J. Paul Leonard Library Spotlight

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

Instant Messaging (IM) can now be used for general library questions as well as research assistance. The service now uses a pop-up browser so you can continue your Library website session without losing your IM session helper. Find the IM button on pages where you are likely to have questions like the Find Articles and Databases page. The service is available only during library hours. All you need is a computer connected to the internet. Try it.

The Media Access Center has a large and growing collection of music and audio recordings available for check-out. Students can check-out CDs and LPs for 7 days, see details. Listening booths are also available for on-site listening. Make an InvestiGator music search.

OASIS is a set of online lessons designed to help improve your skills at finding, using, and evaluating information of all kinds. Fulfill the Basic Information Competence Requirement for graduation by taking the OASIS (Online Advancement of Student Information Skills) tutorial. Its a good idea to get it done early so you are not surprised when you go to apply for graduation.

The Library has an extensive collection of DVDs, video tapes, and 16mm films for viewing in the Media Access Center. You can find copies of movies, documentaries, televison and more. The Library houses the San Francisco Bay Area Television Archives which includes footage from local broadcasting companies as far back as 1955, great for local or cultural interest research. Use of the San Francisco Bay Area Television Archives is limited and requires a prior appointment.

Take a break from textbooks! Check-out a book to read over winter break. 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, plenty for vacation.

Paper due? Out of ink? Print it at your very own print shop in the library. Rapid Copy is a great service for students and faculty. They offer high quality fast copying, printing, binding, faxing, and finishing services six days a week on the 1^st floor of the Library. There are computers available for self service black and white or color printing. Many other printing services also available at very competitive prices and right on campus.

If a book is not in our collection, you can use Link+ to search over 40 libraries in California and Nevada, including most California State University Libraries as well as many public libraries. Books from Link+ are delivered to the main circulation desk in 3-4 days. Still can’t find what you’re looking for? Use ILLiad to search over 10,000 libraries worldwide. Books from ILLiad can take a little longer to get here, between 5 days and 3 weeks. But between ILLiad, Link+ and our ever growing collection of books, you should always be able to find what you’re looking for.