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Dean’s Welcome


Dean’s Welcome

Whether you are brand new to PCC or returning I’m excited to welcome you to Fall term 2025! PCC Library is here to support your learning, research, and exploration. If you need help with research for a class assignment, are looking for a group study space, or want to borrow something to read (listen to or watch) for fun you’ll find it in your library.

See Library Locations and Hours to check open hours for each campus library.

Rock Creek Library Update

After a year-long renovation the Rock Creek Library is open! We are delighted to welcome you into the redesigned and refreshed library! The library is located on the second floor of Building 9.

  • The Student Computing Center (SCC) is located in the library. See Computer Labs at PCC for current Rock Creek SCC hours and contact information.

Visiting the library – In person and online

You can stay informed about changes to in-person services through the Visiting the Library In Person page. It will be updated with new details and frequently asked questions throughout the term.

When the library buildings are closed, library employees are here to help you navigate the many remote services and resources we have available. Students, staff, and faculty can access research help and other support via chat, email, and research help appointments. Our online databases, streaming videos, books and ebooks are available from the search box on the library home page. For more information, see PCC Library Resources and Help When Off-Campus. 

Recommended resources

Here are some library resources we would like to highlight:

  • Introduction to the library website – A video tour of the PCC Library website
  • Research help appointments – Schedule time to meet with a PCC librarian online or in-person
  • Library audiobook and ebook collection – Audiobooks and ebooks that you can read or listen to with the Libby App.
  • New Arrivals – Check out the latest additions to the library’s collection.
  • Textbooks in the Library – Does the library have your textbook? Maybe!
    • Use the Course Reserves search to see if your instructor has given the library a copy of your course textbook to place on reserve.
  • Research and Topic Guides – PCC librarians create guides to help you locate and use books, articles, and media from PCC Library and on the web.
    • Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI): This guide is intended to help you learn about and critically engage with generative AI tools.
    • Paper Topics Guide: This guide provides tips for how to get started on your writing and research assignments.
    • Looking for a good read? The Recommended Books lists guide is a great place to start. This guide will help you find books to read for a class assignment or for your own pleasure reading.
  • Featured Database: We recently added OverDrive Magazines to PCC Library’s OverDrive collection! You can now browse the magazine collection directly in OverDrive. You’ll find publications like Us Weekly, The Guardian Weekly, The New Yorker, New Scientist, National Geographic, and more!

PCC Library is focused on providing you with access to research sources and library services that are important to your academic and workplace success. Please use the library’s Suggestion Box to share your ideas about improvements to library services or if you have a question.