OCC Library News & Events

Summer Hours (June 9 - August 14)

05/30/2025

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We are open for Summer Session!

June 9 to August 14

Mondays - Thursdays: Noon to 6pm

Exceptions: 

June 19th: Closed for Juneteenth

Come enjoy our quiet study spaces and cool air conditioning!

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Library Closed from May 31 to June 8

05/26/2025

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Library is closed until june 9th

The library will be closed during the break between Spring semester and Summer Session (5/31-6/8). We will reopen for Summer Session on Monday, June 9th.

Summer Hours

Monday - Thursday 12pm - 6pm

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Congratulations 2025 Grads!

05/23/2025

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Congratulations 2025 Graduates!

Wishing you all success in your next steps

~the OCC Library Team

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What You Need to Know About the Library at the End of the Semester

05/22/2025

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End of the semester at the library - read text of blog

What do you need to know about the library at the end of the semester?

**Library books are due Friday, 5/30
**Do you have a Chromebook checked out? If so AND you are registered for Summer/Fall Classes, you can now renew it.
**Library is CLOSED 5/31 to 6/8
**The Library will reopen Monday 6/9 at noon for Summer Session

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New Books - May 2025

05/05/2025

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The OCC Library adds new books to our collection on a weekly basis.

Visit the OCC Library's New Book Guide to see all the recent new books.

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Recent Posts

Banff Mountain Film Festival Coming to OCC!

The BMFF World Tour features an international selection of films that present a vast range of outdoor adventures and portraits, including climbing, mountain expeditions, remote cultures and the world’s last great wild places!When: Wednesday, September 24 (7:00 PM) Where: Robert B. Moore TheatreAdmission: $17 for advance tickets; $20 at the door; $10 for OCC students with current ID. Tickets are available to purchase online through our campus events page.For a complete list of films, please visit our Friends of the Library site. For general information, send email to cmorgan@occ.cccd.edu or call (714) 432-0202 x21058. All proceeds benefit OCC Friends of the Library!...

Fall Library Workshops

The OCC Library offers a variety of library workshops each semester to information literacy and basic library research skills. Workshops are 60-minutes and are offered in-person and online (via Zoom).Check with your instructor to see if they will give extra credit for attending a workshop. If you need any assistance or have questions, chat with a librarian using the icon on the lower right hand side of the screen. Sign Up for WorkshopsSign up for online workshops at least 1 hour before the workshop. The day of the workshop, you will receive a reminder email including a link to the Zoom session. If you need the link, Chat with a Librarian (icon in lower right corner of this screen). For in-person workshops no reservations or sign-ups are needed. You can simply come to the Library at the appointed time. If you would like a workshop reminder, sign up online. Descriptions of WorkshopsUse the links below to learn more about the details of the workshops as well as sign up. ...

Library Hours for the Semester

The OCC Library is open 6 days a week! Monday - Thursday 8am - 8pm Friday 8am - 3pm Saturday 10am - 3pm Sunday CLOSED ...

Getting Started in the Library!

Welcome Pirates to the Fall Semester!The OCC Library has many things to offer you: from study spaces, textbook reserves, key resources, and more! This blog introduces to some of those services and resources. Library & Online Chat Hours: The Library is open six days a week. Additionally, online chat with a librarian is available whenever the library is open. We have many resources and services available to help you succeed in your classes. We hope to see you soon! Monday - Thursday: 8:00am - 8:00pm Friday: 8am - 3:00pmSaturday: 10:00am - 3:00pmSunday: CLOSED Some key resources include: Chromebook Loans: Visit the Circulation Desk early in the semester to check out a laptop. You may borrow the laptop for the entire semester. 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. Research Guides: Searching for resources in a specific topic area? Need to know how to cite in MLA or APA? Our collection of research guides point you to recommended resources, provide how-to info on searching and using the library, and more! Reserve a Group Study Room: Want to collaborate with classmates? Have a group study session for a test or project? Reserve a group study room! There must be 2 or more people to use the rooms. Learn more or reserve a room! 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. ...

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