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Jewish public libraries in interwar Poland

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Biesaga M., Kisilowska M.

Z Badań nad Książką i Księgozbiorami Historycznymi

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2019

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vol. Tom specjalny: Dla Niepodległej / Special Issue: For an Independent Poland

153-167

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This article presents the genesis and the organizational structure of the Jewish public libraries (also referred to as secular or modern in the literature) in interwar Poland (1918-1939). The origins of these institutions date back to the 19th century and are associated with the Haskalah movement. Due to the strong opposition of the Orthodox Jews and local authorities, the majority of the first libraries were established secretly and run illegally on private premises. Against what were then the odds, progress prevailed and the libraries flourished in the interwar period. In 1937 it was estimated that there were approximately 1,000 Jewish public libraries in Poland.

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BIBLIOTEKA GMINY WYZNANIOWEJ ŻYDOWSKIEJ WE LWOWIE (1901–1939)

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Biesaga M.

Rocznik Przemyski

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2017

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vol. 53

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issue 1(20): Historia

95-109

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The Jewish Religious Community Library in Lviv was founded in 1901 but its roots can be traced back to the late 19th century. The library owes its origin primarily to Samuel Buber – a renowned Lviv’s maskil (grandfather of Martin Buber, the famous Jewish philosopher). Not only did he come up with the idea of a library available to the whole Jewish community but he also donated his private book collection. However, this institution would have never come into existence if it wasn’t for the support of the Zionist movement and many prominent figures from the Jewish intelligentsia. Its book collection was not supposed to be limited to religious writings but intended to open up the readers’ minds to the outside world, support further studies, and provide entertainment. Very quickly the library became popular among the Jewish community in the city and was well attended by students, scholars, professionals, and even Christians. Despite financial difficulties, it managed to continue functioning until the outbreak of the Second World War. In 1939 its book collection consisted of about 20 thousand volumesand was considered to be one of the most significant Jewish libraries in interwar Poland.

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Hantbuch far Bibliotekn – podręcznik dla bibliotek żydowskich z okresu międzywojennego

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Biesaga M.

Przegląd Biblioteczny

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2017

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vol. 85

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issue 2

185-195

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Thesis/Objective – The article is a discussion of, most probably, the only handbook for Jewish libraries published in Poland in the interwar period. Hantbuch far bibliotekn (Handbook for libraries) was written in Yiddish by I. Rauchfleisch and dr. L. Weiss and published by Towarzystwo Kursów Wieczornych dla Robotników (TKWdR, The Association of the Evening Studies for Workers) in 1929 in Warsaw. The authors designed their publication as a handbook for Jewish libraries for workers. Research methods – The content of each chapter of the handbook was analyzed and presented. Results and conclusions – The analysis of the handbook content proved that the handbook was addressed to the libraries for workers but it could be used by any library as it contained numerous guidelines and information of general nature as well as a large supplement with templates of various types of documents.

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Teza/cel artykułu – W artykule omówiony został prawdopodobnie jedyny podręcznik dla bibliotek żydowskich, który został opublikowany w międzywojennej Polsce. Hantbuch far bibliotekn (pol. Podręcznik dla bibliotek) został napisany w języku jidysz przez I. Rauchfleischa oraz dr. L. Weissa i wydany przez Towarzystwo Kursów Wieczorowych dla Robotników (TKWdR) w 1929 r. w Warszawie. W zamyśle autorów przeznaczony miał być dla żydowskich bibliotek robotniczych. Metody badań – W artykule dokonano analizy zawartości podręcznika, przedstawiając pokrótce treść każdego rozdziału. Wyniki i wnioski – Przeprowadzona analiza treści podręcznika pozwoliła stwierdzić, że wprawdzie była to publikacja przeznaczona dla bibliotek robotniczych, ale służyć mogła również jako poradnik dla każdego typu biblioteki, gdyż zawiera wiele ogólnych wskazówek i informacji, a także obszerny aneks z gotowymi wzorami dokumentów.

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Jewish public libraries in interwar Poland

BIBLIOTEKA GMINY WYZNANIOWEJ ŻYDOWSKIEJ WE LWOWIE (1901–1939)

Hantbuch far Bibliotekn – podręcznik dla bibliotek żydowskich z okresu międzywojennego