December 11, 2018

OCC Libraries Offers One Credit Hour Course

Looking for one more class to complete your Winter 2019 schedule? Check out:
LIB 1000- Introduction to the College Library and Information Resources (LIB-1000-R7202)
  • Taught by library faculty,  this course will introduce students to library resources and basic research skills necessary for college readiness. 
  • Open to ALL students; no textbooks! 
  • English/ESL Placement: Placement into ENG 1055 or higher (or placement into ESL 1011 or higher for students taking the ESL sequence of courses.)
LIB 1000 will be offered at the Royal Oak campus as a late-starting class beginning March 12, 2019 and meets one night per week.
 

November 29, 2018

Suspension of MeLCat service for the semester break

Please note that MeLCat services will be suspended for the upcoming semester break.  Monday 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 Monday December 17 unless the due date is after January 2, 2019.

MeLCat services will resume as normal beginning January 2, 2019.

October 10, 2018

Human Library Returns to the Highland Lakes Campus on Tuesday October 23

Have you ever wondered what it is like to be gay or transgender? What it is like to have lived with an addiction? What it is like to be Muslim?

The Highland Lakes Campus Diversity Committee and OCC Libraries will host a Human Library on Tuesday October 23, 2018 from 9am–1pm in the Highland Lakes Student Center Arena.

The Human Library allows “readers” to checkout volunteer “books” who represent multiple areas of diversity. Human Books represent a cross section of society that have been stereotyped. “Books” are not asked to be experts, but instead asked to be themselves and tell their story in response to questions asked by you (the reader). This event allows “Books” and “Readers” alike to meet people from other walks of life that they may not otherwise have the opportunity to meet.

Started in Denmark in 2000, the Human Library helps break down barriers and end prejudice. The idea is simple: if you meet people from other walks of life, people different than yourself, they become real and no longer belong to a faceless group. Once people start talking and getting to know one another, it becomes harder to discriminate against others as we realize we are more similar than we are different. For more information, please go to www.humanlibrary.org.

On Tuesday October 23, at the OCC Highland Lakes Campus Student Center from 9am– 1pm, our Human Library will have 20 Human Book titles. Please come and check them out.

See the flyer for more information.

September 5, 2018

Changes Coming to OCC Libraries Database Access on October 1

Many of the databases available through the OCC Library are provided statewide through the Library of Michigan's Michigan eLibrary (MeL). On October 1 a new statewide subscription cycle begins which will bring big changes to the databases available through the OCC Libraries. While OCC users will no longer have access to a number of databases provided through MeL, the new agreement will also bring in a large number of new databases.

The OCC Libraries are seeking to make arrangements to possibly continue some of the expiring resources, but here is a list of the databases provided by OCC through MeL that we expect to be discontinued on October 1.

* UPDATE
October 9, 2018: The library was able to make arrangements to retain most of these databases noted below:


* Academic OneFile retained
* Business Collection retained
* Business Insights: Global retained
BusinessDescision / no longer available
* ChiltonLibrary.com retained
* Criminal Justice Collection retained
Expanded Academic ASAP / no longer available
* Fine Arts and Music Collection retained
* General OneFile retained
General Reference Center Gold / no longer available
* Health & Wellness Resource Center retained
* Health Reference Center Academic retained
Heritage Quest / no longer available
* Informe Académico retained
* InfoTrac Newsstand retained
* LegalTrac retained
New York Times / no longer available
Nursing Resource Center / no longer available
Small Business Resource Center / no longer available

See the MeL Database Crosswalk spreadsheet for more information on which of the new databases will replace the expiring databases.

See the full listing of all the new resources coming October 1.

We will provide more information as it becomes available. If you have any questions please contact your campus librarian or Jeff Zachwieja, Coordinator of Library Electronic Resources at jxzachwi@oaklandcc.edu or x3488.

Free Library Success Seminars for the Fall 2018 Semester

Free Library Success Seminars are available during the Fall 2018 Semester. 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.

Full Schedule at Auburn Hills Campus Library Page
Full Schedule at Orchard Ridge Campus Library Page
Full Schedule at Royal Oak Campus Library Page

July 5, 2018

Bloom's Literature Database Now Available at OCC Libraries

The Bloom's Literature database is a comprehensive resource for the study of literature. Bloom's Literature includes thousands of critical essays and discussion questions, plus author biographies and character analyses, full-length poems, the full text of hundreds of reference books, full-length videos of classic plays and films, and more.

Try Bloom's Literature now.

Find more resources like Bloom's Literature on the OCC Libraries American and English Literature Research Guide.


June 22, 2018

Make Your Summer Notable: Read a Library of Michigan 2018 Notable Book!

If you are looking for a good read this summer, check out the Library of Michigan's list of the 2018 Michigan Notable Books - 20 books highlighting Michigan people, places and events. These books encompass a number of genres and subjects including:


The OCC Libraries have the majority of the 20 Michigan Notable titles available for checkout in our collections. Search the Library Catalog to see if the title you are interested in is available. If the book you want is not available at OCC you can always try to request it through MeLCat and have it delivered to OCC or any other Michigan library where you are an authorized borrower.

