials to support research for students of all ages.
They also provide research and displays to supplement a wide variety of
synagogue
programs.
Book Suggestions and Great
Vacation
Reading (most books available in Fairmount Temple's Library):
The Association of Jewish Libraries Notable Books of Jewish Content for Children
and Teens 2008 - most of these award-winning books are available
through the Lelyveld Library.
The Association of Jewish Libraries/Greater Cleveland
Chapter New and Notable Books for Children and Teens 2007
The Association of Jewish Libraries/Greater Cleveland
Chapter Review of New Adult Books (October '06 - May '07)
Jewish Book Council's list of National Jewish Book Award winners 2006
In Celebration of Jewish Book Month, The Association of Jewish Libraries/Greater Cleveland Chapter presents bibliographies of recommended materials:
Click Here for Book Recommendations for 2007:
Visit the Association of Jewish Libraries' New
Jewish Valuesfinder, a very helpful book selection site. Most of the
titles you'll find there are in our collection...check it out! Also visit
URJ Jewish
Literacy Initiatives for a list of recommended reading for every Reform
Jew or for online versions of many periodicals, visit
www.nextbook.org/index.html.
Other recommended websites:
Online Access to Judaic
Library Resources in Cleveland
www.maltzjewishmuseum.org
The website of the new Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage
in Beachwood, Ohio, includes links to local historical and Jewish institutions.
www.nextbook.org
Nextbook is a gateway to Jewish literature, culture, and ideas,
with plenty of good reading lists and book reviews.
www.theisraelproject.org
(TIP)
is a new, international non-profit organization devoted to educating the press
and the public about Israel while promoting security, freedom, and peace. The
Israel Project provides journalists, leaders, and opinion-makers accurate
information about Israel.
Featured
Collections:
Holocaust
Ancient & modern Israel
Women's studies
Jewish philosophy
World Jewry
Reform Jewish practice
Holdings:
15,000 Books
60 Periodical subscriptions
200 Pieces of audiovisual material |
Staff:
Julie A. Moss, Librarian
Ronna Fox, Children's Assistant
Hours:
The Library is open when the building is
open.
Hours the Library is staffed:
Monday: 12:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Tuesday and Thursday: 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Sunday: 9 a.m. to noon during Religious School
Summer Hours, end of May through Labor Day:
Tuesday and Thursday: 10 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Loan Period:
Books: 3 weeks
A/V: 1 week |
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