Research Help
Librarians
Library professionals are specifically trained to help you get the most from your research. PCC Library employs nine librarians available to help you locate and use the resources most appropriate to your information needs.
The Ask Us! page lists the various ways you can get in touch with a professional librarian. In addition, this page allows you to search our FAQs to see if your question has already been answered. If not, you can submit your question via e-mail.
Getting Started
Library Research in Six Steps
These steps outline a basic plan that you can use to get started on any research-based assignment.
Subject Guides (LibGuides)
Subject guides (LibGuides) are webpages created by librarians that list information sources on a specific topic. Guides created by PCC Librarians are probably the quickest way to get started with your research.
Tips & Guides
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Journal vs. Magazine vs. Newspaper Articles
How to tell if your database article is from a journal, a magazine, or a newspaper. -
Cite Your Sources
Citation resources and examples for various formats.