Welcome to the Library!
Meet with a librarian in person, via phone or at our Online Library Ask Desk. Check out our full schedule on the Library Hours page.
Student Technology Loan Application Available
Pierce College students who are registered for Fall term classes can apply to borrow computers and WiFi hotspots for the entire term. Apply by October 2, 2023 at 6 a.m.! First priority will be given to students with the greatest need.
Pierce College offers on campus access to technology and Wi-Fi through our computer labs and libraries. Low-cost computers and Internet access may be available in your area. Explore computer and internet access options.
Current Library Resources
- Access to some of our eBook and article databases is now available. See the Key Databases section below or view a list of all available library databases.
- You can access other research tools and assistance at Pierce College Library and Learning Resources including information about academic support services for tutoring, math, writing, and technology.
- Print books, calculators, rock kits, and kinesiology kits can be borrowed with a Pierce College student ID card.
- Interlibrary loan requests can be submitted through the Resource Sharing Request form.
- Computers and WiFi hotspots are not available to borrow at this time.
- Pickup and return lockers are available 24/7 for returning items. Contact the library to borrow books and equipment via the lockers.
- You must return library items by the end of the term.
- Debe devolver el equipo de tecnologia antes del fin del trimestre.
Library Search
Primo searches Pierce College collections and beyond
Key Databases
- Academic Search Complete for newspaper, magazine and scholarly journal articles
- EBSCO eBook for ebooks you can read on your computer or mobile device
- Newspaper Source for articles from many international and United States newspapers
- ProQuest Article Databases and Ebook Central - Enter your ctcLink ID number at the login screen when asked for a Barcode
Research and Help Guides
- Library research guides
- Cite sources in MLA or APA
- Finding and evaluating scholarly journals
- Help connecting to library databases