The RESEARCH HELP category provides information on reference and research services. The Library provides research help in-person, through online chat, via e-mail, by phone, and through online tutorials. If you need help, then Ask Us! To find your own way to specific information or services, see HOW DO I...?
Here are our most popular services:
Descriptions:
- Ask Us!
- Request help from a librarian by e-mail, by phone, in person, and more.
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- Citing Sources
- Information about citing sources for your research including EndNote, EndNote Web, and Zotero citation/research management programs supported by Portland State Library.
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- Copyright Information
- Copyright information is provided to assist the Portland State University community when copyright questions arise. Please note that the Library is not able to interpret copyright law or provide legal advice, but is disseminating this information to help users comply with U.S. Copyright Law.
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- Course Guides
- View a list of resources compiled specifically for your class.
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- Instructional Services
Access information about library classes and instruction - for faculty, mentors and students. -
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- Personalized Help
Contact a Subject Librarian for assistance with research in a specific subject area. -
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- Research Guides
- Use these guides to basic and advanced research within a specific discipline or subject area.
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- Research Survival Guide
- Learn about the process of doing research and get help on the various aspects of Library research including catalog searching, database searching, and Web searching.
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- Tutorials
- Learn research techniques and tips on your own time and at your own convenience using these brief and clear tutorials.
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- Workshops, Tours & Classes
- Find the schedule for introductory and advanced research workshops, tours of the Library, and descriptions of for-credit research classes.
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