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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 … Continue reading the article: Fall Term News from the Library →

We have so many books at the Library! But do we have your textbook? The answer is: it depends. We know you want to save money on your books this term, so here are some ways to figure out if the Library has your book.  Course Reserves at PSU Library Instructors sometimes place textbooks and … Continue reading the article: “Does the Library have my textbook?” →

As part of our collection budgetary adjustments for fiscal year 2027, we’re no longer able to support nominations for article processing charges (APCs). However, we have several pre-negotiated agreements with journal publishers where publishing costs may be covered. To find a journal where publishing costs are covered, please use our journal search tool for agreements. We also … Continue reading the article: Finding Journals that Allow for Cost Free Publication →

As part of our preparation for the new federal regulations on digital accessibility, the Library will end our electronic course reserve services in December 2026.  Fall 2026 will be the last term we offer electronic reserves, and, starting Winter 2027, we will no longer scan or host any reserve PDFs or electronic reading folders. Course … Continue reading the article: E-Reserves Not Available After Fall 2026 →

Say Hello to Daina Dickman, Social Sciences Librarian! We are excited to welcome Daina Dickman as our new Social Sciences Librarian! Daina is your go-to faculty contact for everything related to Public Health, Criminology & Criminal Justice, Politics & Global Affairs, Public Administration, and Urban Studies & Planning.  With an impressive background—including a leadership role … Continue reading the article: Library Newsletter Summer 2026 →

A landmark report, published this month, identifies open educational resources (OER) as a high-impact practice (HIP). This designation places OER alongside other impactful teaching and learning practices, such as learning communities, internships, and undergraduate research, which provide significant educational benefits for students, particularly those from historically underserved populations. The American Association of Colleges and Universities … Continue reading the article: OER is a High-Impact Practice →

If you’ve ever stood in the Library stairwell, you know it gets a lot of traffic—but it’s also a bit bare. Our upper floors hold crucial print collections and academic support services, but a lack of visual cues can make the building tough to navigate. That’s why we are thrilled to announce a new initiative … Continue reading the article: Transforming Our Space: New Murals Coming to the PSU Library! →

Professor Kimberly Pendell and Associate Professor Michelle Desilets just completed teaching the Library’s graduate level course, Library Research and Scholarly Communication Fundamentals. The course is offered each Winter quarter to students across all disciplines, with a curriculum that is flexible and applicable to each student’s research. The course covers topics such as searching for literature, … Continue reading the article: Another Successful Year of the Library’s Graduate Student Course →