Library Closed 12/15 - 1/27

The library will be closed from Saturday, 12/15 through Sunday, 01/27 for Winter Break. Any checked out materials not returned by Dec. 14 can be returned in one of our book bins (on the side of the library or in Praking Lot E).

Extended Hours for Finals Week

The library will be open extended hours for Finals Week:

Thursday, Dec. 6: 8am - midnight
Monday, Dec. 10: 8am - midnight
Tuesday, Dec. 11: 8am - midnight
Wednesday, Dec. 12: 8am - midnight

We will close at our regular time all other days.

More information can be found on the Finals Week webpage.

New online videos for a limited time!

The library is considering purchasing online streaming videos. We have started trials for several video services:

Films on Demand:
http://digital.films.com/PortalPlaylists.aspx?aid=26240

VAST: Academic Video Online:
http://vast.alexanderstreet.com

American History in Video:
http://ahiv.alexanderstreet.com

Ethnographic Video Online:
http://anth.alexanderstreet.com

Counseling and Therapy in Video:
http://ctiv.alexanderstreet.com

Dance in Video:
http://daiv.alexanderstreet.com

Dental Education in Video:
http://dntl.alexanderstreet.com

Note: These links will only work on campus.

Please try these out and let us know what you think by taking our very brief survey.

http://cclimate.dis.cccd.edu/classclimate/indexstud.php?user_tan=video

We will use the results to help us decide which video service to purchase.

Thank you!

Library Tips: Accessing LexisNexis From Home

You can access LexisNexis (or any other database) from any computer by going to our Periodicals and Electronic Resources page. Click the link for LexisNexis. It will then ask you for your ID and last name. Your ID is your student ID with a dash in the middle (example: 1234-5678). For the last name, just enter your last name only. Capitalization does not matter. If you are having problems, go to our instructions for more information.

Library Closed 11/22 - 11/25 for Thanksgiving

The Library will be closed Thursday, 11/22 through Sunday, 11/25 for the Thanksgiving holiday. It will re-open on Monday, 11/26. Enjoy your holiday!

Recommend New Books for the Library!

The library would like to hear from you! If there is a book or video you would like the library to buy, please let us know. It's easy--just fill out this form.

We will consider all requests, but we may not be able to purchase everything, due to budget and availability constraints. 

FOTL Event: The Persian Room Presents

Presenter: Patty Farmer, author
When: November 13th at 7pm
Where: OCC Library
Donation: $5 or a gently used book; OCC students, FOTL members, and LIWC members get in free

This lecture will transport you to the most elegant and magical nightspot New York has ever known. In this dishy, personal, and compulsively readable book, Patty describes celebrities’ reminisces about their experiences performing and partying at the Plaza. Don’t miss this star-studded evening!

All proceeds benefit the OCC Library. Books will be available for purchase by Lido Village Books. Extra credit vouchers will be available for students on request.

Library Closed Monday, 11/12

The library will be closed Monday, 11/12 for Veteran's Day.

Last Chance for Library Workshops!

There are only 3 library workshops left for the semester!

Thursday, Nov. 8, 6 - 7pm

Wednesday, Nov. 14, 11am - noon

Saturday, Nov. 17, 11am to noon

No reservation needed--just come to the library at the scheduled time.

Donate your old books!

Please consider donating your used books to the library! When we receive your donation, we'll evaluate them and either add them to our collection or sell them in our Friends of the Library Book Sale. Either way, you'll be helping the library!

All donations are tax deductible; a receipt is available at the Reference or Circulation Desk.

You can drop off books in our Friends bookstore or in the drop off box in Parking Lot E.

Fall Book Sale 10/23

Our annual Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale is just around the corner! You can buy great books at great prices! The sale is on Tuesday, October 23rd. The hours are 9 - 10 am for Friends of the Library members and 10 am - 3 pm for everyone. A variety of books will be available from bestsellers, romance, and mysteries to science, art, history and computers. Most books sell for $1.00. The sale will culminate with a "dollar-a-bag" sale from 2 - 3 pm. Anyone may join the Friends of the Library prior to the book sale to take advantage of the one hour "pre-sale" exclusive for Friends members. The sale will be held in front of the library. Metered parking is available in Lot E (take Merrimac Way to the southwest corner of campus). Please call (714) 432-0202 x21058 for further details.

