{"id":2852,"date":"2026-06-22T06:01:36","date_gmt":"2026-06-22T13:01:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.pcc.edu\/library\/?page_id=2852"},"modified":"2026-06-22T13:41:03","modified_gmt":"2026-06-22T20:41:03","slug":"dean-welcome","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pcc.edu\/library\/news\/dean-welcome\/","title":{"rendered":"Dean&#8217;s Welcome"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Whether you are brand new to ±¬ÁÏÍøor returning, I\u2019m excited to welcome you to Summer term 2026! ±¬ÁÏÍøLibrary 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\u2019ll find it in your library.<\/p>\n<h4>Visiting the library in-person and online<\/h4>\n<p>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 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcc.edu\/library\/chat-with-a-librarian\/\">chat<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcc.edu\/library\/email-a-librarian\/\">email<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcc.edu\/library\/research\/research-help-appointments\/\">research help appointments<\/a>. Our online databases, streaming videos, books and ebooks are available from the search box on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcc.edu\/library\/\">library home page<\/a>. For more information, see <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcc.edu\/library\/pcc-library-resources-and-help-when-off-campus\/\">±¬ÁÏÍøLibrary Resources and Help When Off-Campus<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The libraries will offer the following services in the building:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Borrow library materials &#8211; books, music, films, course reserves (including the anatomy models), equipment, laptops<\/li>\n<li>Use a computer<\/li>\n<li>Print, copy, or scan<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcc.edu\/library\/library-rooms\/\">Study rooms<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Recommended resources<\/h4>\n<p>Here are some library resources we would like to highlight:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Get unlimited access to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcc.edu\/library\/get-started-with-the-new-york-times\/\">New York Times Online<\/a> \u2013 Includes: articles, multimedia with interactive graphics, videos, photography, and virtual reality found in the NYT App (stories told through enhanced technology), newsletters and podcasts.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/guides.pcc.edu\/\">Research and Topic Guides:<\/a> ±¬ÁÏÍølibrarians create guides to help you locate and use books, articles, and media from ±¬ÁÏÍøLibrary and on the web. One guide you might find particularly helpful is our guide on <a href=\"https:\/\/guides.pcc.edu\/c.php?g=1358131&amp;p=10028497\">AI &#8212; Generative Artificial Intelligence<\/a>: This guide is intended to help you learn about and critically engage with generative AI tools.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcc.edu\/library\/pcc-library-audiobook-collection\/\">Library Audiobook and Ebook Collection:<\/a>\u00a0Audiobooks and ebooks available through OverDrive.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcc.edu\/library\/welcome-to-the-pcc-library-website\/\">Introduction to the Library Website:<\/a>\u00a0 A video tour of the ±¬ÁÏÍøLibrary website<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcc.edu\/library\/research\/research-help-appointments\/\">Research Help Appointments:<\/a> Schedule time to meet with a ±¬ÁÏÍølibrarian. 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