Winter Intersession Hours for 2015

The library will be open the following hours for Winter Intersession:

Winter Intersession 2015 (January 5 - 30)
Tuesday - Thursday	Noon - 4:00 pm
Friday - Monday	CLOSED

Library Closed for Winter Break 12/13 - 1/04/2014

The library will close for winter break starting on Saturday, 12/13 and will remain closed until Tuesday, 1/6. Our intersession operating hours are Tuesday - Thursday, noon - 4pm.

New Resource: World Cinema Streaming Video

The library has expanded its collection of online streaming video. We now have classic films from multiple countries and film genres that can be watched online, anywhere, anytime. This collection showcases the works of many film auteurs, from Kurosawa to D.W. Griffith to Renoir to Fellini. It can be accessed by current OCC students, staff, and faculty through the Films on Demand link on our Periodicals and Electronic Resources page. Use the search box to find these films or browse the collection by clicking on Collections in the grey menu bar, then clicking on World Cinema. If you have any questions about this resource, please contact Lori Cassidy, Online Services Librarian.

Read Manga at OCC Library!

The library has started a new manga collection! This collection is located at call number PN6790.J34 in the second floor stacks. Each volume can be checked out for 3 weeks with a current student photo ID. The collection includes many series across various genres, including Hana Kimi, Library Wars, Strobe Edge, Sand Chronicles, Tsubasa, Ikigami and more!

The manga collection is funded by donations of books or money to the Friends of the Library. For more information about this collection, please contact Lori Cassidy at lcassidy@occ.cccd.edu.

Library Hours for the Last 2 Weeks of the Semester - Fall 2014

The library will be open the following days and times for the last two weeks of the semester. Extended hours are in green.

• Monday, December 1: 8am - 9pm
• Tuesday, December 2: 8am - 9pm
• Wednesday, December 3: 8am - midnight
• Thursday, December 4: 8am - midnight
• Friday, December 5: 8am - 3pm
• Saturday, December 6: 10am - 3pm
• Sunday, December 7: CLOSED
• Monday, December 8: 8am - midnight
• Tuesday, December 9: 8am - midnight
• Wednesday, December 10: 8am - midnight
• Thursday, December 11: 8am - 9pm
• Friday, December 12: 8am - 3pm (Last day the library is open)
• Saturday, December 13: CLOSED

Library Closed for Thanksgiving Nov. 27 - 30, 2014

The library will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday from 11/27 - 30. We will reopen at 8am on Monday, Dec. 1.

New Book Scanner in the Library

The library has acquired a new Bookeye 4 book scanner through a generous donation from the OCC Foundation! This scanner is available for use during library hours. It's located at the end of the database computers and near the photocopiers. A flash drive is required to save your images. A flash drive is also available for temporary use at our Media Desk with a current student photo ID. If you require assistance with the machine, please see a staff member or librarian.

New Bestsellers in the Library - 11/2014

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

Blood on the Water by Anne Perry - PR6066.E693 B54 2014 

The Bone Clocks by David Mitchell - PR6063.I785 B66 2014 

Building a Better Teacher: How Teaching Works by Elizabeth Green - LB2165 .G74 2014 (Circ.)

Burn by James Patterson - PS3566.A822 B87 2014

China Dolls by Lisa See - PS3569.E3334 C47 2014 

Cross and Burn by Val McDermid - PR6063.C37 C76 2013

Cut and Thrust by Stuart Woods - PS3573.O642 C88 2014

Deadline by John Sandford - PS3569.A516 D44 2014 

Edge of Eternity by Ken Follett - PR6056.O45 E46 2014

Leaving Time by Jodi Picoult - PS3566.I372 L43 2014 

The Long Way Home by Louise Penny - PR9199.4.P464 L66 2014

Marco Effect by Jussi Adler-Olsen - PT8176.1.D54 M3713 2014

Personal by Lee Child - PS3553.H4838 P38 2014

Stone Mattress: Nine Tales by Margaret Atwood - PR9199.3.A8 S86 2014 

This Changes Everything: Capitalism vs. the Climate by Naomi Klein - HC79.E5 K56 2014 (Circ.)

