Paraeducation: Get Help
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.
In-person Appointments
Make an in-person appointment with a research librarian.
Get Help in Person or by Phone
You can ask our librarians a question during open hours at any PCC Library.
Need the phone number for your campus? Contact us! If you'd rather come by in person, check the PCC Library locations and hours.
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:
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Learn how to use and navigate the library website with our "Welcome to the PCC Library Website" page.
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Each campus library offers quiet study spaces as well as study rooms you can reserve.
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Tutorials and Handouts covering everything from how to develop a topic to citing.
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Learning to cite sources - here are some handy tools to help:
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Citation creation tools lists free citation creation tools that will help you create a bibliography or works cited page.
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Citation style guidelines and samples provides resources on how to do citations in MLA, APA, Chicago, CSE, and AMA styles.
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Guidelines for quoting, paraphrasing, and summarizing helps you figure out how best to incorporate information in your paper--i.e. when to quote, when to paraphrase, and when to summarize.
Chat a Librarian for Help
Need help from a librarian? Use our chat system. Click the button to open the chat window.
Help from Tutors
PCC Tutoring Service Fall 2024: Begins September 25 (visit the PCC Tutoring page to see their full options)
PCC Tutoring offers free support for students registered in classes during the current term.
We offer quick access to tutors in over 50 departments to help students clarify concepts and deepen their understanding of the material.
Our campus centers are closed between terms and eTutoring is offered year-round.
Visit PCC's Tutoring page for information on how to get free 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.
- Tech @ PCC Panther Track guideGet to know the technology used by students at PCC to be ready for classes. These tutorials give you: An overview of the technology used at PCC; Which basic computer skills to focus on; Kinds of software that PCC students can access for free; Where to find reliable online training; Who to talk to if you have questions. Set aside 30 minutes to read this guide and introduce yourself to the topic (and you can always come back later if you need to refresh).
- Northstar Digital Literacy Tutorials guideThis guide gives an overview of and access to Northstar Digital Literacy, which is a set of online tutorials that help you build the basic skills needed to perform tasks on computers and online in daily life, employment, and college.
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Accessibility Resources in the Library
PCC Library strives to create an inclusive environment and prioritizes accessibility in its decisions and services. The following links provide information about the Library's accessibility policies and resources.
- Accessibility Resources in the LibraryThis page provides information and links about accessibility resources the library provides in terms of equipment and digital and physical spaces for help with blindness and low vision, deafness and hearing loss, and more.
- Audio options for databasesThis page provides information about audio options for listening to content in library databases.
- Accessible Ed & Disability Resources at PCCIf you encounter a barrier or need further assistance with accommodation, visit this page to connect with Accessible Ed & Disability Resources at PCC.