Monday, November 21, 2022
It's Thanksgiving Week! Library Closed 11/24 to 11/27
Monday, October 3, 2022
October is LGBTQIA+ History Month
Get started by looking at the guide highlighting resources in our collection or taking a look at the book display!
Friday, September 16, 2022
Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month Resources
Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month is September 15th - October 15th. The OCC Librarians have put together a guide of resources celebrating Latinx and Hispanic history, culture, and people in the United States.
Read a new-to-you author, watch a film or documentary, or learn a bit of Latinx history during this month!
Wednesday, September 7, 2022
OCC Library YouTube Channel for How-To Videos
The Library now has a YouTube Channel.
- What are Keywords?
- Searching for Books at OCC Library
- Using Books for College Research
- Primary v. Secondary Sources
Tools to Help You Find Articles
The OCC Library has three new tools to assist you in finding scholarly articles more easily!
LibKey
LibKey Nomad
Browzine
Browzine gives you a whole new way to search for journals! If you want to discover...or browse...for journals within a specific subject area, Browzine is a great way to do that. Browzine then directly links to the articles.Fall Workshops
The library provides a variety workshops for students to learn how to do library and information research. The goal or mission of these workshops is based on the ultimate goal or mission of Information Literacy, which is that students learn library and information research skills that make them independent and life-long learners. Extra credit is available if offered by your instructor.
See dates and information on: Research for College Papers (general library workshop), Understanding Scholarly Sources, Evaluating Information, Citing Your Sources
Research for College Papers
This is a general library workshop. These 60 minute extra-credit workshops will teach library and information research skills using print and electronic resources. They will also introduce the library's services and resources. Student will learn to identify and access the various library and information resources; to identify scholarly (peer-reviewed) journals; to search discipline-specific and advanced electronic resources; to do research on the web; to evaluate search results for credible resources; to cite their sources in either MLA or APA styles; and to understand how the proper use and citation of library and information resources helps avoid plagiarism.
Tuesday, Sept. 27, 3:00-4:00pm (in person)
Wednesday, Oct. 5, 1:00-2:00pm (in person)
Tuesday, Oct. 11, 5:00-6:00pm (online)
Saturday, Oct. 15, 11:00am-12:00pm (in person)
Thursday, Oct. 20, 1:00-2:00pm (online)
Tuesday, Oct. 25, 3:00-4:00pm (online)
Wednesday, Nov. 2, 6:00-7:00pm (in person)
Wednesday, Nov. 9, 3:00-4:00pm (online)
Tuesday, Nov. 15, 3:00-4:00pm (in person)
Saturday, Nov. 19, 11:00am-12:00pm (in person)
Tuesday, Nov. 29, 11:00am-12:00pm (online)
Monday, Dec. 5, 6:00-7:00pm (online)
Understanding Scholarly Sources
This 60 minute workshop will teach skills to identify and use scholarly sources. Students will learn to identify scholarly books, how to access them, and how to use the index and other tools to access the information needed. Additionally, students will learn how to identify scholarly (peer-reviewed) journals; to identify the parts of the article; basics of how to read scholarly articles; why scholarly articles are credible and the basics of peer review.
This is a specialized workshop. If you want extra credit for this workshop, please make sure your instructor will accept this workshop.
Thursday, Oct. 13, 11:00am-12:00 pm (online)
Monday, Oct. 24, 4:00-5:00pm (in person)
Evaluating Information
This 60 minute workshop will teach you how to critically evaluate information that you find online and in the library. Learn tips and tricks for determining whether a source is credible, including reading laterally to verify information, Google search syntax, and more. Navigate the Internet more confidently. You can use these skills for both your coursework and your everyday life!
This is a specialized workshop. If you want extra credit for this workshop, please make sure your instructor will accept this workshop.
Tuesday, Nov. 8, 3:00-4:00pm (online)
Thursday, Nov 17, 10:00-11:00am (in person)
Citing Your Sources
This 60 minute workshop will teach skills to formatting and citing in either MLA or APA citation style. Students will learn why citing is important; the basics of formatting a paper; basics of in-text citations; basics of creating a reference list; and skills for paraphrasing and avoiding plagiarism.
This is a specialized workshop. If you want extra credit for this workshop, please make sure your instructor will accept this workshop.
MLA Citation Style, Thursday, Sept. 22, 4:00-5:00pm (online)
APA Citation Style, Monday, Nov 28, 4:00-5:00pm (in person)
MLA Citation Style, Wednesday, Nov. 30, 1:00-2:00pm (in person)
Bring Your Questions about APA & MLA, Wednesday, Dec. 7, 1:00-2:00pm (online)
Monday, August 29, 2022
Welcome to Fall 2022: Get Started Using the Library
Wishing you a great start to the Fall Semester!
- Ebook Collection: You can search for e-books in our library catalog. There are thousands of ebooks available through the library. You can download sections of books, highlight & annotate, and access citation information for the book.
- Print Books: Our physical collection are available to you! Start searching the library resources in OCC Discovery.
- Magazine, Newspaper, & Journal Articles: Use the Databases to find magazine, newspaper, and journal articles. Get started by going to Databases A-Z, and selecting a database by the subject area you need (or pick one of our favorite general databases, like Ebsco Power Search or ProQuest Central)
- Streaming Videos: The OCC Library has thousands of streaming films, documentaries, and newsreels. Get started by searching in Films on Demand or Kanopy Streaming Video.
- Research Guides: Searching for resources in a specific topic area? Need to know how to cite in MLA or APA? Our collection of research guides point you to recommended resources, provide how-to info on searching and using the library, and more!
- Library Workshops: Throughout the Fall semester online library workshops are available to learn the basics of using the library. Come with your questions or just to learn more about how to conduct library research. Sign up online!
- Get Help: Librarians are available online for asking questions via chat (icon in lower right hand corner) or research appointments.
- Follow us on Instagram: Find us at @occ_library for info on the library, resources, and little bits of motivation.