Adrianna TanJul 26, 2023

My public library is so good. I just walked in and borrowed a language program (Pimsleur Cantonese audio CDs) that costs $500 if you buy it (better than any online course); 3 jazz vinyls, 6 DVDs of stuff I know I can’t easily get from streamers.

If I was short on time I could have added all those to my holds list yesterday and they would put them all in one place so I can just check out. Easy.

#SFPL is so important to me!

#Libraries #PublicLibraries #SFPublicLibrary #SanFrancisco

Show threadAdrianna Tan

I’m also a member of San Jose Public Library. Any CA resident can sign up for SJPL online. As a member of SJPL you get access to Coursera including certified programs (though the certs just say ‘California library user’ instead of your name, but still pretty cool) through this state program. Somehow, San Francisco is not on the list.

https://c4b-integration.com/csl

IP Restriction access to the content.

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Show threadAdrianna TanJul 26, 2023
SFPL gives you access to Udemy and LinkedInLearning and O’Reilly and more. (Check the eLearning page) but I personally prefer Coursera, I find that I am able to complete the programs there and the interface and content is slightly better
Show threadLinna La | 羅莉娜Jul 27, 2023
@skinnylatte i still have my sfpl library card from 2nd grade 💕 so many online resources people don't realize the library provides!
Show threadBrianJul 27, 2023
@skinnylatte SFPL really is quite special. And they do the same thing as San Jose for all California residents (although you need to sign up in-person). I’m an Oakland resident and while our libraries are great, SF just has a huge wealth of digital resources when compared to Oakland.
Show threadjohn spurlingJul 26, 2023
@skinnylatte The fact that any CA resident can get a public library card from any city library in the state is my number one tip for new CA residents.