Library History

The San José State University Library has a long and interesting history. 

The University Library in the Days of the Normal School, 1862–1923

• The Move to San José
• Librarian Ruth Royce and the Three Normal School Buildings
• Librarian Helen Evans

The Journey of Wahlquist and Clark, 1923–1982

• Becoming a State College
• Expanding to Library North
• Becoming a University
• Clark and Wahlquist

The SJSU Library Moves Into the Digital Age, 1980–today

• Digital Developments
• Construction Begins on the new King Library

Historical Photos of the Library