PCC Library Resources and Help When Off-Campus

PCC Library Resources and Help When Off-Campus

Need a laptop or other resources?

Students, if you need help getting a laptop or other resources when PCC Library is closed, check the following link:

Emergency funds: Loans and grants for struggling students

When PCC Library is closed, or you need to work remotely, the Library can provide assistance in a number of ways.

Get help 24/7

  • Do you need help with research? You can email or chat with a librarian from any remote location.
  • PCC Librarians are available for chat during regular library hours, but at other times you may be chatting with a librarian from a different library.
  • Students can make an appointment for an online research help consultation with a librarian. Appointments can be scheduled at Research Help Appointments.

Online materials and tools

  • from the library homepage
  • Use a library database to search for articles, videos and more.
    • From off-campus, you will be prompted to log in using your PCC credentials.
    • If your login is successful, you will be taken directly to the article.
    • If your login is not successful, please let us know by filling out the Library Authentication Problem form.
  • Use a subject-specific
  • Watch the video.
  • Find offers of free online content during COVID-19 closures (including ebooks, audiobooks, streaming video, internet, wifi, and technology) in our .
  • Learn how to access popular ebooks, audiobooks, and videos through local public libraries (in Multnomah, Washington, Clackamas, and Clark counties) with our .

Renew books online

  • Many PCC items can be renewed for up to six weeks unless the items are requested by another person. Some items cannot be renewed.
  • See Renew an Item for detailed instructions on how to renew your checked out items by first signing into .

Returning materials

  • Book returns are now open

Subject liaison librarians

  • Librarians with expertise in particular subject areas are available for remote consultation via email.
  • For a complete list of all subject areas with a link to the subject liaison librarian’s contact information, see Subject Liaison Librarians.

Contact Us

Do you have additional questions? If so, please contact us.