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

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

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!

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

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

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

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

Library Workshops Nov. 2-5

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

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

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

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

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

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!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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!

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

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!

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

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!

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

LexisNexis is once again available to use off-campus.

Book donations needed

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

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

UPDATE: LexisNexis is now available



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.

Need to request a library lecture?

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

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!