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Libraries Support for Global Initiatives and International Students

The Penn State Libraries are committed to advancing the University’s global engagement goals in close collaboration with Penn State Global and the wider campus community. As a world-class academic library with extensive resources and expertise, the Libraries supports faculty, staff, and students engaged in:

  • Globally-focused Teaching and Learning
  • International Research
  • Intercultural and Global Citizenship Programming
  • International Partnerships and Outreach
  • Services for International Students, Scholars, and Visitors

The Penn State Libraries also manages a portfolio of international library partnerships within Penn State’s institutional collaborations, is active in international professional forums, and contributes scholarly research to the field of international librarianship.

If you have questions, need guidance, or want to collaborate on global initiatives, the Penn State Libraries welcomes opportunities to support global engagement and international partnerships across the Penn State community. Contact Mark Mattson, Head of Global Engagement Initiatives and International Partnerships Librarian, with any questions or to schedule a consultation.

Contact the Libraries

The Penn State Libraries are committed to advancing the University’s global engagement goals in close collaboration with Penn State Global and the wider campus community. As a world-class academic library with extensive resources and expertise, the Libraries supports faculty, staff, and students engaged in:

  • Globally-focused Teaching and Learning
  • International Research
  • Intercultural and Global Citizenship Programming
  • International Partnerships and Outreach
  • Services for International Students, Scholars, and Visitors

The Penn State Libraries also manages a portfolio of international library partnerships within Penn State’s institutional collaborations, is active in international professional forums, and contributes scholarly research to the field of international librarianship.

If you have questions, need guidance, or want to collaborate on global initiatives, the Penn State Libraries welcomes opportunities to support global engagement and international partnerships across the Penn State community. Contact Mark Mattson, Head of Global Engagement Initiatives and International Partnerships Librarian, with any questions or to schedule a consultation.

Contact the Libraries

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