To find out more about the program, visit the Library of Michigan Notable Books website.

May 7, 2018

Human Library Event at the Farmington Community Library, Saturday May 12

Have you ever wondered what it is like to be gay or transgender? What it is like to have lived with an addiction? What it is like to be Muslim?

The OCC Orchard Ridge & Highland Lakes Campus Diversity and Inclusion Committees, the Multicultural/Multiracial Community Council of Farmington Hills (MCMR) and the Farmington Community Library will host a Human Library on Saturday May 12, 2018 from 1pm-5pm at the Farmington Community Main Library.

The Human Library allows “readers” to checkout volunteer “books” who represent multiple areas of diversity. Human Books represent a cross section of society that have been stereotyped. “Books” are not asked to be experts, but instead asked to be themselves and tell their story in response to questions asked by the “Reader”. This event allows “Books” and “Readers” alike to meet people from other walks of life that they may not otherwise have the opportunity to meet. 

Started in Denmark in 2000, the Human Library helps break down barriers and end prejudice. The idea is simple: if you meet people from other walks of life, people different than yourself, they become real and no longer belong to a faceless group. Once people start talking and getting to know one another, it becomes harder to discriminate against others as we realize we are more similar than we are different. For more information, please go to www.humanlibrary.org.

May 4, 2018

Free Library Success Seminars Coming Up This Semester

Free Library Success Seminars are available during the Summer 2018 Semester. 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.


Full Schedule at Orchard Ridge Campus Library Page
Full Schedule at Royal Oak Campus Library Page

April 23, 2018

Please Note: Highland Lakes Campus Library Closed May 1-4


The Highland Lakes Campus Library will be closed May 1-4 due to electrical work being done in Woodland Hall North.

All Items may be returned to the Library Book Drop located just outside the north entrance to the building (across from parking lot G).  Items may also be returned to any of the other OCC Campus Libraries. We apologize for any inconvenience.

April 11, 2018

Need help with a research project?

Try one of the OCC Libraries Research Guides or contact a librarian online or in person. Research Guides are a great place to find high-quality online and print resources selected by OCC Librarians in a variety of subject areas. See the list of all available guides, and remember you can also use the OCC Libraries Ask A Librarian reference service to contact a librarian by phone, email, or online chat if need any help getting what you need from the library.

March 20, 2018

Human Library Returns to the Highland Lakes Campus on Tuesday April 3

Have you ever wondered what it is like to be gay or transgender? What it is like to have lived with an addiction? What it is like to be Muslim?

The Highland Lakes Campus Diversity Committee and OCC Libraries will host a Human Library on Tuesday April 3, 2018 from 9am–1pm in the Highland Lakes Student Center Arena.

The Human Library allows “readers” to checkout volunteer “books” who represent multiple areas of diversity. Human Books represent a cross section of society that have been stereotyped. “Books” are not asked to be experts, but instead asked to be themselves and tell their story in response to questions asked by the “Reader”. This event allows “Books” and “Readers” alike to meet people from other walks of life that they may not otherwise have the opportunity to meet. 

Started in Denmark in 2000, the Human Library helps break down barriers and end prejudice. The idea is simple: if you meet people from other walks of life, people different than yourself, they become real and no longer belong to a faceless group. Once people start talking and getting to know one another, it becomes harder to discriminate against others as we realize we are more similar than we are different. For more information, please go to www.humanlibrary.org.

On Tuesday April 3, at the OCC Highland Lakes Campus Student Center from 9am– 1pm, our Human Library will have 18 Human Book titles. Please come and check them out.

January 25, 2018

Celebrate Black History Month Through Reading

OCC Libraries in partnership with The OCC Diversity Committees are proud to participate in the 29th National African American Read-In on February 5-13, 2018.

OCC Students, employees, and community are invited to hear readings or read a brief passage aloud from books written by African American authors. The goal of this event is to celebrate Black History Month and bring awareness about the contributions African Americans have made to the literary world. For more times information, contact your campus OCC Library or check out our flier.

January 3, 2018

OCC Libraries Offering One Credit Hour Courses

Did you know that the OCC Libraries offer one credit hour courses taught by library faculty?

LIB 1000:  Introduction to the College Library and Information Resources (1 Credit Hour):
  • Taught by librarians, take this course and learn effective library use and basic research skills necessary for college readiness.
  • English/ESL Placement: Placement into ENG 1055 or higher (or placement into ESL 1011 or higher for students taking the ESL sequence of courses.)
LIB 1100: Information Research Methods (1 Credit Hour)
  • LIB 1100 students learn how to:
    • become effective and efficient researchers and library users
    • select the most appropriate research tools from a variety of library resources for any research assignment
    • analyze and evaluate information to determine credibility
    • cite sources accurately 
    • avoid plagiarism
    • English/ESL Placement: Placement into ENG 1510.
Information literacy skills are essential for student success and can be used in your personal life. Check out the Winter 2017 Schedule of Classes to find out more.