Orange Coast College Library News and Events

Overflow Computer Lab Closed Tuesday 12/13 12:15pm-4:45pm

2011-12-12T16:26:00.000-08:00

The overflow computer lab in the library will be closed on Tuesday, 12/13 from 12:15pm- 4:45pm for a final exam. The main computer lab will be open, but anticipate long wait times for a computer. There is a print-only station for your convenience in the back corner of the lab.

Thank you for your patience.

Library Closed 11/24-11/27

2011-11-22T19:05:00.000-08:00

The OCC Library will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday from Thursday, 11/24 to Sunday, 11/27. We will reopen on Monday at 8am. Library materials may be placed in the return slot on the wall next to the library entrance. Thank you!

Free "Goold's Gold" Film Showing Tuesday Night!

2011-11-14T14:01:00.000-08:00

You can see the award-winning documentary "Goold's Gold" for free one night only at OCC! The film will be showing Tuesday, Nov. 15 at 7pm at the Robert B. Moore Theater. The general public is welcome! More information is available here: http://www.orangecoastcollege.edu/about_occ/news/press+releases.htm?Id=18637&cboId=00000 This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Library and the OCC Honors Program.

Library Closed 11/11-11/13 for Campus Holiday

2011-11-07T14:43:00.000-08:00

The library will be closed November 11-13 for the Veteran's Day holiday. We will reopen November 14 at 8am. You may return materials in our two outside book return bins located near the front entrance of the building and in Parking Lot E.

Newport Beach History Talk on Nov. 8

2011-11-01T16:15:00.000-07:00

The Friends of the Library will be hosting a talk on Newport Beach history called "Newport Beach: Rumrunner Haven to Vacation Destination". It will be held on Nov. 8 at 7pm in the OCC Library lecture room. More information is available here: http://www.orangecoastcollege.edu/about_occ/news/Full+Story.htm?id=18569

New homepage

2011-11-01T16:08:00.000-07:00

The library homepage has a new look! Check it out: http://www.orangecoastcollege.edu/academics/library

Library Workshops Nov. 2-5

2011-10-28T10:00:00.000-07:00

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.

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

For information on these workshops, contact Vinta Oviatt at (714) 432-5885 x21057 or voviatt@occ.cccd.edu or contact the Librarian's Reference Desk during the library's open hours at (714) 432-5900.

OCC Library Fall Book Sale

2011-10-20T10:55:00.000-07:00

The Friends of the Library will host their Fall Book Sale on Tuesday, October 25th, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the library lecture room.

Friends of the Library members are invited to a special pre-sale starting 9:00 a.m. before the event is open to the public. 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.

A variety of books will be available from bestsellers, romance, and mysteries to science, art, history and computers. Most books sell for $1. The sale will culminate with a "dollar-a-bag" sale starting at 2:00 p.m.

Metered parking will be available in Lot E (take Merrimac Way to the southwest corner of campus). Please call (714) 432-0202 x21058 for further details. Free parking permits will be available for FOTL members.

Mobile Online Catalog

2011-10-11T15:54:00.000-07:00

You can now search for books on the library's online catalog from your smart phone or tablet! Just go to
http://occlib.nocccd.edu/vwebv/searchBasic?sk=Mobile or go to Books, Media and Reserves and click the Mobile link. You can also renew your books or place holds on checked out books as well.

Radical Reels Film Festival

2011-09-27T20:08:00.000-07:00

Radical Reels Film Festival Sept. 28 at 7pm!

Come see exciting sports films from the Banff Film Festival at the Robert B. Moore Theatre! For more information, go to our events page.

Accessing library materials from home

2011-08-29T15:47:00.000-07:00

The library has recently launched a new system for accessing online library materials from off-campus. It's very easy. Go to the Periodicals and Electronic Resources page, click on the name of the resource you wish to access and enter your login information. Your login is your student ID in this format 1234-5678 and your last name. For more information, please check our off campus access instructions.

