University of Guelph Library
Theses and dissertations are extended scholarly essays that incorporate original research on a specific topic. They are usually written as part of the requirements for a graduate degree at academic institutions.
How to Find University of Guelph (UG) Theses
- 2010 to Present Search The Atrium where content is free and electronically accessible to anyone.
- 1998 to Present
Search Library and Archives Canada - Theses Canada for Canadian theses in full text electronic versions free to anyone. - 1997 to Present
Search Dissertations and Theses (ProQuest) for full text electronic dissertations and theses. Find citations & abstracts only before 1997. Search by keyword, title, advisor or school or browse by subject. - Guelph Theses & Dissertations
Microform or paper versions are catalogued in Primo Search. A paper copy is held in our storage Annex and a microform copy is located in a cabinet on the second floor. To find theses catalogued in Primo, search by author, title, keyword, or department with the phrase - "University of Guelph thesis". Theses do not circulate. To request to use the paper copy in the library place a hold on the Annex copy.
How to find non-UG Theses
- Canadian Search - 1965 to Present
Search Library and Archives Canada - Theses Canada for citations & abstracts only. - Global Search- 1861 to Present
- Search Dissertations and Theses (ProQuest) for citations & abstracts only and to view a 24 page preview (1997 to present).
- Search Center for Research Libraries Global Resources Network Online Catalog for theses and dissertations mostly in full-text pdf format.
- Search DISSERTATIONS.SE from Sweden in English.
- Search NDLTD (Networked Digital Library of Theses and Dissertations) for predominantly North American content that also includes the science focussed Scirus ETD Search.
- Search OpenDOAR (Directory of Open Access Resources)for European content within institutional repositories.
- Search National Library of Australia's Trove service for Australian and New Zealand dissertations.
- Search PhdData.org for theses in progress (not comprehensive).
To Borrow non-UG Theses
- To borrow a thesis if a circulating copy is available
Search RACER (interlibrary loan) and fill out a request form. - If you do not find the item
Search RACER (interlibrary loan), but choose Blank Request Form.
How to Buy Your Own Copy of a Thesis
Dissertation Express
If the title you want is not available on loan, you may order an unbound paper copy online. Cost is
approximately $38.00 US. The purchase is not subsidized by the Library.