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HVAC & Refrigeration

What is in this guide?

HVAC and Refrigeration Resources

Use the resources in this guide as a starting point for finding information related to heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration. If you have questions, ask a librarian.

Research Starters

When you begin research for a project, you will typically start by reading background information on your topic, which can be found in reference sources such as encyclopedias and handbooks.

Background information can help you:

  • learn more about an unfamiliar topic
  • identify important keywords and concepts
  • narrow or expand your search
  • find other resources on your topic

Search for Background Information

Examples

Reference articles and topic pages from the Science (Gale in Context) and Credo Reference.

Off-Campus Access

Paw: Indicates that a password is needed to access the resource from off campus.The username and password to access databases from off campus is similar to what you use to access the PCC campus portal (myPittCC) and Moodle. For the username, use the first part of your myPittCC email address only. DO NOT include @my.pittcc.edu. The password is exactly the same as what you use to log in to the campus portal. Generic logins are available to community residents with PCC library cards, and others who are enrolled in or are affiliated with PCC programs and continuing education courses.