Stockton-San Joaquin County Public Library
Open 24x7 on the Web
After hours and on closed days the Library continues to offer services and support through its virtual presence over the Internet. The Library is open every day of the week, somewhere in the County, with holiday and other exceptions. (map).
From across the Internet via the World Wide Web, from wherever you are, you can access:
- Stockton-San Joaquin County Public Library Catalog
- Account Information and Online Renewals: Log on to catalog and select the My Account option; another option, go directly to My Account.
- Magazine article search and retrieval
- Homework assistance, such as
- Social studies, U.S. and California history homework help
- Biographies of authors, leaders, celebrities, scientists, and more
- Encyclopedias and web resource lists
- Professional publications and periodical search tools for topics in business, economics, industry, education, law, history, social sciences, substance abuse counseling, applied and natural sciences, and psychology.
- Current events searches through major news sources;
- Reading lists of books by fiction authors, including ways to find books you have not yet read that are similar to books you read and liked. Includes lists of fiction for all ages, including picture books, chapter books, and books of interest to teens.
Library Catalog
Browse or search the collection using the library catalog. The catalog allows you to place reserves for materials online and to see what items you have checked out. More hints on using the catalog.
View lists of new books and materials.
Automated Telephone Menu System
By telephone the call router is also available 24x7; callers to either number will be able to check hours, check accounts and renew materials, and hear information about the website.
Online Information from Home
Electronic subscriptions are made available to you with a Library card. In particular, the collections of searchable full-text from thousands of magazines are popular. There are also homework help pages for children and teens.
Try any of the library subscriptions featured below from anywhere you access the Internet!
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Information About Library News and Events
It is possible to stay current on library services, library news, and events, without coming to the Library, though the Library encourages visits to its main library, branches, and bookmobile. New information is posted regularly, stay current.