Library Support for a Successful Semester

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Last updated: September 3, 2025 15:31 EDT
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Welcome to the start of the fall 2025 semester, gryphons! “Whether you’re new to the U of G community, returning, or visiting, we are thrilled to have you back on campus,” said Amanda Etches, university librarian. “The McLaughlin Library is here to support you as you embrace your learning, teaching, and research endeavours this year.” 

To kick off the term, we want to provide you with some helpful information to set you up for success, no matter who you are at U of G. 

Visiting the Library 

Library spaces are designed with you in mind—with a mix of open and quiet study floors, study carrels, and bookable study rooms, there’s something for everyone. View the library map to find the space that suits your unique needs. 

Academic, Research, and Teaching Support 

We provide thoughtfully curated services, programming, and resources that support you no matter what U of G journey you’re on. Learn more about how we can support you by visiting one of the following pages: 

Workshops and events happening this semester 

The library’s Workshops & Events Calendar is ready for you to browse. Workshops are developed by library specialists in different areas like writing, learning, data, research, and more. 

In-person and online appointments 

We have experts who can provide support via in-person and online appointments. Appointments are offered on a range of topics, including: 

  • Writing 
  • Research assistance 
  • English language support 
  • Working with data 
  • Studying and time management 
  • Presentation skills 
  • Scholarship, author support, and publishing 
  • Accessing our archival and special collections 
  • And more! 

Check out the library’s Appointment Booking page to learn more.  

Questions? 

Contact us. We’re happy to help. 

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The library is committed to ensuring that members of our user community with disabilities have equal access to our services and resources and that their dignity and independence is always respected. If you encounter a barrier and/or need an alternate format, please fill out our Library Print and Multimedia Alternate-Format Request Form. Contact us if you’d like to provide feedback: lib.a11y@uoguelph.ca