World Order by Henry Kissinger - JZ1242 .K575 2014 (Circ.)

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

Library Closed 11/11/2014 for Veteran's Day

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

Book Spotlight: Defining Decade

The Defining Decade: Why Your Twenties Matter and How to Make the Most of Them Now By Dr. Meg Jay 2013 BF724.5 .J39 2013

Dr. Jay uses her experience as a clinical psychiatrist specializing in counseling twenty-somethings to write an engaging book about what the twenties mean in today's society. Much time is spent discussing how twenty-somethings can make their formative years meaningful and how what is done in the twenties greatly affects the rest of a person's life. Recommended for twenty-somethings and people who interact with young adults on a regular basis. 

FOTL Event: Biking Across America at Age 70

When: Tuesday, October 28 at 7pm

Where: OCC Library

Admission: $5 or a gently used book; FREE for OCC students & FOTL members​

Speaker: Mick Donoff

Before he retired, Mick was a teacher and coach at Mission Viejo High School. He also taught part-time at OCC, leading skiing, hiking and backpacking field trips, often accompanied by his wife, Sharon. At age 40, he began his involvement in "ultra" sports – running and biking in 100-mile and multi-day events across the United States and Canada. On April 6, just three days after his birthday, he put the front tire of his bike in the Pacific Ocean in Laguna Beach, his hometown, and started riding across America. Final destination: St. Augustine, Fla., and the Atlantic Ocean. "It has been a journey of a lifetime," Mick said. During the Oct. 28 program, he will share a brief overview of his experiences, what he has learned, and talk about Stand Up 2 Cancer.

​​​Admission to the FOTL program is free for FOTL members and OCC students, who can pick up credit slips if they attend the presentation. All others are asked to donate $5 or a gently used book. All proceeds benefit the OCC Library.

Need Help Researching?

We have lots of ways to help you out!

• Call us! 714-432-5900
• Email us! Ask a Librarian
• Watch video tutorials!
• Come and see us! Hours
• Attend a library workshop! Schedule 

Book Spotlight: 10% Happier

10% Happier: How I Tamed the Voice in my Head, Reduced Stress Without Losing my Edge, and Found Self-Help That Actually Works by Dan Harris 2014 BF161 .H29 2014

In 10% Happier, Harris details his search for a better way to live. He talks extensively about the mistakes of his past and how he came to believe that meditation could help you to become happier. Due to Harris' career as a national TV news journalist, this book also gives an insider view of that career and the stresses that go with being in such a demanding job. Refreshingly honest, this book is an entertaining read that just might teach you something about your own life.

FOTL Fall 2014 Book Sale

 

Tuesday, October 21 - Hours: 10am - 3pm; (9 - 10am Friends of the Library members only)

Wednesday, October 22 - 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.

New Bestsellers in the Library - 09/2014

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

All Fall Down by Jennifer Weiner - PS3573.E3935 A78 2014 

Capital in the Twenty-First Century by Thomas Piketty - HB501 .P43613 2014

The Care and Management of Lies by Jacqueline Winspear - PR6123.I575 C37 2014 

The Catch by Taylor Stevens - PS3619.T4924 C38 2014

The City by Dean Koontz - PS3561.O55 C58 2014

The Collector by Nora Roberts - PS3568.O243 C63 2014 

The Divide: American Injustice in the Age of the Wealth Gap by Matt Taibbi - HM671.T35 2014 

Fatal Fortune by Victoria Laurie - PS3612.A94423 F38 2014 

Field of Prey by John Sandford - PS3569.A516 F54 2014

Hunting Shadows by Charles Todd - PS3570.O37 H86 2014

Invisible by James Patterson - PS3566.A822 I58 2014

Keep Quiet by Lisa Scottoline - PS3569.C725 K44 2014

Midnight Crossroad by Charlaine Harris - PS3558.A6427 M53 2014 

Mr. Mercedes by Stephen King - PS3561.I483 M7 2014

Natchez Burning by Greg Iles - PS3559.L47 N38 2014 

Power Play by Catherine Coulter - PS3553.O843 P69 2014 

Resistant by Michael Palmer - PS3566.A539 R47 2014

The Son by Jo Nesbo - PT8951.24.E83 S6513 2014 

Think Like a Freak by Steven D. Levitt and Stephen J. Dubner - BF449 .L48 2014 (Circ.) 

