Since 1966, the Association of Jewish Libraries (AJL) has supported Judaic libraries and librarians with resources that enhance the profession and support Jewish literacy and learning through libraries in diverse settings, from synagogues to to day schools to research universities. AJL is an international organization with members in North America and beyond, including China, the Czech Republic, Holland, Israel, Italy, South Africa, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom. Members are librarians, educators, publishers, authors, booksellers and others who care about Jewish books and reading.

AJL fulfills its mission to enhance Jewish literacy and libraries through:

• Book Reviews
• Sydney Taylor Book & Manuscript Awards (children's literature)
• Reference & Bibliography Awards
• Bibliography Bank
• Valuesfinder Database
• “People of the Books” Blog
• Literary Lecture Podcasts
• Author Visit Podcasts
• Accreditation for Jewish Libraries
• Annual Conventions (national and regional)