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Sustainable Organization Library Expanded

Thanks to support from Portland State University’s Institute for Sustainable Solutions, the Library has been able to expand its holdings in the Sustainable Organization Library. The Sustainable Organization Library contains articles, case studies, and book chapters covering key areas in sustainability, social responsibility, environmental management and other related fields from 2012-2015. … Continue reading the article: Sustainable Organization Library Expanded

Faculty Workshop: Embedding Online Articles, Books, & Multimedia in Your Classes

Monday, January 12, 3-4pm Library Room 170 Portland State University Library provides access to a wealth of online materials that can be used as online course content. Learn how to seamlessly integrate online articles, books, and multimedia into D2L and your syllabus while respecting copyright and licensing agreements. Find more information and more workshops on … Continue reading the article: Faculty Workshop: Embedding Online Articles, Books, & Multimedia in Your Classes

Tips for Textbook Savings

We know textbooks can be expensive, and we want to help you save money this term. Here are some tips for finding less expensive or even free course materials: At PSU Library Did your instructor place your course readings on reserve? Search for course reserves by book title, course number, department, or instructor name.  Does … Continue reading the article: Tips for Textbook Savings

Books by Angela Davis at PSU and Summit Libraries

Dr. Angela Davis, a world-renowned author, educator, and activist, will be the MLK Tribute Week keynote speaker at Portland State University on January 21 at 6pm at the Peter Stott Center. Through her activism and scholarship over decades, Angela Davis has been deeply involved in social justice. Her work as an educator, both at the university level … Continue reading the article: Books by Angela Davis at PSU and Summit Libraries

PSU Library Website in Top Ten for 2014

Harvard librarian Emily Singley blogs about library websites and user interfaces. She compiled a list of the best academic library websites of 2014, and PSU Library was on the list, along with North Carolina State University, Cornell, University of Minnesota, Brigham Young, and others. Her criteria were websites that were unified, instructive, and accessible from any … Continue reading the article: PSU Library Website in Top Ten for 2014

Sara Read, Oregon Library Employee of the Year

Library Technician Sara Read has worked at PSU Library for many years, first, from 2005-2009, as a student worker, and, since 2011, as a full-time employee. Sara’s specific job includes staffing the Circulation Desk, retrieving books and other materials from Library storage, maintaining technology equipment for loaning, keeping supplies stocked, and giving library tours. More … Continue reading the article: Sara Read, Oregon Library Employee of the Year

Free Coffee After Midnight!

Through the end of finals, Branford’s Bean is providing free coffee, while supplies last, each night after they close. Here’s their schedule for the next two weeks: Tuesday, 12/2:  7:30am – midnight Wednesday, 12/3:  7:30am – midnight Thursday, 12/4:  7:30am – midnight Friday, 12/5:  7:30am – 6:00pm Saturday, 12/6:  10:00am – 6:00pm Sunday, 12/7:  1:30pm … Continue reading the article: Free Coffee After Midnight!