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Get started by looking at the guide highlighting resources in our collection or taking a look at the book display!
Read a new-to-you author, watch a film or documentary, or learn a bit of Latinx history during this month!
The OCC Library has three new tools to assist you in finding scholarly articles more easily!
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
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)
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)
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)
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)
The Library and Online Chat Hours for Fall 2022 are:
Monday - Thursday 8am - 8pm
Friday 8am - 3pm
Saturday 10am - 3pm
The Library is closed the week of August 22nd.
We will reopen Monday, August 29th for the start of the Fall Semester.
Fall library hours are:
Monday - Thursday 8am - 8pm
Friday 8am - 3pm
Saturday 11am - 3pm
There are two library workshops offered in summer session.
Description:
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.
From Monday, June 13 - August 18, the library hours are:
Monday- Thursday: noon to 6pm
Hope to see you in the library or online!
The end of the semester means the library will be closed until the start of Summer term on June 13th. This also means that all of your library books are coming due on the last day of the semester (Sat. May 28).
The library will be CLOSED: Friday, May 27* through Sunday, June 12th.
*Chat with a librarian will be available on Friday, May 27.
The library has two nonfiction graphic novels available for 7-day checkouts:
The Called Us Enemy by George Takei
American Born Chinese by Gene Luen Yang
You can find these on display on the first floor of the library.
For more recommendations, take a look at the AAPI Heritage resource guide highlighting additional books, videos, and websites of AAPI stories, histories, and cultures.
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There is still time to attend a library workshop!
The library provides 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 will be available if requested by your teacher.
April
Wednesday, Apr. 20, 3 - 4pm (in person)
Saturday, Apr. 23, 11am - 12pm
Each week books on specific aspects of women's history from our library collection will be shared on our Instagram feed. This week focuses on women from WWI and WWII.
There is a Women's History Research Guide with links to the books, and additional information on the month.
Monday - Thursday 8am - 6pm
Monday - Thursday: 8am - 8pm
Friday: 8am - 3pm
Saturday: 10am - 3pm
If so, you will enjoy watching the Banff Film Festival. Tickets are available online for two exciting programs until October 24, 2022.
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The library provides 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 will be available if requested by your teacher.
Workshops in February and March will only be held online via Zoom. Depending on the state of COVID, select workshops may be offered in person or may be shifted to online.
Saturday, Mar. 19, 11am - 12pm
Monday, Apr. 11, 6 - 7pm (in person)
Wednesday, Apr. 20, 3 - 4pm (in person)
Saturday, Apr. 23, 11am - 12pm
Thursday, May 5, 3 - 4pm (in person)
Campus is closed until Feb 14, but library lobby will be open as of January 31. To pickup a computer or return a device, come to the Library lobby, Monday thru Friday, 10am - 1pm (pickup and drop off only).
If you are enrolled in Winter Intersession or Spring Semester, you can renew your device loan by signing into Discovery. when your name appears in the top right hand side of the screen, you can view your loans and request a renewal.
If you wish to return your device, The Library will be open January 31. No late fees will be charged.
Librarians are online for chat help Monday - Thursday from 10am - 3pm during Intersession (1/3-1/27). Access Chat in by using the chat icon in the lower right hand corner of library webpages.
Two workshops will be offered online in January. Sign up online! The dates are:
Wednesday, Jan. 12 at 11am
Thursday, Jan. 20 at 3pm
About the workshops: 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. Workshops are held in Zoom. The link will be emailed out in a reminder email 1 hour before the workshop.
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