Welcome to the Libraries of American Jewish University! We are proud to serve all AJU students, faculty, and staff, as well as members of the general and scholarly community. Our mission is to support learning, research, and personal enrichment, in an inclusive, welcoming environment.

The Ostrow Academic Library has a constantly-growing curriculum and research-directed collection, containing approximately 284,000 print and e-book titles, 31,000 print and e-journal titles, rich electronic resources, DVDs, CDs, and microfilm. With free Wi-Fi, 8 public use computers, study rooms, carrels, couches, easy chairs, and large tables, the library is a comfortable place to study, research a topic of interest, and enjoy leisure time. Please ask for assistance in using the library’s abundant and varied resources. Our reference librarian and staff are happy to help you. 

If you are looking for works of fiction, and other types of literature, we suggest you visit the Sperber Community Library.  The Sperber offers a no-cost library card and access to a digital library for Southern California residents.  Contact us at sperber [at] aju.edu to learn more.