Navigating Knowledge: A Guide to Portland State University Bookstore and Library Resources

For students and faculty at Portland State University (PSU), access to textbooks, course materials, and academic resources is crucial for success. This article provides a comprehensive overview of the PSU Bookstore and Library, detailing their offerings, services, and how to make the most of them.

The PSU Bookstore: Your Hub for Course Materials and More

The PSU Bookstore is more than just a place to buy textbooks. It's a comprehensive resource for students, offering a variety of products and services to support their academic journey and campus life.

Textbooks and Course Materials

The bookstore is the primary source for required and recommended textbooks for PSU courses. It’s important to note that instructors sometimes place textbooks and other course readings on reserve in the Library. To determine if your book is available to borrow from PSU Library or through interlibrary loan, the Library catalog is your starting point to find books, ebooks, articles, journals, streaming videos and other media, and much more.

Beyond Textbooks: Merchandise, Supplies, and More

In addition to textbooks, the PSU Bookstore offers a wide range of merchandise, including:

School-branded merchandise: Show your school spirit with clothing, coffee mugs, water bottles, and other gear featuring the PSU logo. As one Yelp reviewer notes, college bookstores are great places to find branded gear.
Art supplies and notebooks: A good selection of art supplies and notebooks are available, catering to students in creative fields.
General supplies: The bookstore also carries general supplies needed for college life.

A Note on COVID-19 and Online Orders

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Bookstore staff worked quickly and efficiently to process the unprecedented online orders. Students can continue to rely on the bookstore for their textbook and supply needs, whether in-person or online.

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PSU Library: Your Gateway to Academic Resources

The PSU Library is a vital resource for students and faculty, offering a wide range of materials and services to support research, learning, and teaching.

Finding Textbooks and Course Readings in the Library

The Library may own a copy of a textbook, but your instructor has not placed it on reserve. The answer is: it depends. Instructors sometimes place textbooks and other course readings on reserve in the Library. The Library offers both print reserves (physical textbooks, for example) and electronic reserves (online articles and ebooks). Did your instructor place your textbook and course readings on reserve? If PSU Library doesn’t have the book, it may be available at another library. Is your book available to borrow from PSU Library or through interlibrary loan? The Library catalog is your starting point to find books, ebooks, articles, journals, streaming videos and other media, and much more.

Exploring the Library Catalog

The Library catalog is your starting point for finding a wide range of resources, including:

Books
Ebooks
Articles
Journals
Streaming videos
Other media

Interlibrary Loan

If PSU Library doesn’t have the book, it may be available at another library. The interlibrary loan service allows you to borrow materials from other libraries.

Maximizing Your Resources: Tips for Success

To make the most of the PSU Bookstore and Library, consider the following tips:

Check the Library catalog first: Before purchasing textbooks, check the Library catalog to see if the book is available on reserve or through interlibrary loan.
Consider online options: Explore the bookstore's website for online ordering and delivery options.
Utilize Library services: Take advantage of the Library's research assistance, workshops, and other services.

Online Appointments

The Writing Center offers online appointments to support students with their writing needs.

Tips for Online Appointments

If you prefer to use audio or video in your session, you can note that in the "What would you like to work on today?" field when you make your appointment. Though we can't guarantee your consultant will be able to use audio or video, we will try to accommodate your request.
Turn on your computer's camera and microphone: The online interface works best when your browser settings allow access to your computer’s camera and microphone (even if you don’t use the video/audio option during your session).
Test your connection: If you encounter connectivity issues before or during your session, you may need to close other tabs, browsers, or programs that are open. Some computers give priority to other potential uses of the camera and might disallow it in the browser you are trying to use.

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