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InfoTrac OneFile | (Gale) full text 1980 - present
Comprehensive database for finding articles. Nearly 3,000 full text periodical titles and millions of full text articles, many with images. |
Newspapers | (ProQuest) full text 1979-present
Full text of more than 300 U.S. and international news sources. |
EBSCOHost Magazines MasterFILE Premier full text 1975 present
Comprehensive database for finding articles on all topics; with the full text of more than 1,700 periodicals. |
San Francisco Chronicle Historical (1865-1922) | (ProQuest) full text
Offers full page and article images with searchable full text back to the first issue. The collection includes digital reproductions providing access to every page from every available issue. (For current SF Chronicle articles use: Newspapers | (ProQuest)) Note: At this time the database houses the Chronicle from 1880 – 1922. New content is being added weekly with the goal to have preceding dates (1865-1879) searchable by the end of the year.
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New York Times Historical | (ProQuest) full text 1851 - three years ago
Complete full-text run of the New York Times, from Sep 18, 1851 to three years ago. (For current NY Times articles use Newspapers | (ProQuest) |
PressDisplay |
(Proquest) full text Current
A collection of 650 newspapers from 76 countries in 38 languages, many providing same day publication with a 60 day back file. Searchable by country, title, and date.
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JSTOR full text 1838 - three years ago
Full text academic journals going back to 1838. |
Ethnic NewsWatch | (ProQuest) full text 1960 present
Full text articles in both English and Spanish of more than 250 newspapers, magazines, and journals of the ethnic and minority press. |
LGBT Life full text
Full text and abstracts of articles from Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender periodicals and monographs. |
EBSCOHost Newspaper Source full text 1988 - present
Full text coverage of more than 180 newspapers, plus full text transcripts from radio and television. |
InfoTrac Full Text Newspapers | (Gale) full text 1996 - present
Full text articles from over 300 US and international newspapers. |
Art Full Text | (Wilson) full text 1929 - present
Articles covering a wide range of art subjects. |
ECO (Electronic Collections Online) | (FirstSearch) 1995 present
Index to more than 3,000 scholarly journals in all subject areas. |
Alternative Press Index | (FirstSearch) 1991 - present
Index to journals covering cultural, economic, political & social change. |
Alternative Press Index Archive | (FirstSearch) 1969 - 1990
Back-file of Alternative Press Index. |
Ancestry Library Edition Accessible only in the Main Library and Branches
- full text Pre-1790 present
Resources for genealogical and historical research. Includes census, military, court, land, probate, vital and church records; directories; passenger lists, and more. |
Arts & Humanities Citation Index | (FirstSearch) 1980 - present
Index to the world's leading arts and humanities journals. |
Chinese Magazines | (Qikan) full text 1999 present
200 current, popular Chinese language magazines published in China. Available in either traditional or simplified characters. |
Library, Information Science & Technology Abstracts (LISTA) 1965 present
Index to more than 600 periodicals on library and information science topics. Some full text is available. |
PapersFirst | (FirstSearch) 1993 - present
Index to papers presented at conferences worldwide. |
Periodical Finder (SerialsSolutions) full text
Find out where to access full-text periodicals online through our database subscriptions or in print at the library. |
Readers Guide Retrospective| (Wilson) 1890 - 1982
Index to the most popular, general-interest periodicals published in the United States from 1890 to 1982. |
Russian Newspapers | (East View) full text 1980 present
Newspapers in Russian from official sources, independent media and partisan publications. Includes several English-language newspapers. |
Ulrich's Web Periodicals Directory
A bibliographic database providing detailed, comprehensive, and authoritative information on serials published throughout the world. |
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African American Song | (Alexander Street Press)
Covering jazz, blues, gospel, and other forms of African American musical expression, users can listen to approximately 16,000 tracks of music over the Internet. |
American Song | (Alexander Street Press)
American Song is a history database consisting of over 16,000 tracks users select and listen to over the Internet. You’ll find songs by and about American Indians, miners, immigrants, slaves, children, pioneers, and cowboys. |
Art Full Text | (Wilson) full text 1929 - present
Articles covering a wide range of art subjects. |
Art Museum Image Gallery | (Wilson) 3000 BC present
