Changes to Kanopy

There has been a change to our access to Kanopy. You are now required to create an account with Kanopy before you can view a video. You will need to login with your Kanopy account before viewing any video on the Kanopy service, including videos embedded in Canvas. This change was necessary in order for us to continue providing this service. Thank you for your patience. If you encounter any issues, please contact Lori Cassidy, Instructional Design Librarian.

New Database for Business: IBISWorld

The OCC Library has started an online subscription to IBISWorld. IBISWorld is a wonderful collection of market research and information about industries. If you are doing a project requiring you to pull up information about an industry or starting your own business, this is the place to start! This information is put together by IBISWorld's  analysts and is not available for free on the Web. Current OCC students and staff can access IBISWorld through the library's Periodicals and Electronic Resources page with their campus login. Please contact Lori Cassidy if you have any questions.

Faculty OER Adoption Opportunities

Hello OCC Faculty,

We have several exciting opportunities to share with you about textbook affordability and OER! We have saved students over $750,000 through our grants so far and we want that number to grow. We have been hard at work getting funding to continue our textbook affordability efforts and I’m happy to announce that funding is now available! We have three opportunities to announce: 

1. Faculty may receive a maximum of $1000 per course to support activities necessary for adopting an OER textbook in place of a traditional textbook. Once funding runs out, this will no longer be available.
2. The Library can provide you with a desk copy of your OER textbook, as well as a copy to go on library reserve. Funded by the Friends of the Library
3. The Library may be able to buy an ebook copy of your textbook for students to use. Availability is limited to what we can purchase - only some textbooks will be available. Funded by the Friends of the Library

For more information, visit our OER Professional Development and Funding Opportunities page or contact Lori Cassidy, OER Grants Project Coordinator & Instructional Design Librarian.

Library Workshop Schedule for Spring 2017

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. See the syllabus for more information.

Schedule for Spring 2017

• Wednesday, Feb 8, 6 pm
• Saturday, Feb. 11, 11 am
• Wednesday, Feb. 15,  1 pm
• Tuesday, Feb. 21, 3 pm
• Saturday, Feb. 25, 11 am
• Tuesday, Feb. 28, 11 am
• Monday, March 6, 6 pm
• Wednesday, March 15, 11 am
• Saturday, March 18, 11 am
• Wednesday, March 22, 6 pm
• Wednesday, April 5, 3 pm
• Wednesday, April 12, 11 am
• Saturday, April 15, 11 am
• Wednesday, April 19, 6 pm
• Saturday, April 29, 11 am
• Tuesday, May 2, 3 pm
• Tuesday, May 9, 6 pm
• Wednesday, May 10, 1 pm
• Saturday, May 13, 11 am
• Monday, May 15, 6 pm
• Tuesday, May 16, 11 am

For more information, click here to see the Library Workshop page on our website

Library Workshop Schedule for Fall 2016

OCC Library Workshop Schedule for Spring 2016

Wednesday, September 14, 1 - 2 pm

Saturday, Sept. 17, 11 am - 12 noon

Tuesday, Sept. 20, 3-4 pm

Thursday, Sept. 29, 11 am - 12 noon

Monday, Oct. 3, 6 - 7 pm

Wednesday, Oct. 12, 11 am - 12 noon

Saturday, Oct. 15, 11 am - 12 noon

Wednesday, Oct. 19, 6 - 7 pm

Thursday, Oct. 27, 11 am - 12 noon

Wednesday, Nov. 2, 6 - 7 pm

Saturday, Nov. 5, 11 am - 12 noon

Wednesday, Nov. 9, 1 - 2 pm

Tuesday, Nov. 15, 3 - 4 pm

Wednesday, Nov. 30, 11 am - 12 noon

Saturday, Dec. 3, 11 am - 12 noon

Monday, Dec. 5, 6 - 7 pm

Click here for more information on library workshops

Library Systems Upgrade Nov. 11-12 *New Date*

The library will be upgrading the library system on November 11-12, 2015. We will be closed on Nov. 11 for Veteran's Day.

During this time, the following will be unavailable:

• Library account information
• Payment of fines
• Book renewals through My Library Account website
• Online catalog (searching for books)

You will still be able:

• Check out library materials, including textbooks
• Use the library databases and website
• Use the library computer lab
• Get help from the librarian

Please make sure you bring your student photo ID for all transactions.

If you have any question, please contact lcassidy@occ.cccd.edu. Thank you for your patience as we undergo this upgrade to our system.

Library System Upgrade Oct 7-8 - POSTPONED

UPDATE: The upgrade has been postponed and will be rescheduled for Nov. 11 -12. All systems are up and functional.


The library will be upgrading the library system on October 7-8, 2015. During this time, the following will be unavailable:

• Library account information
• Payment of fines
• Book renewals through My Library Account website
• Online catalog (searching for books)

You will still be able:

• Check out library materials, including textbooks
• Use the library databases and website
• Use the library computer lab
• Get help from the librarian

Please make sure you bring your student photo ID for all transactions.

If you have any question, please contact lcassidy@occ.cccd.edu. Thank you for your patience as we undergo this upgrade to our system.

New Resource: Streaming Music and Music Performance Videos Now Available!

The library has a new resource available: Music & Performing Arts Online! This site has streaming music and  videos of music performances. This can be viewed off campus, with student or faculty login. It covers many genres of music, including jazz, opera, classical, dance and more. It's available on the Periodicals and Electronic Resources page, under Multimedia or from the link above.

If you have any questions about this resource, please contact Lori Cassidy, Online Services Librarian.

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.

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 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!

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.

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.

Library Survey

The OCC library is surveying the students to help us improve our services. Please help us out by filling out a survey! Paper surveys are available in the library at the Reference and Circulation Desks. Your assistance is greatly appreciated!

Library Closed for Spring Break

The library will be closed for Spring Break from March 26th - April 1st. We will reopen on April 2nd at 8am. You can turn in books and other library materials at our book drops (one is by the library entrance and the other is in Lot E). Our online databases and ebooks will be available during the break.

Remote access to databases back up

Off campus access to the library databases is back up. Please use the normal method of logging in (student ID and last name). If you received passwords when our system was down, please note that those passwords will expire soon and you will need to use your login information instead.

Library System Back Up

The library system is back up. You can now search for books, renew your materials and more. Unfortunately, the remote access to the databases is still limited.  Please continue to login to MyOCC to use the databases from home. Here are directions.

Library System Down 3/13-3/15

The library system will be down from 3/13-3/15 for an upgrade. During this time, the following services will be unavailable:

• Looking up books and other materials in the online catalog
• Fine payments
• Book renewals
• Holds
• Library account information will be unavailable

If you need to use any of the above services, please do so before 3/13.

During the upgrade, you will still be able to:

• Check out books with an OCC Student Photo ID
• Use the textbook collection with an OCC Student Photo ID
• Check out media items with an OCC Student Photo ID  
• Use the online databases on campus
• Use most of the online databases off campus (through MyOCC only - Instructions)
• Study
• Use the computer lab

If you have any questions, please contact us.

Limited Library Computer Availability on Friday 2/24

The library's main computer lab will be shut down on Friday 2/24 for upgrades. The overflow computer classroom will still be open for student use. Students may also use the Computing Center. Thank you for your patience.