Instructional Services Librarian
Public Library Resources
The San Francisco Public Library (SFPL) and the Oakland Public Library (OPL) have great resources for local research. Anyone with a valid California ID is eligible to get a library card for either library system. SFPL and OPL library accounts allow users to check out library books and access online databases remotely.
Newspapers
The San Francisco Public Library provides online access to current and historic issues of the San Franicsco Chronicle and Oakland Tribune. SFPL account required for access.
- San Francisco ChronicleFull-text coverage from 1985-present. SFPL account required for access.
- San Francisco Chronicle Historical via ProQuestFull-text coverage of the San Francisco Chronicle from 1865-1922. SFPL account required for access.
- San Francisco Chronicle Historical via NewsbankFull-text coverage of the San Francisco Chronicle from 1869-1984. SFPL account required for access.
- Oakland Tribune via America's NewsFull-text coverage from 2001-present. SFPL account required for access.
- Oakland Tribune Historical via Newspaper ArchiveFull-text coverage from 1874-1977. SFPL account required for access.
