WR 122 Erwert: Contact a librarian

Earn extra credit by consulting with a librarian

You can work with a librarian at any point in the term to get expert assistance with your project, and earn extra credit! Some options:

  • Refining your topic:  a librarian can help you brainstorm the scope of your topic for a college essay, and suggest strategies for beginning your research.
  • Finding sources: a librarian can suggest search strategies for researching your topic on the web, and let you know about some excellent sources for college assignments available through the library catalog that won't be found on the web.
  • Finding specific statistics or facts:  if you are searching for specific data to help make your case and you are striking out, perhaps a librarian can help.  A rule of thumb:  if you can't find what you are looking for after 10 minutes, it's time to contact the library. 
  • Evaluating sources:  a librarian can provide insights on the credibility of sources, which you are required to write about in your annotated bibliography.
  • Presentation formats:  librarians have experience with a wide range of technologies for presenting information.
  • Citations:  librarians answer LOTS of questions about citing different types of information in different citation styles.

Research Help Appointments

Schedule an appointment with a librarian to get help finding and citing information. Learn more about Library Research Help Appointments.

Online Appointments

Need help with your assignment? Make an online appointment with a research librarian.

Schedule Online Appointment

In-person Appointments

Make an in-person appointment with a research librarian.

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Email Us

Need to ask a question by email? Use the Email a Librarian form or find your favorite librarian's email address on Library Staff.

Use Library "How Do I...?" to get your questions answered

Library "How Do I...?" contains the answers to common questions students ask about research.

Helping Yourself!

PCC Library has many resources that you can use on your own: 

  • Each campus library offers quiet study spaces as well as study rooms you can reserve. (NOTE: During the campus closure, you cannot visit PCC campus libraries or reserve study rooms)

  • Tutorials and Handouts covering everything from how to develop a topic to citing.

  • Learning to cite sources - here are some handy tools to help:

Contact Roberta

photo of RobertaContact Roberta, your class librarian!

Email: rrichard@pcc.edu

Roberta's appointment calendar:

You can also contact Roberta in the class Ask a Librarian discussion forum.

Chat a Librarian for Help

Need to talk to a librarian? Use our chat system. Click the button to open the chat window.

Chat with a Librarian!

Help from Tutors

PCC Tutoring: In-person and Remote, Winter 2023, Begins January 9

PCC Tutoring Services offers free content support for students registered in classes during the current term. Supporting over 50 different departments, tutoring allows students quick access to tutors to clarify concepts and deepen their understanding of the homework material.

PCC Tutoring is an appointment based service that is available to registered students. Students can book 30-minute tutoring appointments Monday through Thursday from 10 am to 6 pm across four physical locations (CA, RC, SE, & SY) and via PCC Zoom.  

Visit PCC's Tutoring page for information on how to get free online tutoring.

Learn Technology Skills for your Classes

Review the basic technology skills you need as a college student. 

Email, doing research, typing papers, and organizing files are just a few of the things that you’ll need to know to take classes. Visit the guides and tutorials below to enhance your technology skills for success in college.