As a Penn State World Campus student, you have access to one of the largest research library collections in North America. Penn State World Campus students never have to pay for access to an article or a resource needed for studies. The Penn State Libraries system has millions of books, eBooks, maps, CDs, DVDs, and much more.
You can access many materials — including articles, multimedia, eBooks, and more — by searching on the Libraries' website.
You can use the Libraries’ website to:
- learn about library resources for World Campus students
- borrow materials using our delivery service models
- find high-quality information using research guides based on subject or course; these are created by librarians with discipline expertise
- use this guide on how to effectively use the library
- get live help through the Libraries' online chat service — email, phone, text, and virtual consultations are also available
If you live in Pennsylvania, you can access University Libraries resources at any Penn State campus in the state. All Penn State World Campus students are welcome at any Penn State Library!
Find more details about accessing library resources as a World Campus student and contact information for assistance at the University Libraries website.