Whether you are brand new to PCC or returning I’m excited to welcome you to Winter term 2024! 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. IMPORTANT: Changes to Library Hours This term, the campus libraries will open the following days and times. Monday through Thursday: 8:00 am – 7:00 pm Friday: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm Saturday: 11:00 am – 4:00 pm (Rock Creek Library only) Sunday: 11:00 am – 4:00 pm (Cascade Library only) 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. The libraries will offer the following services in the building: Borrow library materials – books, music, films, course reserves (including the anatomy models), equipment, and laptops Use a computer Print, copy, or scan Study rooms 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 Virtual Displays – Monthly displays that highlight library resources about a specific topic Library audiobook and ebook collection – Audiobooks and ebooks that you can read or listen to with the Libby App. 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. Hip Hop History and Cultural Influence: Learn about the history of hip hop and its cultural influence. Generative Artificial Intelligence: This guide is intended to help you learn about and critically engage with generative AI tools. 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. Sincerely, Michelle Bagley Library Dean