The collection is housed in a modern building, considered among the best in Canada. In a pleasant air conditioned atmosphere all students and faculty have open access to the collection. Both individual and group study facilities are provided. Presentation of the non-transferable University Card is required each time a book is borrowed from the Library. This card also provides University of Guelph users borrowing privileges at all other Ontario university libraries.

Each holder of a University of Guelph or special borrower card is fully responsible for all Library material borrowed using that card.

Library staff is available to offer help in the use of a wide range of paper and electronic information resources. Orientation tours and instructional classes in the use of the Library are available. Photocopying machines are located throughout the Library. Please refer to the Library's information sheet "Copyright Guidelines".