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About the Library

SJSU Library Staff Directory
Contact information for librarians, library staff, departments and Services contacts.
Events
Browse a calendar of the exhibits, lectures and events coming to the library. Check this Events Guidelines for more information.
Exhibits
Enrich the community and the SJSU campus by creating exhibits with broad appeal for a diverse and multigenerational audience while continuing to support the Library's primary mission, as a preeminent educational resource. Check this Exhibits Guidelines for more information.
Employment
Review job openings at the library.
Library Mission and Goals
Prepares SJSU students for the future by supporting classroom learning experiences and ensuring that SJSU graduates are prepared for a lifetime of exploration and discovery.
  • Library Strategic Plan description
  • The University Library Board is authorized by the SJSU Academic Senate to formulate and recommend policy related to the Library, and also to advise the Library Director on the implementation of University policies and Library operations.
  • Service quality has always been the focus of libraries; LibQUAL+™ is intended to provide a measure of the value of library service quality across multiple academic and research libraries.
  • Preparing a New Generation of Librarians to Serve our Communities (Funded by Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program, Institute of Museum and Library Services) - Closed
Newsletters
Read the latest SJSU library news online.
Library Tours
General tours of King Library include the building's design, collections and art.
Contact Us
Send us a suggestion or comment.
Floor Plans
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library floor plans.
Library History
Explore the history of San José State University Library.
Policies & Procedures
Official policies about library use and library services.
Giving to the Library
Help the library grow and thrive with your donation.