ABCmouse
ABCmouse is designed to teach children ages 2-8+. Note that the in-Library use link only works inside our branch libraries or at the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library. No library card required.
Available for in-library use only
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Available for in-library use only
ABCmouse (Home Access)
Alexander Street Movies & TV Music New!
Audio, video, and multimedia content related to performing arts, humanities, and social sciences. Includes recorded performances, documentaries, and instructional material.
AtoZ Global Road Warrior
Get information on countries worldwide, including current news, info about currency, culture, language, electricity & phone, and other important information for business travelers and tourists.
AtoZ USA
Facts and news about each state, including history, maps, symbols, climate, economy, demographics and schools. Great for travel planning and for school state reports.
AtoZ World Travel
Get information on major cities worldwide, including current news, info about currency, culture, language, electricity & phone, and other important information for travelers.
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Beanstack
Awesome book and app recommendations, hand-picked for your child by librarians. Participate in 1000 Books Before Kindergarten.
Biblioboard Comics & Graphic Novels eBooks
Instantly available eBooks including titles from California indie authors and local community collections.
You can also browse for and read Biblioboard titles with the Palace app.
Bookan 博看网 Newspapers & Magazines
Chinese language magazines covering topics such as entertainment, health, politics, and technology.
To log in, enter sjpl for username and password.
Boundless Comics & Graphic Novels eBooks New!
eBook bestsellers for all ages with shorter hold queues.
You can also browse for and read Boundless titles with the Palace app.
Britannica Escolar
Britannica Escolar es una enciclopedia en dos partes con portales para estudiantes de primaria y secundaria.
Britannica School
Britannica School is a three part encyclopedia with portals for elementary, middle, and high school students.
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California Digital Newspaper Collection
Full-page scans of historical California newspapers published from 1846 to the present.
California Room Local History Resources
San Jose Public Library's California Room page has digitized local collections and other local history resources.
Chilton
Get manuals, OEM diagrams, and Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for automobiles and light trucks.
cloudLibrary eBooks
Lucky Day collection featuring adult fiction and nonfiction titles. Shorter checkout periods, no renewals, and no holds mean a shorter wait for popular titles! You can also store a digital, scannable version of your library card in this app.
cloudLibrary titles can also be browsed and read via the Palace app.
College Blue Book
44thed. 2017. Guide to thousands of 2-and 4-year schools in the U.S. and Canada. Covers the expected listings and detailed descriptions, degree programs offered, scholarships, and occupational education programs.
Consumer Reports Newspapers & Magazines
Full-text articles and product ratings from Consumer Reports Magazine.
- Also Available: Consumer Reports Buying Guide
Coursera
Access to over 5,000 courses and certifications led by top businesses, universities and organizations.
Requires creating an account using your name and email address.
Note: This program has limited seats and access is not guaranteed. There is no waiting list.
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Data Axle Reference Solutions
Profiles of U.S. businesses, healthcare providers, and consumers; historical business data; and job postings. Includes SIC and NAICS numbers.
Use it to create marketing plans, conduct competitive analysis, secure funding, and locate individuals.
Defining Documents in American History: LGBTQ+ (1923-2017)
Offers analysis of primary source documents drawn from the ongoing movement to achieve recognition and equality for members of the LGBTQ+ community.
Digital Public Library of America eBooks
Online exhibitions, primary source material, genealogical records, and eBook collections.
Discover & Go
Discover & Go offers San José Public Library members access to free or reduced price tickets to California museums and attraction. Check out the list of venues and reserve your passes today!
Driving Tests
Resources for anyone getting their CA drivers license or permit. Includes practice tests for the written exam for Car, CDL, and Motorcycle licenses. Includes easy access to the California DMV Driver’s Handbook in a variety of languages, including audio versions in English and Spanish.
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EBSCO eBooks eBooks
Instantly available nonfiction eBook collection. Includes some children's and young adult fiction and nonfiction.
EBSCO Reference Center: Hobbies & Crafts
Learn about crafting, collecting, home decorating, sports, games, gardening, robotics, and other crafts & hobbies.
EBSCO Reference Center: Home Improvement
Learn about remodeling, home maintenance, painting, electrical work, plumbing and other home improvement topics.
EBSCO Reference Center: Legal Information
Online full-text access to legal reference books and forms, including Nolo books and various legal forms for personal, family, real estate and small businesses topics.
EBSCO Reference Center: Literature
Literary criticism, plot summaries, biographies, poems, short stories, and reviews. For high school level and up.