Radical Reels Film Festival Tomorrow Night!

The Radical Reels Film Festival is tomorrow night!

Where: Robert B. Moore Theatre
When: Wednesday, September 26, 2012 at 7:00pm
Tickets: $10 advance tickets; $12 at the door; $5 for current OCC students. Tickets are available at the OCC Bursar's Office and REI.  Buy Tickets Online
Contact: For ticket information, call (714) 432-5880. For general information, call (714) 432-0202 x21058.

FASTER, STEEPER, HIGHER, DEEPER! Catch the steepest and deepest in high-adrenaline outdoor sport films when the 2012 Radical Reels Tour comes to Orange Coast College on Wednesday, September 26th. Hurtle down steep untouched powder, feel the cold spray of stomach-dropping kayak first descents, skateboard down Europe's bobsled tracks at breathtaking speeds, and much more in extreme mountain sports. Growing out of the famous Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour, Radical Reels screens the best in action sports filmmaking, audience-tested and programmed for maximum excitement!

List of Films

• All.I.Can: Perseverance (Canada, 2011, 8 minutes) - Big mountains and steep lines are the focus in this high energy excerpt from the award-winning feature film ‘All.I.Can.’
• The Art of Flight (USA, 2011, 8 minutes) - Featuring Travis Rice and a cast of riders, this excerpt from one of the year’s hottest snowboarding films is chock-full of action and mind-blowing stunts captured in stunning high-definition.
• Cat Skiing (Canada, 2011, 7 minutes) - Shot and edited in only seven days, discover the true meaning of cat skiing!
• Concrete Dreams (Germany, 2011, 7 minutes) - Bobtrack downhill skateboarding is a sport that didn’t actually exist— until Danny Strasser began his tour of Europe’s tracks.
• From the Inside Out (Canada, 2011, 13 minutes) - A partnership between standard setting Anthill Films and the progressive riders of The Coastal Crew, this is a freeride mountain biking film from the athletes themselves.
• Frontier (USA, 2010, 20 minutes) - From Mexico to Iceland, Frontier features huge waterfalls, remote areas, breathtaking scenery, and some of the most challenging whitewater ever paddled.
• Here We Go Again (USA, 2010, 10 minutes) - DH Production’s twenty-fifth film adventure showcases their DIY style and blue collar work ethic. No matter where you’re at or who you are, it's all about having fun on the bike.
• Miller’s Thriller: Ski BASE (USA, 2010, 6 minutes) - The Jackson Hole backcountry is the spectacular site for some amazing ski BASE jumps!
• Narsicame (USA, 2011, 4 minutes) - Look at me — and my headcam!
• Reel Rock: Race for the Nose (Radical Reels People’s Choice Award, USA, 2011, 22 minutes) - Welcome to the wildest competition known to man – the speed record on the Nose route of El Capitan. For 50 years, the best climbers in the world have been one-upping each other on this massive granite monolith in Yosemite National Park, racing up 3,000 feet of vertical rock in under three hours, and risking life and limb to shave mere seconds off the record time.
• Whitewater Grand Prix (Canada, 2011, 4 minutes) - Some of the world’s best kayakers come together for a six stage competition on spectacular whitewater.

Helpful links for new students

Here are some helpful links for new students:

• Wi-Fi Instructions
• Library Frequently Asked Questions
• Library Policies
• How to get help in the Library
• Library Hours and Closed Days

If you have any questions, please ask! We are happy to help!

Library Workshops for Fall 2012

We will be holding our library workshops at the following days and times this semester:

• Wednesday, Sept. 12, 11am - noon
• Wednesday, Sept. 19, 6 - 7pm
• Thursday, Sept. 27, 11am - noon
• Saturday, Sept. 29, 11am - noon
• Thursday, Oct. 4, 6 - 7pm
• Saturday, Oct. 6, 11am - noon
• Wednesday, Oct. 24, 6-7pm
• Thursday, Nov. 1, 11am - noon
• Saturday, Nov. 3, 11am - noon
• Thursday, Nov. 8, 6 - 7pm
• Wednesday, Nov. 14, 11am - noon
• Saturday, Nov. 17, 11am to noon

These workshops teach you how to use the library so you can do research more effectively. There's no need to sign-up--just show up at the scheduled time. For more information, please see our Workshops page.

