Computer Help & Training
Getting Computer Help
Lab staff can assist you with basic computer questions while you’re working in Library computer labs.
Help Using Library Electronic Resources
If you're having trouble using a Library electronic resource, contact a Reference Librarian:
- In person at the Research Assistance Desk (1st floor)
- By Email: libref@sfsu.edu
- By Phone: 415-338-1974
Help from the Library Collection
The Library has a large number of books and other resources which can help you learn more about computers, software, the internet and other related topics. Two good resources to check are:
- The Online Library Catalog
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Electronic full-text access to hundreds of books from a variety of publishers, including O'Reilly, Macromedia, Microsoft Press, SAMS, New Riders and others.
Training
The best campus resource for computer-related training is the Division of Information Technology. Every semester DoIT Training offers numerous short courses that are open to SF State students, faculty and staff.
Faculty can also take computer-related workshops offered by Academic Technology.
