Tokenize2 is a jQuery plugin that allows you to select multiple items from a predefined list or ajax, using autocomplete as they type to find each item.
Features
Intuitive UI for selecting multiple items from a large list
Easy to skin / style purely in css, no images required
Supports any backend which can generate JSON, including PHP, Rails, Django, ASP.net
Events based
Select, delete and navigate items using the mouse or keyboard