Resources

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Resources for You

We have resources to help students, staff, and faculty!


Guides & Helpful Tools

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Research Guides

Our librarians have created research guides to help you write the best paper.

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Course-Specific Research Guides

Our Librarians and Archivists have created tailored research guides for certain classes.

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Community Resource Guides

Find resources and learn more about our diverse community at PC.

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Citation Guide

Learn the basics for various citation styles and find helpful services in this guide.

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Copyright and Academic Integrity

Read about the copyright and academic honesty policies at PC.

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LinkedIn Learning

Check out the courses available through LinkedIn Learning.

Physical & Digital Media

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Books

Read print books and e-books from our wide collection.

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Audiobooks

Listen to audiobooks from our collection on OverDrive.

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Streaming Video & DVDs

Stream videos and films or borrow DVDs from our collection available in the library.

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Databases by Subject

Get access to online journal databases for your research listed by subject.

Journals

Discover scholarly articles and journals across various subjects.

Newspapers

Get access to historical copies of newspapers.

New York Times Subscription

Get access to your PC New York Times.

Wall Street Journal Subscription

Get access to your PC Wall Street Journal subscription.

Library Technology

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Media Computers

Use our computers equipped with multimedia capabilities.

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Media Scanners

Scan your documents using our book and microfilm scanners available.

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Tech Equipment

Borrow tech devices and equipment that you need today.

Archives & Special Collections

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Finding Aids

Use these detailed guides aiding research with collections in the archives.

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Exhibits

Explore our current exhibits on display in at the library.

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Digital Collections

Explore items from our digital collections.

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Rare Books & Publications

Learn about the unique books and scholarly publications held in the archives.

PC Publications & Journals

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The Cowl

See digital copies of The Cowl dating back to its beginning at PC.

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The Alembic

Read publications of Providence College’s official literary journal.

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Heritage Journal

Learn more about The Heritage Journal, a biannual newsletter for the Black Studies Program.

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Providence Galleries Journal (PAL)

Read the Providence Galleries Journal for visual arts.

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Sociology Between the Gaps

Read Sociology Between the Gaps for social issues.

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INTI

Read INTI for international studies.

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Narrative Medicine: Essays on Health and Care

Read Narrative Medicine: Essays on Health and Care for personal narratives about the experience of providing – or receiving – health care.

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Create a Journal

Learn how you can start a journal at PC. Submit this request form to get started.

Scholarship at PC

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Providence College Scholarship

Read research papers, projects, and theses written by our students, staff, and faculty in Digital Commons.

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Digital Scholarship Projects

View our digital projects made with our faculty and institutional partners.

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Faculty & Staff Books

Read books written by our faculty and staff.

Community Scholarship

Read community-based academic papers.