The Association of Jewish Libraries
- Montreal Chapter
The organization which supports the
production, collection, organization and dissemination of Jewish resources and
library/media services.
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AJL-Montreal welcomes all interested librarians,
researchers and educators - whether their interest focuses on personal or
institutional collections.
If you are new to the field
Learn about general and specific local resources for creating and developing a Jewish library/ media centre.
Discover the latest technological developments in the field.
Find out "how to do it easiest and best" from others with experience.
If you are experienced
Keep up to date with new sources, resources, information and news.
Experiment with procedures, programs and ideas from other AJL-Montreal members.
Improve your skills and knowledge to better service your clientele.
In any event, share our goals
To promote professional standards in the field of Judaica librarianship.
To promote and support the growth of Judaic library collections.
To provide technical assistance to Judaic library collections.
To provide a forum for discussion and the development of ideas.
To heighten awareness of existing resource people and collections in the community.
To foster a feeling of mutual responsibility and helpfulness.
Historically …
The
U.S.-based Association
of Jewish Libraries was created in 1965 as a result of the
merger of two organizations:
The
Jewish Librarians Association, founded in 1946, which concerned itself with
collections of Judaica in academic, archival or research institutions,
and
The Jewish Library Association, founded in 1962, which concerned itself with
collections in the synagogue, school and community, as well as other smaller
libraries and media centres.
The Montreal Chapter of the Association of Jewish Libraries was
founded in June 1986, immediately following an AJL
national convention in Montreal.
In June 2011 the 46th Annual national conference of the Association of
Jewish Libraries was held in Montreal again, on the 25th anniversary
of the Chapter’s founding.
Today …
AJL
continues to serve the needs and specialized interests of these former
associations and divisions, with a Research and Special Libraries Division (R
& S), and a Synagogue, School and Centre Division (SSC).
MEMBERSHIP IN AJL-MONTREAL COSTS ONLY $12.00
PER YEAR! Note that we also have a special rate for Institutional Memberships,
as seen on the second page of the linked form.
Join
now by contacting us in any of the following ways: Fill out this MEMBERSHIP FORM and
mail it with your cheque to:
Mailing Address:
AJL -
5770 McAlear
Montreal, Que.
H4W 2H1
E-mail Address:
katzsol@videotron.ca
(2010 -2013)
Co-presidents: Marsha Lustigman e-mail: m.lustigman@bialikmtl.ca, and Chaya Goldman
Secretary: Janice Rosen office tel.
514-931-7531 ext. 2, e-mail jrosen@cjccc.ca