Mastering the Art of Annotation
Zotero
Zotero allows you to:
Save references from library catalogs, research databases, and the Web.
Add PDFs, images, audio and video files, snapshots of web pages, and more.
Write annotations and attach them to citations.
Create bibliographies using most major citation styles.
Hypothes.is
Students can annotate course readings collaboratively, sharing comments and replying to peer’s comments.
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Support Local Independent Bookstores & Library (When you can!)
3036 24th Street,
San Francisco, CA.
Hours: 12–8 PM Sun–W / 12–10 PM Th-Sat
Pro-Tip: The booksellers are great at finding both used and new copies for you at great prices.
Bound Together Anarchist Bookstore
1369 Haight St,
San Francisco, CA 94117
Hours: 12-6 M-F/ 11:30-6 Saturday & Sunday
*New books only*
Pro-Tip: Keep an eye out for their pirate section ;). Great resource to learn about underground movements.
506 Clement Street,
San Francisco, CA. (Inner Richmond)
Green Apple Books on the Park
1231 9th Ave. (@ Lincoln Way)
San Francisco, CA 94122
Hours: 10-9 PM
Pro-Tip: Affordable used books selection at both locations.
489 Castro Street,
San Francisco, CA.
Hours: 10-8 or 9ish PM
Pro-Tip: Great finds at their sale cart. Specializes in queer history, but other "genres are well represented as well."
5433 College Avenue,
Oakland, CA 94618
Hours: 10:30-8 PM M-Saturday / Sunday 10:30-6 PM
3900 Martin Luther King Jr Way,
Oakland, CA 94609
Hours: 10-6 PM M-Saturday / Sunday 12-4 PM
Pro-Tip: Don't miss out on Oakland's historical landmark. They advocate for Black history, and have their own press as well.
2476 Telegraph Ave,
Berkeley, CA 94704
Hours: 11-7 PM
Pro-Tip: Used books all around! Don't miss the opportunity to dive through the posters and ephemera.
Find the closest branch to you!
Hours: Differ from branch to branch
Did you know?
With a library card you have access to so many resources:
Hoopla - Stream movies, Audiobooks, or rent ebooks.
Libby - Another great resource for Audiobooks
Discover & Go - Access for free (or at a low cost) to passes for museums, theatres, and other cultural destinations.
Pro-Tip: The Friends of the San Francisco Public Library offers book sales at great (low) prices. Every Wednesday, at the Main Branch on Larkin St.
Keep an eye out for their monthly sales!
57 Post Street
San Francisco, CA 94104
Hours: 10-5 PM M-S/ Sunday Closed
Pro-Tip: Attend a free tour of the library. You do have to become a member to enjoy the facilities, but some of their events are free, or offered at low-cost for non-members.