Library Workshops for Fall

2011-08-29T15:43:00.000-07:00

The library will be holding workshops starting September 21st. 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 Fall 2011:

Wednesday, September 21, 11 am - noon
Wednesday, September 21, 6 pm - 7pm
Thursday, September 22, 11am - noon
Thursday, September 22, 6 pm - 7pm
Saturday, September 24, 11am - noon
Wednesday, November 2, 11 am - noon
Wednesday, November 2, 6 pm - 7pm
Thursday, November 3, 11 am - noon
Thursday, November 3, 6 pm - 7pm
Saturday, November 5, 11am - noon

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

Library Tips for new students!

2011-08-29T15:39:00.000-07:00

Here are some library tips to help you effectively use the library:

Can I check out a copy of my textbook?
Maybe. The library purchases many textbooks. Textbooks and course reserves are available at the Circulation Desk. These items are for in-library use only. An OCC student photo ID is required to check out reserve items. You must know the call number of the item you want to check out. Reserves are restricted to current OCC students and faculty only. For more information, please check our Policy page.

How do I log in to the lab computers? How do I get wireless access?
Every student has a default login for lab computers and wireless access. Both use the same login. Your username is your student ID number (no C or -). Your password is the first initial of your first name in CAPS, the first initial of your last name in lowercase, and your date of birth in this format: MMDDYY. For example, if your name is John Doe and you were born January 2, 1982, your password would be Jd010282.

Only OCC students, faculty and staff may use the lab computers in the library or access the wireless. If you are having technical issues with the wireless, go to the IT department's wireless page.

Where can I study in the library?
The library offers a variety of places for students to study in the library, including open areas, lounge areas, and individual carrels, as well as group study rooms, and a large open study area. The quietest areas are on the second floor. Group discussion should take place in either the group study rooms or the open study room. For more information about the group study rooms, check our Policy page.

For more common questions, please visit our FAQ page!

Fall Library Hours

2011-08-29T15:35:00.000-07:00

The library hours for Fall are:

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

*We are closed on the following days: September 5, November 11-13, November 24-27, and Dec. 17.

Library Summer Hours

2011-05-17T14:19:00.000-07:00

Summer 2011 (June 13 - August 7)

Monday - Thursday: Noon - 4:00 pm

Friday-Sunday: CLOSED

*We are closed on the following days: May 28-June 12, July 4, and August 7-28.

Library Closed May 28-June 12

2011-05-17T14:16:00.000-07:00

The library will be closed May 28-June 12 for summer break. It will reopen on June 13th at noon. If you have a fine to pay, you may pay it at the Bursar's Office. Books can be returned in the book bin in Lot E or the book return slot next to the library entrance.

Spring Book Sale is Next Week

2011-04-19T14:16:00.000-07:00

Great Used Books at Incredible Prices! The Friends of the Library will host their Spring Book Sale on Tuesday, April 26, from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. on the Library patio.
Friends of the Library members are invited to a special pre-sale starting 9:00 a.m. before the event is open to the public. 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.
A variety of books will be available from bestsellers, romance, and mysteries to science, art, history and computers. Most books sell for $1. The sale will culminate with a "dollar-a-bag" sale starting at 2:00 p.m.
Metered parking will be available in Lot E (take Merrimac Way to the southwest corner of campus). Please call (714) 432-0202 x21058 for further details. Free parking permits will be available for FOTL members.

Library Workshops

2011-04-18T16:16:00.000-07:00

The library will be holding workshops starting May 3rd. Here is the schedule:

Tuesday, May 3, 3 pm - 4 pm
Wednesday, May 4, 11 am - Noon
Wednesday, May 4, 6 pm - 7 pm
Thursday, May 5, 11 am - Noon
Thursday, May 5, 6 pm - 7pm

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

Donate to the Friends of the Library Online

2011-04-04T17:37:00.000-07:00

You can now donate to the Friends of the Library online! Simply go to the Friends website and click the blue gift button. All donations benefit the OCC Library. Thank you for your contributions!

New Library Donation Bin

2011-04-04T17:32:00.000-07:00

There is now a new donation bin for your book and media donations! The new bin is located next to the Library’s return book bin in Parking Lot E. A tax receipt will be available on request.

Library Databases Access for Spring Break

2011-03-25T09:26:00.000-07:00

Since MyOCC will be down during Spring Break, you will need to access the library electronic resources through Blackboard. You can find instructions for accessing these resources through Blackboard here. If you are having difficulty, please email the Online Services Librarian.

