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As part of our collection budgetary adjustments for fiscal year 2027, we’re no longer able to support nominations for article processing charges (APCs). However, we have several pre-negotiated agreements with journal publishers where publishing costs may be covered. To find a journal where publishing costs are covered, please use our journal search tool for agreements. We also … Continue reading the article: Finding Journals that Allow for Cost Free Publication →

As part of our preparation for the new federal regulations on digital accessibility, the Library will end our electronic course reserve services in December 2026.  Fall 2026 will be the last term we offer electronic reserves, and, starting Winter 2027, we will no longer scan or host any reserve PDFs or electronic reading folders. Course … Continue reading the article: E-Reserves Not Available After Fall 2026 →

Say Hello to Daina Dickman, Social Sciences Librarian! We are excited to welcome Daina Dickman as our new Social Sciences Librarian! Daina is your go-to faculty contact for everything related to Public Health, Criminology & Criminal Justice, Politics & Global Affairs, Public Administration, and Urban Studies & Planning.  With an impressive background—including a leadership role … Continue reading the article: Library Newsletter Summer 2026 →

A landmark report, published this month, identifies open educational resources (OER) as a high-impact practice (HIP). This designation places OER alongside other impactful teaching and learning practices, such as learning communities, internships, and undergraduate research, which provide significant educational benefits for students, particularly those from historically underserved populations. The American Association of Colleges and Universities … Continue reading the article: OER is a High-Impact Practice →

If you’ve ever stood in the Library stairwell, you know it gets a lot of traffic—but it’s also a bit bare. Our upper floors hold crucial print collections and academic support services, but a lack of visual cues can make the building tough to navigate. That’s why we are thrilled to announce a new initiative … Continue reading the article: Transforming Our Space: New Murals Coming to the PSU Library! →

Professor Kimberly Pendell and Associate Professor Michelle Desilets just completed teaching the Library’s graduate level course, Library Research and Scholarly Communication Fundamentals. The course is offered each Winter quarter to students across all disciplines, with a curriculum that is flexible and applicable to each student’s research. The course covers topics such as searching for literature, … Continue reading the article: Another Successful Year of the Library’s Graduate Student Course →

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 … Continue reading the article: Library Newsletter Winter 2026 →

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.  The library provides a table and two chairs for approved reservation requests. Reservations can last up to three hours … Continue reading the article: Table at the library and connect with your community! →