November 22, 2013

Suspension of MeLCat service for the semester break

Please note that MeLCat services will be suspended for the upcoming semester break.  Thursday December 5 will be the last day to request an item through MeLCat before the end of the semester.  

All MeLCat items must be returned to the library by December 11 unless the due date is after January 2, 2014.

MeLCat services will resume as normal beginning January 2, 2014.

November 19, 2013

Thanksgiving Break Hours

The OCC Libraries will be closed for Thanksgiving break, Thursday November 28 through Sunday December 1. For our normal hours or if you have any questions, please see the campus library contact page.

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Submitted by Darlene Johnson-Bignotti
Faculty Librarian
Royal Oak Campus Library

November 1, 2013

Free Success Seminars offered in November at the Orchard Ridge, Royal Oak, and Southfield Campus Libraries

Check out these free Library Success Seminars coming up in November. These sessions cover a variety of topics related to library research. Ask your instructor about extra credit for attending any of these seminars. See the Library Instruction page for more information about future seminars at all OCC campuses.

Orchard Ridge Campus
(see all Fall 2013 seminars for Orchard Ridge)
Royal Oak Campus
(see all Fall 2013 seminars for Royal Oak)
Southfield Campus
(see all Fall 2013 seminars for Southfield)