Aging & Gerontology: Books & eBooks

Requesting Books & Articles

While the Portland State Library has a large collection of books, articles, and journals, we may not have a specific item you are looking for. In that case, you may be able to get it for you from another library.

  • If you find an item in the catalog and our copy is not available you can Request from other libraries

screenshot of catalog request from other libraries

Browse for Books in the Library

Sometimes browsing the library stacks can help you find books you didn't even know you were looking for. The following are good areas to peruse.

  • HQ 1060-1064: Gerontology
  • HV 1450-1494: Social & Public Welfare. Aged.
  • RA 418-418.5: Medicine & Society
  • RC 952-954.6: Geriatrics
  • HD 7105.3-7250.9: Social Insurance. Social security. Pensions
  • HD 6279-6283: Labor. Older workers.

For a full list of subjects for browsing the PSU library visit the reference desk on the first floor of the library. If you need help locating something, check out our floor maps of the library, and if you have any questions do not hesitate to Ask a Librarian. ​​​​

PSU Library Catalog - Book Search

 

Results include both print books and ebooks, available from Portland State Library and other libraries.

eBook Collections

Browse eBooks in the following collections or in the PSU Library catalog.