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Algebra: Get Help

Guide to research and library resources related to Algebra

Research Help Appointments

Schedule an appointment at the calendar link below to get uninterrupted individual time with a librarian. 

A reference librarian can work with you on:

  • coming up with a research topic or question
  • finding credible and useful information on the web or in a library database
  • evaluating sources and citing them

Things to know about appointments:

  • We offer 30-minute appointments, either online or on the phone. 
  • Appointments must be made at least 24 hours in advance.
  • Please bring your assignment with you to the appointment.

To make an appointment:

  • Click on an available appointment slot in the calendar.
  • Be sure to log in with your PCC email address when prompted and then sign in with your normal PCC username and password.
  • Make sure you are not using a personal (non-PCC) Gmail account to book the appointment.
  •  A librarian will email you to confirm your appointment.

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.

Library How Do I... screenshot and link

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:

Chat or Text 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

Winter Term Online Tutoring: January 6 – March 17, 2021

Tutors from PCC’s district Academic Support centers have joined together to offer FREE ONLINE TUTORING through Zoom and Google Meet platforms. Connect with experienced faculty, alumni, professional and student tutors from all campuses using our drop-in (no appointment necessary) tutoring or scheduled online appointments. Interact with your tutor via a microphone, webcam, or a text-based chat box. Tutors use an interactive whiteboard to diagram concepts, and students can share their screens to review documents and clarify course material together.

Tutoring is available in:
  • American Sign Language (ASL) and Sign Language Interpretation (ITP)
  • Electronic Engineering Technology (EET)
  • ESOL
  • Math
  • Sciences: A&P, Biology, Chemistry, & Physics
  • World Languages: French, Japanese, Spanish
Appointments are:
  • One-on-one scheduled time with a specific tutor 
  • Available outside of drop-in tutoring hours

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

Questions?

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Pam Kessinger
pkessing@pcc.edu