Library Hours for End of Semester & Holiday Break

The OCC Libraries will be open normal hours through the end of classes on Monday December 19. Please see the the campus libraries page for intersession hours and holiday break closures.  OCC Libraries will resume normal hours when classes begin on January 9.  Happy Holidays!

MeLCat end-of-semester closure begins

Beginning December 7, 2011 you will not be able to use your OCC Library card to request materials through MeLCat until normal service resumes on January 9, 2012.  If you would like to use MeLCat during this period, you might want to try your public library.  Please contact a campus library if you have any questions.

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).