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Countdown To Finals!

Find in this guide resources, events, and tips to help you hold up and hold on through the end of the semester!

"I Don't Know What To Write About!"

Choose a database below and select Browse Issues (or Browse Reports in CQ Researcher) to look through an A to Z list of topics and issues.  

Find more great databases to search on the library's Find Articles/Databases page!

See all the Finals Frenzy Events from Student Life

Link to Student Life Finals Frenzy flyer

Library Success Seminars

Library Success Seminars are available this semester anytime online or on select dates in person at the Orchard Ridge campus library. Learn more about library research topics like searching electronic databases, finding good web sites, and completing research papers.

In-Person Library Success Seminars at the Orchard Ridge Campus Library

Learn to use the Orchard Ridge Campus Library and access our resources! We meet Mondays, 12:00-12:30 in room K 200. If you are unable to attend, check out our online seminar videos below. Ask your instructor if you will be awarded extra credit for attending. Students are emailed proof of attendance or activity completion. Call 248-522-3612 with any questions.

Monday January 13 - Getting to Know YOUR OCC Library
Learn to navigate our NEW web page, explore our library services, and more!

Monday January 20 - MLK Holiday Observance - No Seminars Offered                                                                                                                   
Monday January 27 - Find Books and eBooks via the OCC Libraries                                                   We will look up books, find them on the shelves using call numbers, access eBooks, and more!

Monday February 3 - How to Find Articles
Discover how to locate FREE magazines, journal, and newspaper articles.

Monday February 10 - I Need a Research Topic!
Get tips for choosing an awesome research topic.

Monday February 24 - MLA 9 & APA Citation Help
Join us for an overview of helpful OCC citation tools and get answers to your questions.

Online Library Success Seminars

Select from the links below to view an online seminar and take a short survey after each to get extra credit if offered by your instructor. Ask your instructor if extra credit is available for your course.

Other Helpful Resources

Did you know that currently registered OCC students can borrow calculators, Chromebooks and mobile hotspots? Click on the links below to check availability and request. 

"I Need To Talk To A Librarian!"

Use the form below to chat LIVE with a librarian, 24/7! You can also connect with us through email or Zoom.

Visit the Ask A Librarian page to see all your options! 

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