Where are my ebooks?

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If you replaced your library card, you received a new account number. Any Libby and/or Boundless ebooks need to be transferred to the new account number.

Please click the button below to fill out the ebook transfer form:
 
 

 

If you use Hoopla , you can update your library card barcode number under Settings > Library Settings

 

What is The MIX?

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The Mix  at SFPL is an innovative, teen-designed, 21st century Connected Learning space that provides 4,770-square feet of space and equipment for youth ages 12-18 to explore, create and develop digital media and computer skills as well as discover and engage with the Library’s traditional books and materials.

What is Rosetta Stone and how do I get started?

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Getting Started

Follow the steps below to access Rosetta Stone on a device with a web browser. To use Rosetta Stone on a smartphone or tablet, please see the mobile app instructions .

 

1. Open a web browser and go to sfpl.org . Click on Research & Learn tab and then eLearning.

 

2. Click Language Learning/ESL.

3. Scroll down the list until you find the Rosetta Stone link. Click on the link. (Note: We also offer Mango Languages, another language-learning platform.)

 

Why am I receiving this newsletter?

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You received our monthly eNewsletter because you have a library card and may be interested in our programs, services, books and movies. Thank you for supporting SFPL.

How did you receive my email?

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How do I access an EPUB/PDF-formatted ebook from Boundless?

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TIP: For the best experience, access your Boundless ebook through the native Boundless app or website . Log into your account, then click Read to read your ebook in a web browser or in the app.

 

Step 1: Install Adobe Digital Editions (ADE) 

Before checking out an EPUB/PDF-formatted eBook from Boundless , you must have the Adobe Digital Editions  installed on your PC or your device. If you have not installed ADE, please go to Adobe Digital Editions Downloads .

 

甚麼是The Mix?

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甚麼是The Mix?

The Mix at SFPL 是一個由青少年設計、富有創新精神的21世紀連結式學習(Connected Learning )空間, 4,770平方尺的空間和設備供12-18歲的青少年用以探索、創造和開發數位媒體和電腦技能,以及搜索和利用圖書館的傳統書籍及資料。青少年可借助高新數位媒體、視頻/音訊錄製、電腦和創客設備,擴展想像力和科技、讀寫能力,加入個人和團體專案,提升思辨能力、創新意識和技能獲取能力。

The Mix發起于一項由博物館與圖書館服務協會(Institute of Museum and Library Services)和麥克亞瑟基金會(MacArthur Foundation)提供的規劃資金,受益於三藩市公立圖書館之友(Friends of the San Francisco Public Library)的額外財政支援,由灣區影視聯盟(Bay Area Video Coalition)、加州科學館(California Academy of Sciences)和三藩市公共電視臺(KQED)攜手共建。The Mix at SFPL屬於全國青少年非正式學習空間合作夥伴,具有如下特點:

¿Qué es The Mix at SFPL?

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The Mix at SFPL es un innovador espacio de aprendizaje interconectado del Siglo XXI, creado por estudiantes, que brinda a jóvenes de 12 a 18 años  4,770 pies cuadrados de área y equipos para explorar, crear y desarrollar medios digitales y habilidades en informática, así como descubrir y usar los libros y materiales tradicionales de la biblioteca.

What is Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)?

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RFID is the fast, safe library-industry standard technology for managing circulation and security of a library's collection of materials.

You can see it in action below.

More information about SFPL's approach to RFID, and the many benefits the technology will provide to library users and staff are available on this fact sheet.

關於優先搜索

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優先搜索是一項功能,允許您獲悉有關三藩市公立圖書館館藏新添的材料。例如,您可以選擇通過電郵得知您心儀的作者的新書發報。優先搜索可以是作者,題名,主題或關鍵字眼。多達25個的優先搜索可儲存到您的圖書館帳戶。

建造一個優先搜索列表
-在圖書館目錄 頁點擊左邊的"登入"的按鈕登錄到您的圖書館記錄。
-鍵入您的個人圖書證號碼和密碼。
-選擇 "查詢目錄”。
-進行搜索。如果您想獲知關於某作家的新作,可在 ”關鍵字”畫面框向下拉或在”或是按下列方式搜尋”之下選擇”作者”。在空白框鍵入作者的名字,然後點擊按鈕 “館藏目錄搜尋”的按鈕。
-點擊 “存入常用檢索”的按鈕。
-現在點擊 “圖書證記錄”的按鈕。
-選擇”優先搜索”。
-在"註記用電子郵件傳送”下面點擊複選框。
-點擊 “更新列表” 的按鈕。當三藩市公立圖書館收到您優先搜索的作者的新標題時(或新項目根據您的任向優先搜索),便會發給您一個電郵通知。