Over 150,000 high quality fine and decorative art images from museums worldwide. |
| Classical Music Library | (Alexander Street Press)
Listen, over the Internet, to tens of thousands of classical recordings, many of which have links to supplementary reference information. The collection ranges from Medieval to contemporary, from choral works to symphonies, operas, and the avant-garde. |
Contemporary World Music | (Alexander Street Press)
Listen to world music recordings over the Internet. Contemporary World Music consists of over 12,000 individual recordings in genres like world dance, neo-traditional, world fusion, and many others. |
Dorothy Starr Sheet Music Collection
Index to over 10,000 popular songs from the San Francisco Public Library's Dorothy Starr Sheet Music Collection. |
Oxford Music Online full text Published 2001
Includes The Oxford Companion to Music (2002), which offers more than 8,000 articles on composers, performers, conductors, individual works, instruments and notation, forms and genres, and the Grove Dictionary of Music and Musicians and Grove Dictionary of Opera online. |
Smithsonian Global Sound for Libraries® | (Alexander Street Press)
This streaming music database includes the published recordings owned by the non-profit Smithsonian Folkways Recordings label, the archival audio collections of the legendary Folkways Records and many other labels who record diverse musical forms. |
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Business & Company Resource Center | (Gale) full text 1980 - present
Company and industry news and information including full text company profiles, brand information, rankings, investment reports, company histories, chronologies and periodical articles for U.S. and international companies. |
EBSCOHost Business Source Premier full text 1922 - present
Full text of over 8,500 scholarly business journals and other sources, with full text (PDF) for over 350 top journals from 1922 - present. |
Gale Virtual Reference Library Business Collection full text
A collection of eBooks on the subject of business. |
Morningstar Investment Research Center full text Current
Access Morningstar financial data on stocks, funds and industries. You will also find analyst reports, portfolio screenings and other tools for making investment decisions. |
S&P NetAdvantage full text Current
Note: This database is no longer available from SFPL. Standard & Poor could not agree to mandated city requirements and fair use of the information by the library's patrons. |
Reference USA Directory Current
U.S. business and residential telephone directories, with detailed business information. |
D&B Million Dollar Database Current
Detailed industry information on approximately 1,600,000 U.S. and Canadian leading public and private businesses. |
D&B International Business Locator Current
Summary profiles of over 28 million public and private companies in over 200 countries. |
Mergent Online full text 1990 - present
U.S. and international company financials, ratios, news, and annual reports. |
Kompass Current
Business to business directory of 1.6 million companies worldwide. |
EBSCOHost Regional Business News full text 1988 - present
Full text coverage of 75 business journals, newspapers and newswires covering U.S. metropolitan and rural areas. |
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| Education & Social Science |
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ERIC | (FirstSearch)
Index to journal articles and reports in education. |
GenderWatch full text 1970 - present
Full text periodicals and other publications on how gender impacts a broad spectrum of subject areas. |
CollegeSource Online full text 1993 - present
Full text college catalogs for 2-Year, 4-Year, and Graduate Schools. |
Learning Express Library full text Current
Online practice tests, based on the official exams for SAT, GED, GRE, GMAT, Civil Service jobs, ASVAB and many more. |
LGBT Life full text
Full text and abstracts of articles from Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender periodicals and monographs. |
School Wise Press Public School Information full text Current
In-depth reports on every public elementary, middle and high school in San Francisco. |
Contemporary Womens Issues - CWI full text 1992 - present
Womens studies literature from journals, newsletters, and reports. |
Dissertations Abstracts | (FirstSearch) 1861 - present
Index to dissertations and theses from institutions in North America and Europe. |
Rosetta Stone Online Language Learning
Interactive, online language exercises for beginning to intermediate learners. Languages include Spanish, French, German, Italian, Chinese (Mandarin), Japanese, Russian, Greek and English. |
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Encyclopædia Britannica
Online full text Current
Contains several Britannica encyclopedias including the entire Encyclopædia Britannica, Compton's, Britannica
Elementary, and Britannica Concise.
