JBI’s Values

Access: We are committed to ensuring that all individuals have equal access to our resources and services. We strive to eliminate barriers and provide multiple formats and methods to meet the diverse needs of our community.

Bridge Building: As part of a wider community, we work with individuals and organizations to create connections and share a vision where everyone who seeks to enrich their Jewish life can do so readily.

Caring: We provide personalized attention and care that responds to individual needs and interests to help people engage in our inclusive community the way they prefer through braille, large print, audio, or other formats, methods, or whatever means they desire.

Jewish Living: Judaism draws a direct line between the importance of texts and Jewish identity and continuity. We believe in the beauty and power of Jewish teachings and community in all its formats and denominations and believe access should be available to all.

Representation: All communities benefit when people with a variety of identities play meaningful roles. JBI Library actively seeks diverse representation from all within our community to serve as part of our board, our volunteers, and our staff.

Respect: We recognize every person’s equal value and treat one another with dignity.