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Autumn Exhibits: Special Collections and University Archives

Exhibits, News, Special Collections and University Archives
What do a rare devotional text, published writing by Portland State students, and arguments aimed at convincing Oregonian voters have in common? The simple answer is that these are all examples of unique artifacts and collections held by Portland State University Library Special Collections and University Archives! The Library’s exhibit this autumn reflects the beginnings … Continue reading the article: Autumn Exhibits: Special Collections and University Archives →

Paywall Film Screening

Events, News
Just when you’ve found the perfect article for your paper, you hit it: the paywall. Academic publishing is big business. More than $25 billion a year flows into for-profit academic publishers like Elsevier, some of whom have profit margins of 35%, bigger than Apple, Facebook, and Google. The documentary Paywall: The Business of Scholarship explores … Continue reading the article: Paywall Film Screening →

PSU Library Special Collections Participates in Oregon Archives Crawl

Events, News, Special Collections and University Archives
Join PSU Library Special Collections and University Archives and more than 30 other local archives, special collections, and heritage organizations on Saturday, October 20, 2018 for the Oregon Archives Crawl.  Start the Crawl at any of these locations: City of Portland Archives & Records Center, the Oregon Historical Society or the Multnomah County Library. At … Continue reading the article: PSU Library Special Collections Participates in Oregon Archives Crawl →

New Website Design

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The Library has refreshed the design of our website for the start of fall term! The new design is simpler and cleaner and, we hope, will help users find what they need more quickly. The navigation is the same, and you should be able to find the same content through the same paths as before. … Continue reading the article: New Website Design →

OpenCon 2018 Scholarship for PSU Early Career Researcher

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Portland State University Library is pleased to sponsor a scholarship for one early career researcher to attend OpenCon 2018. OpenCon is a platform for catalyzing change in this culture, at scale and in context. OpenCon’s programs work to develop, activate, and connect a global community of next generation leaders who are driving the culture shift … Continue reading the article: OpenCon 2018 Scholarship for PSU Early Career Researcher →

Explore the Library’s Manga Collection at the Manga Café, May 22-June 4

Events, News
Portland State University Library is pleased to present the Manga Café on the Library’s third floor from May 22-June 4. Our collection of manga will be on display in the southwest corner, overlooking Stott Field. On Friday, May 25, manga artist Chihiro Howe will offer a free drawing session to PSU students. Supplies will be … Continue reading the article: Explore the Library’s Manga Collection at the Manga Café, May 22-June 4 →
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