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Gale Virtual Reference Library | (Gale) full text Current
Database of encyclopedias and specialized reference sources for multidisciplinary research. |
Grolier Online full text
Includes The New Book of Knowledge, La Nueva Enciclopedia CUMBRE, Lands and Peoples, Amazing Animals of the World, and America the Beautiful |
Statesmans Yearbook Online full text Current
Covers political, economic and social information about every country in the world (formerly SYBWorld). |
Oxford English Dictionary full text 1000 - present
Authoritative guide to English language meaning, history, usage, and pronunciation. |
Oxford Music Online full text Published 2001
Includes The Oxford Companion to Music (2002), which offers more than 8,000 articles on composers, performers, conductors, individual works, instruments and notation, forms and genres, and the Grove Dictionary of Music and Musicians and Grove Dictionary of Opera online. |
Rosetta Stone Online Language Learning
Interactive, online language exercises for beginning to intermediate learners. Languages include Spanish, French, German, Italian, Chinese (Mandarin), Japanese, Russian, Greek and English. |
World Almanac | (FirstSearch) full text 1998 - present
Funk & Wagnalls New Encyclopedia and four almanacs. |
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Informe! | (Gale) search in Spanish or English full text 1999 - present
Una colección de revistas hispánicas con textos completes. Abarca negocios, salud, tecnología, cultura, temas de actualidad y otras materias.
Full text of popular Hispanic magazines. |
Clase Periódica | (FirstSearch) 1975 - present
Index to Latin American journals in the sciences and humanities. |
Consulta | (Gale) full text
Títulos de consulta en español, publicaciones periódicas y más sobre una variedad de temas.
Spanish language reference titles, periodicals, and more on a variety of topics. |
La Nueva Enciclopedia CUMBRE full text
Una enciclopedia completa para hispanoparlantes y estudiantes de español. A comprehensive encyclopedia for Spanish speakers and Spanish-language students. |
Rosetta Stone Aprendizaje de idiomas en línea
Programa interactivo para aprender chino (mandarín), inglés, francés, alemán, griego, italiano, japonés, ruso o español.
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RAND California full text 1983 - present
Detailed social & educational statistics for California. |
LexisNexis Congressional full text 1789 present
Indexing, abstracting and selected full text of U.S. Congressional information. |
LexisNexis Statistical full text 1973 - present
Statistics issued by the U.S. government, plus selected statistical publications of private and state government sources. |
California Legal Forms | (Gale)
Thousands of printable legal forms specific to California. |
GPO Monthly Catalog | (FirstSearch) 1976 - present
Index to U.S. government publications. |
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| Health |
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Health & Wellness Resource Center | (Gale) full text 1980 - present
In-depth, authoritative health information from a variety of sources. |
PsycFirst | (FirstSearch) 1987 - present
Index to articles and reports on psychology and related fields. |
Teen Health & Wellness full text Current
Information from experts on diseases, illnesses, disabilities, drugs, and alcohol plus additional information on mental health, friendship, dating, family life, grief, sexuality, and life skills for teens.
