為什麼必須要親臨圖書館領取圖書證，如果我只是想使用圖書館的電子資源？
根據與提供這些電子資源的供應商所簽訂的合約，我們不可以為任何人遠程提供圖書證，你必須親臨圖書館完成申請圖書證的手續。
How do I renew items by phone?
To renew items by phone, call: (415) 376-7899 and use a touch-tone phone to:
-Renew books and other materials (exceptions are ebooks, ILL, and LINK+).
-Hear a list of checked out materials.
-Hear a list of books on hold / reserve.
-Hear a list of outstanding charges.
Cómo realizar una búsqueda y usar los filtros
En la página principal de www.sfpl.org , puede escribir el título exacto, o cualquier otro término que desee, en el cuadro de búsqueda grande, hacia la derecha, en la parte superior de la pantalla.
-Por ejemplo, digamos que estoy buscando el DVD de “El corazón es un cazador solitario”.
-Cuando presiona la tecla Enter o hace clic en la lupa, lo dirigirá a una página de resultados, que le mostrará todo lo que aparece con ese título u opciones que contienen esas palabras en alguna parte en el registro.
What is SFPL's Collection Development Plan?
Table of Contents
-Introduction.
-Purpose of Collection Development Plan.
-The Community and the Library.
-Principles.
-San Francisco Public Library Mission Statement
-Collection Development Policy.
-Collections.
-Main Library Collections & Centers.
-Branch Library & Bookmobile Collections.
-Electronic Resources Collections.
What kind of ID do I need to use reference materials in the library?
A wide variety of materials may be requested at Paging and Reference Desks for use within the Library (these are "Reference" or LIBRARY USE ONLY items). To maintain the collection for the enjoyment of patrons, SFPL requires those wishing to use LIBRARY USE ONLY or "Reference" materials from Paging and Reference Desks to deposit one of the following cards, which will be returned upon the intact return of library materials:
How do I access The New York Times?
For your convenience, there are three ways to access the most current edition of The New York Times:
-New York Times - Replica Version (PressReader) ← easiest access method
-New York Times - 72-hour Access ← Click the access link from a computer at the Main Library or Branches and log into your account, or get 72-hour access outside the library (see below for step-by-step instructions)
-New York Times - Text-only database - East Coast Late Edition (ProQuest)
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What is Flipster and how do I use it?
Getting Started
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Get the free Flipster app for your Android, iOS, or Fire device.
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Open the Flipster app and click the Get Started button. Find San Francisco Public Library and click the Log In button.
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Log in with your 14-digit library card number.
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Tap a cover to borrow a title and click the Download button.
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Start reading magazines.
What apps are available for your eResources?
Available Library Apps* eResource Operating System (OS) Category
Boundless Android, iOS eBooks, eAudiobooks
BiblioCommons (SFPL) Android, iOS Library catalog
Brainfuse Android, iOS eLearning
*EBSCO Mobile (research databases) Android, iOS Articles & Databases
Flipster Android, iOS, Kindle Fire Digital magazines
*hoopla digital Android, iOS, Kindle Fire eBooks, eAudiobooks, eMedia
*Kanopy Android, iOS, Kindle Fire, and many TV apps, including Apple TV, Chromecast, and Roku eVideo
What is Mango Languages account and how do I create an account?
Getting Started
STEP 1: Sign into Mango Languages from sfpl.org/elearning .
STEP 2: Click Language Learning/ESL.
STEP 3: Scroll down the list until you find Mango Languages. Click on the link.
Enter your 14-digit card number without spaces and your PIN/password. If need to reset your PIN/password, please use our PIN/password Reset Tool .
STEP 4: Create a Mango Languages Account