Library Services

Library (Building #3), 1st and 2nd floor

Circulation: 732-255-0392 or 732-255-0400 ext. 2247, 2151, or 2241 Reference: 732-255-0400 ext. 2287 Fax: 732-864-3864

Mon.-Thurs. 7:45am-10:00pm Fri. 7:45am-8:00pm Sat. 9:00am-5:00pm (Closed Sunday) Hours change during summer.

The library collections support the Ocean County College and Kean-Ocean curricula. The library is really two libraries in one: the physical collection and the e-resource collection, containing more than 80,000 books, periodicals, DVDs, music CDs, 240,000+ eBooks, ejournals, and electronic databases. Reference and circulation staff are available to assist you in using resources and services. Borrowing privileges are extended to students currently enrolled at OCC or Kean-Ocean, and to faculty, and staff of both institutions. The college ID card serves as your library card and must also be presented to use items on Reserve. Home of the “Quiet

Floor” The entire second floor and the Tower Rooms on the 1st and 2nd floors of the Library are designated as QUIET areas for study and relaxation. Please be respectful of others, or you may be asked to relocate. The 1st floor is a collaborative workspace, and people may speak as they work with each other.

A current OCC or Kean identification card serves as your Library card. OCC ID cards are issued by the HUB and must be updated each semester. Present your ID to Library staff to borrow items and use resources placed on reserve. Your card is NOT transferable. You will be held responsible for material checked out on your card.

Food and cell phone use are not permitted in the Library. Drinks in closed containers are permitted. Appropriate dress and behavior are also expected.

The Reference desk is staffed by professional librarians who provide individualized research assistance and teach information literacy classes on research strategy including how to use electronic databases and resources, and can help with the use of all other Library resources.

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Computers are available throughout the library and come equipped with a suite of productivity software (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.). Computers are prioritized for research purposes and persons using the computers for other purposes may be bumped. Use of a computer is limited to 20 minutes if someone else is waiting, and is governed by College policies 5247 and 2530. A staffed computer lab is available on the second floor (Rm. 216). These computers may offer additional software. Please see one of our information access technicians for more infor- Off-campus access to databases is available mation. The computer lab closes 15 minutes by logging into Ocean Connect and clicking before the Library closes each day. “Library Services”. Check the Library website

Current OCC or Kean-Ocean students, faculty Security and staff with a valid ID may borrow circulating The Library is equipped with a security system Library materials. Please see a staff member and Library staff reserve the right to inspect for more details. Most circulating materials are located on the Library’s second floor. All materials must be checked out at the Circulation desk. Books may typically be borrowed for two weeks and renewed once if no other patron backpacks, bags, purses, and briefcases at the exit. If an alarm sounds as you exit, please return to the Circulation desk. Do not leave purses, laptop computers, backpacks, or any valuable personal property unattended. has requested them. Some materials have circulation restrictions. You will be informed of your item’s specific due date at check out. During Library hours, return borrowed materials to the Circulation desk. After hours, return borrowed materials through the night deposit slot, located to the right of the Library’s main entrance. Books may be renewed over Printing/Photocopies Printing requires the purchase of a refillable GoPrint card. GoPrint cards are available through dispensers located on both the first and second floors. As a reusable card, you can add money to the card as needed. Please see a Library staff member for more information. the telephone if they are not overdue and if no other patron has requested them. Printing: All Library computers are connected to networked printers. Standard black & white printers are located on the first and second Overdue Fines and Lost Item Charges Return overdue items to the Circulation desk floors. A color printer is located on the second floor. The Library does not support wireless printing.where fines are paid. Overdue fines are $.10 per day for books, $1.00 for audiovisual materials, and $1.00 per day for reserve items. Fines are assessed daily. Charges for lost items and processing fees are available at the Circulation Printing fees: Black & white print jobs cost $.10 per page. Duplex (double-sided) printing jobs cost $.15 per page. Color printing costs $.25 per page. desk and are posted on the Library’s website. Photocopies: Photocopiers are available on All Library fines must be paid before you can both the first and second floors. Photocopies receive a transcript. cost $0.10 per page. Color photocopying is not available.

Interlibrary loan services are available to request books or articles not owned by the Library. An online request form is available on the Library’s homepage. An instructor may place course materials “On Reserve”. These materials are available behind the Circulation desk and are for library use only, unless otherwise specified by the instructor. A valid College ID is required to access these Online Access to Library Services items. From the OCC homepage, click on Student Group Study Rooms Services-Library. From the Library web pages, Group Study Rooms are available on a first- you can access the OCC Library catalog and come, first-served basis, but groups have other valuable resources, such as research priority use. Individuals may be asked to leave guides and tutorials. the room if a group is waiting.