COVID-19 Information
- Thomason Library is open to PC students, faculty, and staff ONLY.
- The 24-hour study area is open after hours to graduate students ONLY.
- PASCAL Delivers services have resumed operation.
- Interlibrary loan is available for both book and article requests, although print items may take longer than normal to arrive.
- See COVID-19 Library Resources and Services, with information for both faculty and students and for assistance with accessing, using, and teaching online with library resources.
Library Hours
Fall 2020 Semester Hours
Mon - Thurs: 7:30am - 10:00pm
Fri: 7:30am - 4:45pm
Sat: CLOSED
Sun: 1:00pm - 10:00pm
*Mask required at ALL times
*24 Hour Study Area open after hours to graduate students ONLY
Search
All students, faculty and staff have FREE access to the NYTimes Online and the Wall Street Journal online!
Research
Need help with your research? Schedule a virtual research consultation with:
News/Features
Not Sure How to Check Your Library Account?
Check out the video on our Video Tutorials web page for instructions on how to access your library account.
Bots and the Spread of Covid-19 Misinformation
Read about bots and the spread of Covid-19 misinformation on Twitter in this article published in the MIT Technology Review.
Books About Racism and Social Justice
Interested in learning more about racism, anti-racism, discrimination in the criminal justice system, and white privilege? Use the link above to see our guide with books available in the library and online about these topics.
Schedule a Research Consultation
Want to schedule a research consultation with one of our librarians? Please use the links below to see each librarian's calendar and to schedule a time to meet with them.
FREE Online Access to the NYTimes and the Wall Street Journal
All students, faculty, and staff have FREE online access to the NYTimes and the WSJ! See our NYTimes Guide and our WSJ Guide for instructions on how to create your account.
The Truth is Paywalled but the Lies are Free
Check out this article, by Current Affairs editor Nathan J. Robinson, discussing content creation and distribution and the spread of misinformation.
Need help navigating the library website or searching for resources? Check out our video tutorials with information on how to search for sources using our new library system and more!
Will Covid-19 Mark the End of Scientific Publishing as We Know It?
Check out this article discussing the scholarly publishing process and how it is being bypassed so that developing information about Covid-19 can be shared freely.
Need to Return Library Materials?
Please use our book drop, located to the left of the outside entrance, or the boxes located in the library foyer to return any PC, PASCAL, or ILL items. All fines have been waived if items are returned by August 31st!
The Spread of Misinformation Can Have Serious Consequences
Check out this article to learn how fake news about Covid-19 has led to at least 800 deaths.
Also, check out this cool infographic on how to spot & stop the spread of fake news.