Typewriter Room - 5th Floor

Photo of Dashiell Hammett's typewriter, donated to the San Francisco History Room by his daughter, Jo Hammett in December, 2001. Free use of a typewriter is available in the typewriter room on the 5th floor of the Main Library. Please sign up in person at the 5th floor paging desk.

Guidelines

• The Typewriter Room is used on a first-come, first-served basis, limited to 60 minutes per person when others are waiting.
• Sign-up is required in person at the 5th Floor Paging Desk. Advance sign-up is not available.
• The typewriter brands are Nakajima or Adler (electronic and self-correcting). The font is 12-pica Times New Roman.
• Typewriters have correction tape, because correction fluid (such as White-Out) can cause damage. Please do not use correction fluid on paper inserted into the typewriters.
• The Typewriter Room door must remain closed while in use.
• The Typewriter Room closes 15 minutes before Library closing time.
• Typewriters occasionally break down. We apologize in advance for any inconvenience this may cause. If possible, a malfunctioning typewriter will be replaced. No extensions to the 60-minute time limit per person will be given if others are waiting.