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Research Help Appointments

Need help with your research? A reference librarian is like a tutor for finding and citing information. Schedule an appointment to get uninterrupted individual time with a librarian.

Start your search at the Library Search box on PCC Library homepage . Click on the “Articles” tab to get started. If you need a Peer reviewed article check the “Peer Reviewed” box. The video below, “Finding Articles through the PCC Library” shows how to use the search box on the library homepage to find articles.

You can also search our recommended databases. These databases have published articles from magazines, newspapers, and journals. They are a good place to begin your research.

Recommended databases

  • EBSCOhost: Full text articles on current events and issues, business, science, technology, medicine, the arts, literature and other subjects.
  • Gale: Full-text articles on current events and issues, science, technology, medicine, the arts, literature and other subjects.
  • Opposing Viewpoints in Context: Pro and con opinion essays on current social issues.
  • SIRS Knowledge Source: News and magazine articles on current events and social issues. Great for finding pro and con articles.

You can find the full list of databases available to search through PCC Library at our Articles and Databases page.