University of Guelph-Humber

Welcome to the Library! Get to know the services and resources available to support you during your time at the University of Guelph-Humber.

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Library resources

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University of Guelph-Humber students, instructors, staff, and alumni have unique access to library resources from both the University of Guelph and Humber.

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Students, instructors and staff

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Use Guelph’s Omni and Humber’s Library Search tools to explore print and electronic books, textbooks, journal articles, streaming videos, and more, and to request print resources held by the university and college networks of libraries within Ontario.

  • Omni is found at the top of Guelph Library's home page.
  • Library Search is found at the top of every page on the Library website.

Learn more about the wealth of library resources available from the University of Guelph and Humber:

Access electronic resources online, and visit us in-person to access physical collections (including books, textbooks, journals, magazines and DVDs).

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Alumni

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University of Guelph-Humber Alumni have access to Library resources from the University of Guelph and Humber:

  • University of Guelph: Complete the Alumni Registration Form to borrow print books.
  • Humber resources: Visit the Library to get an account to borrow print books from the general collection.
    • Bring your physical or virtual Alumni Card and a piece of Photo ID.
    • Alumni cannot borrow textbooks, faculty reserves, technology or equipment.   
    • Alumni do not get access to Humber electronic resources.
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Research/assignment support

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Have a question? We’re here to support you.

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Get support

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  • Chat in real time by clicking the Ask Library Chat quicklink in the MyGuelph-Humber portal, or text a librarian at 647-696-9595. 
  • Email ghlib@guelphhumber.ca
  • Call us at 416-675-5079.
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Liaison Librarians

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Each program at the University of Guelph-Humber has a dedicated Liaison Librarian who can provide research and assignment support to students via the UofGH bookings form.

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Research guides

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Created by University of Guelph-Humber Librarians, research guides are helpful collections of related resources, tailored to specific courses, programs and topics. 

Use a program guide to access the best Library resources for your program – you'll find recommended databases, citation guides, and more! 

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Citation and academic integrity

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Not sure how to cite sources for your assignments? Learn this important skill at your own pace with our collection of citation guides for APA, MLA, AJP, Chicago Style, and Legal citations. 

The University of Guelph-Humber Academic Integrity Module (AIM) supports students and instructors learning about the fundamentals of academic integrity.

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The Idea Lab

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Have an idea? Bring it to life at the Idea Lab, a collection of media production studios, fabrication tools and digital resources for current students,  instructors and staff. 

Create a prototype, record a podcast, stage a photoshoot, produce a video, design marketing materials — your imagination is the limit! 

Visit the Idea Lab to explore the spaces at Humber's North & Lakeshore Campuses which feature: 

  • 3D printers 
  • Laser and vinyl cutters 
  • Sewing and embroidery machines 
  • Heat presses 
  • Audio recording studios 
  • Video and photography studios 
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Archives

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Explore Humber and the University of Guelph-Humber’s past through historical collections of photographs, newspapers, and other resources, available online and in-person at the North Campus.

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For instructors

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Consider the Library your teaching partner, your collaborator and an important link in the learning process. 

See the Instructor Guide to Library Services for details about requesting a session for your class and other resources.

Each program at the University of Guelph-Humber has a dedicated Liaison Librarian who can provide guidance and teaching support to instructors.

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Library accounts

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As University of Guelph-Humber students, you have privileges at both institutions. Therefore, you get two Library accounts - a University of Guelph-Humber Library account and a Humber Library account.

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University of Guelph-Humber

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Your digital student ID is used to activate your University of Guelph-Humber Library Account. Once your account is activated, you can:

  • Request books from Omni libraries by signing in to your UofGH Library account with your Gryphmail password.
  • Access UofGuelph online resources through Omni or via the database list with the same account sign-in.
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Humber

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When you become a student, faculty or staff member, your Humber Library Account is automatically activated. Once your account is activated, you can:

  • Borrow print collections, including textbooks, general collection books and faculty reserves.
  • Access Humber Library eResources using your Humber Username. For example: n01234567@humber.ca.

Tip: If you are currently using the University of Guelph network, open an incognito window or separate browser to avoid the need to sign in and out.

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Portal guide

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Quickly navigate to Library information, including search tools, program guides, and support resources through the myGuelph-Humber portal.

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Access the portal

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  1. Sign in using your University of Guelph account at my.guelphhumber.ca.
  2. Select Applications in the top menu by the search bar.
  3. Choose Services from the drop-down menu.
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myGuelph-Humber portal

myGuelph-Humber portal

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Services section

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  1. Look for the Library curated content within the Services section.
  2. Select the Application links to search the Humber and University of Guelph library collections, explore program guides, contact your librarian, Ask Library Chat and more.
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Library Services section

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Need help?

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Connect with the library team to get support. We’ll do our best to answer your question or refer you to the right person.

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Study spaces

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Guelph-Humber spaces

There’s a space for everyone – from computer labs, to labs for students with disabilities, to quiet study areas. 

Drop in and use these computing labs outside of scheduled class times:

  • PC labs : GH212, GH301, GH321, GH322
  • MAC labs: GH323, GH312

Email mediacage@guelphhumber.ca to reserve the following spaces: 

  • GH110 - accessible software lab
  • GH226 - quiet study space with PCs
  • GH202 - learning lab 
  • GH228 & GH229 - practice presentation rooms
  • GH212C & GH212D - learning commons huddle spaces

Humber spaces

The North Library provides spaces, services and resources to members of the University of Guelph-Humber community across the 3rd and 4th floors of the Learning Resource Commons (LRC) building. 

Spaces include:

  • Bookable group study rooms
  • Quiet study rooms and individual seating
  • Windows and Mac computer workstations
  • Printers (both black and white and colour) with copying and scanning functions
  • The Children’s Area, designed for caregivers and kids to study and play side by side
  • Adaptive Technology Room with 10 workstations
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About us

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The Library is a partner in teaching, learning and research at the University of Guelph-Humber. 

Our goal is to support the University’s principle of integrating experiential learning opportunities into the traditional academic curriculum. We continue to meet this goal by: 

  • Partnering with Humber and the University of Guelph to provide students, instructors, and staff with access to extensive electronic and physical collections  
  • Providing personalized research support and other information services to the University’s academic community  
  • Supporting digital fluency skills development via our digital and fabrication makerspace, the Idea Lab (with link to Idea Lab) 
  • Offering a range of collaborative and individual study spaces  

Read more about the Library’s commitment to customer service; equity, inclusion, and belonging; library collections; and view our reports and surveys.

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Library policies

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