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Online Northwest Conference 2017

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About Online Northwest Online Northwest is a one-day conference that connects librarians across the region. The goal of Online Northwest is to find best practices for topics that intersect libraries, technology, and culture. Online Northwest will be hosted and held at Portland State University on March 31, 2017. The program for 2017 includes sixteen full sessions which cover … Continue reading the article: Online Northwest Conference 2017 →

Social Work Research at PSU Library

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Social workers assist millions of people every day. Clients can be anyone, from veterans to children, families and entire communities. Social workers often work with people who are going through devastating illnesses or mental health crises. Furthermore, social workers handle complex issues that can range from public policy to social justice and community services. As … Continue reading the article: Social Work Research at PSU Library →

Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Research

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About the Encyclopedia of Gender and Sexuality Studies Wiley Blackwell Encyclopedia of Gender and Sexuality Studies is a featured resource at the PSU Library. Gender and sexuality studies is an interdisciplinary social science, which means that it spans more than one field of study. Researchers examine gender and sexuality along with race and culture as part … Continue reading the article: Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Research →

Congressional Internship with Senator Merkley in Summer 2017

News, Special Collections and University Archives
Are you an undergraduate at Portland State who is seeking opportunities to get involved with making public policy? Are you inspired to work for social and economic justice? Senator Jeff Merkley wants you to join him and his staff in Washington, D.C., this summer! From Sen. Merkley’s press release: “Senator Merkley is offering a $5,000 stipend for … Continue reading the article: Congressional Internship with Senator Merkley in Summer 2017 →

Urban Studies Abstracts and Research

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About Urban Studies Abstracts Urban Studies Abstracts, our featured resource, is a collection of abstracts and trade publications that describe urban planning. Trade publications specialize in a specific trade or industry, while abstracts condense a large amount of research into a summary. This information includes urban affairs, community development, history and urban planning. This collection of abstracts coupled … Continue reading the article: Urban Studies Abstracts and Research →

Open Access Textbooks at Portland State

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PSU Alumni Association and Library Aim to Reduce Student Costs and Enhance Learning Updated January 26, 2017: Thank you to everyone who submitted a proposal for an open access textbook. The deadline for submissions now has passed. With generous support from the Portland State University Alumni Association, the Portland State University Library is pleased to announce a new round … Continue reading the article: Open Access Textbooks at Portland State →

Featured Resource – Routledge Handbooks Online

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About Routledge Handbooks Online The Routledge Handbooks Online is the Portland State University Library’s featured resource. Routledge Handbooks Online is a collection of many scholarly reference eBooks. The eBooks have information on research topics vital to PSU students and faculty. Topics include historic and current research, and future trends in the Social Sciences and Humanities. … Continue reading the article: Featured Resource – Routledge Handbooks Online →
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