Organization
Isaac Waldman Jewish Library
Address
2nd floor, Jewish Community Centre of Greater Vancouver
950 West 41st Ave.
Vancouver, BC V5Z 2N7
Canada
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Supervising Librarian/Archivist
Name: Samuel Elkind
Email: sam@jccgv.bc.ca
Purpose of the project:
Hebrew Language Collection Development.
Summary of activities required to carry out the project:
- Assessing the current Hebrew language collection (ability to read Hebrew not required)
- Creation of a gaps list
- Research of possible titles and purchase options
- Recommended purchase list
- Occasional re-shelving and information desk assistance
Expectations of the end result of the project, for both host and student:
The student will work with the team to produce a useable collection development plan for a special collection within the Isaac Waldman Library, with guidance from the Head Librarian. They will come away with complete documentation of their work, suitable for inclusion in their portfolio, including the final plan and budgetary feedback.
The host (Isaac Waldman Library) will, in turn, be able to use that plan without having to spend 120 hours researching for it.
Time periods in which the project could be supervised:
- Winter Term 2 (January – April)
- Summer Session, Term 1 (May – June)
- Summer Session, Term 2 (July – August)
Is there a deadline by which the project must be completed?
August 30, 2025
Considering the project requirements, please suggest suitable coursework as pre-requisite or co-requisite:
- LIBR 580 is a required pre- or co-requisite.
Applications will be assessed on a rolling basis.