Library Resources
What Does an Embedded Librarian Do?
Many Penn State World Campus courses have an embedded librarian, but students may not be familiar with exactly what they do or how best to enlist their help. We asked Emily Mross, Business Librarian and Library Outreach Coordinator, Penn State Harrisburg Library, to share some insight.
Get a Preview of the Virtual Book Club
The final book will be chosen next week, but we invite you to familiarize yourself with these “finalists.” We appreciate all of the feedback we received from students about which books they think are must-reads!
Using Interlibrary Loan to Request Library Materials from a Distance
Penn State students have access to a wealth of library resources, encompassing a wide range of materials in assorted formats. Many of these resources are available online, but physical copies of some materials can also be provided to students located in North America, even if they aren’t near a Penn State campus.
How to Use APA Style
Learn how to use the new version of the APA style.
Meet Lori Lysiak, Librarian at Penn State Altoona
Penn State World Campus students have access to a wide variety of valuable library assets and services. Among the most helpful library resources are the librarians and research specialists. These staff members can assist students in finding information or materials they need for their courses. We recently chatted with Lori Lysiak, a reference and instruction librarian based at the Altoona campus. She shared details about her background and how students can enlist her help.
Tips for Requesting Library Materials
Penn State World Campus students have access to a wealth of library resources. In fact, it’s the eighth largest research library collection in North America and includes millions of books, e-books, maps, CDs, DVDs, and more. Among some of the interesting items students have checked out recently were a DSLR camera, numerous books from the…
How to Use the E-Book Program at Penn State World Campus
There’s an opportunity for you to save money on books and selected readings for your courses this semester. Our e-book program is offered as a partnership between the Penn State University Libraries and Penn State World Campus, providing you with free electronic books for selected courses. The goal of the e-book program is to offer…
Key resources found on the Penn State University Libraries website
Explore these key resources found on the University Libraries website that can help you with your next assignment.
Three Helpful Library Resources
Victoria Raish, Penn State World Campus Online Learning Librarian, has put together three valuable resources that can aid you when using the library for course work or other assignments. Credo Tutorials The Penn State University Libraries has invested in a set of modules known as the Credo Information Literacy Tutorials, available to any Penn State…
Penn State World Campus Is Penn State
Many students and prospective students often ask how Penn State World Campus compares to THE Penn State. Well, they are the same! This is the real Penn State. You are taking the same classes with the same curriculum developed by the same professors who teach courses at our brick and mortar campuses. You can expect…