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The Learning Commons (formerly the Library/Learning Studio) supports the educational, professional development and information needs of Exploratorium educator program alumni and museum staff by providing access to a variety of electronic, multimedia, and print-based learning resources and technology
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For reference/research questions, circulation/renewal requests, and other information

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Phone
415/561-0343
Fax
415/561-0370
(please write "Attention: Learning Commons ")
 
services
Research assistance for reference questions and help in locating materials within or outside the Learning Commons collection.
Access to resources from other libraries.
Circulation of Learning Commons materials to staff and alumni of the Teacher Institute and Institute for Inquiry programs.
Home/school mail delivery of our circulating collection for patrons out of the San Francisco Bay area.

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Included are the:
  • Online Library Catalog
  • Index to Exploratorium Magazine, 1978-2003
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    Schedule:
    Please see Learning Commons calendar.

    In general, the Learning Commons is open Monday-Friday 11:00 am-5:00 pm and
    Saturdays 10:30-4:00 when there is a TI Workshop.

    TI Workshops are on the following dates:
    Jan. 12
    Feb. 2, 23
    Mar. 1, 15, 22
    Apr. 12, 19,26
    May 3, 10

    The Learning Commons will be CLOSED January 21, February 18, May 26, July 4, September 1, November 27 and December 25, 2008.

    Open hours are subject to change. Please call 415/561-0343 to check that we’re open.

    Materials can be checked out by staff and alumni of our teacher professional development programs.

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