Winter Intersession Library Hours

The library will be open for Winter Intersession from 1/2 - 1/26. The hours are:

Tuesday - Thursday: 12-4pm
Friday - Monday: Closed

Library Closed 12/14 - 1/1

The library will be closed December 14 through January 1st. We will reopen on January 2 at noon.

Library System is down -- FIXED!

The library system is back up and everything is functional.

The library system is currently experiencing technical difficulties. We are working on resolving the issue. The following services are affected:

• Remote access to databases
• Library account information (Fines, list of books checked out, etc).
• Online catalog (searching for books)

If you are trying to access the databases, you may be able to access what you need on campus. Every database URL has a prefix that looks like this: http://ezproxy.occlib.nocccd.edu/login?url=

Delete that prefix from the URL and the link should work on campus only. If you need assistance, please talk to the reference librarian. We are open from 10-3 on Saturday.

Extended Hours for Finals

The library will be open extended hours for finals. Our extra hours are:

Wednesday, December 4^th from 8am-midnight

Thursday, December 5^th  from 8am-midnight

Monday, December 9^th from 8am-midnight

Tuesday, December 10^th from 8am-midnight

Wednesday, December 11^th from 8am-midnight

We will be open our normal hours on the days that are not listed above.

Library Closed 11/28 - 12/1 for Thanksgiving

The library will be closed from 11/28 until 12/1 for the Thanksgiving holiday. We will reopen on 12/2 at 8am.

Library Closed on 11/11 for Veteran's Day

The library will be closed for Veteran's Day on Monday, 11/11.We will reopen at 8am on Tuesday.

FOTL Event: Bridging Cultures: Muslim Journeys on 11/13

When: November 13 at 7pm Where: OCC Library Admission: $5 or donation of a gently used book; FREE for OCC students with a valid ID

Guest speakers will be Vinta Oviatt, OCC librarian and professor, and Marcella Norling, OCC professor of religious studies. They will be joined by Majid Hammad, an OCC student and president of the Muslim Students Association (MSA); Omar Rana, an engineering student and MSA vice president; and OCC student Ibraham Vasquez, also a member of MSA.  Special guest will be Shaykh Jamaal Diwan, the resident scholar at the Islamic Center of Irvine.

Last year the OCC Library won a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities and the American Library Association (ALA) as part of the “Bridging Cultures Initiative” that provided free library materials on cultures and religions throughout the world. The Library is working closely with students, including the Muslim Students Association and the International and Multicultural Committee, OCC’s Religious Studies Department and the community “to use this collection to help educate and to build connections between our college and our community.” The November 13 program is part of that effort.

More information is available here.

Fall Friends of the Library Book Sale on 10/29-30

Fall Book Sale

Tuesday, October 29 - Hours: 10am - 3pm; (9 - 10am Friends of the Library members only)

Wednesday, October 30 - Hours: 9am - 3pm; $1-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 "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.

OCC Library Gets "Created Equal" Grant - Website is Now Live

The OCC Library was given a $1,200 grant from the National Endowments of Humanities (NEH) and the American Library Association. This grant includes four documentary DVDs for inclusion in our collection, as well as a website where anyone can view three of the films in their entirety. The funding will be used to hold public programs related to the themes in the films. These programs will be held in cooperation with various campus groups.

The films are:

• The Abolitionists
• Slavery by Another Name
• Freedom Riders
• The Loving Story

If you have any questions about the grant, please contact Vinta Oviatt at 714-432-5885 x21057.

Radical Reels Film Festival on 10/2

 

When: Wednesday, October 2nd at 7pm
Where: Robert B. Moore Theatre
Tickets: $10 (advance); $12 (at the door); $5 Students (with current ID)

FASTER, STEEPER, HIGHER, DEEPER! Catch the steepest and deepest in high-adrenaline outdoor sport films when the 2013 Radical Reels Tour comes to Orange Coast College on Wednesday, October 2nd. Hurtle down steep untouched powder, feel the cold spray of whitewater kayaking on two continents, and fly down mountain roads with a man in a body suit covered with wheels...yes, it's true! Growing out of the famous Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour, Radical Reels screens the best in action sports filmmaking, audience-tested and programmed for maximum excitement!

