The King Library Digital Humanities Center (DHC) is a dedicated space for the SJSU and City of San Jose communities to explore and engage in digital humanities. The DHC may be requested by any
SJSU or SJPL employee or representative of an SJSU student organization with an active SJSUOne account/Tower ID or SJPL Library Card.
Requests should align with the mission and values of the Digital Humanities Center and our DHC Reservation Guidelines:
Our Mission
The mission of the King Library Digital Humanities Center (DHC) is to foster human connection, promote knowledge, and inspire action through critical engagement with digital technologies.
Our Values
- Inclusion and Trust
- The DHC nurtures new collaborations and deep engagement within and across communities.
- Social Justice and Action
- The DHC connects the past and present to work towards a more just and equitable future.
- Critical Digital Literacy
- The DHC activates curiosity and reflection on the histories, power dynamics, and possibilities embedded in technologies.
The DHC is not available for standing or recurring meetings, regularly scheduled class sessions, fundraising events, or recurring events and series.
The DHC can be set up in either theater or classroom style. This room can seat up to 40 people in Theater style or 24-35 in Classroom style (please see room layouts) to comply with ADA and Fire Marshall requirements. The room must be set up by the requestor; chairs and tables are available for setup in the room.
Equipment in the space includes 2 double-sided whiteboard easels, 2 modular whiteboard tables, and a 75-inch screen with HDMI cable. Please plan to bring your own meeting supplies. Media Services will be available to provide troubleshooting support for SJSU events.
The DHC needs to be reserved at least two weeks in advance.