Our building is open to current U of G students, faculty, and staff at a limited capacity of 50%. Learn about using the library this fall.

Alumni, Retirees, Visiting Scholars, & Community Members

Due to COVID-19, the library is only open to current students, faculty and staff. Alumni, retirees, and community members are asked not to visit the library at this time.

Alumni

Due to COVID-19, alumni cards are not being issued at this time.

You can still register with us to gain access to alumni online resources.

  • Please see our alumni borrowing policies for details on your borrowing privileges.
  • When our services and spaces completely reopen, Alumni House will issue alumni cards.
  • Registration expires every two years.

Retirees

  • Your University of Guelph or University of Guelph-Humber ID is your library card.
  • Faculty members/librarians with emeritus status will retain the same access you have always had. Retirees with whom colleges have made arrangements with will also retain access.
  • Please see our retirees borrowing policies for details on your borrowing privileges.

Visiting scholars

  • You have full access to the online library with a validated University of Guelph or Guelph Humber ID card.
  • Please see our visiting scholars borrowing policies for details on your borrowing privileges.

Community members

  • When the library has completely re-opened, you can register for a free community member card at the Ask Us Desk. Your card lets you borrow books from the library. You can renew your card every two years.
  • Please see our community borrowing policies for details on your borrowing privileges.
  • Please see a list of free open access resources below. 

Open access resources

More research is becoming available through the open access movement. You can access openly available research and scholarship through sites like these: