• Ask Us
• Getting Started
• Searching Databases

Subject Guides

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.  

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.

Tips & Guides

• How to Search the Online Library Catalog

• Tips for Searching Online Library Databases

• 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 (MLA)
  Citation examples for the various databases offered by PCC Library.