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Dear safranim, </div>
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I want to let you know that I will retire from my position as the Metadata Librarian for Hebraica and Judaica at Stanford University Libraries during the mid- to late Spring, 2021. The past thirty one years of the sharing of learning, knowledge and professional
practices among our community have been extraordinary. I am not sure if such collegiality and synergies exist among other library communities. </div>
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So many of the professional relationships that I developed over this period have crossed over into personal friendships that will continue to last long after I officially leave. </div>
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My warmest wishes, appreciation and thanks to the entire Association of Jewish Libraries for being a foundation of my professional growth and life.</div>
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Sincerely, Heidi Lerner</div>
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<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;">Heidi G. Lerner</p>
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<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;">Stanford University Libraries</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;">Stanford, CA 94305-6004</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;">ph: 650-725-9953</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;">fax: 650-725-1120</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;">e-mail: lerner@stanford.edu</p>
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