Hello SFUSD Community,

Did you know the library provides withdrawn books from it’s collection to non-profits, local community
based organizations, other City agencies and ….. schools?

Well, we do and we’d like to put these books into your classrooms and school libraries and into the
hands of the students.

Background
Our Main Library and 27 branch libraries have a finite amount of space for their collections, and
weeding is essential to make room for newly purchased materials. While maintaining strong
collections, books are carefully deselected with consideration given to their condition, the
number of copies in the Library system, levels of circulation, whether the information has
become outdated and other factors.

According to Library and City policy, library materials may be given to agencies that will use
them for the public good. Weeded library materials may be sold only by the Library or the
Friends of the San Francisco Public Library.

What's Available*

• Popular and classic fiction, including mysteries, romance and science fiction
• Nonfiction in all subject areas - art, history, business, travel, poetry, etc.
• Reference books including encyclopedias, almanacs, etc.
• International language materials
• Children's books in all genres and subject areas (in English and other languages)
• Large Print

*Inventory varies

Who is Eligible and How to Apply
All SFUSD staff are automatically a confirmed partner for Community Redistribution and do not
need to apply.

Setting Priorities
Top priority is given to San Francisco City and County agencies, especially the San Francisco
Unified School District and the San Francisco jails.

Community agencies within San Francisco are also given high priority, especially those serving
low income neighborhoods and groups.

Agencies outside of San Francisco are prioritized based on current inventory levels

Selection Delivery of Materials

Partners have 3 choices:

• Option one: Partners come directly to our warehouse by appointment only at 750 Brannan to select books themselves. Staff will be on hand to assist with boxing the books and loading into vehicles.

• Option two: Library staff will choose materials for our partners from available stock on the basis of written requests. Requests are filled according to genres and subject areas, not specific titles. Recipients will be scheduled to pick up selected materials at our 750 Brannan location

• Option three: contact your local library branch’s manager to receive newly weeded materials directly from them.

For questions:
415-554-9006
redis@sfpl.org

https://sfpl.org/locations/bookmobiles-mobile-outreach/community-redistribution-program