Public Libraries & Resources
GET A LIBRARY CARD!
You get MORE BANG FOR YOUR BUCK with a LIBRARY CARD!
Free Tutoring!
Free Streaming: Music & Videos!
Free eBooks! Free Databases! Free Newspapers! Free Magazines!
Discounts on Park Passes!
SSJCPL.org Library Card & eCard
Because 90+% of Rams live in and use Stockton-San Joaquin county branch libraries (SSJCPL), this is the DEFAULT library system.
ALL Saint Mary's students (regardless of where they live) should get a library card through Stockton-San Joaquin County Library (SSJCPL.org).
LODI is not part of the SSJCPL, so in order to access the same databases that Mrs. Crow will have you using, you will need to get a library card from the SSJCPL.
Why get a card?
- Databases cost (on average) $2,000-$3,000 annually. St. Mary's cannot afford to get as many databases as we would like, so Mrs. Crow has you access databases that are available to you through the local public library. Because 90% (plus) of our students live in the SSJCPL system, that is our default access point. You will want to be able to follow along with the rest of your class.
- FREE TUTORING!!! Tutor.com, Mango, and Universal Classes are all free ways to get the jump on those problematic classes--or to learn on your own!
- Computer Cards / e-Cards allow you to get eBooks, audioBooks, Music Streaming, and Movie Streaming. You can access their databases and ebooks--and there is no need to actually go to the library to get the card (although it is faster if you do).
- Physical Cards give you access to everything you get with a Computer Card / eCard. You also get access to physical books, CDs, and DVDs. You must go to the library to obtain one of these.
What if I'm from Lodi or from outside of San Joaquin county?
Please get an eCard / Computer Card from the SSJCPL; a regular card is optional.
You are also encouraged to have a library card with your home system; Mrs. Crow will be glad to assist you in using your local services.
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Where is the nearest branch?
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How do I get a Physical card?
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How do I get an e-Card/Computer card?
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STOCKTON-SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARIES : eLibrary & Databases
(DON'T FORGET ABOUT LINK+: it searches other Link+ Libraries!)
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STOCKTON-SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARIES : Branch Locations & Hours
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STOCKTON (CITY) BRANCHES
& MICROLIBRARIES*
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COUNTY
BRANCHES
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BRANCHES
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MICROLIBRARIES
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LARGE BRANCHES
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SMALL BRANCHES
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LODI PUBLIC LIBRARY (NOT part of Stockton-San Joaquin PL)
(DON'T FORGET ABOUT LINK+: it searches other Link+ Libraries!)
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CONTACT A LIBRARIAN:
Mr. Atienza's Library History Project
Mr. Atienza's Library History Project
CONTACT A LIBRARIAN (Mr. Atienza's Project)
Most libraries are run by a variety of people. Librarians are the managers, with a Masters degree in Library and Information Studies (MLIS or MLS for short). Support Staff consists Circulation & Customer Accounts, Librarian Assistants, Circulation Assistants, Sorters, Shelvers (Pages), other miscellaneous positions, and tons of volunteers! For this project you will need to contact your local library and ask for a librarian who has an MLIS/MLS.
As of October 2024, here is a list of the librarians at the various branches in the SSJCPL and in Lodi. If you come from a different county, please contact Mrs. Crow for assistance in locating your local librarian.
There are two good ways to contact your local librarian: Call them or drop by the library to schedule.
For Stockton & SJ County, call 209-937-8221 and dial extension 3. Tell them you are a student who has been assigned to interview a librarian with a degree, and ask to be connected to the branch in question.
Maps: Stockton & SJ Branches
Library Cards: Anyone under the age of 18 MUST bring a parent or a legal guardian with them. The adult must bring Photo ID and a piece of mail or a bill to establish their address. Students, please bring your SMHS ID card.
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CHAVEZ
TROKE
(one mile from SMHS).
Closest branch to School Closest SSJCPL for Lodi Students
Miriam Gonzalez
ANGELOU--go to Chavez
n/a
n/a
WESTON RANCH
Jacki Rea (pronounced Ray)
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ESCALON
(close to Stanlislaus county)
Kari Leos
MANTECA
Jasmina Isordia
LATHROP
Rebecca Rodriguez King
(close to Stanislaus County) Dana Serfozo
Amanda Clifford
MOUNTAIN HOUSE
Close branch for Livermore students
Heather Beelee (uncertain of spelling)
THORNTON
Close branch for Lodi students
Mark Rodriguez
TRACY
Kathleen Buffleben
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Andriana Martin
209-269-4693
201 N Locust Street, near Downtown area.
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Libraries Outside of San Joaquin County
Students in the following library systems are STRONGLY RECOMMENDED--but not required--to get a card from their local library system in addition to the library card from SSJCPL. Mrs. Crow will be happy to help you research using your home databases and help you access books from your local library system, but YOU will need to have a library card in order to do so. (Please bring it to the SMHS library so Mrs. Crow can help you.)
ALAMEDA & AMADOR COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARIES
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(is not a member of the Alameda County Libraries)
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CALAVERAS & CONTRA COSTA COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARIES
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SACRAMENTO & SOLANO COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARIES
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STANISLAUS & YOLO COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARIES
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The branches below all lead to the Locations site. Simply click on your local branch to get to the correct page.
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With the exception of the Davis branch, the branches below all lead to the Locations site. Simply click on your local branch to get to the correct page. |