University Studies: Welcome!
Welcome to your University Studies Library Guide!
Welcome to your Portland State University Library (PSU) subject guide for University Studies! The PSU Library is your online center for research!
In this subject guide, you will find useful information about Library resources and services to support your college success! Take time to browse these web pages. There are videos and screenshots that describe key approaches to research for your papers, presentations, and other resource gathering assignments.
Library Services
The Library is open for PSU students, faculty, and staff to access the stacks, study spaces, computer labs, and Learning Center appointments. Your PSU ID card is required to enter the building.
The Circulation Desk is open for checking out course reserves, laptops, and other equipment, as well as library materials.
Get help right away via Ask a Librarian.
PSU Library Website Tour Video
Watch this video to take a 2-minute tour of the PSU Library website!
PSU Library Catalog Tour Video
Signing in to Access Library Resources Video
This video describes the different ways to sign in to access library materials.
Brainstorming Keywords for Your Topic Video
This quick video explains how to turn your topic into keywords while searching for library resources and sources on the Web.
Need Help? Ask a Librarian
- Contact a librarian 24/7 using our chat services.
- Email questions will receive a response in one business day.
- You can get help in person at the research help desk, 1st floor of the Library these days and times.
Using AND or OR in the PSU Library Catalog
Use AND or OR to refine your search. You will need to capitalize these words in order for them to work as Boolean operators:
wages OR paychecks - OR provides a broader search for synonyms or words that have the same meaning.
Special Topics Library Guides
University Studies Librarian
Report a Resource or Video Error
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