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Origins of Modern Middle East Studies: Scholarly and Travel Writing Before 1900

March 7, 2018 Exhibits, News, Special Collections and University Archives

Middle East Studies in the West is informed by centuries of intellectual exchange that includes foundational works by Middle Eastern historians, language and cultural studies by European scholars, and popular travel writing by men and women who toured Egypt, Syria, Lebanon, Palestine, and Turkey in the 19th century. The Library’s exhibit, richly annotated by PSU … Continue reading →

New Database: PolicyMap Online Mapping & Reporting Tool

February 19, 2018 News

PolicyMap is a web-based, online mapping and reporting tool that offers data on U.S. demographics, real estate, health, jobs, education, and more. The program allows users to make maps, tables, and reports from an extensive collection of datasets. While some features of PolicyMap are available for free, the Library’s paid subscription and site license mean … Continue reading →

Latin American Comics at PSU Library

February 19, 2018 News

The Portland State Library is expanding our comics and graphic novels collection! We have added 82 new comics by Latin American and Spanish authors, now available for anyone to borrow and enjoy. Learn about Comics and Graphic Novels from Latin America Most readers are familiar with American comics and Japanese manga. Many superhero characters are … Continue reading →

Library Workshop: Manage Citations with Zotero and Mendeley

January 24, 2018 Events, News

Citation management software allows you to download citations and articles from various websites and databases, electronically store and organize the citations, annotate and highlight articles, and format the citations for your paper and bibliography. This workshop covers the advantages and disadvantages of Zotero and Mendeley, helping you decide which one is right for you. This … Continue reading →

Tom Bielavitz Named Interim Dean

January 8, 2018 News

The Office of Academic Affairs and the University Library welcome Tom Bielavitz as Interim Dean of the PSU Library. Tom Bielavitz, most recently Assistant University Librarian for Administrative Services, Planning and Digital Initiatives, is recognized by his colleagues as a capable leader with a wealth of experience at Portland State that will enable him to … Continue reading →

Call for Proposals for Open Textbooks Extended to January 12

December 12, 2017 News

The Library has extended the deadline for proposals for open textbooks authored by PSU faculty to January 12, 2018. Call for Proposals for Open Textbooks … Continue reading →

LexisNexis Becomes Nexis Uni

December 11, 2017 News

The database LexisNexis Academic is getting a new name and interface. As of Thursday, December 14, LexisNexis Academic, the full text source for regional, national, and international newspapers as well as business, legal, and medical publications, and government documents, will be known as Nexis Uni. According to LexisNexis, Nexis Uni will offer improved personalization, collaboration, and … Continue reading →

Library Closed December 23 – January 1

December 4, 2017 News

Portland State University Library will be closed from Saturday, December 23 through Monday, January 1 for intersession. We will be open limited hours from Friday, December 8 through Friday, December 22. We will also be on limited hours from Tuesday, January 2 through Saturday, January 6. Regular winter term hours will be begin on Sunday, … Continue reading →

Support the Library for PSU Day of Giving!

November 28, 2017 News

The University Library is pleased to participate in Giving Tuesday, a global day of giving that kicks off the charitable giving season. We encourage you to support the #PDXGiveChange campaign by making a contribution to the Library Fund or Open Textbooks. Support the Library Fund Make a gift to the Library Fund today and your … Continue reading →

Library Open 24 Hours from Nov 27 – Dec 7

November 21, 2017 News

The Library will be open 24 hours from Monday, November 27 at 7:30 a.m. through Thursday, December 7 at midnight. Using the Library at Night After 9:00 p.m., a PSU ID card (the white card) is required to enter the building. Please use the card reader near the ADA-accessible door. Return Your Books! Please make … Continue reading →

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