Library Newsletter Winter 2026

Thank You for Beautifying Our Library!

We are so grateful to artists and PSU Class of 2022 alumni Nia Musiba and Naomi Likayi for their beautiful addition to the second and third floor curve spaces in the Library. Come take a look! Their art honors our beloved copper beech tree and the creative joy found in our library.

Achieving Affordability

PSU faculty are partnering with the Library and Open Oregon Educational Resources to reduce course material costs and transform learning. Read more about the latest open education projects and initiatives making a difference at PSU and beyond.

Sage Research Methods Online

Starting or developing your first or final research project at Portland State? Sage Research Methods Online (SRMO) is the best place to start. It is designed to support research at all levels by providing materials to guide users through every step of the research process across the social sciences. We also provide Sage Research Methods: Diversifying and Decolonizing Research to support inclusive and critical approaches to research practices.

Table at the library and connect with your community!

Get talking with students, faculty, staff, and visitors at the PSU Library. Any PSU department or PSU student, club, or group with a faculty or administrative sponsor can request a table reservation at the library entrance.

Chat with a Librarian

If you need research help at home or outside Library hours, you can reach out to a librarian via 24/7 chat on the library website. You will always get a response from a real person, never a generated answer from a bot.

Take a Break

The Meditation Room is a dedicated space on the 5th floor of the Library for meditation, prayer, and quiet reflection. The room is carpeted, unfurnished, and has large windows offering natural light. The Meditation Room can be reserved by students for one hour at a time with our Study Room Reservation system.

Works Moving Into the Public Domain in 2026

Every year, new titles enter the public domain. These are works whose copyright has expired, and thus can be shared, remixed, and adapted without paying fees or needing permission. This year, characters like Pluto and Betty Boop are joining the public domain.