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October 21, 2005
SFPL Library Cards
Please make sure that your child in grades three and up, and especially those in middle school, have a current (no fees owed) San Francisco Public Library Card and PIN number. This magic combination of card and PIN number will allow students to access an incredible wealth of information and services at no cost from any computer with internet access.
We plan on educating students about using this valuable resource and conducting research during some of our weekly library periods.
As you can imagine, the SFPL can afford to purchase many more databases and other resources than our own library! Students will be able to access an incredible collection of periodicals, journals, e-books, etc. as well as have books and other materials reserved and sent to either the Presidio Branch or their local neighborhood branch for more convenient pick-up.
Coming up immediately, the 7th grade will be working with Jennifer and Lisa J. to begin research for their Latin America unit, and this card/PIN number will prove to be invaluable.
I am requesting that students bring their card number and their PIN number in to me early next week; I will write their two numbers on the back of their PHS library card so it is always accessible when students are working in the library—even if the SFPL card gets misplaced. Students can then take their SFPL cards back home or keep them in their backpacks or wherever they choose.
Please feel free to contact me with any questions.
Posted by Lisa J