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.

H2 Title

Library resources

Text below H2 title

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

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

Subsection for H3 paragraphs
H3 Title

Students, instructors and staff

Text

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.

H3 Title

Alumni

Text

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

  • University of Guelph resources: 
  • Humber resources: 
    • Bring your physical or virtual Alumni Card and Photo ID to the Library Support Desk during opening hours.
    • You can borrow print books from the general collection. For more information, see the full borrowing policies (pdf file).
    • Due to licensing restrictions, Humber eResources are only available to students taking courses this semester. Therefore, alumni cannot access databases.
H2 Title

Library accounts

Text below H2 title

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.

Subsection for H3 paragraphs
H3 Title

University of Guelph-Humber

Text

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.
H3 Title

Humber

Text

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.

H2 Title

Research/assignment support

Text below H2 title

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

Subsection for H3 paragraphs
H3 Title

Get support

Text

Chat in real time by clicking the Ask Library Chat quicklink in the MyGuelph-Humber portal, or text a librarian at 647-696-9595.

Call us at 416-675-5079

H3 Title

Research guides

Text

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

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

In addition, browse the research guides by type.

H3 Title

Liaison Librarians

Text

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.

H3 Title

Citation and academic integrity

Text

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.

H3 Title

The Idea Lab

Text

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 
H3 Title

Archives

Text

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.

H2 Title

For instructors

Text below H2 title

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

Subsection for H3 paragraphs
H3 Title

Instructor guide

Text

The Instructor Guide to Library Services has details about requesting a Library Research or Digital Fluency session for your class.

Other resources in the guide include:

  • Course reserves submission forms
  • Copyright policies
  • Open Educational Resource links
  • Multimedia database links
  • Accessible teaching resources
  • Publishing resources
H3 Title

Liaison Librarians

Text

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

Sue Hunter

Usman Malik

Skye Soobramanie

H2 Title

Portal guide

Text below H2 title

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

Subsection for H3 paragraphs

H3 Title

Access the portal

Text left
  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.
Image
myGuelph-Humber portal

myGuelph-Humber portal

H3 Title

Services section

Text left
  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.
Image
myGuelph-Humber Library Services section

Library Services section

H3 Title

Need help?

Text

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

H2 Title

Study spaces

Text below H2 title

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
H2 Title

About us

Text below H2 title

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.

H2 Title

Library policies

Text below H2 title
chat loading...