Need a Good Book for Break?

Take a break from textbooks! Check-out a book to read over Spring Recess. Use our new books browser on the Library home page or enter your favorite subject or author in InvestiGator. If you still are having trouble finding what you want search Link+ to get the book delivered to the Library in 3 – 5 days. Book check-out is 28 days but with on-line renewal you can extend this another 14 days.

Add comment March 25th, 2011

Get Your Library On!

The Library is online and on campus to help you succeed.

• Set up your Library PIN

• Request a book online, pick up requested books and reserves in HSS 102

• Access eBooks and online articles 24/7

• Get Research Assistance in-person in Annex I, or via IM, TXT, email or phone

• 24 hour study space, computers and wifi in Annex I

Add comment January 26th, 2011

Leonard Library Mobile

Try the new Leonard Library mobile site from your iPhone,  Android or other mobile device by visiting m.library.sfsu.edu. From now on when you visit the regular Library website on your smart phone you will be redirected to the mobile site.

	Home Page You can search for books and articles, get research assistance and find out other library information.
	Search Library Catalog Search the Library catalog by keyword for books; select the item you want and click on “Request.” Enter the requested information to have the book delivered to HSS 102 for pick-up.
	Find Articles Choose “Find Articles” from the main screen and click on a database to search for articles in many different journals by keyword.  Hint: Academic Search Premier and JSTOR are good all-purpose databases. (Article searching works best with a wi-fi connection.)
	Instant Messaging For instant message assistance, choose the “IM” link on the main screen; enter your question and press the green arrow.
	Library Hours & Info For hours, locations, and other information about library computers and study space click on links under “Info” on the main screen.

Add comment September 21st, 2010

Welcome Back

The Library is open for business:   We’re online and on campus; we’re here and ready to help you be successful!

* All the library’s books can be requested for delivery to HSS 102
* More than 90% of our journal articles are full-text and online
* The library has thousands of eBooks that can be viewed from any computer
* Students can get assistance in person, by phone, via instant message or texting until 10pm most nights
* This Fall watch for Library resources in iLearn and on your smart phone or other mobile device

Add comment August 30th, 2010

All About eBooks!

Did you know that the Library has thousands of electronic books (eBooks) that can be viewed from any web-accessible computer?

eBooks are available on many different topics and are a great way to get full-text information anytime you need it. Watch the video to learn how to search for and use eBooks through the Leonard Library.

6 comments April 7th, 2010

Check Out Books Through Link+

Request books not available at SF State from over 40 academic and public libraries for delivery to HSS 102 in just a few days. The loan period for books is 21 days with one 14-day renewal.  There is no charge to request or borrow LINK+ materials. Try it out. Link+ is a great service with a huge catalog.

Search Link+ catalog

Link+ Member Libraries

Or click on the Link+ Search button in the InvestiGator catalog to repeat your search in the Link+ catalog.

1 comment April 3rd, 2010

Lost? Use a Libguide!

Need library help during the week of Thanksgiving furloughs?  Use a research guide custom created by librarians for SF State students.

Complete list of guides on your topic, course or question

Or, browse by subject on the research guides list

Add comment November 20th, 2009

New to campus?

Check out this orientation guide for using your university library. Learn how to checkout books, use computers, print, get research help and more.

Add comment September 14th, 2009

Looking for Textbooks? We've got tips for you!

Go to The Bookstore
The SFSU Bookstore has extended hours during the first two weeks of school. But why wait in line when you can buy online? Go to http://sfsubookstore.com/catalog/

Use the Library
- Search the library’s hardcopy reserves at http://opac.sfsu.edu/search/r and find them in HSS 102. If your professor has not put a copy on reserve for you, suggest they loan their extra copy to the Library’s Reserves Services.

- In general, our Library doesn’t buy textbooks. However, the LINK+ catalog includes the collections of many libraries in the region, and they may loan out the book you are looking for. Request books through Link+ and they get delivered for pickup at HSS 102.

Try Textbook Rental:
Renting textbooks for the semester might be cheaper than buying them. Try these sites:
www.Chegg.com
www.BookRenter.com
www.campusbookrentals.com

Submit your own textbook buying tips to our Spotlight Blog by making your comments below.

Add comment August 31st, 2009

Printing in the Library

Printing is available from most Library computers. All you need is a valid SF State ID (OneCard) or Guest Card with sufficient value. Standard 8.5″ x 11″ black and white laser prints cost 7¢ a sheet. 8.5″x 11″ color copies are available in the MAC computer lab and Rapid Copy for 65¢. more

A USB flash drive is a good method for file delivery to library computers. You can also use email to access your files from some computers. Printing help is available from service desks in the Library.

Rapid Copy offers a full printing service. more

Add comment May 6th, 2008