Scan Only station in the lab

2011-03-11T12:39:00.000-08:00

The library now has a "scan only" station in the lab. This scanner is set up next to the printers and is reserved for scanning only. Please speak to the Media Desk if you need assistance with the scanner.

New Announcement Displays in Library!

2011-03-11T12:37:00.000-08:00

The Library now has two TVs mounted on the wall that provide students with information about events, library tips, and more! The TVs are located at the entrance to the computer lab and next to the elevator. These displays were partially funded by the Friends of the Library--the Library thanks them for their generous donation!

New "Quick Print" station in the library

2011-02-28T16:26:00.000-08:00

Need to print a paper quickly? The library now has a Quick Print station in our computer lab! This station is in the back corner of the lab and is reserved for printing only. No need to stand in the regular line--just go directly to the quick print station. Please note: you will need to log-in and pay for your prints with the blue card, just as you would with the regular lab computers.

FOTL Event Tomorrow Night!

2011-02-28T16:24:00.000-08:00

The Friends of the Library are holding their next event tomorrow night. Stop by and check it out!

Voices of the Golden West
Time: Tuesday, March 1, at 7:00 p.m.

Location: OCC Library Lecture Room

Donation: $5 at the door or donation of gently used book; Free for OCC students and FOTL members.

Join editor Sylvia Worden and her guest writers as they share their experiences included in "Voices of the Golden West," a collection of 89 true stories collected for the California Stories Initiative. The project was funded by a California Council on the Humanities grant sponsored by the Golden West College Foundation.

Books will be available for purchase by Lido Village Books. Refreshments will be served. Extra credit vouchers will be available. For general information, call (714) 432-0202 x21058. Proceeds will benefit the OCC Friends of the Library.

Library Closed Feb. 18-21

2011-02-17T15:18:00.000-08:00

The library will be closed for the campus-wide holiday Friday, Feb. 17 through Monday, Feb. 21. We will reopen on Tuesday at 8am.

Library Workshops Next Week!

2011-02-15T18:10:00.001-08:00

The library will be holding workshops starting Feb. 22. Here is the schedule:

Tuesday, Feb. 22, 3 pm - 4 pm
Wednesday, Feb. 23, 11 am - Noon
Wednesday, Feb. 23, 6 pm - 7 pm
Thursday, Feb. 24, 11 am - Noon
Thursday, Feb. 24, 6 pm - 7 pm

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

LexisNexis Available Off-Campus

2011-02-15T14:56:00.000-08:00

LexisNexis is once again available to use off-campus.

Book donations needed

2011-02-10T15:15:00.000-08:00

Book donations are needed for the upcoming Friends of the Library book sale. Please bring in your gently used books, CDs and DVDs to our library store bins. Tax donation receipts are available at the Reference and Circulation Desks. Thank you for your support!

"Voices of the Golden West" Event

2011-02-10T15:14:00.000-08:00

Voices of the Golden West

Time : Tuesday, March 1, at 7:00 p.m.

Location : OCC Library Lecture Room

Donation : $5 at the door or donation of gently used book; Free for OCC students and FOTL members.

Join editor Sylvia Worden and her guest writers as they share their experiences included in "Voices of the Golden West," a collection of 89 true stories collected for the California Stories Initiative. The project was funded by a California Council on the Humanities grant sponsored by the Golden West College Foundation.

Books will be available for purchase by Lido Village Books. Refreshments will be served. Extra credit vouchers will be available. For general information, call (714) 432-0202 x21058. Proceeds will benefit the OCC Friends of the Library.

LexisNexis not available off-campus

2011-02-01T16:26:00.000-08:00

LexisNexis is not available off-campus until further notice. We are experiencing technical difficulties and hope to get it back up soon. However, on-campus access is working fine. We apologize for the inconvenience.

UPDATE: LexisNexis is now available

Need to request a library lecture?

