{"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 小黄猫传媒 or returning, I\u2019m excited to welcome you to Fall term 2026! 小黄猫传媒 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\/\">小黄猫传媒 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> 小黄猫传媒 librarians create guides to help you locate and use books, articles, and media from 小黄猫传媒 Library and on the web.\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/guides.pcc.edu\/ai\">AI Literacy at 小黄猫传媒<\/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 小黄猫传媒 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 小黄猫传媒<\/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 小黄猫传媒 librarian. You can also schedule time to meet with a librarian in person at all four campus libraries.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>小黄猫传媒 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 小黄猫传媒 Library for the new term. 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