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During Tom Pfingsten’s 23 years as director of Portland State University Library, the collection doubled, the building was expanded and renovated twice, and technological advances provided more convenient access to materials. Now Tom and his wife have established the Tom and Ann Pfingsten Endowed Library Fund to support the library’s greatest needs and create a … Continue reading the article: Donor Spotlight: Tom and Ann Pfingsten →

On Wednesday, November 8, 1961, Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. spoke for an hour in Old Main — now Lincoln Hall — at Portland State College to an enthusiastic and receptive crowd. King’s trip to Portland was sponsored by the Urban League, and he spoke at Portland State as part of the College’s commemoration of … Continue reading the article: Martin Luther King at Portland State in 1961 →

As a student, faculty, or staff at Portland State University, you may borrow books from PSU Library as well as from our 36 partner libraries in the Orbis Cascade Alliance, also known as Summit libraries. Starting on Tuesday, January 20, borrowing books from Summit libraries will be even easier: you will be able to request … Continue reading the article: Summit Borrowing Made Easier →

PSU Library will be closed on Monday, January 19, in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s birthday. Learn more about Dr. King and his legacy.  … Continue reading the article: Library Closed on Monday, January 19 →

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 →

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 →