A list of films to be shown is available at http://occ-web/academics/library/Documents/Radical%20Reels%202013.pdf.

For tickets, call (714) 432-5880. Tickets are also available at REI. For general information, call (714) 432-0202 x21058. All proceeds benefit the OCC Friends of the Library.

FOTL Event: Pacific Mammal Rescue Group on 9/18

When: Wednesday, September 18th at 7pm Where: OCC Library Donation: $5 or a donation of a gently used book; FREE for students (with current OCC ID) Kelli Lewis, education director at the Pacific Marine Mammal Rescue group, will give a presentation about the organization and its work. Established in 1971, Pacific Marine Mammal Center is a non-profit organization with a mission to rescue, medically treat, and rehabilitate marine mammals that become stranded along the Orange County coastline due to injury or illness; to release healthy marine mammals back to their natural habitat while preserving species diversity; and to increase public awareness of the marine environment through education and research. One of the issues they have faced this year was rescuing and rehabilitating over 350 starving sea lion pups! For general information, call (714) 432-0202 x21058. Books will be available for purchase by Lido Village Books. Extra credit slips will be provided. All proceeds benefit the OCC Friends of the Library.

Library Workshops for Fall 2013

The library provides workshops for students to learn how to do library and information research. Extra credit slips will be available if requested by your teacher. 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.

Schedule for Fall 2013

• Thursday, Sept. 12, 11am - noon
• Thursday, Sept. 19, 6 - 7pm
• Saturday, Sept. 21, 11am - noon
• Thursday, Sept. 26, 3 - 4pm
• Wednesday, Oct. 2, 11am - noon
• Saturday, Oct. 5, 11am - noon
• Wednesday, Oct. 9, 6 - 7pm
• Thursday, Oct. 17, ​3 - 4pm
• Thursday, Oct. 24, 6 - 7pm
• Thursday, Oct. 31, 11am - noon
• Thursday, Nov. 7, 3 - 4pm
• Saturday, Nov. 9, 11am - noon
• Wednesday, Nov. 13, 11am - noon
• Wednesday, Nov. 20, 6 - 7pm
• Saturday, Nov. 23, 11am - noon
• Thursday, Dec. 5, 3 - 4pm

Library Tip: Finding Textbooks in the Library

You can check out textbooks for in-library use at OCC! You will need the call number of the book and your student photo ID. You can find the call number in our library system (directions). Once you have that number, simply go to the Circulation Desk and give them your ID and the call number.

If you have any questions, please give us a call: 714-432-5900.

Helpful library links for new students

Here are some helpful links for new students:

• Wi-Fi Instructions
• Library Frequently Asked Questions
• Library Policies
• How to get help in the Library
• Library Hours and Closed Days

If you have any questions, please ask! We are happy to help!

Library Closed Sept. 2

The library will be closed September 2 for Labor Day.

Library Closed August 10-25

The library will be closed from August 10 - 25. We will reopen on August 26th at 8am.

Library Closed July 4

The library will be closed July 4 for the holiday.

Library Summer Hours

The library will be open June 17 - August 10, Monday - Thursday, 12 - 4pm. We will be closed Friday - Sunday. We will also be closed between semesters (May 25-June 16 & August 11-25).

New Online Streaming Videos!

The library now has online streaming videos for student and faculty use! These videos are mostly educational in nature and include content from TED, FFH, BBC, NBC News, National Geographic, and more! All videos are close captioned and viewable full screen.

The videos can be accessed from our databases page: http://www.orangecoastcollege.edu/academics/library/Pages/Periodicals-and-Electronic-Resources.aspx or via direct link: http://ezproxy.occlib.nocccd.edu/login?url=http://digital.films.com/PortalPlaylists.aspx?aid=26240.

If you have questions, please contact the Online Services Librarian.

Extended hours for Finals Week

The library will be open extra hours to help you study for your finals! Please see the schedule below:

5/16/2013 - Open 8am - Midnight
5/20/2013 - Open 8am - Midnight
5/21/2013 - Open 8am - Midnight
5/22/2013 - Open 8am - Midnight

More information can be found here: http://www.orangecoastcollege.edu/student_services/Pages/Finals-Week-Services.aspx.

