Graduate Student Services

A collection discovery platform that searches both the catalog and a majority of the Libraries' databases

Search by bibliographic reference (author or title for instance) or do keyword or subject search across many disciplines

We scan and deliver requests for print or microfilm from Penn's collections. If the item requested is not available in the Penn Libraries, we will seek to get it from another library collection.

Extend borrowing time- renew materials

Submit this form to request that the Libraries purchase a book or another collections format for the collections or contact your subject specialist directly.

Request that items from one Penn Library be delivered to another preferred Penn Library location

Books mailed to students, faculty, and staff -- follow link for specifications and for the link to register for this service. Be sure to register before you make your request -- you only need to set it up once (unless your address changes)

Physical books are placed on reserve at all Penn Libraries. Digital resources will be available through Canvas. Please check with your subject specialist for more information.

Got a citation? PennText links to fulltext or print (for Scan & Deliver) available through the Penn Libraries.

Web and mobile site that provides tables of contents for recent journal issues, linking to fulltext.

This browser extension allows you to easily access Penn Libraries' licensed content from off-campus. For more information about accessing e-resources check out the Using Electronic Resources Guide (https://guides.library.upenn.edu/usingeresources)

A guide to the library's streaming video databases

A guide to streaming music databases within the libraries

Access Penn Libraries' Special Collections