2011-01-31T18:26:00.000-08:00

Faculty members who need to request a library lecture for their class can do so online! The form is located here: http://www.orangecoastcollege.edu/academics/library/library_lecture_request.htm

Library Tips for New and Returning Students

2011-01-31T18:21:00.000-08:00

Here are some library tips for new and returning students:

Can I check out a copy of my textbook?
Maybe. The library purchases many textbooks. Textbooks and course reserves are available at the Circulation Desk. These items are for in-library use only. An OCC student photo ID is required to check out reserve items. You must know the call number of the item you want to check out. Reserves are restricted to current OCC students and faculty only. For more information, please check our Policy page.

How do I log in to the lab computers? How do I get wireless access?
Every student has a default login for lab computers and wireless access. Both use the same login. Your username is your student ID number (no C or -). Your password is the first initial of your first name in CAPS, the first initial of your last name in lowercase, and your date of birth in this format: MMDDYY. For example, if your name is John Doe and you were born January 2, 1982, your password would be Jd010282.

Only OCC students, faculty and staff may use the lab computers in the library or access the wireless. If you are having technical issues with the wireless, go to the IT department's wireless page.

Where can I study in the library?
The library offers a variety of places for students to study in the library, including open areas, lounge areas, and individual carrels, as well as group study rooms, and a large open study area. The quietest areas are on the second floor. Group discussion should take place in either the group study rooms or the open study room. For more information about the group study rooms, check our Policy page.

For more common questions, please visit our FAQ page!

Friends of the Library Book Drive

2010-12-08T16:12:00.000-08:00

The OCC FOTL is conducting a year-end book drive to restock the shelves of the FOTL store, located in the lobby of OCC’s library. The used books are sold and funds support library operations throughout the year. Books can be dropped off at the FOTL store during regular library hours. Donors can request tax receipts at the library Reference Desk.

Winter Break Closure

2010-12-06T13:08:00.000-08:00

The library will be closed for Winter Break from December 18th - January 30th. You can return library materials in the book drops located in parking lot E and next to the library entrance. Fines can be paid at the Bursar's office.

FOTL Program: Hit & Run Improv & Shakespeare, Too!

2010-12-02T14:02:00.000-08:00

The OCC Friends of the Library will be presenting "Hit & Run Improv & Shakespeare, Too!" on Tuesday, December 7th at 7pm in the library. You can find more information on our website.

Library Closed Thursday-Sunday

2010-11-22T11:36:00.000-08:00

The OCC Library will be closed Nov. 25th-28th for the Thanksgiving holiday. Books can be returned in the book drop in Lot E or in the book drop near the library entrance. Have a wonderful holiday!

Final library workshops start tomorrow!

2010-11-01T17:46:00.000-07:00

The library will be holding several workshops this week. Students will learn how to:

• Use Advanced Research Techniques!
• Identify Scholarly Journals!
• Use Electronic Resources/Databases Effectively!
• Search the Web In Ways You Never Thought Possible!
• Evaluate Search Results!
• Easily Do MLA and APA Formatting!
• Avoid Plagiarism!

The schedule for this week is:

Tuesday, Nov. 2, 3 pm - 4 pm

Wednesday, Nov. 3, 11 am - Noon

Wednesday, Nov. 3, 6 pm - 7 pm

Thursday, Nov. 4, 11 am - Noon

Thursday, Nov. 4, 6 pm - 7pm

All workshops will be held in the Library Lecture Room.

Fall Booksale is Tuesday!

2010-10-25T17:15:00.000-07:00

Great Used Books at Incredible Prices! The Friends of the Library will host their Fall Book Sale on Tuesday, October 26th, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the library.

Friends of the Library members are invited to a special pre-sale starting 9:00 a.m. before the event is open to the public. 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.

A variety of books will be available from bestsellers, romance, and mysteries to science, art, history and computers. Most books sell for $1. The sale will culminate with a "dollar-a-bag" sale starting at 2:00 p.m.

Metered parking will be available in Lot E (take Merrimac Way to the southwest corner of campus). Please call (714) 432-0202 x21058 for further details. Free parking permits will be available for FOTL members.

