Ask a Librarian
A librarian is available at all hours that the library is open to help with your research needs. You may come in during these hours or call (714) 432-5900.

Research Guides (click here for guides to help you do your research)

Lectures and Handouts (click here for information on the library lectures; for handouts distributed in our library lectures; and for a lecture request form for faculty)

Workshops (click here for information on library workshops that any student may attend to learn how to do library and information research--extra credit slips provided if requested by your teacher)

English 108--Library & Information Research
English 108 is a one-unit, self-paced, transferable course that teaches library and information research skills. It encourages independent and lifelong learning. You will complete 15 lessons and worksheets, 3 quizzes, and a final. Current syllabus: SyllabusEng108.pdf.

Contact:
For more information on any of the above, contact Vinta Oviatt, Instruction Librarian/Professor, at (714) 432-5885 x21057 or voviatt@occ.cccd.edu.

Instruction Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs):

• Identify the variety and formats of potential resources for library and information research, which may including knowing the difference between popular and scholarly resources.
• Retrieve library and information resources in the library and online using a variety of search strategies.
• Evaluate library and information resources critically for authority, timeliness, relevancy, and objectivity.
• Cite library and information resources according to the MLA, APA, or other styles and understand why correct citation of these resources helps to avoid plagiarism.