Guide for New Users

During the provincewide shutdown, there is no public access to the library. 

For the latest updates on access to the library and all available services see Reopening of Library Services.

McLaughlin Library is a central place on campus for providing academic support to students. On a busy day, more than 12,000 students, faculty, staff, and researchers use the library. In addition to providing access to books and journal articles to the U of G community, the library is the hub for assistance in developing writing, studying, presentation, research, and data analysis and management skills, and houses the Supported Learning Groups and Student Athlete Mentor programs.

Tips to get you started

1. Your student or employee card is your library card. When you visit the library, you can use your ID card to sign out books and resources.
2. Use your U of G Central Login ID to access online materials.
3. Omni is the search engine for exploring the library's collections. You can find millions of books, journal articles, streaming video, and other physical and digital materials.
   • See Getting started with Omni for a quick overview on how to use it.
   • We also have an Omni Guide with more information.
4. Journal article databases are another great place to find academic articles and other information.
5. Find materials selected by your instructor in course reserves (ARES).
6. Check out our YouTube channel to discover videos on hundreds of library topics.
7. We can help you succeed with writing, learning, research, and scholarship. Book a free online appointment with us.
8. Don't forget the library has a variety of different spaces for you use. Check out our spaces and the library map for more information.

Questions? Ask us!

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