San Jose Public Library

Organization Description

The City of San José is a full-service public agency covering critical functions from the airport to the zoo for nearly one million residents and countless visitors year-round. The City has over 20 different departments and offices while employing over 7,000 employees.

The City recognizes the opportunity for meaningful learning experiences through community engagement that formally integrates students academic study with practical experience within the operations of a cooperating organization. Students will be assigned to a City department to participate in various short-term and project-based work (“Assigned Learning Site”) and activities will vary depending on the learning experiences available by the host department.

Program Information

The San José Public Library (SJPL) enriches lives by fostering lifelong learning and by ensuring that every member of the community has access to a vast array of ideas and information. SJPL is a part of the City of San Jose.

Health & Safety
Address 
200 East Santa Clara St
4th Floor
San Jose, CA 95113
United States
Program(s) 
Internship
Service Learning
Organization type 
Political Organization (Government)
Focus Population(s)
Non-specific/any population
Focus Area(s)
Civic Engagement