EBSCO Reference Center: Poetry & Short Stories
Complete poems and short stories, criticism, and information about poets and authors.
EBSCO Reference Center: Small Business
Full-text books from Nolo Press and other publishers, sample legal forms and videos on starting a company, operations management, sales, growing or rescuing a business.
EBSCOhost
EBSCOhost offers high-quality articles licensed from reputable publishers recognized by library professionals, chosen to meet the specific needs of researchers.
EBSCOhost: Advanced Search
Search multiple sources to find articles from magazines, journals, newspapers, books, and primary sources. Includes Academic Search Complete. For high school level and up.
EBSCOhost: Basic Search
Search newspapers, magazines, and other trustworthy sources for articles on any topic.
EBSCOhost: Legal Collection
Articles on legal issues, studies, and trends from 250+ law journals. For college level and up.
EBSCOhost: Library & Information Science
Articles on librarianship and related subjects. Coverage extends back as far as the early 20th century.
Enki Comics & Graphic Novels eBooks
Popular fiction genres including classics, graphic novels, mysteries, and romance, plus nonfiction subjects including cooking, crafts, technology, and titles from the University of California Press.
Enki titles can be read online or with the Palace app or downloaded to a computer using Adobe Digital Editions.
Explora
Get information on any topic by searching select popular magazines, newspapers, biographies, primary source documents, over 1 million images, AP videos, and references books.
Explora: Elementary School
Search by keyword or by topic to find magazines, reference books, photos, videos, images, and flags.
Explora: High School
Search full text for hundreds of popular high school magazines, plus biographies, primary source documents, reference books, videos, photos, maps, and flags.
Explora: Middle School
Search full text for dozens of popular middle school magazines, plus biographies, primary source documents, reference books, videos, photos, maps, and flags.
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Fiero Code
Fiero Code Club is a self-paced learn-to-code software for kids ages 8-18. Through gamified projects and tutorials, kids can learn a variety of coding skills.
After signing in with library card number and PIN, create a Fiero account.
Flipster Newspapers & Magazines
Latest issues of popular magazines including The Atlantic, Better Homes & Gardens, National Geographic, People, and Time.
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Gale Business: Entrepreneurship
Expand your knowledge of small businesses with this collection of articles from professional publications.
Gale Business: Plan Builder
Turn your small business idea into reality using this set of planning, management, and analytical tools.
Gale eBooks eBooks
Instantly available reference eBook collection. Includes popular series such as DK Eyewitness, For Dummies, and Rough Guides.
Gale In Context: Biography
Find hundreds of thousands of biographical entries, past and present, from around the world. From Gale.
Gale In Context: Global Issues
Historical documents, current viewpoints, news, country information, videos, podcasts and more provide a rich analysis of critical global issues. From Gale.
Gale In Context: Opposing Viewpoints
Learn about current social issues with pro/con viewpoint essays, periodical articles, biographies, images, podcasts and more. Provided by Gale.
Gale In Context: US History
Get contextual information on hundreds of the most significant people, events and topics in U.S. History.
Gale In Context: World History in Context
Get contextual information on hundreds of the most significant people, events and topics in World History.
Gale Interactive: Science
A virtual lab that gives students in middle and high school grades the power to see beyond static text and embrace learning outside of the classroom.
Gale Legal Forms
Access samples and completed examples of California Legal Forms along with legal articles and terminology.
Gale OneFile: News
International, national, and local newspapers, plus images, radio and TV broadcasts, and transcripts.
Gale Primary Sources: Archives Unbound
Presents topically-focused digital collections of historical documents that support the research and study needs of scholars and students.
Global Encyclopedia of LGBTQ History
Covers LGBTQ topics in Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean, and the Middle East, as well as North America, and takes an interdisciplinary approach to the subject.
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Hoopla Audiobooks Comics & Graphic Novels eBooks Movies & TV Music Newspapers & Magazines
Instantly available eBooks, audiobooks, music, and movies.
Hoopla: Materiales en español Audiobooks Comics & Graphic Novels eBooks Movies & TV Music Newspapers & Magazines
Hoopla contenido digital en el idioma español.
Hoopla: наименования на русском языке Audiobooks Comics & Graphic Novels eBooks Movies & TV Music Newspapers & Magazines
цифровые материалы на русском языке
Hoopla: 中文網路视频 Audiobooks Comics & Graphic Novels eBooks Movies & TV Music Newspapers & Magazines
中文網路视频: Hoopla Digital
HyRead Audiobooks eBooks
Chinese language eBooks and audiobooks on a variety of topics including beauty, current events, health, science, and technology.
