Printing, Copying, Scanning, and Faxing at the Library

What is Interlibrary Loan?
Interlibrary Loan (ILL) is a free service that allows cardholders to borrow books, articles, and microfilm not available at the San Francisco Public Library or via LINK+ .  ILL is a cooperative effort among many libraries in North America. 

How do I submit an ILL request?
submit your request online, and be sure to view the instructions at the top of each form: 

-Interlibrary Loan Book Request
-Interlibrary Loan Article Request
-Interlibrary Loan Microfilm / Microfiche Request

You may choose to receive notices from SFPL by email, telephone, or postal mail.

Email Notices

If you opt to receive email notices, you will receive the most complete messaging method the Library provides. You will be informed when:

-an item is due in 2 days or has been Auto Renewed
-an item on hold is ready to be picked up or has expired
-an item is 3, 10, or 21 days overdue
-an item is 30 days overdue and is billed to your account

Getting Started

STEP 1: Visit Library Elf  to set up an account.

STEP2: Add your library card by selecting CA – San Francisco Public Library (subscriber) from the list of libraries and by entering your library card number and PIN.

STEP 3: Specify the types of reminder notices you would like to receive, how you would like to receive them (email, RSS and/or text message) and how frequently.

STEP 4: Confirm your subscription by clicking the link that Library Elf sends via email.

Items can be returned to any SFPL location . Books drops are at every branch location and at the Main Library for returning SFPL library materials during open or closed hours.

[Image: discover and go logo]Use Discover & Go to make reservations and print admission tickets to museums, science centers, zoos, theaters, pools, and other cultural venues.

How It Works

To sync BiblioCommons features with your Library Card account, there is a one-time registration using your existing Library Card number (barcode) and PIN (password). The good news is, once you register, you can use your username OR barcode to log in. You don't have to try to remember your library card number.

You can use the BiblioCommons catalog , the Classic Catalog , and SFPL website without logging in. To access your library account online, you must login to BiblioCommons or to the Classic Catalog.

To sync BiblioCommons features with your existing Library Card account, there is a one-time registration using your existing Library Card number (barcode) and PIN (password). The good news is, once you register, you can use your username OR barcode to log in to BiblioCommons -- you don't need to enter your 14-digit library card number.

-Sound is enabled on all public PCs but must be used with headphones.
-SFPL does not supply headphones.
-Currently, volume control is available on all public PCs (not OPACs) through use of the keyboard:
-Windows XP - use Windows key [Image: Windows key icon] and up/down arrows.
-Windows 7 - use Ctrl key and up/down arrows

-Please keep volume on your headphones low enough so others cannot hear.

The Library does not provide Ethernet connections. Please use our wifi connection.