Spring Library Workshops

 

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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.  

Curious about what is covered in the workshops? During a workshop a librarian will cover: 

• introduction to the library's services and resources
• identify and access the various library and information resources
• identify scholarly (peer-reviewed) journals
• search discipline-specific and advanced electronic resources
• conducting research on the web
• evaluate search results for credible resources 
• cite their sources in either MLA or APA styles 
• understand how the proper use and citation of library and information resources helps avoid plagiarism
• and, any questions you may have! 

Sign up today online through the links below! 

SPRING SEMESTER

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. 

February

Monday, Feb. 14, 6 - 7pm 

Wednesday, Feb 23, 11am -12pm  

Saturday, Feb. 26, 11am -12pm 

March

Tuesday, Mar. 1, 3 - 4pm 

Wednesday, Mar. 9, 1 - 2pm 

Tuesday, Mar. 15, 5 - 6pm 

Saturday, Mar. 19, 11am - 12pm 

Thursday, Mar. 24, 1 - 2pm  

April

Tuesday, Apr. 7, 3 - 4pm  

Saturday, Apr. 9, 11am - 12pm  

Monday, Apr. 11, 6 - 7pm   (in person)

Tuesday, Apr. 19, 5 - 6pm  

Wednesday, Apr. 20, 3 - 4pm  (in person)

Saturday, Apr. 23, 11am - 12pm  

May

Thursday, May 5, 3 - 4pm  (in person)

Get Started Using the Library in Spring Semester

 

Wishing you a great start to the Spring Semester! 

• The library building is closed until Monday, February 14th. 
• Computer and device pickup and returns are available in the Library Lobby, Monday-Friday 10am - 1pm (starting Monday, Jan. 31st)

While we are teaching and learning remotely, we have many resources and services available to help you succeed in your classes.  We hope to see you soon!

Library Online Chat hours: 

Monday - Thursday: 8am - 8:00pm

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: Our physical collection are available to you! Start searching the library resources in OCC 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 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 online! 
• 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. 

LIBRARY LOBBY OPENS JAN 31 FOR CROMEBOOK RETURNS AND PICKUPS

 

RETURN CHROMEBOOKS AND TABLETS. LIBRARY LOBBY OPENS JAN 31 FOR RETURNS AND PICKUPS

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.

Intersession Hours & Workshops

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.   

CLOSED for Winter Break

 Winter break starts Saturday, December 18th.  

The library building will be closed starting Thursday, December 16th through Intersession (ending January 30th). 

Chat with a Librarian will close Friday, December 17th at 3pm, and will reopen Monday, January 3rd at 10am. 

Have a safe and restful winter break! Happy holidays and see you in 2022! 

Extended Chat Hours During Finals

 As we near the end of the semester, the Chat with a Librarian service will have extended hours beginning on Wednesday, Dec. 8th.  If you have a late night research question, reach out by clicking the chat icon on the bottom right of any OCC Library webpage.  

Upcoming Chat Hours: 

Wed. 12/8:  8am - Midnight
Thurs. 12/9: 8am - Midnight
Fri. 12/10: 8am - 3pm
Sat. 12/11: 10am - 3pm
Sun. 12/12: CLOSED
Mon. 12/13: 8am - Midnight
Tues. 12/14: 8am - Midnight
Wed. 12/15: 8am - Midnight 
Thurs. 12/16: 8am - 9pm
Fri. 12/17: 8am - 3pm 

The Library building will continue to be open Mondays - Wednesdays 10am - 6pm during finals. 

PLEASE NOTE:  

The library building and chat services will be closed for the winter break beginning Saturday, December 18th.  Chat services will be available for intersession starting January 3, 2022.  The library building will be closed during intersession.  

All our electronic resources (ebooks, journals, magazines, newspapers, films, and more!) will be available throughout the winter break and intersession!!

NEW! Feature Films for Education

 The Library is now offering Feature Films for Education! 

This collection includes hundreds of Hollywood films that can be used for instruction or just for fun. There are wide range of titles from a range of genres: action, comedies, fantasy, animation, documentaries, and more.

To access the database, go to the Databases A - Z list, then click on F in the alpha list OR use the Database Type dropdown and select Multimedia.  

Happy viewing!