Thursday, November 29, 2012

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.

Wednesday, November 28, 2012

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!

Tuesday, November 13, 2012

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!

Thursday, November 8, 2012

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. 

Tuesday, November 6, 2012

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.