Top Secret Twenty-One by Janet Evanovich - PS3555.V2126 T67 2014 

Unlucky 13 by James Patterson - PS3566.A822 U55 2014

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

New Online Databases

Several new online databases are now available!

• National Geographic
• CultureGrams
• Points of View Reference Center
• Credo Reference

Please contact Lori Cassidy, Online Services Librarian, if you have any questions about these new resources.

FOTL Event: Heart of Africa

When: Tuesday, September 23 at 7pm Where: Lido Island Clubhouse, 701 Via Lido Soud, Newport Beach Admission: $5 or a gently used book for the general public; FREE for OCC students, FOTL members and members of the Lido Island Women’s Club

Nancy, recently elected president of FOTL, will describe her three-week expedition to Democratic Republic of Congo and the Republic of Congo last September. World traveler and Orange Coast College retiree, Nancy Timmons, will present “Heart of Africa - Bonobos and Lowland Gorillas” at this year’s inaugural program for OCC Friends of the Library. “I visited two research camps that were studying the lowland gorilla and a sanctuary for bonobos,” which is an endangered great ape species found exclusively in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Nancy said. “The camps are not on the tourist circuit and only receive about 200 visitors a year. They are in very remote locations and require plane flights, driving, boating, canoeing and hiking in forest and swamp to get to them.” Her exploits have taken Nancy to more than 37 countries, including nine in Africa. She visited the Congo with three friends, including one who lives in Africa for most of the year. 

For general information, call (714) 432-0202 x21058.  All proceeds benefit the OCC Friends of the Library.

Radical Reels Film Festival 2014

When: Wednesday, October 1 at 7pm Where: Robert B. Moore Theatre Admission: $10 for advance tickets; $12 at the door; $5 for OCC students with current ID. Save $2 on admission at the door by donating two or more books, DVDs or CDs per person! *Does not apply to $5 student admission

FASTER, STEEPER, HIGHER, DEEPER! Catch the steepest and deepest in high-adrenaline outdoor sport films when the 2014 Radical Reels Tour comes to Orange Coast College on Wednesday, October 1st. Hurtle down steep untouched powder in Norway, feel the cold spray of whitewater kayaking in Southern Mexico, and follow wingsuit flyers taking crazy lines in France and Switzerland! 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!

List of Films

Film Previews

For tickets, go to the campus Bursar's Office or call (714) 432-5880.  Tickets are also available online at www.OCCTickets.com and at REI stores in Tustin and Huntington Beach.  For general information, call (714) 432-0202 x21058.  All proceeds benefit the OCC Friends of the Library.

New Wi-Fi Login and Printing

The Wi-Fi login at OCC has changed. Before you can login, you must first change your default password on the library or Computing Center lab computers. Once you've done that, you can use your new username and password to login to the Coast-Wifi network. If you need assistance, please stop by the library or Computing Center desks.

Our printing system has also changed. We are no longer using print cards - you will now add money to your individual account. Value can be added at the machine in the labs. Cash is required ($1, $5 or $10 bills only). If you need assistance, please ask at the desks!

Library Workshops Schedule Fall 2014

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. 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.

