The OCtech Library provides access to a wide range of resources for your papers, projects, and assignments.
-The library hours are 8:00am - 6:00pm Monday - Thursday, and 8:00am - 1:30pm Friday. We are not open on the weekends.
-You can contact the library by email (library@octech.edu), phone ((803)-535-1262), chat (on the right side of this page), and in person.
-Library databases help you find academic articles.
-You do NOT have to be in the library to use library websites. You may login while off campus and use online library resources.
-You may check out books and films and videos from the library. We also offer articles and databases, eBooks, subject and course guides online.
-All library databases will generate a citation for you. We don't recommend that you use the citation that the databases generate. It is best if you use that citation to help gather the necessary information required for a citation and then create your own citation. If you need help with citations, please contact the library. We're happy to help with APA and MLA!
-If you want an appointment for research or APA/MLA help via Zoom or Microsoft Teams, fill out the "research consultations" form on the homepage.
The OCtech Library provides access to academic articles through its databases. We have a large number of databases, but you can start with the most commonly used ones below.
Accessing Library Databases
Using the OC Tech Library Databases
The library has physical books that are useful for your classes and for recreational reading. If we don't have what you need at our library, you can request books from any any academic library across South Carolina.
Searching for OC Tech Library Books
We have several databases in the library that are primarily eBooks This video will demonstrate how to find and use those databases.
Finding eBooks in the OC Tech Library
This video will give you a brief introduction to starting your search for resources.
Library Employees
| Jason Reed Head Librarian 803.535.1255 reedjt@octech.edu |
Cassidy Carter Librarian 803.535.1296 cartercc@octech.edu |
Timothy Felder Media Resources Consultant 803.535.1362 feldert@octech.edu |
Student Success Center Employees
| Ellen Olson Student Success Center Director 803.535.1376 olsonme@octech.edu |
Don't hesitate to contact one of us if you need help!