Academic and Community Libraries
- Amount:
- $20,000
- Year:
- 2013
- Field of Interest:
- Program Name:
- Academic and Community Libraries
- Grant Type:
- Capital
- Grant Website
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ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION
Founded in 1947, American Jewish University (AJU) provides academic programs to prepare undergraduate, graduate and rabbinic students for leadership roles in the Jewish community. AJU’s Whizin Center for Continuing Education provides educational and cultural programs for adult learners. Its Brandeis-Bardin campus serves children and families through summer camp, winter camp and year-round family programs. AJU’s programs serve approximately 13,500 people each year.
GRANT PURPOSE
Academic and Community Libraries will repurpose space for construction of the Bel and Jack M. Ostrow Academic Library and the Burton Sperber Jewish Community Library that will serve students, academics and the community-at-large.