Library Tip: Printing

Need to know how to print in the library? Follow these directions:

To print from the library lab computers, you must first log in. Next, pull up your document and select the print option. The print job is sent to a computer against the wall. To release the print job, put a blue print card in the box next to the print release computer. Then, select your print job from the computer screen. Your job is identifiable by your student ID number. After you follow the prompts, money will be deducted from your card and the job will print.

Print cards may be purchased from machines located in the computer lab and next to the photocopiers. A one dollar bill is required to purchase a card. Each card comes with a $.50 balance. The other $.50 is the cost of the card. Additional money can be added to the same card later.

If you have questions, please ask! Staff will be happy to assist you.

Library Book Sale: 4/23 - 4/24

The sale will be 2 days this semester - please note the changes in the new schedule.

Tuesday, April 23 - Hours: 9 - 10am (Friends of the Library members only); 10am - 3pm

Wednesday, April 24 - Hours: 9am - 3pm; $1-a-bag sale starts at 1pm

Great used books at incredible prices! The Friends of the Library will host their Spring 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 "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 1st 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.

OCC Library Awarded Muslim Journeys Bookshelf Grant

The OCC Library received a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities and the American Library Association (ALA) as part of the “Bridging Cultures Initiative”. This grant, called Muslim Journeys Bookshelf, gives the library a collection of 25 books, 3 films and 1 year of access to the database Oxford Islamic Studies Online. The library is working with the Religious Studies Department of the Social and Behavioral Sciences Division, the Muslim Students Association and Student Life Office to promote the collection and its use.

Developed by the National Endowment for the Humanities and the American Library Association (ALA), the Muslim Journeys Bookshelf is intended to address both the need and desire of the American public for trustworthy and accessible resources about Muslim beliefs and practices, as well as the cultural heritage associated with Islamic civilizations.

The Library will be holding an open house for the grant in the Fall. An announcement will be posted on this site when plans are finalized.

More information on the grant can be found here and here.

FOTL Event: "Antarctica" on 4/16

Antarctica

Presenter: Steve Goetz, OCC Professor Emeritus

When: Tuesday, April 16th at 7pm

Where: OCC Library

Donation: $5 or a gently used book; OCC students and FOTL members get in free

Come and listen to OCC Professor Emeritus Steve Goetz talk about his trip to Antarctica!

"I first read about Amundsen and Shackleton when I was in my early twenties and living in the Netherlands. Since then, I have wanted to visit Antarctica. This interest was rekindled hearing the stories of my colleagues and friends, Dennis Kelly and Mike Olds, who both had been there, Dennis twice. I realized I wasn’t getting any younger or richer, so in November of 2011, I arranged a trip through Overseas Adventure Travel leaving in January of 2012. My wife Peggy, an adventurer at heart, agreed to go with me. Though traveling there took a full three days, one day by plane and two days by ship crossing the Drake Passage, this trip will remain one of the most breathtaking adventures we have ever had. Antarctica is a pristine wilderness the scale of which is almost inconceivable. The precautions we took before landing - vacuuming our clothing and disinfecting our boots - reminded me how cavalier we are about the ecology of our own more traveled world and the need to keep Antarctica protected and free of any country’s ownership."

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 Tip: Use the Databases from Home

To use the library's databases from home, go to http://occ-web/academics/library/Pages/Periodicals-and-Electronic-Resources.aspx and click on the database you want to search. You will be prompted to log in. The login screen looks like this:



Please note that your ID should be entered with a dash after the first 4 numbers and without the "C". For example, if your ID is C12345678, it would be entered like this: 1234-5678. When entering your name, capitalization does not matter. If you have a hyphenated last name, include the hyphen.

If you are a staff or faculty member and do not know your staff ID, please click here.

If you have entered everything correctly and are still unable to login, try a different web browser. Some people are unable to login with Internet Explorer. Try using Firefox or Chrome instead.

For further assistance, call the Reference Desk at 714-432-5900 or email us.

Library Closed 3/24 - 3/31 for Spring Break

The library will be closed for Spring Break from 3/24 - 3/31. We will re-open on 4/1 at 8am.

