Start Your Research: I am not a current student and need to use the library

SJSU alumni do not have remote access to university databases, but there are ways to find free, scholarly resources online. Often, the library's Research Guides offer lists of subject-specific sites. Google Scholar also offers a convenient way to search the scholarly literature.

If you live in the Bay Area, you can get access to most of the university databases by coming to the King Library and connecting to the campus wifi from your personal laptop. Public access computers--which can be reserved in advance--are also available and require a San Jose Public Library Card. These cards are available to any California resident.

If you are interested in checking out university-owned books, you can request Community User access through the San Jose Public Library.