COVID-19

Masks are not required in the library. Many of our community members will still choose to wear a mask while in our facilities. As a community, let’s support one another’s decisions and remember that each person’s situation is unique.

With the lifting of this requirement, the need for self-monitoring becomes even more important. Remember, if you’re sick, stay home!

Yes. Current U of G students, staff and faculty can request physical items from Omni partner libraries. 

• Request items through Omni.
• Select your pickup location. You can choose pickup locations at other Omni partner libraries as well.
• You will receive an email notification when the item is ready. (Note: the email comes from the library you requested the item from).

If you are a new student and have not been issued your U of G ID card, you may not yet have been entered into our library system. Library staff will need to create a temporary library account for you before you can get your books. Please contact us at library@uoguelph.ca

Requests for items from one of the other libraries in the Omni consortium take approximately 3-5 business days to arrive. You will be notified by email when it's available for pickup. Requests for items outside the Omni consortium may take longer, depending on the lending library.

The library is open to everyone, including visitors and community members. Library hours.

You may print, scan, or photocopy. Please load money onto your printing account online via Papercut. We do not accept cash onsite.

• Printers/Photocopiers can be found on the first floor, near the public computers
• Find instructions on using the printers including how to load money onto your account

• Contact us via phone, email, or chat about any issue related to the library.
• Approach our staff in person at the Ask Us Desk.

There is a book return inside the main entrance. Books can also be returned 24/7 behind the library by the loading dock (around the back of the library, near the Summerlee Science Complex).

Books can also be returned to any Omni partner library.

Library fines can be paid in-person using debit, Visa or Mastercard or over the phone using Visa or Mastercard. Contact us.

Yes, food and drink are both permitted in the library.