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. 

Group Study and Meeting Spaces at the Eiche Library, Altoona
Room NumberUsagePolicy
203Sensory RoomMake an online reservation
One student per reservation with a two-hour time limit
204, 205, 206, 207, 208, 211B, and 200 Bechtel/Wherry Study (Glass Room)Group StudyMake an online reservation
211AOne Button StudioMake an online reservation

Sensory Study Room

The Sensory Study Room (Eiche 203) is designed to provide a sensory-friendly space to help individual students focus and study. The room includes a variety of seating options, including an Egg Chair, study table, and a desktop computer or laptop port to support a variety of studying needs. Sensory friendly items also include fidget items, sound mixer, noise cancelling headphones, bubble tower, colored lights, and mood sunglasses. A SAD therapy light is also available for those long winter months.

The Sensory Study Room can be booked by individuals for a 2-hour reservation. The room is also the location of Penn State Altoona’s Peer Advocacy Program.

In addition, the library has two Sensory Study Kits available for a 4-hour check out. These kits allow students to create their own sensory friendly space. They include noise cancelling headphones, multi-colored lights, noise machines, and fidget items.

Learn more about Sensory-Friendly Libraries at the University Libraries.

Medical Learning Lab

Eiche 211 is set up as a Medical Learning Lab, including an Anatomage Table with wall-mounted monitors and physical medical models of numerous body parts. Faculty can reserve the Medical Learning Lab for classes through Penn State’s 25Live system. Students may use the room on a first-come basis during the library’s open hours, along as the room is not being use for a class.

 

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.

 

Equipment to Borrow

Robert E. Eiche Library Equipment to Borrow
ItemNumberLocationLoan PeriodLibrary Usage
Dell Laptops6Circulation Desk4-HourOpen Usage
MacBook Air6Circulation Desk4-HourOpen Usage
Calculators - Scientific4Circulation Desk4-HourOpen Usage
Calculators- Graphing5Circulation Desk4-HourOpen Usage
Canon HD Camcorders2Circulation Desk7-DayOpen Usage
Nikon Still Camera2Circulation Desk7-DayOpen Usage
DVD Drive & Card2Circulation Desk7-DayOpen Usage
EN-EL12Rechargeable Li-ion Battery2Circulation Desk14-DaysOpen Usage
Explorer VTB Tripod1Circulation Desk7-DaysOpen Usage
GoPro Max1Circulation Desk7-DayOpen Usage
GoPro Wifi Combo Kit1Circulation Desk7-DayOpen Usage
GoPro LCD Touch BacPac and Access.1Circulation Desk7-DayOpen Usage
Key Mission Nikon 360 Camera with Case and Accessories2Circulation Desk14-DayOpen Usage
Instabilizer: Universal Tripod Adaptor for Tablets1Circulation Desk4-HourOpen Usage
Lographer Multi case for mobile phone1Circulation Desk14-DayOpen Usage
Meta Quest 2 VR Headset2Circulaion Desk7-DayOpen Usage
Microphones (Lavalier) for Mobile Devices & Headphone Jack Adapters2Circulaion Desk7-DayIn-House Use
Microphones (Snowball)2Circulation Desk7-DayOpen Usage
Monopod2Circulation Desk7-DayOpen Usage
Mozu Guru 360 Action Camera Stabilizer1Circulation Desk14-DayOpen Usage
Oculus Go Virtual Headset1Circulation Desk3-DayOpen Usage
One Button Studio Laser Presenter & Remote1Circulation Desk4-HourOpen Usage
Ruler, Compass, and Protractor Sets2Circulation Desk4-HourOpen Usage
Smartphone Tripod Adapter for iPhone2Circulation Desk7-DayOpen Usage
Smartphone Tripod Adapter for Tablets1Circulation Desk7-DayOpen Usage
Steadicam Volt1Circulation Desk14-DayOpen Usage
Tripods- Large3Circulation Desk7-DayOpen Usage
Tripods- Small2Circulation Desk7-DayOpen usage
Turntables5Circulation Desk14-DayOpen Usage
USB-C Card Readers3Circulation Desk7-DayOpen Usage
Videomic Go Camera/Mic/Lens Kit1Circulation Desk14-DayOpen Usage
White Board w/Eraser5Circulation Desk4-HourIn-House Use
White Board Markers9Circulation Desk4-hourIn-House Use
Wireless Microphone2Circulation Desk7-DayOpen Usage

Medical Models

Medical Models to Borrow at the Eiche Library, Altoona
ItemNumberLocationLoan PeriodLibrary Usage
Life-size Dual-Sex Torso with Muscular Arm, 33-part1Circulation Desk2-HourIn-House Use
Male Muscle Figure1Circulation Desk2-HourIn-House Use
MCAT Flashcards1Circulation Desk2-HourIn-House Use
Model of Full Human Male Disarticulated Skeleton1Circulation Desk2-HourIn-House Use
Model of Full Human Female Disarticulated Skeleton1Circulation Desk2-HourIn-House Use
Model of Human Brain2Circulation Desk2-HourIn-House Use
Model of Human Ear2Circulation Desk2-HourIn-House Use
Model of Human Eye1Circulation Desk2-HourIn-House Use
Model of Human Heart2Circulation Desk2-HourIn-House Use
Model of Human Skull1Circulation Desk2-HourIn-House Use
Model of Muscular Arm1Circulation Desk4-HourIn-House Use
Model of Muscular Leg1Circulation Desk4-HourIn-House Use
Model of Human Spine1Circulation Desk2-HourIn-House Use
Molecular Model Set1Circulation Desk4-HourOpen Usage