an accessory lighting assembly for selectively illuminating user selected areas such as , for example , compact computer devices , books and other desired areas . the lighting assembly comprises a base portion for mounting to the user - selected area , a pivotable extension , and a pivotable light portion with a light source . the light source is selectively directed toward a user selected area for illumination and may be pivoted between a working position where light source is adapted to be directed toward the user selected area and a storage position where the light source is housed within a recess formed in the extension . a rechargeable battery pack provides electric power and the light source may be a fluorescent light bulb .