Special collections

Special collections


Common Craft

Common Craft videos are designed to explain new or complex subjects in about 3 minutes. They are also captioned for accessibility.


Library Art Collection

The PCC library is rich with art. PCC art instructors are well represented, and some well-known international and Northwest artists grace the walls.


PCC Archives

The archives are a service of Portland Community College (PCC) Library. They are available to visit by appointment only. To schedule an appointment call 971-722-4498. These collections include the Rev. John H. Jackson Collection and the PCC 50th Anniversary Collection.


PCC Visual Resources Collection

The PCC Visual Resources Collection consists of over 2,694 mages of the PCC Art program faculty’s digital and slide images made available through JSTOR Images.



Kanopy Streaming Video Collection

Streaming videos organized by subject, for academic research as well as general interest. Contains many genres, from documentaries to movies to training videos.