On-Campus and Online
American Jewish University offers access to two libraries: the Ostrow Academic Library and the Sperber Community Library. The Ostrow Academic Library supports scholarship, research, and learning across the AJU community, with portions of its collection available at the Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies campus in Beverly Hills and the Brandeis-Bardin Campus in Simi Valley. The Sperber Community Library is available online as a digital resource for community learning and exploration.
Digital Research Resources
AJU students, faculty, and staff can access subscription resources off campus by selecting the links below and logging in with their AJU email and password.
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Search and borrow from AJU’s collections. Current students, faculty, and staff can also request materials from outside libraries through our WorldShare Interlibrary Loan service.
Search and borrow
Browse photos, documents, and records from the institutions that came together to form AJU.
Explore the archiveAccess Jewish Books Online
The Sperber Community Library offers free access to a digital collection of Jewish-themed eBooks and audiobooks through the California Digital Library Jewish Book Consortium. The collection is available online through your web browser or through OverDrive by downloading the Libby app. Access the library using the barcode on your Sperber library card, or request a card by emailing library@aju.edu.