FOTL Event Tomorrow night

2010-10-20T11:54:00.000-07:00

The Friends of the Library will be presenting "The Big One: Are We Next?" on Oct. 21 at 7:30pm in the library. Orange Coast College's resident earthquake expert, Associate Professor Erik Bender, Ph.D., will talk about the chances of a 7.8 or higher quake rocking Southern California and what to expect if it does, as well as other dangers lurking beneath us. For more information, please go to our FOTL web site.

Upcoming event: The Big One: Are We Next?

2010-10-14T09:55:00.000-07:00

Britannica Online Fixed

2010-10-14T09:53:00.000-07:00

Britannica Online can now be accessed off-campus through MyOCC. Thank you for your patience.

Britannica Online

2010-09-28T16:09:00.000-07:00

Britannica Online is not available from off campus until further notice. We are experiencing technical difficulties and hope to get it back up soon. You can still use Britannica from any campus computer. We apologize for the inconvenience.

LexisNexis fixed

2010-09-23T08:16:00.001-07:00

LexisNexis can now be accessed off-campus through MyOCC. Thank you for your patience.

Library workshops start this week!

2010-09-20T15:56:00.000-07:00

Tuesday, Sept. 21, 3 pm - 4 pm

Wednesday, Sept. 22, 11 am - Noon

Wednesday, Sept. 22, 6 pm - 7 pm

Thursday, Sept. 23, 11 am - Noon

Thursday, Sept. 23, 6 pm - 7 pm

All workshops will be held in the Library Lecture Room.

LexisNexis Availability

2010-09-09T11:39:00.000-07:00

LexisNexis is not available from off campus until further notice. We are experiencing technical difficulties and hope to get it back up soon. You can still use LexisNexis from any campus computer. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Library tips for new students

2010-09-09T11:01:00.000-07:00

Here are some library tips for new students:

Can I check out a copy of my textbook?
Maybe. The library purchases many textbooks. Textbooks and course reserves are available at the Circulation Desk. These items are for in-library use only. An OCC student photo ID is required to check out reserve items. You must know the call number of the item you want to check out. Reserves are restricted to current OCC students and faculty only. For more information, please check our Policy page.

How do I log in to the lab computers? How do I get wireless access?
Every student has a default login for lab computers and wireless access. Both use the same login. Your username is your student ID number (no C or -). Your password is the first initial of your first name in CAPS, the first initial of your last name in lowercase, and your date of birth in this format: MMDDYY. For example, if your name is John Doe and you were born January 2, 1982, your password would be Jd010282.

Only OCC students, faculty and staff may use the lab computers in the library or access the wireless. If you are having technical issues with the wireless, go to the IT department's wireless page.

Where can I study in the library?
The library offers a variety of places for students to study in the library, including open areas, lounge areas, and individual carrels, as well as group study rooms, and a large open study area. The quietest areas are on the second floor. Group discussion should take place in either the group study rooms or the open study room. For more information about the group study rooms, check our Policy page.

For more common questions, please visit our FAQ page!

New Library Dean

2010-09-09T10:50:00.000-07:00

The library welcomes a new Dean! Joe Poshek is now the Dean of the Visual & Performing Arts and Library divisions. The previous dean, Sheri Sterner, was named Director of Institutional Effectiveness. Joe joined OCC as a faculty member in 1984. In 2008 he became Dean of VPA. Joe will lead both divisions as part of a campus-wide reorganization. Welcome, Joe!

Library Student Workshops for Fall 2010

2010-05-27T08:48:00.000-07:00

The library is offering workshops in the fall to save you time and make writing papers a breeze.

Learn how to:
• Use Advanced Research Techniques!
• Identify Scholarly Journals!
• Use Electronic Resources/Databases Effectively!
• Search the Web In Ways You Never Thought Possible!
• Evaluate Search Results!
• Easily Do MLA and APA Formatting!
• Avoid Plagiarism!

Here is the Fall 2010 workshop schedule.

All workshops will be held in the Library Lecture Room.

Library Summer Hours

2010-05-21T12:46:00.000-07:00

The library will be open for Summer semester classes from June 21-August 12. Our summer hours are Monday-Thursday, Noon-4pm.

We will be closed from May 30-June 20 and August 13-29. If you need to pay a library fine during this time, please contact the Bursar's Office (714-432-5599).