Volume 2 • Issue 12
June 16, 2020
San José Public Library launches SJPL Express Pickup at select locations across San José
The San José Public Library (SJPL) launched its new service, SJPL Express Pickup on June 15. SJPL Express Pickup is a contactless service that allows library members to place requests and borrow physical items from the library’s catalog – something they had not been able to do
since SJPL’s last day of operations on March 16, due to the current pandemic. In preparation of the new service, SJPL opened its catalog portal to allow library members to begin placing holds on items last Monday, June 8. In just one week, over 10,000 library items were requested, and the
Express Pickup webpage registered over 12,000 pageviews. “Our priority has always been to provide our customers with access to their libraries, and the information, resources, and services that libraries offer. [Continued on Page 7]
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Dear District 2 neighbors, People across our country are crying out in pain and anger. We join them in the demand for justice until every life has equal value and opportunity. Let us fight for police accountability, and let us still respect our City and our fellow community members. I do not believe that violence from any group is the answer.
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Let us highlight the momentum and voices of peaceful protesters. To my fellow leaders and neighbors, we must make San José a more equitable place for all residents. Please read the following statement from Councilmembers Peralez, Carrasco, Esparza, Arenas, and myself calling for bold, lasting systemic changes within our institutions: [Continued on Page 14]