Thanksgiving Break Hours

The OCC Libraries will be closed during Thanksgiving break, Thursday November 24 through Sunday November 27.   For our normal hours or if you have any questions, please see the campus library contact page.

Writing a research paper?

Try one of our Research Guides or contact a librarian if you need help getting started.
The OCC Library Research Guides are a great place to start your research. They provide high-quality online and print resources selected by OCC Librarians in a variety of subject areas.  You can also use the OCC Library Ask A Librarian reference service to contact a librarian by phone, email, or online chat, 24/7.

Featured Database: Opposing Viewpoints In Context

Check out one of the OCC Library's new databases - Opposing Viewpoints In Context.  Search Opposing Viewpoints In Context for information and opinions on today's hottest social issues, featuring continuously updated viewpoint articles, topic overviews, full-text magazines, journals, news articles, primary source documents, statistics, images, videos, audio files and websites.  This database is provided by the Michigan eLibrary (MeL).

Improve your library skills with free Student Success Seminars

Don't forget to make time for these upcoming Student Success Seminars. These sessions are free and cover a variety of topics related to student success, including library research, study skills, and interview skills. Ask your instructor about extra credit for attending any of these seminars.

Orchard Ridge Campus

• Wednesday October 19 - Library Resources
  12:00 – 1:00 in the ASC (K-100)
• Thursday October 20 - Library Resources
  5:00 – 6:00 in the ASC (K-100)
• Monday October 24 - Evaluating Web Pages
  12:00-12:30 in the King Library
• Monday October 31 - ARTstor for Digital Images
  12:00-12:30 in the King Library

Royal Oak Campus
(see all Fall 2011 seminars for Royal Oak)

• Tuesday, Oct. 25 - Problem-solving Skills 
  5:00 - 6:00 in Room C 202 
• Wednesday, Oct. 26 - Math Study Strategies
  10:30 - 11:30 in Room C 202
• Tuesday Nov. 1 - Library Homepage Hunt
5:00 - 6:00 in Room C 202
• Tuesday, Nov. 1 - How to Study
  10 - 11 in Room C 202
• Thursday, Nov. 3 - Communication Skills
  5:00 - 6:00 in Room C 202
• Thursday, Nov. 8 - Grammar Crammer 
  5:00 - 6:00 in Room C 202
• Wednesday, Nov. 9 - Acing your Math Tests
  10:30 - 11:30 in Room C 202
• Wednesday, Nov. 9 - Essentials of Effective Communication
  6:00 - 7:00 in Room C 202
• Thursday, Nov. 10 - Introduction to Research/MLA
  5:00 - 6:00 in Room C 202
• Tuesday, Nov. 15 - Express Yourself with Idioms
  5:00 - 6:00 in Room C 202
• Wednesday, Nov. 16 - PowerPoint 2010®
  11:00 - 12:00 in Room C 202
• Monday, Nov. 21 - Brain-based Learning
  2:30 - 3:30 in Room C 202 
• Tuesday, Nov. 22 - Grammar II
  5:00 - 6:00 in Room C 202
• Wednesday, Nov. 23 - MATH Problem Solving
  5:30 - 6:30 in Room C 202 
• Tuesday, Nov. 29 - Acing Multiple Choice Tests
  10:00 -11:00 in Room C 202 
• Thursday, Dec. 1 - Why Worry? Philosophical Viewpoints
  5:00 - 6:00 in Room C 202
• Monday, Dec. 5 - Final Exam Preparation
  2:30 - 3:30 in Room C 202 
• Wednesday, Dec. 7 - Acing Your Math Final
  10:30 - 11:30 in Room C 202 

Library E-mail Notifications

Would you like a quick easy way to find out when the books you requested are ready to be picked up? How about a reminder 5 days before your books are due? This information (and more) is now available through your OCC Student E-mail account.

All OCC Students will receive library notices through their OCC Student E-mail accounts. Check your OCC E-mail for messages with the subject line "A Reminder from Your OCC Library"

Students will no longer receive paper copy notices through the mail

If you have any questions, please call or stop by an OCC Library. There is a library on your campus with convenient hours and great things for you!