New Databases and Resources
Bloomsbury Music & Sound: Global music reference works, cross-cultural, and interdisciplinary scholarly content in the study of sound and sound design.
Chicano Database: Provides indexing to a wide range of materials focused on the Mexican-American and Chicano experience as well as the broader Latino experience of Puerto Ricans, Cuban Americans and Central American immigrants since 1992.
Inside Higher Ed: Timely news, current analysis, and changes to the higher education community.
North American Urban Documents 1950-1999: Historic access to the Index of Current Urban Documents along with city, county reports; neighborhood assessments; community programs; and planning codes.
Get to Know Library Services
Welcome to the new school year! We are glad you’re here! Come visit the Library for studying, technology, and research help. You can borrow textbooks for your classes, study room keys, laptops, and chargers from our main floor Circulation Desk, plus get guidance from our expert librarians at the Research Help Desk.
Connect with librarians via chat or email, or check out our online guides for the best starting points for research in your field. We even have video tutorials on topics like how to use our Library databases and developing search terms.
Stairway to (Owl) Heaven
The library’s new murals are done! Come check out the woodland creatures that now populate our central stairwell, from a fox, to a banana slug, to the owl sitting way at the top of the library.
We are grateful to artist Nicky Kriara, and the PSL department for funding these murals through a Spark Award.
Register Now: Zotero Workshop
These hands-on, 1.5 hour workshops provide an overview of Zotero, a free and open-source citation management tool that allows users to capture, save, and annotate research notes. Zotero is an especially powerful research tool because it can capture records directly from databases, Google Scholar, websites, and the PSU Catalog. Register here.
Updated Guidelines for PDXScholar Submissions
PDXScholar is updating its submission guidelines to meet upcoming ADA Title II digital accessibility standards. Before submitting your next paper or project, take a quick look at our Submit Your Research web page to ensure your work meets the new guidelines. Questions? Get in touch at pdxscholar@pdx.edu.
Remembering Dolly
Dive into the legacy of country music’s iconic queen with a new online collection celebrating Dolly Parton’s greatest books and legendary music, from her classic songwriting origins to her beloved children’s stories.
Vote for Your Favorite Dark Horse Characters!
The Library has a wealth of figurines from our partnership with Dark Horse. We want to showcase your favorites in our new third floor display case – characters from stories like Hellboy, Star Wars, and Mass Effect. What would you like to see in our new display case?
Vote here: https://forms.gle/Dtkah85AuzeC27qu7
Final Term for Electronic Course Reserves
In preparation for new federal digital accessibility regulations, the Library will end electronic course reserve services (scanned PDFs and reading folders) in December. Print book and ebook reserves will continue as usual. Check out alternative options on the Library website to get your course materials ready for Winter 2027.
Table at the Library and Connect with Your Community!
Get talking with students, faculty, staff, and visitors at the PSU Library. Any PSU department or PSU student, club, or group with a faculty or administrative sponsor can request a table reservation at the library entrance.
Sign Up to Make Your Own Journal!
Get creative at the library! Join us on Wednesday, October 21st at 3pm for a hands-on workshop where you’ll transform recycled materials – like cereal boxes, paper, and more – into your very own one-of-a-kind journal. No experience needed! All materials are provided! Come create, customize, and make something uniquely yours.
Space is limited, so please RSVP to reserve your place: https://tinyurl.com/falljournalworkshop.