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Do not use complete sentences in the search box. Only include the important keywords.

Here are several examples of what you would type into the search box:

  • biotechnology
  • "universal health coverage"
  • suicide rates
  • Finland AND suicide prevention
  • poverty AND healthcare AND India

If you do not find what you are looking for, ask a librarian!

Advanced Search

Use the advanced search options page if you want to limit your search results before seeing the full list of items on a particular topic.

Summon Advanced Search Options Page

Summon Tutorial

Summon is a tool that allows you to search many (but not all) of PCC Library's databases at once. Complete the interactive video tutorial below to learn how to perform a basic search and use the filters. 

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.