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Entries from July 2011

The times, they are a changin…

July 29th, 2011 · No Comments

Summer classes are over (after Saturday) so that means….
Library intersession hours!!
August 1st through August 13th:
Monday – Thursday 7:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Friday 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
August 15 through August 20:
Monday - Thursday  8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Saturday (the 20th)  9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. [...]

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Tell Us What You Think! Help Us Demo Language Learning Resources!!

July 22nd, 2011 · No Comments

Help us out!  The Library plans to add an online language learning resource soon. We are considering three interactive products:  Mango, Tell Me More and Powerspeak.
Give them a try and let us know what you think in our linked survey below!
Trial information:

Mango (trial available on campus only)
Conversational speaking. 37 basic courses; 29 complete courses, including [...]

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In response to Pioneer article “eBooks Added to Fall Library Catalog”

July 15th, 2011 · No Comments

To Whom It May Concern:
An article entitled “eBooks Added to Fall Library Catalog” published by the Pioneer Student Newspaper on Friday, July 15th unfortunately contained much misinformation in regards to our upcoming ebook collection with the vendor Overdrive.
As of today, July 15, 2011, we do not have an official launch date for our Overdrive service. [...]

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Use your public library (too)!

July 13th, 2011 · No Comments

Hey there!
Look, we <3 that you use us but don’t forget about the other library systems out there like your public library system!
Don’t know who your public library is? No worries, just visit http://www.odl.state.ok.us/go/pl.asp and it will point you to your local public library.
Sometimes, you might not find what you’re needing here at the OCCC [...]

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Monday, July 11th: Library re-opening at 1:15pm

July 11th, 2011 · No Comments

Please disregard previous college communications, the Library will re-open at 1:15pm today (Monday, July 11th).
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Monday, July 11th: Library CLOSED (but rest of campus open ;) )

July 11th, 2011 · No Comments

From OCCC:
Due to a water main break in parking lot B on the OCCC campus, the Library will be closed on Monday, July 11.
Classes scheduled to meet in the Library will be relocated to other areas on campus. Information will be posted on the college website and via email by noon on Monday concerning where [...]

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Coffee: Philosophy For Everyone

July 7th, 2011 · No Comments

Offering philosophical insights into the popular morning brew, Coffee — Philosophy for Everyone kick starts the day with an entertaining but critical discussion of the ethics, aesthetics, metaphysics, and culture of coffee.
Matt Lounsbury of pioneering business Stumptown Coffee discusses just how good coffee can be. Caffeine-related chapters cover the ethics of the coffee trade, the [...]

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Coupon Corner! Let the Library help you save a buck or two!!

July 5th, 2011 · No Comments

Coupons are becoming more and more popular in today’s economy and the Library staff wants to promote that by offering a COUPON CORNER.

A box with clipped coupons will be available on the first floor of the Library in the general study area.

In these days of rising prices and television shows like Extreme Couponing featuring people [...]

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Reading Shakespeare as a… graphic novel.

July 1st, 2011 · No Comments

Awaiting you at the OCCC Library:
No Fear Shakespeare Graphic Novels is a series based on the translated texts of the plays found in No Fear Shakespeare. The original No Fear series made Shakespeare’s plays much easier to read, but these dynamic visual adaptations are impossible to put down… Amazon Product Description
Other No Fear Shakespeare graphic [...]

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