Study at the Robert E. Eiche Library, Altoona Campus

Rooms and Spaces

There are study carrels available in the library for quiet studying, as well as Group Study Rooms which are available for three hour reservations at Space Availability - Altoona - Study Space - LibCal - Penn State University Libraries.

Scan, Copy and Print

The Library has two scanners that are free to use for students, faculty and staff.

The Library also has a ST Viewscan II scanner to view and print microfilm and microfiche.

Paw Prints Kiosk

Paw Prints kiosks can be found at:

• Eiche Library, first floor (Black and white)

• Eiche Library, second floor (Black and white and color, scanning available)

• Printing available only to PSU users.

Visit Paw Prints for more information on setting up your wepa account.

Textbooks and Reserves

For Students

Physical items such as textbooks, DVDs, and other materials that are placed on Course Reserve by your instructor can be accessed at the Circulation Desk at the Library. Materials are to be returned at the same desk.

• You will need your Penn State ID card to check out materials.
• Fines will be assessed on overdue items. Items that are lost/damaged will be assessed additional fees.
• E-Reserves can be accessed either through your instructor’s Canvas page or through the E-Reserves system.

For Instructors

Reserves are placed only during semesters when the course for which those materials were requested is in session.

• Reserve requests for physical materials such as textbooks, DVDs, and other items 
• Reserve requests for Electronic Reserves 

Equipment to Borrow