I think I agree with Shonda after reading these restrictions... In fact, my
library is probably cursed as it is now as my shelves are quite dusty - and
all the religious books are resting there. Any dusting to be done in this
library is done by me - and if I can convince them- the library club.
Therefore, dust rules often. So, Shonda - leave it where it is - and we can
claim - that's where the break off Dewey number rests. Plus my shelves
aren't eve wood but metal.... who in his/her right mind put metal shelves
in this library wasn't thinking correctly. Plus, there are several inches of
space between the wall and the shelf - so books often drop down to the
nether regions...Makes me feel almost dirty shelving at time..
thanks for this posting, Shonda..... makes an excellent clarification.
Allan
Dr. Allan O'Grady Cuseo (Brother Donogh Allan, MGC)
Bishop Kearney High School Library
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Rochester, New York 14617
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Brisco, Shonda" <briscos@TRINITYVALLEYSCHOOL.ORG>
To: <LM_NET@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU>
Sent: Thursday, April 28, 2005 12:28 PM
Subject: [LM_NET] Koran Usage
Because there are those who disagree with my decision (which is fine), I
plan to post a list of resources that I used to learn more about the use
of the Koran, in case others have similar situations or questions.
Based upon the information that I've read, the rules regarding the use
of the Koran states that it must be:
Wrapped in a cloth and placed in a box.
Kept separate from all non-holy books.
Placed on a separate wooden shelf for use.
Not be used by anyone who has not "purified themselves"-- ceremonial
ritual
Not to have other books placed on it or above it.
Be placed on the top shelf of a bookcase (at home).
Not to be laid on the ground.
Not to be used by women who are "unclean".
Older copies must never be thrown away-- they must be wrapped in cloth
and buried or burned.
Because I cannot guarantee that all who use the Koran will abide by
these rules, I think I'm being neutral in this situation by treating it
as I would all other books in the library.
~Shonda Brisco
Trinity Valley MS / US Librarian
Fort Worth, TX
briscos@trinityvalleyschool.org
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