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Library History

Explore the history of San José State University Library and the San José Public Library system leading up to the opening of the new Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Library. Choose a historical topic to start your journey:

San José Public Library System

• Early Years 1849 - 1970
• Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Main Library 1970 - 2003
• Branches 1911 - today
• Historical Photos

San José State University Library

• The University Library in the Days of the Normal School 1862-1923
• The Journey of Wahlquist and Clark 1923 - 1982
• The SJSU Library Moves Into the Digital Age 1980 - today
• Historical Photos

The new Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Library Project

• Timeline
• Construction Photos

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