SJLibrary.org, a collaboration of San Jose State University and San Jose Public Library system.

homeServicesResearchPaths to LearningAbout Us

Home > About Us > Awards & Recognition

Library Awards & Recognition Printer-FriendlyPrinter-Friendly


Library Journal Index – 4-Star Rating
for San José Public Library

Check Out this Feature Article on the King Library:

"Double Booking"

from Governing Magazine, August 2005

Library of the Year
from Thomson Gale and Library Journal

AIASCV Honorable Mention
for the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library
from the American Institute of Architects - Santa Clara Valley Chapter (AIASCV)

CAPIO Award of Excellence
for the Grand Opening of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library
from the California Association for Public Information Officials (CAPIO)

CASE Circle of Excellence Silver Award
for Best Practices in Public or Governmental Relations
from the Council for Advancement & Support for Education (CASE)

Eye's "Best" for Public Art - Editor's Choice
from the San José Mercury News

Guinness World Record - Reading Aloud
for surpassing the previous World Record for a Reading Aloud Marathon

Helen Putnam Award of Excellence
for Intergovernmental Relations & Regional Cooperation
from the League of California Cities

James C. Howland Gold Prize
for Municipal Enrichment - Among Cities with Populations in Excess of 500,000
from the National League of Cities

John Cotton Dana Award
for the Building Dedication Campaign, "Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library - Check it out!"
from the HW Wilson Co. & the Library Administration and Management Association (ALA Division)

Savings by Design Award
for Energy-Efficient Design of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library
from PG&E

Savvy Award
for Best Special Event, "Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library - Check it out!"
from the City-County Communications and Marketing Association (3CMA)

Silver Anvil Award and Best of Silver Anvil Award
for Events / Observances, 7 or Less Days (Government Category)
from the Public Relations Society of America

STAR Award
for Community Event, "A Community of the Curious"
from the States of California and Nevada Chapter / National Association of Telecommunications Officers and Advisors (SCAN / NATOA)

Year in Review Feature
for Recolecciones, the King Library's public art project by Mel Chin
from the Americans for the Arts Public Art Network (PAN)

Back to top

This page last updated March 04, 2010 by the Web Team

Bottom Links