Whether you are brand new to PCC or returning I’m excited to welcome you to Spring 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 Renovation
The Rock Creek Library will be closed until renovation work is completed.
- A temporary Library location is set up in Building 3, Room 225 and will remain open through construction with limited services.
- The Student Computing Center (SCC) is temporarily located in Building 2, Room 256 and will remain open through construction. See Computer Labs at PCC for current Rock Creek SCC hours and contact information.
- The book drop in Building 9 is closed. Please return all library materials to the temporary library space in Building 3, Room 225.
Important: The temporary Rock Creek campus library will have limited services available. Visit the Rock Creek library renovation page for details and updates.
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:
- Virtual Displays – Explore suggested print and ebooks, websites, and videos on topics such as Keep Exploring, or Geology of the Pacific Northwest.
- 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: This guide is intended to help you learn about and critically engage with generative AI tools.
- Women’s and Gender Studies: This guide can help you find books, articles, videos, and primary sources – including a focus on women and LGBTQ history in Oregon.
- Paper Topic Guide: This guide provides tips for how to get started on your writing and research assignments.
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