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History Resource Center: US | (Gale) full text 1983 - present
U.S. history resources for undergraduate and high school research. |
History Resource Center: World | (Gale) full text 1980 present
World History resources for undergraduate and high school research. |
HeritageQuest Online full text Pre-1790 - present
Resources for genealogical and historical research. Includes the U.S. Federal Census, the PERSI index, Freedmans bank records, local and family histories, and more. |
Ancestry Library Edition Accessible only in the Main Library and Branches
- full text Pre-1790 present
Resources for genealogical and historical research. Includes census, military, court, land, probate, vital and church records; directories; passenger lists, and more. |
Sanborn Maps California 1867-1970
Digital access to more than 660,000 large-scale maps. |
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Art Museum Image Gallery | (Wilson) 3000 BC present
Over 150,000 high quality fine and decorative art images from museums worldwide. |
San Francisco Historical Photograph Collection 1850 - present
More than 30,000 photographs of San Francisco and California scenes. |
EBSCOHost Magazines - Image Collection
Image Collection of 202,164 photos, maps and flags. |
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OverDrive eAudiobooks, eBooks, Music & Video
Thousands of titles to choose from in multiple formats (MP3, WMA, PDF, ePub, etc.) available for downloading onto your personal computer. Transfer audiobooks onto a wide range of portable audio players including the iPod and many other Apple devices. Please read the Quick Start Guide to learn about system and software requirements, searching, checking out and downloading titles. There is also a helpful FAQ page that answers many basic questions on this service. |
BookFlix
An online early literacy resource that combines storybooks with video. For pre-kindergartners to third graders. |
Booklist Online
Published by the American Library Association, Booklist is a collection of over 120,000 book reviews and thousands of articles going back to 1992.
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Gale Virtual Reference Library | (Gale) full text
Database of encyclopedias and specialized reference sources for multidisciplinary research. |
Literature Criticism Online
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An extensive compilation of literary commentary that represents a wide range of modern and historical views on authors and their works across regions, eras & genres. The database consists of the complete back files & current volumes of 8 titles: Contemporary Literary Criticism, Twentieth Century Literary Criticism, Nineteenth Century Literature Criticism, Literature Criticism from 1400-1800, Shakespearean Literature Criticism, Poetry Criticism, Short Story Criticism, Drama Criticism.
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Literature Resource Center | (Gale) full text
Biographies, articles, criticism, overviews, glossary, and more on writers and literature. |
NetLibrary Downloadable Audiobooks
Download and listen to popular fiction and non-fiction audiobooks and language-learning courses. |
NetLibrary eBooks full text 1955 - present
Thousands of electronic books covering business, technology and other non-fiction subjects. |
NextReads
Sign up to receive reading suggestions on a variety of topics
in regularly e-mailed newsletters.
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NoveList full text
Guide to suggested reading for all ages with reviews and other features. |
NoveList K-8 full text
Novelist for children and teens. Includes resources for teachers and librarians. |
Safari Tech Books Online full text Current
Over 1200 current electronic books covering a wide range of computer and information technology topics. |
Books in Print Current
Publication information on 5 million book, audio book, and video titles. Includes reviews for many titles. |
Spanish Books In Print full text
Publication information on Spanish language books. |
Fiction Connection & Non-Fiction Connection
This readers' advisory inspired database is a helpful tool in discovering new books based on your favorite reads. Use your favorite titles, authors or other concepts as keywords to search similar fiction and non-fiction books.
