Request a Library Card

HOW TO
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Who may request a library card online?	»	A currently enrolled OCC student who is taking an "online" course--the first of three types of distance learning as defined by the College--may request a library card online. The course may be an OCC course or one offered by MCCVLC (Michigan Community College Virtual Learning Collaborative).

*Why?*	»	The card may be used to: 1. Check out library materials; 2. Renew materials online; 3. Request books and articles online.

When?	»	Monday through Friday when classes are in session

How long do I wait?	»	Allow three days for the card number to be sent by email. The physical card will follow shortly.

What if I can't wait?	»	If you need a card number sooner, visit the OCC library nearest you.

* Required

*If you were to go to an OCC library, which one would be most convenient? (Maps are available.)
Auburn Hills Highland Lakes Orchard Ridge Royal Oak Southfield

* Indicate your status:	OCC Student OCC Faculty OCC Staff
* Your name:
Student ID if available (will speed process)
* Online Course No. (& college if not OCC):
* E-mail address:
* Street/apt. address:
* City, State, Zip:
* Phone No. (with area code):
* Best time to reach you:

I agree to comply with the rules and regulations of OCC Libraries,
to return materials promptly,
to pay all charges for loss or damage of library materials,
and to give immediate notice of change of address.

HELP YOURSELF
FAQs	If you have a question, check the FAQs. Your question may already be answered.
Library Hours, Phones	Call or visit us.
Campus Maps	Check the map first before driving.
L ibrary Catalog	Need BOOKS, VIDEOS, or CDs? Check the library catalog. Help is available for searching the OCC library catalog. When viewing search results in the library catalog, be sure to view the full record to determine exactly where an item is and whether it is available for check-out. You should print or save the record for future reference.
Online Renewal	Have books due back tomorrow? You can renew them online with your library card. (This won't work if they're already overdue, so don't wait!) If a book is not in your library, you may request interlibrary loan.
Interlibrary Loan	If a book is not in your library, you may request interlibrary loan. But note that you may go to any OCC library and check out books with your OCC library card. Also, your OCC library card is good at many non-OCC libraries through reciprocal borrowing and Infopass procedures. Check with any OCC library for details.
Articles / Databases	To locate articles search in our online databases. You will need an OCC Online Services ID and password to log in from off campus. (Check with any OCC library for details.) Millions of full-text articles are available, and several databases allow you to restrict your search to scholarly journals. If you discover where an article was published but the full text is not provided in the database you are searching, Check the list of OCC Online Journals to see whether it is available in another database. Check the library catalog to see if an OCC library carries the print publication.
Subject Guides	Try our guides to high-quality online and traditional sources covering subjects related to OCC programs and courses.
Fast Facts	Consult online almanacs, biographies, dictionaries, encyclopedias, locators, and maps.