Learn to Use The Library : Library Instruction

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.

Looking for one more class to complete your schedule? OCC Libraries offer one credit hour courses taught by library faculty.

LIB 1000: Introduction to the College Library and Information Resources 

• Introduces you to library resources and basic research skills necessary for college readiness. 
• Open to all students; no textbooks! 
• Requires placement into ENG 1055, ENG 1060 or higher (or placement into ESL 1011 or higher for students taking the ESL sequence of courses.)

LIB 1100: Information Research Methods

• Become an effective and efficient researcher and library user.
• Select the most appropriate research tools from a variety of library resources for any research assignment.
• Analyze and evaluate information to determine credibility.
• Cite sources accurately and avoid plagiarism.
• Requires placement into ENG 1510.

Ready to register? Check out the schedule of classes for dates, times, and availability at your campus or go to Online Services for registration information.

Learn to navigate the library catalog, databases and other electronic resources. See our selection of video tutorials.