Technology Skills

Choose from thousands of online courses to learn in-demand skills from real-world industry experts.

• software development
• business and project management
• creative skills and software training (Adobe, 3D animation, film making, etc.)

Access

• Desktop users: Enter your library account number and PIN with our special link.
• Mobile users: Use library code "paloaltocitylibrary" and then enter your library account and PIN on the following screen.

Explore easy-to-follow video tutorials for our most popular online library resources.

• Learn to access eBooks, research databases, language tools, and more.
• Available anytime, at your own pace.
• Most tutorials include written instructions as well.

eBooks, audiobooks and video trainings on computer, technology, and business.

• Over 35,000 technology, digital media, and business eBooks, including Safari Tech Books content, in multiple languages.
• 30,000 hours of video trainings
• curated learning paths and case studies.
• Programming, SQL databases, network administration, and project management
• Titles from Microsoft Press, Adobe Press, Peachpit, and Jossey-Bass.

This service has a 500 daily user limit, so in rare circumstances, users may experience delays in access.

The Virtual Privacy Lab at San Jose Public Library offers ways to educate yourself on the underlying technical issues that make online privacy challenging.

• Privacy topics
• Customizable privacy toolkit
• Solutions to privacy issue