Okanagan College Library
Kelowna, Penticton, Salmon Arm & Vernon Okanagan, BC, Canada

The Library is upgrading its off-campus authentication server on May 17th beginning at 10 PM & lasting possibly up to 2 hours. Access to OCtopus, library databases, ebooks, and online research articles may be unavailable during this time. The Voyager library catalogue for renewing books and checking your account, Library Research Guides (LibGuides), LibCal for booking library spaces, Moodle, and the main library website will be not be affected. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

Check out the playlist the National Film Board created for International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia: http://ow.ly/ZD8X50EOV7M

New things are happening! The Library is in the process of decommissioning the Voyager library catalogue and migrating all data to a new system, which will be available as of May 28. In the interim, some services will be temporarily interrupted. From May 18 to 27, item availability status* in the Voyager catalogue will not be updated and may therefore be incorrect. Up-to-date availability information will be available in OCtopus as of May 28. * "item availability status" is Library-speak for: is this book/DVD on the shelf or does someone have it signed out?

Summer term is on! Check to see if your textbook is in the Library's e-textbook list http://ow.ly/3GCZ50EL6lT

Did you know that May 11, 2021 is Census Day in Canada? The earliest Canadian census was taken in 1666 in New France. The census has been adapted and changed over the years to gather better data about Canadians. The first time data were collected about same-sex couples was in 2001, and the 2021 census includes a new question about gender at birth, and a revised question about sex at birth. Data from the census is used by government, businesses, and many other groups to help ...provide services and better understand Canadians. Census data is protected by law, and Statistics Canada employees take an oath of secrecy for life! Do your legal duty to fill in the census online, or ensure someone in your household does. Everything you need to know is at census.gc.ca [NawNuu the Library Octopus did not complete the census, though they do enjoy data collection and believe their many arms would be useful for census enumeration]

Until Feb 5 you can order dinner for two, made by OC Culinary Arts students, from the OC Cookbook What We Cooked! See link for information: https://www.okanagan.bc.ca/infusions/infusions-pickup-form

The Penticton Success Centre and Library are teaming up to offer a 10-part College Essay Workshop series. Learn how to write a college paper, from crafting thesis statements, research tips and tricks, citations and writing out the paper itself. The sessions are free. Students can sign up in the Penticton Student Success Centre’s Moodle page. Feb 2, join Eva from the Library with Research Tips!

All campus libraries reopen January 4, 2021. Book drops remain open for book returns. See images for book drop locations. Happy Holidays and see you in the New Year!

When it comes to mental health, now more than ever, every action counts. On Bell Let’s Talk Day, January 28, join us for a virtual event showcasing videos, activities, and even a virtual photo booth! Visit https://zurl.co/Ed5s on January 28, and by participating you will be eligible to win some great prizes, including one-year memberships to the CALM app, OC cookbooks and grocery store gift cards! And remember, every time you post and use the hashtag #BellLetsTalk on January 28th, 5 cents gets donated to Canadian mental health initiatives! #okanagancollege #ocstrong #socialdistancingsaveslives #wintersemester2021 #mentalhealthawareness #BellLetsTalk

We're a little late on our Bernie sitting game, but here ya go. Don't go outside! Stay home, and still get help with research and citations! Check out the Library homepage to get help by chat, email or zoom appointments. No mittens necessary! #OCLibrary

Happy holidays! OC Libraries are closed until the new year. Be safe and enjoy your holidays.

Libraries will close over the break, but book drops are open! Please return your books so they're ready for a new term #OCLibrary #okanagancollege #penticton #salmonarm #vernon #kelowna

It’s always a good time to learn about credit and building good habits. Learn the ins and outs of credit, and you’ll be all set when you need to borrow! Free for students. The event is on Feb. 4th from 3:30 - 4:30 pm https://www.okanagan.bc.ca//7128-getting-building-good-stu

Need to take a quick mental break? Check out these online jigsaw puzzles from the Smithsonian Libraries! If you ask me, they're kind of addictive... http://ow.ly/imdg50CnzeO #puzzletime #jigsawpuzzle

Still working on assignments? All campus libraries are open for single seat study bookings, computer use, or library book pickups until Dec 23. Kelowna is open on the 24th as well. Research help is available until Dec 23 by email.

It can be challenging to find and evaluate credible sources. Join us virtually for help on these questions on November 26th from 8pm to midnight. There will also be stress busting activities like yoga and mediation! http://ow.ly/sNZo50Chavg

Math and science questions can be challenging. On November 26th, you can join us virtually for help on these questions from 8pm to midnight. There will also be prize draws throughout the night! #math #science #citation #research #collegelibrary https://www.okanagan.bc.ca//6945-long-night-against-procra

It's finally over! The votes are in, and are pretty much all counted. Many ups and downs, many passionate arguments, but in the end, there can be only one winner. So, I am proud to finally be able to announce: The Vernon campus is the prettiest campus in the Okanagan College.

All campus libraries are closed today in honour of Remembrance Day. #lestweforget #canadaremembers