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Contractors are spending the next several months modernizing the elevators in the Millar Library building. As part of this project, the fifth floor will be closed to users on Monday, June 16. There will be no user access to book stacks or study areas anywhere on the fifth floor. Please plan ahead if you need … Continue reading the article: Library’s 5th floor closed Monday, June 16 →

Data Rescue and Archiving We are monitoring changes at the federal level that may affect access to critical government data for research. Below is a brief list of data and government website archiving efforts that we encourage researchers to explore: Data Rescue Project Data Liberation Project End of Term Web Archive The Data Foundation’s “SAFE-Track” … Continue reading the article: Library Newsletter Spring 2025 →

One of the ways that PSU Library supports students, faculty, and staff is through 24/7 online chat reference. This online service is staffed by folks at PSU Library during typical business hours and into the early evening. After hours, we rely on our partners at Answerland to answer chat questions from Portland State.  Answerland is … Continue reading the article: PSU Library Partnership with Answerland →

The PSU Library is closely monitoring changes at the federal level that may affect access to critical government data for research. Below is a brief list of data and government website rescue efforts that we encourage researchers to explore: Data Rescue Project: A coordinated effort among a group of data organizations, including IASSIST, RDAP, and … Continue reading the article: Data Rescue and Archiving →

Introducing Julia Stone, our new Open Scholarship Librarian! Julia Stone joined PSU in May 2024 as the Library’s Open Scholarship Librarian. She is responsible for administering open education and course material affordability initiatives, managing PSU’s institutional repository, PDXScholar, and providing research data management support. If you have any questions regarding any of these areas, please email … Continue reading the article: Library Newsletter Winter 2025 →

The Library will be reopening on September 16. We are looking forward to welcoming back our campus community for the fall term. Please refer to our FAQ and our About the Library page for more information on our current services and hours.   Library Hours Sept 16 – Sept 28 Monday – Friday Saturday – … Continue reading the article: Library Reopens Sept 16 →

The Library is pleased to share that the temporary fencing around the Millar building has come down. The Millar building remains closed to users while cleaning and repairs continue inside and outside the building. We are planning for the Library to reopen for fall term. In the meantime, you can return books in three places: … Continue reading the article: Progress on Library Reopening →

Xan Arch begins her new position as Dean of the Portland State University University Library on August 1, 2024. “Xan is a proven leader in library services and her expertise in serving first-generation students is especially well-suited for the Portland State community as so many of our students are the first in their families to … Continue reading the article: Dean Xan Arch Joins PSU Library →

We’re sure many of our students, faculty, and community members are wondering about the status of the Library and when we will reopen. We recognize the Library’s closure has been difficult for everyone.  Library staff still do not have safe and consistent access to the Millar Library building, due to fire safety system repairs needed … Continue reading the article: Library Status Update →