About SJPL Works

SJPL Works provides economic and workforce development resources for employment seekers, small business owners, and entrepreneurs.

SJPL Works operates out of the 2,000 square foot center on the 3rd floor of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library, with satellite programming at all branch libraries. The center features collaborative workspaces with technology and productivity tools, meeting spaces with videoconferencing, specialized collections, classes, and much more.

SJPL Works Team

In addition to resources, equipment, and workspaces, SJPL Works has dedicated staff available to assist you:

In addition to resources, equipment, and workspaces, SJPL Works has dedicated staff available to assist you:

John Savercool

John Savercool

Career & Business Librarian
john.savercool@sjlibrary.org

Marian Nguyen

Marian Nguyen

Career & Business Librarian
marian.nguyen@sjlibrary.org

Amanda Otte

Amanda Otte

Team Manager
amanda.otte@sjlibrary.org

Founding Community Support

This project was supported in whole or in part by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act, administered in California by the State Librarian. The opinions expressed herein do not necessarily reflect the position or policy of the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services or the California State Library, and no official endorsement by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services or the California State Library should be inferred.

SJPL Works was also made possible in part by generous support from The John S. and James L. Knight FoundationSilicon Valley Bank, the Sobrato Family Foundation, and the San José Public Library Foundation.

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