Collections in the Arts and Humanities Library
You can search our collections using the University Libraries' online catalog, the LIAS Cat. Through the LIAS E-Resource List you can access hundreds of electronic databases and other resources in all subject areas. To find resources for specific disciplines, see our subject guides.
Circulating books
The circulating book collection, arranged by Library of Congress call number, is located on floors B through 3A of Pattee Library. For help locating materials, ask at any service desk. Reference book
Reference books are located on floor 2 of Pattee Library. A ready reference collection of frequently used items is located near the reference desk in the Gray and O'Toole Family Reference Foyer, Pattee W 202. The person staffing the desk will be glad to help you.
Electronic reference works
Locally mounted CD-ROM reference works, including digital dictionaries, encyclopedias and indexes, are located in the Joan D. Kerr Reading Room, Pattee W206. Ask at a service desk for help.
Walter and Doris Goldstein Music and Media Center
The Music and Media Center, 211 Pattee Library, houses sound and video recordings, musical scores, and books with limited circulation. For a complete description of the Music and Media Center's resources and services, click here.
Periodicals
Current issues of Arts and Humanities periodicals are located in Room 206 Pattee, near the Arts and Humanities reference desk, 202 Pattee Library. Past issues are bound and arranged by call number on floors B through 3A. Ask at a service desk for help.
Music Audio
This service provides Penn State students and instructors with access to music being studied in courses at Penn State University. For more information about this service, click here.
Architecture & Landscape Architecture
Library, 111 Stuckeman Family Building, University Park campus
The Architecture Library provides collections and services in support of the study and practice of architecture and landscape architecture. For a complete description of the Architecture Library's resources and services, click here.
Fine Prints Collection
Located in W 317 Pattee Library. For information or assistance, contact Henry Pisciotta, arts and architecture librarian.