Library Closed 08/10-08/26

The library will be closed from Friday, August 10 through Sunday, August 26. We will reopen on Monday, August 27 with our Fall hours of operation.

Fall Hours of Operation

Starting August 27th, the library will be open the following hours in Fall 2012:

Monday - Thursday: 8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Friday: 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
Saturday: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Sunday: CLOSED

For holidays and up-to-date hours, please check our hours page.

Library Closed July 4th

The library will be closed on Wednesday, July 4th for the school holiday.

Summer Hours

The OCC Library will be open for the summer semester (June 18-August 9) Monday through Thursday, noon-4pm. We will be closed Friday through Sunday.

Library Closed May 26-June 17

The OCC Library will be closed Saturday, May 26 through Sunday, June 17. The Library will reopen on June 18 for summer semester with the following hours:

Monday-Thursday: noon-4pm
Friday-Sunday: Closed

Complete library hours can be found on our hours page.

Wild & Scenic Film Festival 5/30/12 at 7pm

The Wild & Scenic Film Festival is coming to OCC for the first time! Considered the largest film festival of its kind, Wild & Scenic combines stellar filmmaking, beautiful cinematography and first-rate storytelling to inform, inspire and ignite solutions and possibilities to restore the earth and human communities while creating a positive future for the next generation. Festival-goers can expect to see award winning films about nature, community activism, and outdoor adventure. The films instill a deep appreciation and a sense of wonder for the natural world that surrounds and supports us.

Time: Wednesday, May 30, at 7:00 p.m.

Location: Robert B. Moore Theatre

Tickets: Advance tickets are on sale at the OCC Bursar’s Office for $10 ($5 for current OCC students). Tickets will be available at the door for $12. Save $2 on door admission by bringing two or more non-perishable food items, books, DVDs or CDs per person to donate on the night of the show! Show your donation receipt at the ticket window to claim the discount (does not apply to student $5 tickets). Buy tickets online

List of Films

Library Hours for Finals Week

The library will be open the following hours during Finals Week (5/21-5/26):

• Monday: 8am - 11pm
• Tuesday: 8am - 11pm
• Wednesday: 8am - 9pm
• Thursday: 8am - 9pm
• Friday: 8am - 3pm
• Saturday: Closed

Library Workshops start today!

The library will be holding workshops from May 2-5 to help students learn how to do library and information research. The workshops will be held:

• Wednesday, May 2, 11 am - noon
• Wednesday, May 2, 6 pm - 7pm
• Thursday, May 3, 11 am - noon
• Thursday, May 3, 6 pm - 7pm
• Saturday, May 5, 11am - noon

Check our website for more information.

Library Survey

The OCC library is surveying the students to help us improve our services. Please help us out by filling out a survey! Paper surveys are available in the library at the Reference and Circulation Desks. Your assistance is greatly appreciated!

Library Booksale Tuesday 04/24

The Friends of the Library will be having their Spring Booksale Tuesday 04/24 from 10am-3pm in the library. The presale begins at 9am for FOTL members. At 2pm, the $1-a-bag sale starts. For more information, see our site.

FOTL Event: Recycling Lecture 4/17 @ 7pm

OCC Recycling Center: Past, Present, Future

Time: Tuesday, April 17, at 7:00 p.m.
Location: OCC Library
Admission: $5 or gently used book donation; FOTL members and OCC students with ID free.


Orange Coast College’s recycling guru, Mike Carey, will speak about OCC’s Recycling Center. The Center is the oldest college recycling program in the nation, according to Carey, who has directed operations there for the past 26 years.

For general information, call (714) 432-0202 x21058. Proceeds will benefit the OCC Friends of the Library. For general information, call (714) 432-0202 x21058. More information

Banff Film Festival Tonight!

