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Mission
The Association of Jewish Libraries promotes Jewish literacy through
enhancement of libraries and library resources and through leadership
for the profession and practitioners of Judaica librarianship.
The Association fosters access to information, learning, teaching and
research relating to Jews, Judaism, the Jewish experience and Israel.
Goals
- Maintain high professional standards for Judaica librarians and recruit
qualified individuals into the profession.
- Facilitate communication and exchange of information on a global scale.
- Encourage quality publication in the field in all formats and media,
print, digital, etc.; stimulate publication of high quality children's
literature.
- Facilitate and encourage establishment of Judaica library collections.
- Enhance information access for all through application of advanced
technologies.
- Publicize the organization and its activities in all relevant venues:
a. Stimulate awareness of Judaica library services among the public
at large
b. Promote recognition of Judaica librarianship within the wider library
profession
c. Encourage recognition of Judaica library services by other organizations
and related professions.
- Ensure continuity of the Association through sound management, financial
security, effective governance and a dedicated and active membership.
Read Lee Wixman’s Brief History of the AJL. |
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