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Indie Author Project
Submit your indie-published book here and share your eBooks with patrons of SJPL and libraries throughout California. The best submissions are curated, featured, and promoted by Library Journal, Overdrive, and other notable organizations and businesses.
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LearningExpress Library eBooks
eBooks, tutorials, and practice tests related to academic support, college & career preparation, citizenship, and digital skills.
Requires creating an account using your name and email address.
Learning Express Library Complete supports those looking to obtain occupational certification, prepare for college, find a job, become a U.S. citizen, and much more.
- Assists in professional exam preparation, including the California Basic Educational Skills Test (CBEST), California Real Estate Salesperson exam, and the California Police Officer Exam.
- Courses include: Exam prep in plumbing, air traffic control, law enforcement, EMT, firefighter, nursing, teaching, adult education in Spanish, college placement exam prep.
- Supplies tools for earning a high school equivalency diploma in California.
LearningExpress Library: Adult Core Skills & Citizenship
The Adult Core Skills center helps adults achieve their personal, education and career goals by offering resources to help them improve their basic skills in reading, writing, and math, and prepare for the U.S. citizenship exam.
Requires creating an account using your name and email address.
This resource is available thanks to funding provided by the State of California, administered by the California State Library.
LearningExpress Library Complete supports those looking to obtain occupational certification, prepare for college, find a job, become a U.S. citizen, and much more.
LearningExpress Library: Basic Computer Skills
Learn the basics of using a computer, the Internet, and Microsoft Office.
Requires creating an account using your name and email address.
This resource is available thanks to funding provided by the State of California, administered by the California State Library.
LearningExpress Library Complete supports those looking to obtain occupational certification, prepare for college, find a job, become a U.S. citizen, and much more.
LearningExpress Library: Career Preparation
Offers preparation for professional exams, information about occupations, and skill-building for the workplace.
Requires creating an account using your name and email address.
This resource is available thanks to funding provided by the State of California, administered by the California State Library.
LearningExpress Library Complete supports those looking to obtain occupational certification, prepare for college, find a job, become a U.S. citizen, and much more.
- Assists in professional exam preparation, including the California Basic Educational Skills Test (CBEST), California Real Estate Salesperson exam, and the California Police Officer Exam.
- Courses include: Exam prep in plumbing, air traffic control, law enforcement, EMT, firefighter, nursing, and teaching.
LearningExpress Library: College Students
Provides resources to help college students strengthen their academic skills, prepare for placement tests, and get ready for graduate school entrance exams.
Requires creating an account using your name and email address.
This resource is available thanks to funding provided by the State of California, administered by the California State Library.
LearningExpress Library Complete supports those looking to obtain occupational certification, prepare for college, find a job, become a U.S. citizen, and much more.
LearningExpress Library: Grades 4-8 Educator Resources
Offers test preparation, homework help, and skill building for elementary and middle school students.
Requires creating an account using your name and email address.
This resource is available thanks to funding provided by the State of California, administered by the California State Library.
LearningExpress Library Complete supports those looking to obtain occupational certification, prepare for college, find a job, become a U.S. citizen, and much more.
LearningExpress Library: High School Equivalency Center
Prepare for the GED® test, HiSET® or TASC exams with practice tests, interactive tutorials, and eBooks.
Requires creating an account using your name and email address.
This resource is available thanks to funding provided by the State of California, administered by the California State Library.
LearningExpress Library Complete supports those looking to obtain occupational certification, prepare for college, find a job, become a U.S. citizen, and much more.
LearningExpress Library: High School Students
Offers test preparation, homework help, and skill building for high school students.
Requires creating an account using your name and email address.
This resource is available thanks to funding provided by the State of California, administered by the California State Library.
LearningExpress Library Complete supports those looking to obtain occupational certification, prepare for college, find a job, become a U.S. citizen, and much more.
LearningExpress Library: Job & Career Accelerator
Everything you need to find, apply for, and get hired into an ideal position.
Requires creating an account using your name and email address.
This resource is available thanks to funding provided by the State of California, administered by the California State Library.
Job & Career Accelerator is an easy-to-use search tool with everything patrons and students need to find, apply for, and get hired into ideal positions.
- Provides tools to create professional and competitive resumes and cover letters.
- Features job and internship search engines matched to the user’s profile and needs.
- Offers professional interview preparation and practice tools.
- Includes occupation explorers to find the profession that suits the user’s wants and directs to the skills needed for chosen professions.
- Contains college and scholarship finders.
