The Learning Commons, located on the first floor of the McLaughlin Library, brings together in one location services that enhance learning, writing, research, and technology at the University of Guelph.

IT Help Desk provides assistance to students, faculty and staff with IT related questions or problems. Scanners are available and workshops on a variety of software applications are offered for students.

Learning Services provides support to undergraduate and graduate students concerned with improving their learning and enhancing their academic performance. Services include a range of programs, workshops, presentations, printed and on-line resources, and individual assistance.

Library Centre for Students with Disabilities (LCSD) offers a range of services and adaptive software that enable students with disabilities to access Library as well as other information resources.

Library Research Help Desk assists students, staff and faculty in developing their information literacy skills in locating, evaluating, and effectively managing the information they need for their assignments and research.

Supported Learning Group Program (SLG) uses peer-led study session to enrich the learning experience of students enrolled in historically challenging courses including first year Chemistry, Computer Science, Economics, Mathematics, and Psychology.

Writing and ESL Services provides support to undergraduate and graduate students who wish to enhance their writing skills, as well as for those who are having difficulty writing critically and analytically, or whose first language is not English. Services include a range of programs, workshops, presentations, printed and on-line resources, and individual assistance.

For more information about the Learning Commons visit their web site at http://www.learningcommons.uoguelph.ca.

The McLaughlin Library provides wireless internet access and has 150 laptops available for short-term loan, in addition to its 300 public workstations. 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 most other Ontario university libraries.

Photocopiers/printers are located throughout the Library. Please refer to the Library’s Copyright Guidelines at:http://www.lib.uoguelph.ca/about/policies/copyright/Guidelines.htm .