Available Spaces
Many rooms are available for reservation:
- Public Meeting Rooms
- 113
- 225
- 255
- Boardroom (35 people)
- Computer Labs/Classrooms
- 125 (30 people)
- 213 (47 people) — first 8 weeks of term for SJSU only
- 217 (30 people) — first 8 weeks of term for SJSU only
- 219 (30 people) — first 8 weeks of term for SJSU only
- Staff Conference Rooms
- 333 (10 people)
- 4005 (12 people)
- 4013 (6 people)
- 4024 (6 people) — SJSU only
- 4025 (8 people)
- 4029 (6 people)
- 4036 (Captivate Room) — SJSU only
- L35e (8 people)
- Special Meeting Spaces
- Children’s Exploration Meeting Room (Mezzanine)
- Africana, Asian American, Chicano, & Native American Studies Center (Fifth Floor)
- Rooftop Terrace (Fifth Floor)
- Schiro Program Meeting Room (Fifth Floor)
- SJPL Works (Third Floor)
Reservation Requirements
Meeting rooms may be reserved by any SJPL or SJSU employees by using the King Library Classroom and Meeting Rooms Reservation page. Rooms 113, 225 and 255 and the Children’s Exploration Meeting Room require approval from the SJPL or SJSU Meeting Room Coordinator. They will review your request and send you notification of approval. Rooms are only secured after you receive this notification.
The Boardroom, Computer Labs/Classrooms, and Staff Conference Rooms may be booked at anytime on the King Library Classroom and Meeting Rooms Reservation page. No approval is needed.
Fifth Floor Rooms are only available through coordination with the SJSU Meeting Room Coordinator (408) 808-2445 and must meet the following guidelines:
- Africana, Asian American, Chicano, & Native American Studies Center — Programs and meetings of multicultural interests.
- Rooftop Terrace — Special events sponsored by the SJSU Library Dean and SJPL City Librarian.
- Schiro Program Meeting Room — Programs and meetings sponsored by one or all of the Special Collection Centers.
SJPL Works may be reserved by contacting the office directly at (408) 808-2310.
Restrictions
SJPL and SJSU employees may book these rooms for library-related or sponsored meetings or events. If the meeting is recurring, list the dates of the recurrence on the form. Do not fill out a separate form for each date. Reservations must be made at least 2 weeks in advance.
Sterno and other open flame fuel-based chafing dish warmers are not allowed in any room in the King Library. If you are having an event catered, please plan accordingly.
All library policies, including those listed in the King Library Meeting Room Policy, must be followed at all times.
Cancellations
Reservations must be cancelled at least 48 hours in advance! Reservation cancellations for rooms 113, 225, 255, and the Fifth Floor must be coordinated through the Meeting Room Coordinators — SJSU (408) 808-2445 or SJPL (408) 808-2163. Repeated cancellations may impact future reservation requests.
Revised January 2023