COVID-19 Updates

Ask a Librarian

• Email or chat with a librarian or schedule a Research Consultation Request.

Subject Experts

• Get one-on-one online consultations or arrange for a librarian to provide remote instruction.
• Schedule a virtual consultation for statistical methods, quantitative research, data visualization, geospatial analysis and more. Email L-DATA-MGMT@lists.psu.edu.

Search Bar

• Search Bar Services offer a suite of peer-to-peer undergraduate student services including Peer Research Consultants, Writing Tutors, and Tech Tutors.
• Consulations are available online via Zoom.
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Resources

University Libraries

In addition to our rich collection of online resources, we offer temporary access to:

• E-books and Other Course Materials - Resources for Students and Instructors & Designers
• HathiTrust Emergency Temporary Access Service (ETAS)
• Asian Studies Library Guide: Temporary Access to Databases (China Studies)

Penn State Resources

• COVID-19 Research Resources and Penn State Remote Research Resources
• Penn State's Coronavirus Information Website
• Keep Learning Website and Keep Teaching Website
• Create Virtual Study Groups
• Resources and Information for Remote Work and  Returning to On-Site Work

Spaces & Technology

On-site Access

• All visitors must follow our safety guidelines, which include wearing a mask at all times.
• Reserve a seat in any of the group study rooms for individual use, for two hours per day, per person.
• Pattee/Paterno are open to the public on a reduced schedule. 
• Hours at University Park Libraries and Campus Libraries 
• The stacks at all locations are closed. Some materials are available through self-service pickup (Pattee/Paterno) or curbside pickup.

Technology

• Get virtual IT support through the IT Service Desk or send email to itservicedesk@psu.edu.
• Center for Immersive Experiences: Available by appointment only, email immersive@psu.edu.
• Virtual Reality Lab:  Closed.
• Media Technology and Support Services:  Equipment rental is available by reservation only.

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Renew & Return

• Due dates for semester loans have been extended through August 30, 2021. Please check My Library Account for your updated due dates.
• Please return Books and Interlibrary Loan materials to any Penn State University Libraries' book return. At University Park, the Pattee/Paterno Library book return is located at the East entrance on Curtin Road. Borrowers at other campus locations should use Ask a Librarian to see how to return materials at their respective campus. As of June 1, 2021, returned materials will no longer be quarantined. See the news article for details.
• Some materials are available through self-service pickup (Pattee/Paterno) or curbside pickup.

• Residential delivery is also available through Interlibrary Loan.