Learn with Pepperdine Libraries
Pepperdine Libraries makes it possible for students to connect seamlessly through direct engagement with library staff, access to physical and online course materials, and collaboration across the University.
Expanded Ask A Librarian and Chat Services
Looking for immediate help from our staff? Find answers to commonly asked questions and ask your own. Library staff members are also available via chat. For both services, we are offering extended hours of operation, which are list on our live chat page.
Connect with a Librarian
Our staff of experts is here to help you find sources, use research guides, and utilize new technologies for the learning environment. Together, we'll figure out a plan to get what you need to complete your assignments and participate fully in class discussions.
Get personalized guidance from one of our library specialists —no question is too small.
First-year undergraduates can pair with a librarian to orient them to the libraries' resources and services.
Make an appointment with a library liaison to get the help you need to get your work done.
Library research experts are here to help students with the research process.
Find Course Materials Online
Use these services and tools to make it easier to access the materials and resources you need, from anywhere in the world.
The library is partnering with faculty to make course reserves available to students. Scans of book chapters, articles, and other materials that do not violate copyright law can be made available 24/7 to students via their Courses/Sakai page.
Request Articles or Other Hard-to-Find Items
Looking for an article or other item that's proving difficult to find? We can try to find it for you! Simply submit a request in Tipasa.
Use Ebooks and Access Popular News
New York Times
Everyone at Pepperdine receives a free digital subscription offering unlimited access to content on any device. More about NY Times Access...
Wall Street Journal
Everyone at Pepperdine receives a free digital subscription offering unlimited access to content on any device. More about WSJ Access...
Project MUSE
Full-text articles from 600+ scholarly journals from major university presses covering a variety of fields.
Ebooks
Search for books in ebook format.
Digital Publications
Our institutional repository for Pepperdine research and scholarly output hosted by the publishing platform Digital Commons.
Nature
Weekly journal featuring peer-reviewed research in science, technology, and the natural sciences.
The Economist
International weekly newspaper that focuses on current affairs, international business, politics, and technology.
ProQuest Major Dailies
Access to five major newspapers: New York Times, Washington Post, Los Angeles Times, Chicago Tribune, and Wall Street Journal.
Other Resources
Digital
Collections
Search and discover more than 40,000 publicly available, digitized items from Pepperdine Libraries.
Genesis Lab
Resources
Learn about remote resources for 3D modeling, VR, and game and app design from the
Genesis Lab.
University Resources
Partner sites from across the University have information to help you.