McLaughlin Library - University of Guelph

04/30/2026

U of G librarian, Amber Allen, has been shortlisted for the 2026 CBC Short Story Prize. Her story, Pattern Recognition, is about a mother’s journey seeking a neurodivergence diagnosis for her child, while navigating her mental health, and the lingering influence of her relationship with her mother.
Learn more: uoguel.ph/AmberAllenCBC.
University of Guelph
University of Guelph School of Continuing Studies

04/28/2026

Graduate Students: Thursday, May 14, 2026 is the deadline for the spring thesis approval deadline. We know these deadlines can feel daunting, which is why we created the Thesis & Dissertation Submission Guide. In it, you'll find clear, practical steps to help you navigate this process. Learn more: https://www.lib.uoguelph.ca/news/thesis-and-dissertation-submission-guide-aims-save-time-and-reduce-stress/.

Graduate Students' Association (GSA) Guelph
University of Guelph, Office of Graduate Studies

04/28/2026

If you're on campus today, visit the library between 10 a.m. and noon to learn about accessibility services at U of G. We look forward to chatting with you about how we can work together to make a more inclusive learning experience for our students.

Learn more: https://www.lib.uoguelph.ca/news/unlocking-support-accessibility-services-open-house/.

On Tuesday, April 28, 2026, you’re invited to join Library Accessibility Services, Student Accessibility Services (SAS), and the SAS Exam Centre for an informal, drop-in open house for faculty, instructors, and staff across U of G.

This event is an opportunity to connect across departments, learn more about how our services work together, and openly discuss common questions and misunderstandings around accessibility support on campus.

Come and chat with us, test assistive technology, and enjoy some light refreshments!

Register here: uoguel.ph/UnlockingSupport.

04/23/2026

The McLaughlin Library will be closed on Thursday, April 30, 2026, for its annual all staff day meeting. We'll see you when we reopen on Friday, May 1, 2026, at 9 a.m.
View all library service hours here: https://www.lib.uoguelph.ca/service-hours/.

04/20/2026

The 15th annual Faculty Writing Retreat is coming up! If you are a faculty, staff, or visiting/postdoctoral scholar at U of G, and have a writing project underway, consider joining us this year from May 4 to 8, 2026. This retreat offers an opportunity to build a supportive writing group with colleagues across the university and to join in group discussions on writing and publishing.

Learn more: https://www.lib.uoguelph.ca/news/celebrating-15-years-faculty-writing-retreat-u-g/.

04/20/2026

On Tuesday, April 28, 2026, you’re invited to join Library Accessibility Services, Student Accessibility Services (SAS), and the SAS Exam Centre for an informal, drop-in open house for faculty, instructors, and staff across U of G.

This event is an opportunity to connect across departments, learn more about how our services work together, and openly discuss common questions and misunderstandings around accessibility support on campus.

Come and chat with us, test assistive technology, and enjoy some light refreshments!

Register here: uoguel.ph/UnlockingSupport.

03/19/2026

Help us name this space! Starting this summer, when you book an in-person writing, English language support, studying, time management, or presentation appointment at the library, you'll come to a new consultation space on the library's first floor.

Take this short Qualtrics survey and choose your favourite name for the space: https://uoguel.ph/NameThisSpace.

Learn more about the kinds of appointments you can book at the library: https://www.lib.uoguelph.ca/using-library/appointment-booking/.

03/13/2026

The AI in Action on Campus: Learning Exchange is happening soon! Join us on Thursday, March 26, for an all day online event, where you'll have the opportunity to learn practical, experience-based approaches to using generative AI. You'll also get the opportunity to see how U of G faculty, staff, and students are using AI integration in their teaching, learning, and research!

Attend the full day, or just the sessions that interest you! All U of G faculty, staff, and students we welcome.

This event is a collaborative effort between U of G's McLaughlin Library and the Office of Teaching and Learning.

Learn more: uoguel.ph/AIDay.

03/09/2026

Interested in attending Dissertation Writing Retreat? It's being offered this semester from April 20 to 24. Be sure to complete the application form by Monday, March 16, 2026.
Learn more: https://www.lib.uoguelph.ca/find/workshops/dissertation-writing-retreat/.

03/06/2026

Hey Gryphons! We know you're using AI tools and we want to hear about how. The Learning Amid AI Contest is your chance to show how you're using AI to actually learn (not to skip the learning) and to dig deeper, get unstuck, think more clearly, or try something you couldn't have done on your own.

We want to celebrate the creative, thoughtful, and sometimes surprising ways students are using these tools. Whether you're using AI to brainstorm ideas, practice a new language, debug your code, understand a tough concept, or something we haven't even thought of yet: we want to hear about it.

Three winners will each receive a $100 Amazon gift card.
Deadline: Wednesday, March 19, at 4 p.m.

Check out this article to learn about privacy, what to submit, what a strong entry looks like, and how to enter: https://www.lib.uoguelph.ca/news/learning-amid-ai-participate-student-ai-contest/.

03/05/2026

Are you a graduate student at U of G? If so, we want to hear from you! Complete this 10-minute survey and share your experiences of the library with us. The survey closes on March 31, 2026. Take the survey: https://uoguel.ph/GradSurvey.