{"id":2852,"date":"2026-09-21T06:01:36","date_gmt":"2026-09-21T13:01:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.pcc.edu\/library\/?page_id=2852"},"modified":"2026-09-22T12:55:58","modified_gmt":"2026-09-22T19:55:58","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 Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ or returning, I\u2019m excited to welcome you to Fall term 2026! Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ 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\u2019ll find it in your library.<\/p>\n<h4>Visiting the library in-person and online<\/h4>\n<p>Library employees are here to help you navigate the many 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\/\">Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ Library 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>, which 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> Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ librarians create guides to help you locate and use books, articles, and media from Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ Library and on the web.\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/guides.pcc.edu\/ai\">AI Literacy at Ä¢¹½´«Ã½<\/a>: This guide is intended to help you learn about and critically engage with generative AI tools.<\/li>\n<li>\u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/guides.pcc.edu\/ai\/use#s-lg-box-wrapper-42039454\">Can I Use AI in My Course?<\/a>\u201d is a tool to help you determine when and when not to use AI for your course.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/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 Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ Library website.\n<ul>\n<li>This <a href=\"https:\/\/vimeo.com\/1093155648\">video is also translated in Spanish: Introducci\u00f3n al sitio web de la Biblioteca Ä¢¹½´«Ã½<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcc.edu\/library\/research\/research-help-appointments\/\">Research Help Appointments:<\/a> Schedule time to meet with a Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ librarian. You can also schedule time to meet with a librarian in person at all four campus libraries.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ 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\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcc.edu\/library\/suggestion-box\/\">Suggestion Box <\/a>to share your ideas about improvements to library services or if you have a question.<\/p>\n<p>Sincerely,<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcc.edu\/library\/staff\/michelle-bagley\/\">Michelle Bagley<\/a>, Library Dean<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\t\t\t\tA welcome from the Dean of Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ Library for the new term. 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