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Updated"><i class="fa fa-calendar-o"></i><span class="sr-only">Last Updated:</span> Nov 06, 2023</span>     <span class="s-la-faq-views" title="Views"><i class="fa fa-eye"></i><span class="sr-only">Views:</span> 18029</span></div></div> </h2> </div> <div id="" class="s-la-box-content clearfix" > <div class="s-la-faq-answer"><p>The BiblioCommons catalog layer is an online and mobile service that makes it easier to track hold requests and renewals and find the titles you are looking for. 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Enter your library card barcode number and PIN/password at: <a href="https://sfpl.bibliocommons.com/user/login">sfpl.bibliocommons.com/user/login to create a user name</a>.</dd> <dd> </dd> <dt> <h3><img alt="" src="https://sfpl.org/images/graphics/bcuser2.png" />Forgot your library card number?</h3> </dt> <dd>Login with your username to find your account number, so you can reserve a computer and use ebooks, and databases.<br /> <a href="https://sfpl.bibliocommons.com/user/login">Login with your username and PIN/password</a>.</dd> <dd> </dd> <dt> <h3><img alt="" src="https://sfpl.org/images/graphics/bcuser3.png" />One Click Holds</h3> </dt> <dd>Skip the step of selecting a pickup location.<br /> Set up your preferred location.<br /> <a href="https://sfpl.bibliocommons.com/user/login">Login</a>; then click: My SFPL > Holds > My Borrowing > Turn On</dd> <dd> </dd> <dt> <h3><img alt="" src="https://sfpl.org/images/graphics/bcuser4.png" />Shelves</h3> </dt> <dd>A place to organize everything you want and everything already read, seen or heard.<br /> <a href="https://sfpl.bibliocommons.com/user/login">Login,</a> then click: My SFPL > My Shelves</dd> <dd> </dd> <dt> <h3><img alt="" src="https://sfpl.org/images/graphics/bcuser5.png" />eBooks Checked Out & On Hold</h3> </dt> <dd>All your eBook details from Boundless and OverDrive in one place. <br /> <a href="https://sfpl.bibliocommons.com/user/login">Login</a>, then click My SFPL</dd> <dd> </dd> <dt> <h3><img alt="" src="https://sfpl.org/images/graphics/bcuser6.png" />Follow & Message</h3> </dt> <dd>Keep tabs on what others (including librarians) are reading and recommending.<br /> <a href="https://sfpl.bibliocommons.com/user/login">Login</a>, then click: Explore > Staff Picks. Click a list then Follow</dd> <dd> </dd> <dt> <h3><img alt="" src="https://sfpl.org/images/graphics/bcuser7.png" />Privacy</h3> </dt> <dd>You decide how much or how little of your shelves you’d like to share with others. Complete privacy for those under age 13.<br /> <a href="https://sfpl.bibliocommons.com/user/login">Login,</a> then click: My Settings > Privacy</dd> <dd> </dd> <dt> <h3><img alt="" src="https://sfpl.org/images/graphics/bcuser8.png" />Tag, Add Video, Annotate</h3> </dt> <dd>Add your own notes and contribute to a better catalog for everyone.<br /> <a href="https://sfpl.bibliocommons.com/user/login">Login,</a> find a title, click it, then click: Add Details, Add Comment, or Add Tag</dd> </dl> </div> </div> <p>There are SFPL created videos to find out more:</p> <h2><a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGpyI74Nnel69W45Ci2ua3zk3E-AlZt9-">BiblioCommons Help Videos</a></h2> <ul> <li><a href="https://youtu.be/fGm0M6dYyzw">New Account</a></li> <li><a href="https://youtu.be/GELbPbMVLeA">Shelves and Privacy</a></li> <li><a href="https://youtu.be/9vh5VNHVkL8">Following Users</a></li> </ul> <p>Use of the BiblioCommons catalog layer is optional. 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