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WorldCat | (FirstSearch) 1000 BC - present
A catalog of books, periodicals, online resources and other materials in libraries worldwide. Interface available in both English and Spanish. |
ProceedingsFirst | (FirstSearch) 1993 - present
Index to worldwide conference proceedings. |
What Do I Read Next? | (Gale) Current
Over 122,300 recommended titles, more than 66,700 plot summaries, and awards information from 568 awards. |
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San Francisco Community Services Directory Current
Directory of services available from San Francisco government agencies, community-based organizations, neighborhood-oriented groups, and more. |
Associations Unlimited | (Gale) Current
Directory of associations and nonprofit membership organizations in all fields. |
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Biographical Information Guide
How to find biographical information at SFPL. |
Biography Resource Center+Marquis Whos Who | (Gale) full text 1927 - present
Full text biographies and articles on contemporary and historical figures worldwide. |
Reference USA Residential Directory Current
U.S. residential telephone directories. |
Biography and Genealogy Master Index | (Gale) Current
Biographical and genealogical index to contemporary and historical figures worldwide. |
HeritageQuest Online full text Pre-1790 - present
Resources for genealogical and historical research. Includes the U.S. Federal Census, the PERSI index, Freedmans bank records, local and family histories, and more. |
Oxford Dictionary of National Biography full text
Over 55,000 biographies describing the lives of people who shaped the history of the British Isles and beyond. |
Ancestry Library Edition Accessible only in the Main Library and Branches
- full text Pre-1790 present
Resources for genealogical and historical research. Includes census, military, court, land, probate, vital and church records; directories; passenger lists, and more. |
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Dorothy Starr Sheet Music Collection
Index to over 10,000 popular songs from the San Francisco Public Librarys Dorothy Starr Sheet Music Collection. |
San Francisco Community Services Directory Current
Directory of services available from San Francisco government agencies, community-based organizations, neighborhood-oriented groups, and more. |
San Francisco Historical Photograph Collection 1850 - present
More than 30,000 photographs of San Francisco and California scenes. |
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ALLDATA Online Accessible only in the Main Library 1982 - present
Printable full-text automotive diagnostic and repair information manuals. |
InfoTrac OneFile | (Gale) full text 1980 - present
Comprehensive database for finding articles. Nearly 3,000 full text periodical titles and millions of full text articles, many with images. |
Safari Tech Books Online full text Current
Over 1200 current electronic books covering a wide range of computer and information technology topics. |
Student Resource Center | (Gale) full text 1980 - present
Curriculum-targeted resources include primary documents, biographies, topical essays, background information, critical analyses, magazines, newspapers, photographs and illustrations, and audio and video clips. |
SAMS Photofact Repair Manuals Accessible only in the Main Library 1946 - present
Small consumer electronics, diagrams, instructions and data for the repair technician. Schematics for radios, TVs, stereos, and VCRs. |
Sanborn Maps California 1867-1970
Digital access to more than 660,000 large-scale maps. |
Science Online Current
Presents a broad range of scientific disciplines through extensive definitions, essays, diagrams, biographies, and experiments. |
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Encyclopædia Britannica
Online full text Current
Contains several Britannica encyclopedias including the entire Encyclopædia Britannica, Compton's, Britannica
Elementary, and Britannica Concise.
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Gale Virtual Reference Library | (Gale) full text Current
Database of encyclopedias and specialized reference sources for multidisciplinary research. |
Grolier Online full text
Includes The New Book of Knowledge, La Nueva Enciclopedia CUMBRE, Lands and Peoples, Amazing Animals of the World, and America the Beautiful |
Kids InfoBits full text 1986 - present
Full text articles and reference content for students in Kindergarten through Grade 5. |
Learning Express Library full text Current
Online practice tests, based on the official exams for SAT, GED, GRE, GMAT, Civil Service jobs, ASVAB and many more. |
Live Homework Help | (Tutor.com)
Chat with a live tutor for help with your homework, every day from 2:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. |
NextReads
Sign up to receive reading suggestions on a variety of topics
in regularly e-mailed newsletters.
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NoveList K-8 full text
Novelist for children and teens. Includes resources for teachers and librarians. |
Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center | (Gale) full text 1983 - present
Find "pro" and "con" arguments on controversial social issues. |
Science Online Current
Presents a broad range of scientific disciplines through extensive definitions, essays, diagrams, biographies, and experiments. |
Social Studies Fact Cards: California Edition | (Toucan Valley Publications)
The online version of the popular Fact Cards series, this database is an interactive study tool for the social sciences. Content covers California, United States and World topics included in the California state curriculum. |
Student Resource Center | (Gale) full text 1980 - present
Curriculum-targeted resources include primary documents, biographies, topical essays, background information, critical analyses, magazines, newspapers, photographs and illustrations, and audio and video clips. |
Teen Health & Wellness full text Current
Information from experts on diseases, illnesses, disabilities, drugs, and alcohol plus additional information on mental health, friendship, dating, family life, grief, sexuality, and life skills for teens.
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