PawCast: The University Libraries: Tips, Tools, and Tricks

Learning at a distance doesn’t mean you can’t take advantage of the various services available through the Penn State Libraries. Ranking among the top ten research libraries in North America, the University Libraries are a great resource for students in all fields of study. In this episode of PawCast, we explore how you can make…

A Very Powerful Tool in the Student’s Hands: Penn State Libraries

In my experience as a student at Penn State, the University Libraries have played a major role in assisting with my coursework. Living outside the United States, and not being able to visit any of its physical campuses, I first thought that accessing the library would certainly be a complicated process. I later found that…

Let the University Libraries Guide You Through Your Research!

If you need to work on research and don’t know where to start, head to the University Libraries’ Research Guides to find the resources best suited to your subject matter. What you’ll find A list of the best materials available to assist you with the research in your specific area, including links to articles and databases, reference…

Visualize a New Kind of Presentation with NBC Learn

Want to add old television video footage to your presentations? Check out NBC Learn: Television Video Archive. NBC News, NBC Sports, and The Today Show are making thousands of newsreels, videos, photographs, and more available to you. Material is organized into collections by subject matter for easy browsing. Collections include: Current Events, Business Administration, Ethics,…

University Libraries Provide Wealth of Resources for Education Majors

Whether you are an education major or are simply taking education-related courses, the University Libraries have many online and print resources for you to use. Get Connected to Current Educational Research The Libraries subscribe to a variety of online databases designed to connect you with current educational research, including our education research guides. The Education…

Don’t Pay for News Articles Online; Access Them for Free

Today, news content seems to be everywhere on the Internet.  That is, until you need that specific article for your class assignment.  The reality is that, all too often, news websites are making it easier for you to find news stories, but then charging you for these articles when you want the full text. Penn…