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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library
One Washington Square
San José, CA 95192-0028
408-808-2000

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- Library Catalog (OneSearch)
  
  Search the library catalog for books, articles, newspapers, theses, and more
- Affordable Textbooks
  
  A list of textbooks that are available to students for free as library ebooks
- Streaming Video
  
  Databases with streaming videos
- New Books
  
  Browse the library's new books by subject
- Government Publications
  
  The King Library is a congressionally designated depository for U.S. Government documents
- Off-Campus Access to Online Resources
  
  How to use the library’s resources from off campus
Borrow
- Borrow Laptops, iPads, & Other Tech
  
  Borrow laptops, iPads, computer accessories, and other tech equipment
- Borrowing from SJSU Library
  
  Borrow materials from SJSU Library or other libraries if the SJSU Library doesn't have an item you need
- Borrowing from Other Libraries (ILLiad)
  
  Find materials elsewhere when they're unavailable at SJSU Library
- Course Reserves
  
  Course materials placed in the library by instructors
- Accessibility Services
  
  Services adapted to the needs of people with disabilities

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Get Help
- Ask Us (Chat, E-mail, FAQ)
  
  Get help via live chat, e-mail, and more
- Contact a Subject Librarian
  
  Find the librarian for your subject
- Citing and Writing Help
  
  A guide on writing, citing, evaluating sources, scholarly articles, and more
- Online Tutorials
  
  Tutorials on using databases, finding peer-reviewed articles, and much more
- Writing Center Tutoring
  
  Get writing help through the Writing Center's King Library location
Research Resources
- Databases
  
  Search for a specific database or browse by subject to find the right databases for your needs
- Journals
  
  Find a specific online journal by title
- Research Guides
  
  Recommended library resources for every subject and for many specific courses
- Start Your Research: A DIY Guide
  
  A step-by-step guide on how and where to find the information you need
- Citation Managers
  
  Citation managers such as Zotero and Paperpile allow users to collect, organize, and cite sources
Teaching Support
- Faculty & Staff Services
  
  Library services for SJSU faculty and staff
- Information Literacy Instruction
- Course Reserves
- Affordable Learning Solutions
  
  An initiative by the CSU Chancellor's office to promote the use of low- or no-cost course materials to reduce the financial burden on students.

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- Study Rooms
  
  Reserve one of the many study rooms throughout the library
- Grad Lab
  
  A graduate-student-only study space
- Presentation Practice Room
  
  A space for practicing, reviewing, and recording presentations
- Public Meeting Rooms
  
  Rooms available for meetings and public forums
- Digital Humanities Center
Innovation Spaces
- KLEVR Lab (AR/VR)
  
  AR and VR technologies available to faculty and students
- Sound Studio
  
  A WhisperRoom Sound Studio for recording music or podcasts
- Prototyping Lab
  
  A rapid prototyping lab with 3D printers, laser and vinyl cutters, soldering and circuitry stations, and more
- Materials Library
  
  A collection of over 500 material samples
- King Library Incubator Space
  
  A space dedicated to events related to innovation challenges
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  Software training and support for SJSU students, faculty, and staff
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