Banff Mountain Film Festival 03/20/13

When: Wednesday, March 20th at 7pm
Where: Robert B. Moore Theatre
Tickets: $10 (advance); $12 (at the door); $5 Students (with current ID)

Orange Coast College will host the "best of the best" from the annual Banff Mountain Film Festival on Wednesday, March 20th. The program will begin at 7pm in the OCC Robert B. Moore Theatre. The BMFF World Tour features an international selection of films that present a wide range of outdoor adventures and portraits, including climbing, mountain expeditions, remote cultures and the world’s last great wild places. The film titles will be posted on the FOTL website in March.

For tickets, call (714) 432-5880. Tickets are also available at REI. For general information, call (714) 432-0202 x21058. All proceeds benefit OCC Friends of the Library.

Save $2 on door admission by bringing two or more books, DVDs or CDs per person to donate on the night of the show! Simply show your donation receipt at the ticket window for a $2 discount (this does not apply to student $5 tickets).

Library Closed Friday, 2/15 - Monday, 2/18

The library will be closed for the campus holiday from Friday, 2/15 through Monday, 2/18. We will reopen on Tuesday, 02/19 at 8am.

Library Tip: Study Rooms

You can reserve a study room at the library! Group study rooms are available to current OCC students for 3 hours of use at a time. Students may sign up for a study room at the Circulation Desk. Space is limited so reserving a room is highly recommended. Reservations can be made in person up to 30 days in advance. Reservations are held for 15-minutes. A student photo ID from one member of the group is required to use a room. You must have at least two students present to use the group study rooms. The student reserving the room is responsible for any damage, theft, or cleaning fees. The library reserves the right to refuse admittance to these rooms after official disciplinary action has been taken. Groups need to check out of their room 15 minutes prior to closing. No food or drink is allowed in the study rooms. Some study rooms are equipped with computers: please let Circulation staff know if you need to use of these rooms. Groups who are unable to use a study room may use the Open Study Room located across the hall from the computer lab.

Library Workshops for Spring 2013

The library will be holding workshops to help students learn to research and cite. Extra credit slips will be available. There is no need to sign up--just come to the library at the correct time.

Schedule for Spring 2013

• Thursday, Feb. 21, 6 - 7pm
• Wednesday, Feb. 27, 11am - noon
• Thursday, Feb. 28, 3 - 4pm
• Saturday, March 2, 11am - noon
• Thursday, March 7, 11am - noon
• Wednesday, March 13, 6 - 7pm
• Thursday, March 14, 3 - 4pm
• Saturday, March 16, 11am - noon
• Thursday, April 11, 6 - 7pm
• Wednesday, April 17, 11am - noon
• Thursday, April 18, 3 - 4pm
• Saturday, April 20, 11am - noon
• Thursday, April 25, 11am - noon
• Wednesday, May 1, 6 - 7pm
• Thursday, May 2, 3 - 4pm
• Saturday, May 4, 11am - noon

Library Tip: Checking Out Textbooks

You can check out textbooks for in-library use at OCC! You will need the call number of the book and your student photo ID. You can find the call number in our library system (directions). Once you have that number, simply go to the Circulation Desk and give them your ID and the call number.

If you have any questions, please give us a call: 714-432-5900.

FOTL Event: Trees from Outer Space on 1/30

The Trees from Outer Space

Presenter: Gary James, OCC Professor Emeritus
When: Wednesday, January 30th at 7pm
Where: Lido Isle Clubhouse, 701 Via Lido Soud, Newport Beach
Donation: $5 or a gently used book; OCC students and FOTL members get in free

Soqotra is an island off the coast of Yemen in the Gulf of Aden. From the First Century AD, it has been known as a source of valuable plants including frankincense, aloe, and dragons blood. These interesting plants are among many other bizarre plant species found growing on this isolated island.
In 1999, Gary James, professor emeritus at OCC, was invited to participate in a month long botanical expedition to the island. The slide illustrated presentation will highlight the unusual plants found on the island, the people living there, and the general environment. 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 Hours for Spring 2013

The library's hours for Spring 2013 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

Holidays Closed - 2012-13
December 15 - January 27	Winter Break
February 15 - 18	President's Day
March 25 - 31	Spring Break