eResources - San José & California
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Biblioboard
Instantly available eBooks including titles from California indie authors, SJPL community members, and the Enki collection.
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.
Discover & Go
Access to free or reduced price tickets to California museums and attraction. Check out the list of venues and reserve your passes today!
Indie Author Project
Submit your indie-published book here and share your eBooks with patrons of SJPL and libraries throughout California.
LA Theatre Works Collection
Radio theatre productions of classic and contemporary plays. Subjects range from classic literature to complex modern issues.
Newsbank: San José Mercury News Archive
(1985-present) Full-text articles and death notices, excluding classifieds and ads. Includes articles from other sources.
Newsbank: San José Mercury News Historical Archive
(1900-1985) Digital access to archived issues; full-page scans include articles, obituaries, classifieds, and other advertising.
San José Mercury News (Library Access)
Unlimited access to the Mercury News - In Library only
San José Mercury News (Home Access)
Remote access to the San José Mercury News online edition and e-Edition, with limited access to back issues. In-library: www.mercurynews.com
Sanborn Maps
Historical street maps including building outlines, property boundaries, and natural features. From the Library of Congress.