Schedule for Fall 2014

• Monday, Sept. 8, 6 - 7pm
• Wednesday, Sept. 17, 11am - noon
• Saturday, Sept. 20, 11am - noon
• Tuesday, Sept. 23, 3 - 4pm
• Wednesday, Oct. 1, 1 - 2pm
• Wednesday, Oct. 8, 6 - 7pm
• Saturday, Oct. 11, 11am - noon
• Saturday, Oct. 16, 3pm - 4pm
• Thursday, Oct. 23, 11am - noon
• Wednesday, Oct. 29, 6 - 7pm
• Saturday, Nov. 1, 11am - noon
• Thursday, Nov. 6, 11am - noon
• Wednesday, Nov. 12, 3 - 4pm
• Saturday, Nov. 15, 11am - noon
• Wednesday, Nov. 19, 1 - 2pm
• Monday, Dec. 1, 6 - 7pm

Library Closed 9/1 for Labor Day

The library will be closed Monday, Sept. 1 for Labor Day. We will reopen at 8am on Tuesday.

Helpful links for new students

Here are some helpful links for new students:

• Computer Login Instructions
• Library Frequently Asked Questions
• Library Policies
• How to get help in the Library
• Library Hours and Closed Days
• Online Library Materials

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

Library Hours for Fall 2014

Library Hours for Fall 2014

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 - 2014
September 1	Labor Day
​November 11	​Veteran's Day
​November 27 - 30	​Thanksgiving
December 13 - January 4	​Winter Break

Library will be closed from August 8 - 24, 2014

The library will be closed from August 8 - 24th for the second summer break. We will reopen on August 25th at 8am.

Library Summer Hours 2014

The library's hours for summer are:

Summer 2014 (June 16 - August 9)
Monday - Tuesday	Noon - 7:00 pm
Wednesday - Thursday	Noon - 4:00 pm
Friday - Sunday	CLOSED

Library Closed from May 24 - June 15, 2014

The library will be closed from May 24 - June 15 for summer vacation. We will reopen on June 16.

Finals Week Extended Hours Spring 2014

The library will be open the following extended hours for finals:

Thursday, 5/15: 8am - midnight
Friday, 05/16: 8am - 3pm (normal hours)
Saturday, 5/17: 10am - 3pm (normal hours)
Monday, 5/19: 8am - midnight
Tuesday, 5/20: 8am - midnight
Wednesday, 5/21: 8am - midnight

FOTL Event: Rise of the Art Deco Movement on 4/22/2014

When: Tuesday, April 22 at 7pm

Where:  Lido Isle Clubhouse, 701 Via Lido Soud, Newport Beach

Admission: $5 or a gently used book; free for OCC students with current student photo ID

Irini Rickerson, Orange Coast College professor of art and architecture, will present “Rise of the Art Deco Movement” in a program sponsored by OCC Friends of the Library and the Lido Isle Women’s Club. An optimistic and energetic movement, Art Deco is synonymous with corporate splendor, fast machines and high glamour. Rickerson will identify common characteristics and explore famous examples ranging from painting, architecture, and even cinema! Rickerson was Orange County Teacher of the Year and OCC Faculty Member of the Year in 1993-94. During her annual lecture fundraisers, she has raised thousands of dollars for student scholarships and assistance for victims of AIDS.

Refreshments will be served.  Extra credit slips will be available. For general information, call (714) 432-0202 x21058.  All proceeds benefit the OCC Friends of the Library.

Resource Spotlight: GVRL ebooks

The library has access to over 2000 nonfiction ebooks from Gale as part of a pilot program. The most popular books (as determined by actual use) will be added to the library's collection. Your use of this collection will help us to determine what ebooks the library buys!

Friends of the Library Spring Booksale 4/29 - 4/30

Great used books at incredible prices!

 

The Friends of the Library will host their Spring Book Sale on Tuesday, April 29 and Wednesday, April 30.  Tuesday hours are 9-10am for FOTL members and 10am-3pm for everyone.  Wednesday hours are 9am-3pm for everyone, with the "dollar-a-bag" sale happening from 1-3pm.  A variety of books will be available from bestsellers, romance, and mysteries to science, art, history and computers. Most books sell for $1.00.  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.  The sale will be held in the library instruction room near the front entrance (room 112).  Metered parking is available in Lot E.  Please call 714-432-0202 x21058 for further details.

