Friday, October 30, 2015

Library Systems Upgrade Nov. 11-12 *New Date*

The library will be upgrading the library system on November 11-12, 2015. We will be closed on Nov. 11 for Veteran's Day.

During this time, the following will be unavailable:
  • Library account information
  • Payment of fines
  • Book renewals through My Library Account website
  • Online catalog (searching for books)
You will still be able:
  • Check out library materials, including textbooks
  • Use the library databases and website
  • Use the library computer lab
  • Get help from the librarian
Please make sure you bring your student photo ID for all transactions.

If you have any question, please contact lcassidy@occ.cccd.edu. Thank you for your patience as we undergo this upgrade to our system.

Tuesday, October 20, 2015

Book Spotlight: Modern Romance





Modern Romance
By Aziz Ansari
HQ801 .A595 2015





Modern Romance is an insightful look at the dating and mating habits of Millennials, told in Ansari's inimitable style. With the help of NYU sociologist Eric Klinenberg, Ansari examines topics such as the effectiveness of online dating services and Tinder, love and marriage in the past, and the never-ending search for the perfect person. A must-read for anyone looking for insight into the mysteries of online dating and modern marriage.

New Bestsellers in the Library - 10/2015

We've added several new bestsellers to our collection, thanks to the generous funding of the Friends of the Library!

China Rich Girlfriend by Kevin Kwan - PS3611.W36 C48 2015
The Drafter by Kim Harrison - PS3608.A78355 D73 2015
The Fate of Ten by Pittacus Lore - PZ7.L87855 Fat 2015
Friction by Sandra Brown - PS3552.R718 F86 2015
The Girl in the Spider's Web by David Lagercrantz - PT9877.22.A44 D4813 2015
The Hanging Girl by Jussi Adler-Olsen - PT8176.1.D54 G7313 2015
The Lightning Stones by Jack Du Brul - PS3554.U223 L54 2015
The Little Paris Bookshop by Nina George - PT2707.E59 L3813 2015
Make Me by Lee Child - PS3553.H4838 M35 2015
The Martian by Andy Weir - Paperback Collection
Modern Romance by Aziz Ansari - HQ801 .A595 2015
The Murderer's Daughter by Jonathan Kellerman - PS3561.E3865 M88 2015
Voices in the Ocean: A Journey Into the Wild and Haunting World of Dolphins by Susan Casey - QL737.C432 C34 2015
X by Sue Grafton - PS3557.R13 X13 2015

Contact the Reference Desk for availability: 714-432-5900 or lcassidy@occ.cccd.edu.

Thursday, October 1, 2015

Fall 2015 Friends of the Library Book Sale - Oct. 27 - 28



Tuesday, October 27 - Hours: 10am - 3pm; (9 - 10am Friends of the Library members only) Wednesday, October 28 - Hours: 9am - 3pm; $2-a-bag sale starts at 1pm

Great used books at incredible prices! The Friends of the Library will host their Fall Book Sale for two days. 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 "2-dollar-a-bag" sale from 1 - 3pm on the second day. Anyone may join the Friends of the Library prior to the book sale to take advantage of the first day one hour "pre-sale" exclusive for Friends members. The sale will be held inside of the library, with entry from the outside door. 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.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​