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In Honor of Otto and Verdell Rutherford: Congressional Internship Available This Summer

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We are excited to announce the Otto and Verdell Rutherford Congressional Internship, an undergraduate internship opportunity to work with Senator Jeff Merkley and his staff in Washington, DC this summer! From the Senator’s press release: “Senator Merkley is offering a $5,000 stipend for a summer internship position, based in his Washington, DC office. The Otto and … Continue reading the article: In Honor of Otto and Verdell Rutherford: Congressional Internship Available This Summer →

Women in Library History: Jean Black, Portland State University’s First Librarian

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Dr. Jean P. Black (1903-1992), Portland State University’s first librarian, had already led a national and international academic career before she arrived in Portland in 1946. Born in Duluth, Minnesota, she spent most of her childhood in Europe until she was compelled to return to the United States during World War I. By 1932, she … Continue reading the article: Women in Library History: Jean Black, Portland State University’s First Librarian →

Library Tutorial Added to Peer-Reviewed Database

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Analyze Your Research Strategy, a tutorial available on the Portland State University Library website, has been reviewed by and accepted into the American Library Association (ALA) Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) Instruction Section’s Peer-Reviewed Instructional Materials Online (PRIMO) project and added to the PRIMO database. According to the PRIMO Committee, “PRIMO … promotes … Continue reading the article: Library Tutorial Added to Peer-Reviewed Database →

Library Participates in SEI Black History Month Celebration

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PSU Library Special Collections is pleased to participate in the Black History Month celebration at the Center for Self Enhancement in North Portland, run by Self Enhancement, Inc (SEI). On display are exhibits from PSU Library, the Oregon Black Pioneers, and the World Arts Foundation. PSU Library Special Collections has archival collections, digital exhibits, oral … Continue reading the article: Library Participates in SEI Black History Month Celebration →

Library Adds 1,200 New Journals

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Portland State University Library is pleased to announce the addition of more than 1,200 journals to the Library’s collections. The new journals, published by Elsevier, are available now to PSU students, faculty, and staff through ScienceDirect (Elsevier’s database platform) as well as through searching the Library catalog. The new package includes journals in science, technology, engineering, … Continue reading the article: Library Adds 1,200 New Journals →
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