Request Print Books & DVDs for Curbside Pick Up

Did you know that even though the physical library is closed you can access the books and videos inside the library? You can place a request through OCC Discovery for an item, and then we have a contactless curbside pick up available.  Pick up hours are Monday - Thursday 1-3pm. 

Take a look at our COVID-19 Getting Started Guide for step-by-step instructions for requesting books and DVDs.

Black History Month in the Library

 

February is Black History Month  

To celebrate the work and lives of Black people in America, we have a virtual display highlighting novels written by Black authors, nonfiction books and films on Black history, culture, and the Black experience.  Visit the display!

Follow us on Instagram (@occ_library) for recommended readings and films each day. 

Welcome to Spring 2021!

While the Library is physically closed, we have many resources and services available to help you succeed in your classes.  We hope to see you online! 

Library Online Chat hours are (Feb. 1 - May 29): 

Monday - Thursday: 8am - 9:00pm

Friday: 8am - 3:00pm

Saturday:  10:00am - 3:00pm

Sunday: CLOSED

Some key resources include: 

• Ebook Collection:  You can search for e-books in our library catalog.  There are thousands of ebooks available through the library. You can download sections of books, highlight & annotate, and access citation information for the book. 
• Print Books & DVDs - Curbside Pick Up: Our physical collection is still available to you! Curbside pickup is now available Monday-Thursday from 1:00 P.M.-3:00 P.M.  Sign into OCC Discovery to locate an item and request it. Staff will check items out to you upon pickup.  The pickup location is located behind the library, and the usual 10 item limit policy applies.  For information on how request a book, please contact the librarian through chat or click on the "help" button in Discovery.
• Magazine, Newspaper, & Journal Articles: Use the Databases to find magazine, newspaper, and journal articles. Get started by going to Databases A-Z, and selecting a database by the subject area you need (or pick one of our favorite general databases, like Ebsco Power Search or ProQuest Central)
• Streaming Videos: The OCC Library has thousands of streaming films, documentaries, and newsreels.  Get started by searching in Films on Demand or Kanopy Streaming Video. 
• Library Workshops: Throughout the Fall semester 13 online library workshops are available to learn the basics of using the library.  Come with your questions or just to learn more about how to conduct library research. Sign up here! 
• Get Help: Librarians are available online for asking questions via chat (icon in lower right hand corner) or research appointments. 
• Follow us on Instagram: Find us at @occ_library for info on the library, resources, and little bits of motivation. 

CLOSED for Martin Luther King Day

In honor of Martin Luther King Day, chat with a librarian and curbside pickup services are closed.  We will be open tomorrow.  

Chat with a Librarian During Intersession

Have questions about how to find books, articles, films or other information?  

The OCC Librarians are online and available to chat Monday - Thursdays, 12:00pm-4:00pm during Intersession.  

Chat and Curbside Pickup CLOSED for Winter Break

Happy Holidays from the OCC Library Staff!

Chat with a Librarian and curbside pickup closed from Saturday, December 12th - Sunday, January 3rd.

Librarians will be back online during Intersession starting Monday, January 4th at noon.  

Have a safe and wonderful holiday season and winter break! 

Extended Chat Hours for Finals!

Get ready for extended Chat with a Librarian hours during the last two weeks of the semester!  

Librarians will be online for longer hours to help you with your research and information needs starting Wednesday, December 2nd.  

Finals hours are: 

Wednesday 12/2:  8:00am - 12:00am

Thursday 12/3:  8:00am - 12:00am

Friday 12/4:  10:00am - 3:00pm

Saturday 12/5:  10:00am - 3:00pm

Sunday 12/6:  CLOSED

Monday 12/7:  8:00am - 12:00am

Tuesday 12/8:  8:00am - 12:00am

Wednesday 12/9:  8:00am - 12:00am

Thursday 12/10:  8:00am - 9:00pm

Friday 12/11:  8:00am - 3:00pm

CLOSED During Winter Break (Dec. 12 - Jan. 3)