The Banff Film Festival is tonight at 7pm in the Robert B. Moore Theatre. Advance tickets are on sale at the OCC Bursar’s Office for $10 ($5 for current OCC students). Tickets will be available at the door for $12. Save $2 on door admission by bringing two or more books, DVDs or CDs per person to donate on the night of the show! Show your donation receipt at the ticket window to claim discount (does not apply to student $5 tickets).

Orange Coast College will host the "best of the best" from the annual Banff Mountain Film Festival. The BMFF World Tour features an international selection of films that present a wide range of outdoor adventures and portraits, including climbing, mountain expeditions, remote cultures and the world’s last great wild places. A featured short film will be the Canadian production "Ski Bums Never Die." What does it take to be a ski bum? An unending dedication to powder skiing? The ability to do anything in your ski boots? A lifelong quest for deep snow? Find out with this unusual and inspiring band of skiers in the Kootenay region of British Columbia.
For ticket information, call (714) 432-5880. For general information, call (714) 432-0202 x21058. Proceeds will benefit the OCC Friends of the Library.

Library Closed for Spring Break

The library will be closed for Spring Break from March 26th - April 1st. We will reopen on April 2nd at 8am. You can turn in books and other library materials at our book drops (one is by the library entrance and the other is in Lot E). Our online databases and ebooks will be available during the break.

Remote access to databases back up

Off campus access to the library databases is back up. Please use the normal method of logging in (student ID and last name). If you received passwords when our system was down, please note that those passwords will expire soon and you will need to use your login information instead.

Library System Back Up

The library system is back up. You can now search for books, renew your materials and more. Unfortunately, the remote access to the databases is still limited.  Please continue to login to MyOCC to use the databases from home. Here are directions.

Library System Down 3/13-3/15

The library system will be down from 3/13-3/15 for an upgrade. During this time, the following services will be unavailable:

• Looking up books and other materials in the online catalog
• Fine payments
• Book renewals
• Holds
• Library account information will be unavailable

If you need to use any of the above services, please do so before 3/13.

During the upgrade, you will still be able to:

• Check out books with an OCC Student Photo ID
• Use the textbook collection with an OCC Student Photo ID
• Check out media items with an OCC Student Photo ID  
• Use the online databases on campus
• Use most of the online databases off campus (through MyOCC only - Instructions)
• Study
• Use the computer lab

If you have any questions, please contact us.

Limited Library Computer Availability on Friday 2/24

The library's main computer lab will be shut down on Friday 2/24 for upgrades. The overflow computer classroom will still be open for student use. Students may also use the Computing Center. Thank you for your patience.

Library Closed 02/17-02/20

The Library will be closed Friday, 2/17 through Monday, 02/20 due to Presidents' Day. We will re-open at 8am on Tuesday, 02/21.

New Library Databases

The library has several new databases for your research needs! Through a generous state program, we acquired a large package of databases from Ebsco, including Academic Search Premier, Medline, MasterFile Premier and much more. The library was also able to acquire three collections from JSTOR, three new databases from Gale (Informe, World History in Context and US History in Context) and over 4000 new ebooks from Springer.

You can access all of these new resources on our electronic resources page. If you have any questions about our databases, please contact Lori Cassidy, the Online Services Librarian.

Library Workshops for Spring

The library will be holding workshops starting March 7th. These 60 minute extra-credit workshops, held in the library's lecture room, will teach library and information research skills using print and electronic resources. They will also introduce the library's services and resources. Extra credit slips will be available if requested by your teacher.

 

Here is the schedule for Spring 2012:

• Wednesday, March 7, 11 am - noon
• Wednesday, March 7, 6 pm - 7pm
• Thursday, March 8, 11 am - noon
• Thursday, March 8, 6 pm - 7pm
• Saturday, March 10, 11am - noon
• Wednesday, May 2, 11 am - noon
• Wednesday, May 2, 6 pm - 7pm
• Thursday, May 3, 11 am - noon
• Thursday, May 3, 6 pm - 7pm
• Saturday, May 5, 11am - noon

 
For more information, visit our web site: http://www.orangecoastcollege.edu/academics/library/Library+Workshops.htm.