Online Catalog, Databases, and Full-text Resource Access
Penn State’s on-line catalog and database resources are available via the web from the Libraries homepage at http://www.libraries.psu.edu/psul/home.html and the Great Valley Library homepage at http://www.libraries.psu.edu/psul/greatvalley.html. You will need a Penn State Access account and password to be able to use many of the on-line services.
Access to Full-text Resources
Full-text electronic resources, including journals may be accessed by clicking on Databases in the START HERE section. In addition, many of the on-line catalog (CAT) records found through Books and More contain links to the url for resources available full-text. Individual titles may be searched by going to E-Journals under START HERE. Online Reference resources can be found through the link under the RESEARCH tab.
Interlibrary Loan
Materials that are not available at Great Valley or within Penn State as well as journal articles from other PSU campuses can be requested via interlibrary loan using the University Libraries Interlibrary Loan web product that can be found by clicking on the Interlibrary Loan link under the RESEARCH tab. Books from within the Penn State system can be ordered by using the I Want It feature on the CAT.
Document Delivery
Penn State provides a delivery services free of charge. To sign up for British Library Inside go to http://www.libraries.psu.edu/psul/forms/access_forms/insideregistration.html. You can search the British Library at http://www.bl.uk/.
Reference Consultations and Other Library Instruction
Library Faculty will be happy to conduct a Reference Consultation with you to teach you to use the CAT, the databases and full-text resources, how to develop search strategies, APA style and more, or we can help you locate those hard-to-find references. To arrange a consultation contact Dr. Dolores Fidishun 610-648-3227, dxf19@psu.edu. Library faculty will also provide course-related instruction for students at the request of course faculty.
Electronic Reserves
University Libraries provides electronic reserves for your classes. You can access your class reserves under Course Reserves in the START HERE section of the Libraries’ or Great Valley’s web pages.
E-books
Great Valley Library circulates Kindles and iPads for student use. Ask at the Library’s Information Desk if you would like to use one.
Ordering Materials
You may suggest materials to be added to the library collection. Send requests to Dr. Dolores Fidishun at dxf19@psu.edu.
Virtual Reference Service
You can contact University Libraries’ Reference Librarians virtually by clicking on the HELP button on the lower left side of the Libraries’ or Great Valley’s homepages.
Bookable Group Study Space
The Library provides a bookable group study room for student use. Call 610-648-3215 to reserve the room.
Collaborative Workstations
The Great Valley Library provides five collaborative workstations for those doing group work. Four are located in the Library’s Reference area, the other is in the Group Study Room. For more information contact Dr. Dolores Fidishun at 610-648-3227 or dxf19@psu.edu or Ms. Mary Murray at 610-648-3392.
Media Commons
The Media Commons is located in the library, giving students the facilities for multimedia, audio and video development for class projects. The Media Commons can be reserved by calling the library circulation desk at 610 648-3215. You can find out more by visiting http://mediacommons.psu.edu/.
Online Catalog, Databases, and Full-text Resource Access
Penn State’s on-line catalog and database resources are available via the web from the Libraries homepage at http://www.libraries.psu.edu/psul/home.html and the Great Valley Library homepage athttp://www.libraries.psu.edu/psul/greatvalley.html. You will need a Penn State Access account and password to be able to use many of the on-line services.
Access to Full-text Resources
Full-text electronic resources, including journals may be accessed by clicking on Databases in the START HERE section. In addition, many of the on-line catalog (CAT) records found through Books and More contain links to the url for resources available full-text. Individual titles may be searched by going to E-Journals under START HERE. Online Reference resources can be found through the link under the RESEARCH tab.
Interlibrary Loan
Materials that are not available at Great Valley or within Penn State as well as journal articles from other PSU campuses can be requested via interlibrary loan using the University Libraries Interlibrary Loan web product that can be found by clicking on the Interlibrary Loan link under the RESEARCH tab. Books from within the Penn State system can be ordered by using the I Want It feature on the CAT.
Document Delivery
Penn State provides a delivery services free of charge. To sign up for British Library Inside go to http://www.libraries.psu.edu/psul/forms/access_forms/insideregistration.html. You can search the British Library at http://www.bl.uk/.
Course-related Instruction
Library faculty will provide course-related instruction for your students. These sessions can also be done using Adobe Connect for off-campus and online students. Course-related library instruction pages can be linked to all online courses under the Resources tab on ANGEL. Pages can also be created for resident instruction classes. Contact Dr. Dolores Fidishun x3227, dxf19@psu.edu to arrange instruction.
Reference Consultations and Other Library Instruction
Library Faculty will be happy to conduct Reference Consultations with you or your students. We can teach you the CAT, the databases and full-text resources, search strategies and more, or help you locate those hard-to-find research references. For those working off-campus we can arrange to do a session via Adobe Connect. To arrange a consultation contact Dr. Dolores Fidishun x3227, dxf19@psu.edu.
Electronic Reserves
University Libraries provides Electronic Reserves for your classes including clearing copyright for use of materials. Contact Jen Cywinski jec40@psu.edu for more information. You can access your class reserves under Course Reserves in the START HERE section of the Libraries’ or Great Valley’s web pages.
E-books
Great Valley Library circulates Kindles, iPads, and Sony Readers for your and student use. Ask at the Library’s Information Desk if you would like to use one. We have a group of Kindles that can be reserved specifically for your class. Contact Dr. Dolores Fidishun for more information.
Ordering Materials
You may suggest materials to be added to the library collection. Send requests to Dr. Dolores Fidishun x3227 or dxf19@psu.edu.
Access to Other Research Libraries
University Libraries has the ability to arrange for Penn State Faculty to use some of the other research libraries throughout the country. For more information speak to Dr. Dolores Fidishun.
Data Files
University Libraries provides access to a number of already produced data files. For more information contact Dr. Dolores Fidishun with any questions you may have.
Virtual Reference Service
You can contact University Libraries’ Reference Librarians virtually by clicking on the HELP button on the lower left side of the Libraries’ or Great Valley’s homepages.
Collaborative Workstations, Group Study Rooms
The Library has a bookable group study room and five collaborative workstations for use by your students or you. For more information contact the Dr. Dolores Fidishun. To book the group study room, contact the Library at 610-648-3215.
Media Commons
The Media commons is located in the library and provides facilities for you and your students to create multimedia, audio and video for your classroom or class projects. You can find more information about the Media Commons at http://mediacommons.psu.edu/.
