Library
Welcome to the Ontario Tech Library! Whether you're studying online or in person, we're here to help. Our team is committed to supporting you in your studies throughout your time at university. We're available for one-on-one appointments, or you can reach us via the virtual Ask a Librarian chat help service, by phone and by email. Don't hesitate to reach out for assistance in navigating our rich online collections; we have thousands of ebooks, ejournals, databases and streaming videos available to you at any time.
We also have two warm and inviting Library locations with great spaces for individual and group study, and where our physical collections reside. We offer in-person research assistance, 3D printing services, and have technology lendables such as laptops, chargers and podcast kits. We can’t wait to see you there!
For the most up-to-date information about Library services and supports, please check our Library updates page.
Live session
Library
Open from 1 to 3:30 p.m.
Library live video session and Q&A
We’re excited to say hello to you virtually! Join our session to get in on the conversation—we’ll be here from 1 to 3:30 p.m.
A few friendly reminders:
- mute your microphone
- be respectful
- don't be shy - ask your questions via the chat function
- write your name in the chat window and we will call out your name for your question
- if you prefer to have your question read out by the moderator, type your question in the chat window directly
The live session has now ended.
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Learn more
Meet your librarians!
Did you know? You have your very own subject specialist librarian! Liaison Librarians deliver customized workshops, provide research support and select materials for Library collections. They will be an excellent resource for you during your academic career at Ontario Tech.
Watch a welcome video from your librarian by clicking on your future faculty below.Services and resources
The Library offers a wide range of services and resources to our campus community. As a student at Ontario Tech you'll have access to workshops, research support, library collections, and our team of subject librarians.
You will also find bookable group study rooms, silent study rooms, colour printers/copiers, and a digital recording room. Some of our services include 3D printing services and equipment loans such laptops, podcasting kits, phone chargers, and kits and manipulatives.
Research guides
Guides help you find the best information for your field including journal articles, technical research, industry data, case studies, standards, and more.
Download a postcard! Click on the faculty you'll be part of below to download your own research guide.
- Faculty of Business & Information Technology
- Faculty of Education
- Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science
- Faculty of Energy Systems and Nuclear Science
- Faculty of Health Sciences
- Faculty of Science
- Faculty of Social Science and Humanities
Locations
We support our students at both campus locations—North and Downtown.
Our North Oshawa Campus Library has approximately 700 study spaces available in a mixture of soft seating, open tables and study carrels. This picturesque building has five floors, split into areas that allow for different levels of noise. You'll find the North Oshawa Campus Library right on the edge of Polonsky Commons.
Our Social Science, Humanities, and Education Library is located on the main floor in the 61 Charles Street building. Here you'll find a mixture of soft seating, open study space, and study carrels. There is group study space as well as a silent study room.