LearningExpress Library: Prepare for College
Getting into college is an important step to building a strong future. Use this center to get the resources you need to achieve your college preparation goals.
Requires creating an account using your name and email address.
LearningExpress Library Complete supports those looking to obtain occupational certification, prepare for college, find a job, become a U.S. citizen, and much more.
LearningExpress Library: Recursos Para Hispanohablantes
LearningExpress Library apoya a aquellos que buscan mejorar sus habilidades de lectoescritura y matemáticas; obtener un diploma equivalente a la escuela secundaria en California; o convertirse en ciudadanos estadounidenses.
Requiere crear una cuenta con su nombre y dirección de correo electrónico.
This resource is available thanks to funding provided by the State of California, administered by the California State Library.
LearningExpress Library Complete supports those looking to obtain occupational certification, prepare for college, find a job, become a U.S. citizen, and much more.
Libby Audiobooks Comics & Graphic Novels eBooks Newspapers & Magazines
Use the Libby app to access Overdrive's collection of popular fiction and nonfiction eBooks and audiobooks, Kindle books, and magazines. Includes content in English, Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese, Korean, and Russian.
Libby: The Great Courses
Enjoy over 250 streaming video courses taught by top professors and instructors.
Streaming video - must have internet connection
Library of Congress Digital Collections
Thousands of historical and modern items including manuscripts, audio recordings, images, sheet music, and maps organized into collections by topic.
LinkedIn Learning
An online learning site that hosts a growing library of over 16,000 courses available in seven languages. Courses are delivered by expert instructors on creative, business and technology topics.
To log in to the app, enter sjpl for Library ID.
LOTE4Kids Audiobooks eBooks
Animated picture books in over 60 languages with English translations. New stories and languages are added regularly.
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MakeMake eBooks New!
Spanish language interactive, illustrated story books, comics, novels, and poetry for children and teens. Also includes monthly book recommendations, reading guides, and access to virtual events.
Mango Languages
Learn conversation skills for over 70 different languages. Some languages include feature films.
Internet Explorer users must update to version 11.0 or higher to access Mango.
MedlinePlus
Information on medical topics. Includes links to a medical encyclopedia/dictionary, and clinical trials. From the National Library of Medicine/National Institutes of Health.
Missions of California eBooks
eBook collection covering the California Missions. Each book contains a history of each mission, the mission today, and a project. Perfect for school reports.
To log in, enter sjpl for username and password.
Music Collections at King Library
San José Public Library's extensive music holdings at the King Library include five collections. (no digital images or full text)
MyHeritage
Find ancestors and research genealogy. Includes census records, birth, marriage, & death records, military records, newspaper articles, and family trees.
Your patron ID number is your library card number.
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New York Times Newspapers & Magazines
In-library access to the New York Times online edition. Does not include access to additional content including Cooking, Games, and The Athletic.
Available for in-library use only
New York Times (Home Access) Newspapers & Magazines
Remote access to the New York Times online edition. Does not include access to additional content including Cooking, Games, and The Athletic.
Requires creating an account using your email address.
- Also available: In-Library Access
The New York Times daily edition is also available from Pressreader.
Newsbank
Full-text articles from national news and magazines, with current events topic finder and lesson plans. Includes the San José Mercury News Archive.
Newsbank: San José Mercury News Archive
(1985-present) Full-text articles and death notices, excluding classifieds and other ads, from the San José Mercury News.
Newsbank: San José Mercury News Historical Archive
(1900-1985) Digital access to archived issues of the San Jose Mercury News; full-page scans include articles, obituaries, classifieds, and other advertising.
Northstar
Northstar is a set of online, self-guided modules used to test computer and technology skills. Access is provided courtesy of the California State Library.
Enter your name to take assessments only or create an account to access course content.
NoveList K-8 Plus
Find out what books to read next based on your favorite books and topics.
NoveList Plus
Find out what books to read next based on what you already like. For adults and older teens.
Use your library card number when NoveList asks you for "Patron ID".
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O’Reilly Audiobooks eBooks
eBooks, audiobooks, videos, and interactive courses focused on technology and business.
OverDrive Audiobooks Comics & Graphic Novels eBooks Newspapers & Magazines
Popular fiction and nonfiction eBooks and audiobooks, Kindle eBooks, and magazines. Includes content in English, Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese, Korean, and Russian.
You can also browse for and read Overdrive titles with the Palace app.
