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Of the 15 University libraries, Van Pelt Library is the primary library for students in the arts and sciences, providing access to databases, full-text electronic journals and reference sources that are not freely available through public search engines.
For help navigating Van Pelt Library's wealth of resources, students may take a tour of Van Pelt, drop in during walk-in hours, schedule a one-on-one appointment with a reference librarian in a particular subject area, or set up an IM chat with a librarian. For those who prefer to do it themselves, Van Pelt offers:
PORT (Penn online Research Tutorial): an online guide to the research process at Penn that offers help on locating and evaluating information, avoiding plagiarism and citing sources.
Research Basics: a good starting points for research in a variety of disciplines.
IM Chat: where librarians are available to answer questions.