Welcome to Portland State Library!

Below please find a list of the most commonly requested services, visit our Library Services webpage for a full list of services and service points - or Ask Us!

Are you a Distance Education Student?

If so, visit our Distance Education Services page that outlines the many library services available for you. 

Accessibility

Please visit the Library's Accessibility Web page describing our facilities and services.

Better, Faster Research

Portland State Library offers a number of services designed to help you become a more skilled and savvy researcher:

• Ask Us! - connect with us via telephone, online chat, email, etc
• Make an Appointment with a subject specialist librarian in your research area for a one-on-one session.
• Research Survival Guide - an online research tutorial available 24/7 anywhere!
• Drop-in Workshops, Tours, and Classes

Computing in Portland State Library

Please see our Computing in the Library webpage for full details on IT services and computers.

Course Reserves

Course Reserves, the resources your instructor want you to use.

Group Study Rooms

By popular demand, Portland State Library has increased the number of group study rooms in Millar Library.

Interlibrary Loan-ILLiad

When Portland State Library doesn't own what you need for your research, request it through Interlibrary Loan-ILLiad and we'll get it for you!

Using the Collections

Please visit the Library's Check-Out webpage for details on student circulation privileges.

Your Library Accounts

Want to renew? Update your contact information? Check out Your Library Accounts for these and additional services.