Chicano/Latino Studies

Letters, interviews, photographs, and diary/blog entries are all examples of primary sources. Primary sources provide first-hand evidence of an event or subject, and they can be unpublished or published. PCC Library's collection incudes published primary sources including autobiographies and personal journals. The Internet provides a wealth of access to primary sources through websites of historical societies, museums, organizations, educational institutions, and governmental entities. Consult Using Primary Sources on the Web, published by the American Library Association.

Pew Hispanic Center

acordle@pcc.edu (Alan Cordle) — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 19:11:15 -0800

Find statistics at the Pew Hispanic Center, whose mission is "to improve understanding of the diverse Hispanic population and to chronicle the growing impact of Latinos on the nation."

Zoot Suit Riots

acordle@pcc.edu (Alan Cordle) — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 19:40:30 -0700

PBS Zoot Suit Riots

In August 1942 the murder of a young Mexican American man ignited a firestorm in the city of Los Angeles. This PBS website, in English and Spanish, presents information on key events and people, Zoot Suit culture, a timeline, excerpts from newspapers of the time, and a transcript of the PBS documentary.

United Farm Workers History

acordle@pcc.edu (Alan Cordle) — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 20:05:07 -0700

Read about the rise of the United Farm Workers and its founder Cesar Chavez

Dia de los Muertos

acordle@pcc.edu (Alan Cordle) — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 19:29:56 -0700

Dia de Los Muertos - AZCentral.com

Learn about this holiday celebrated by Latinos via articles, videos, interviews, and recipes. Some content is in both English and Spanish.

Smithsonian Latino Center

acordle@pcc.edu (Alan Cordle) — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 19:15:08 -0800

The Smithsonian Latino Center is devoted to advancing knowledge and understanding of Latino contributions to US history, culture, and society. Enjoy virtual exhibits including Arte Latino, Mexican Treasures of the Smithsonian, and Musica del Pueblo.

Braceros

acordle@pcc.edu (Alan Cordle) — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 14:52:37 -0700

Learn about the Bracero program and how it helped establish the Latino community in Oregon. View online or check out the DVD from PCC Library.

Cesar Chavez: Embrace the Legacy

acordle@pcc.edu (Alan Cordle) — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 14:53:53 -0700

Learn about the legacy of Cesar Chavez via this United Farmworker's video.

Salt of the Earth

acordle@pcc.edu (Alan Cordle) — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 13:13:53 -0800

This documentary tells the story of a real life strike by Mexican American miners in New Mexico.

Get Help in Person or by Phone

acordle@pcc.edu (Alan Cordle) — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 11:34:41 -0700

You can ask our librarians a question during open hours at any PCC Library.

Need the phone number for your campus? Contact us! If you'd rather come by in person, check the PCC Library locations and hours.

Email Us

acordle@pcc.edu (Alan Cordle) — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 11:34:58 -0700

Need to ask a question by email? That's easy too. Use Ask a Librarian, or find your favorite librarian's email address on Library Staff.

Help from Tutors

acordle@pcc.edu (Alan Cordle) — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 11:35:15 -0700

Tutors are available to you both in person and online, and the service is free! Cascade, Sylvania, Rock Creek and Southeast Center each have a tutoring center with excellent in-person tutors in most subjects. If you're working on a paper, the writing tutors are popular (so don't wait until the last minute)! You can get more information about each campuses hours and locations at the links below:

Cascade Campus Learning Center

Rock Creek Student Learning Center

Tutoring at Southeast Center

Tutoring at Sylvania

Or get started working with PCC's online tutors:

eTutoring at PCC

Chat or Text a Librarian for Help

acordle@pcc.edu (Alan Cordle) — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 11:35:30 -0700

You can chat with a PCC librarian any time you see the PCC Ask A Librarian chat widget on any of the library's pages (like the PCC Library home page) or in a subject guide like this one. You can also get to us through AIM, Yahoo!, or Google Talk.

AIM/Y!: pcclib
Google Talk: pcclib@gmail

You can also text a librarian for help at:
971-259-TEXT (8398)

Need help when the library isn't open? Chat with an L-Net librarian 24-7.

Helping Yourself!

acordle@pcc.edu (Alan Cordle) — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 11:35:44 -0700

PCC Library has lots of resources that you can use on your own. You may already know that about the quiet study spaces as well as study rooms you can reserve.

Citing sources is another way you can help yourself! PCC Library has all the information you need on Cite Sources. The library also has video tutorials on everything from how to develop a topic for your paper to figuring out how to incorporate those citations. You'll find those videos, as well as information about using e-resources, at Tutorials and Handouts.