Book Spotlight: 34-Ton Bat

The 34-Ton Bat: The Story of Baseball By Steve Rushin 2013 GV873 .R87 2013

The 34-Ton Bat is the story of baseball, told through objects. There are the expected chapters on bats, balls, and gloves, but Rushin also includes chapters on more esoteric icons, such as stadium seats and food. Telling the history of baseball in this way highlights the importance of objects to our collective nostalgia and gives a new spin on an old story. A great read for any fan of the game.

Library Closed from 3/24 - 3/30 for Spring Break

The library will be closed from Monday, March 24 through Sunday, March 30 for Spring Break. We will reopen at 8am on Monday, March 31.

Banff Film Festival on March 19, 2014

When: Wednesday, March 19 at 7pm
Where: Robert B. Moore Theatre
Admission: $10 for advance tickets; $12 at the door; $5 for OCC students with current ID. Save $2 on admission at the door by donating two or more books, DVDs or CDs per person! *Does not apply to $5 student admission

Orange Coast College will host the "best of the best" from the annual Banff Mountain Film Festival on Wednesday, March 19th.  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. Film List

For tickets, go to the campus Bursar's Office or call (714) 432-5880.  Tickets are also available online at www.OCCTickets.com and at local REI stores.  For general information, call (714) 432-0202 x21058.  All proceeds benefit the OCC Friends of the Library.

Library Closed 2/14 - 2/17

The library will be closed Friday, 2/14 through Monday, 2/17 for the Presidents' Day holiday. We will reopen at 8am on Tuesday, 2/18.

Book Spotlight: Contagious

Contagious: Why Things Catch On By Jonah Berger 2013 HF5415.153 .B463 2013

Contagious explains the reasons why stories, ideas and media go viral. Berger discusses 6 basic principles that can drive people to share information and media content. This has applications in advertising, but can also be applied to any information that you want to spread. An informative and entertaining read!

Library Workshops for Spring 2014

Schedule for Spring 2014

• Monday, Feb. 10, 6 - 7pm
• Thursday, Feb. 20, 11am - noon
• Saturday, Feb. 22, 11am - noon
• Wednesday, Feb. 26, 6 - 7pm
• Thursday, March 6, 3 - 4pm
• Monday, March 10, 6 - 7pm
• Saturday, March 15, 11am - noon
• Wednesday, March 19, 1 - 2pm
• Wednesday, April 9, 6 - 7pm
• Wednesday, April 16, 1 - 2pm
• Saturday, April 19, 11am - noon
• Thursday, April 24, 3 - 4pm
• Thursday, May 1, 11am - noon
• Saturday, May 3, 11am - noon
• Wednesday, May 7, 3 - 4pm
• Monday, May 12, 6 - 7pm

Friends of the Library Event on 02/20/14: Cuba

Cuba: Our Nearest, Most Distant Neighbor

When: February 20 at 7pm Where: Lido Isle Clubhouse, 701 Via Lido Soud, Newport Beach Admission: $5 or donation of a gently used book; FREE for OCC students with a valid ID

Claudia Ackley, president of the Orange Coast College Friends of the Library (FOTL) and a retired OCC counselor, will present “Cuba: Our Nearest, Most Distant Neighbor”. The lecture is sponsored by OCC’s Friends of the Library and the Lido Isle Women’s Club. The public is invited to attend. Proceeds will benefit the OCC Library. Refreshments will be served. To reserve a seat, please call (714) 432-5087. Ackley will share her experiences during a recent visit to Cuba, with its historically rich culture and friendly people. “It is a land of contradictions,” Ackley observed. The average income is $25 a month, “but their free educational system boasts a 99% literacy rate.”

Spring Semester Hours for the Library

The library will be open the following hours during spring semester (Jan. 27 - May 25):

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:

February 14 - 17	Presidents Days
March 24 - 30	Spring Break
May 24 - June 15	Summer Break