OverDrive: Thư Liệu Tiếng Việt Audiobooks Comics & Graphic Novels eBooks Newspapers & Magazines
Các Sách Điện Tử và Thâu Âm Đọc Truyện Điện Tử
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Palace Audiobooks eBooks
Use a single app to access a wide selection of eBooks and audiobooks from Biblioboard, Boundless, Cloud Library, Enki, and Overdrive, as well as titles available only from Palace.
- Also Available: Palace Bookshelf (downloadable open access and public domain titles)
Does not work with desktop/laptop computers.
Peterson’s Test Prep
A valuable online tool library patrons and students of all ages can use for standardized test preparation, researching and selecting college and graduate schools, finding tuition assistance, and exploring careers.
Pressbooks
Create a professional-looking eBook or format your book for printing.
This eResource is not accessible to eLibrary Card members at this time.
PressReader Newspapers & Magazines
Magazines and newspapers from around the world, in multiple languages. Includes popular titles such as The Economist, Rolling Stone, USA Today, and The Guardian.
PrivCo
Get business and financial data on non-publicly traded companies. Includes information about VC fundings, private equity deals, private mergers and acquisitions, and private market investors.
ProCitizen
Prepare for the US Naturalization Test through practice tests, exercises, and activities.
ProCitizen en Español
Prepárese para su examen de Naturalización de los Estados Unidos con pruebas de práctica, materiales y actividades de estudio.
Pronunciator
Learn conversational skills and grammar for over 80 languages. Some languages include special modules for children, feature-length films, music, and poetry.
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Rich’s Business Information
Directory information for Bay Area companies.
Rock’s Backpages
Articles on artists from Aaliyah to ZZ Top, on all genres from rockabilly to hip hop, by the finest music writers of the last 50 years. Log in via the sidebar with your library card number.
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San José Mercury News Newspapers & Magazines
In-library access to the San José Mercury News online edition, including limited access to back issues. Does not include access to the e-Edition.
- Also Available: SJMN Archives
Available for in-library use only
San José Mercury News (Home Access) Newspapers & Magazines
Remote access to the San José Mercury News online edition, including limited access to back issues. Authenticated access includes the e-Edition.
- Also Available: SJMN Archives
Sanborn Maps New!
Searchable database of the fire insurance maps published by the Sanborn Map Company. Detailed historical street maps include building outlines, property boundaries, and natural features. Collection now includes all US states.
Scholastic Teachables
Easy to print lesson plans, worksheets, and activities on a wide variety of subjects for PreK - 8 educators.
Short Édition eBooks
Short works of fiction from local and international writers.
- Submit your work here (Requires creating an account using your email address.)
SimplyE Audiobooks eBooks
Use a single app to access a wide selection of eBooks and audiobooks from Biblioboard, Boundless, Cloud Library, Enki, and Overdrive.
Does not work with desktop/laptop computers.
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TeachingBooks
Original, in-studio movies of authors and illustrators, and resources on K–12 books to support reading and library activities for all grades and content areas.
Treehouse
Learn to design and develop websites and mobile apps. Improve business skills in project management, marketing, and finance. Most courses are at a professional level.
Tuition Funding Sources
Find scholarships, loans and financial aid.
Tutor.com
Get homework help from a live certified tutor or use study guides, worksheets, and tutorials on common subjects, and various state standardized tests. For elementary through college age students.
Tutor.com: Adult Education and Career Center
Get help with test prep, job searching, and more. Includes GED and Citizenship exams. Get your resume/cover letter reviewed by trained professionals.
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United States Census Bureau
The Census Bureau's mission is to serve as the nation's leading provider of quality data about its people and economy.
United States Copyright Office
The US Copyright Office offers services and support to creators and users of creative works. Use the site to research, register a copyright, or record a document.
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Value Line
Access in-depth financial information, research, commentary, and analysis for stocks.
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Wall Street Journal Newspapers & Magazines
In-library and remote access to the Wall Street Journal online edition, including the daily e-Edition, Wall Street Journal Magazine, and limited access to the archives (4 years).
Requires creating an account using your email address. Please do not share your sign-on credentials with anyone.
Web Resources about Elections, Politics, and Voting
These web resources have been selected for you by librarians.
Web Resources about Genealogy
These web resources have been selected for you by librarians.
Web Resources about Law and Legal Help
These web resources have been selected for you by librarians.
Worldmark Encyclopedia of Cultures and Daily Life
3rd ed. 2017. Covers cultural groups in Asia, Europe, the Americas & Africa. Covers history, politics, customs, religion, education, human rights issues, teen life, and more.
Worldmark Encyclopedia of the Nations
14th ed. 2017. Offers information on more than 200 countries and dependencies from around the world. Also includes biographical essays on national leaders.
