Library Guides
Research Help
Research 101 How to get started on your research and take advantage of everything Penrose has to offer.
Citation Styles and Tools Information and examples for every major citation style used at Whitman.
Library How-Tos
How to Find Books on the Shelves An explainer on how Library of Congress Classification works and where you will find specific call numbers in Penrose.
Resources for Alumni How to gain access to some of Penrose’s materials as an alum.
Whitman Staff Guide to Penrose Library
Specific Resources
Data Resources Information on finding, using, citing, and managing data
Newspapers (including New York Times All Access)
Primary Sources Newspapers, magazines, digitized archival collections, and other primary sources.
US Government Documents How to access government documents and navigate our own stacks.
Videos, Streaming, and Public Performance Rights
Walla Walla and Local History Guide Resources at Penrose and beyond to help with local history and genealogy need
Topical
AI and Research resources and information to help you navigate the use of artificial intelligence in your research
Copyright & IP @ Whitman A starting point for research on topics concerning intellectual property rights and responsibilities.
Open Access Information and resources for scholarly communication, open education resources, and open data.