#UofG and SpacesShared are partnering on a new home sharing platform that connects students with older adults who have extra space in their homes. Students and hosts are matched based on compatibility, including lifestyle, interests, routines and expectations. Learn more: uoguel.ph/jmimw

Join us this summer for the Artificial Intelligence in Teaching and Learning: Community of Practice Summer Rewatch Series. Together, we'll revisit stand out sessions from the #UofG's Teaching Amid AI Conference. Learn more and register: www.lib.uoguelph.ca/news/ai-teac...

Attention #UofG students: We want to hear about how artificial intelligence (AI) is shaping your learning experience, questions you may have, and find out what kind of support you need. Join us for one of our upcoming focus groups. Register here: uoguel.ph/AIFocusGroup.

Due to an upcoming planned power shutdown, ALL Scholars Portal and Borealis services and websites will be temporarily unavailable from Sunday, June 28 at 10 p.m. EDT until Tuesday, June 30 at 11 a.m. EDT. This also includes SPOTDocs, Nextcloud, Scholars Portal Forms, and the OCUL website.

Browse the Gryph Reads Indigenous History Month Display in-person or online this month. Inside you’ll find powerful stories, memoirs, and histories that reflect Indigenous voices, experiences, and communities. Find it on the library's first floor this month or online here: uoguel.ph/IHM26GryphReads.

Happy Pride Month, #UofG! Take a moment to explore the library's online Pride Collections. Inside you'll find newly added titles and several themed displays. Learn more and begin browsing here: https://uoguel.ph/PrideCollections26. #PrideMonth

The 2026 Open Education Awards for Excellence are open for nominations. Who inspired you? What Open Education Resource has changed education? Which Open Education practice is transforming your field? Tell us. #OEAwards nominations close on June 19. #OEAwards26 #OpenEducation

The University of Guelph is pleased to announce that Dr. Mazyar Fallah has been named vice-president (research and innovation), serving a five-year term effective May 25. Learn more: https://uoguel.ph/ohs0u

#UofG librarian, Amber Allen, has been shortlisted for the 2026 CBC Short Story Prize. We sat down with her to learn about her journey to get here. Read the article: uoguel.ph/AmberAllenCBC. @uofguelph.bsky.social @uofguelphnews.bsky.social @uofguelphscs.bsky.social

#UofG graduate students: The spring thesis approval deadline is Thursday, May 14, 2026. We know deadlines can feel daunting, which is why we've developed the Thesis & Dissertation Submission Guide, where you can find practical guidance for this process: www.lib.uoguelph.ca/news/thesis-....

Join us this morning, April 28, anytime between 10 a.m. and noon to learn about accessibility services at #UofG. We look forward to chatting with you about how we can work together to make learning more inclusive at U of G. Learn more: www.lib.uoguelph.ca/news/unlocki.... @uofguelph.bsky.social

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/.

It’s almost time for the 15th annual Faculty Writing Retreat! If you’re 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. Learn more and register: uoguel.ph/FacultyWritingRetreat2026.

Join us on Tuesday, April 28, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., for an open house focused on unlocking support for a more inclusive campus, brought to you by Library Accessibility Services and Student Accessibility Services. Refreshments will be provided! Learn more and register: uoguel.ph/unlockingsupport.

#UofG has been named among the top institutions globally, with 15 subjects ranked in the 2026 QS World University Rankings by Subject. #UofG ranked 4th globally & 1st in Canada for Veterinary Science & ranked 1st in Canada & 14th globally in Agriculture & Forestry. Read more: https://uoguel.ph/lv3s6

#UofG we want your help! Starting this summer, when you book an in-person writing, English language support, studying, time management, or presentation appointment, you'll come to a new space on the library's first floor. Choose your favourite name in this survey: https://uoguel.ph/NameThisSpace

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/.

Graduate students, have your say! Share your experiences of the library by completing this ten minute survey. The survey closes on March 31, 2026. Take it here: https://uoguel.ph/GradSurvey. #UofG

It's Open Education Week! This year we're highlighting the catalogue of published open books by U of G authors. Learn more about the benefits of publishing an open book with us, open access, and open educational resources: www.lib.uoguelph.ca/news/celebra.... #OEWeek26 #UofG

The deadline for applications has been extended. If you're interested in this opportunity, apply by no later than March 15, 2026. Learn more: www.lib.uoguelph.ca/about/work-u.... @uguelphscottish.bsky.social

It’s Love Data Week! To celebrate, we have some self-guided activities set up on the library’s first floor that will get you thinking about your data. Learn more about how we can support your data needs at #UofG: www.lib.uoguelph.ca/news/love-da....

The Story is the Spell: Black Folklore, Fantasy, and Freedom, a new online collection curated by the Guelph Black Students Association in collaboration with the McLaughlin Library, has launched at U of G. Learn more and explore the collection uoguel.ph/BHMCollection26. @uofguelph.bsky.social

Applications for the Scotland-Canada Academic Partnership (S-CAP) visiting research fellowships are now being accepted. Visit the University of Guelph and utilize our extensive Scottish Studies Collection – one of the largest outside the UK. Deadline: March 1, 2026. Learn more: uoguel.ph/s-cap.

The University of Guelph is closed on Monday, January 26 due to heavy snowfall. Please visit the campus status site for more information: https://uoguel.ph/51sni

Due to inclement weather, the University of Guelph campus is now closed. As such, the library is also closed. Stay safe, everyone! www.lib.uoguelph.ca/service-hours/

Welcome to Winter 2026! It’s the beginning of a new year and a new semester; a great time to set yourself up for success. Read this article to learn some of the ways the library can support you in doing just that, no matter who you are at #UofG: www.lib.uoguelph.ca/news/welcome....

From the installation of #UofG’s 10th president to research projects sparking change, 2025 was a year marked by leadership, discovery and impact. Explore the stories that resonated across campus and beyond. Learn more: uoguel.ph/yi7xq @uofguelphnews.bsky.social

Accessible course design matters. Accessibility isn't just a legal requirement, it's a fundamental part of creating inclusive, equitable learning environments. As an instructor, you play a critical role in this. Let us help you make this a reality in your courses: https://uoguel.ph/daowo.

This week's #ElertCyberavis features recent news and publications relevant to Canadian research libraries from @arl.org @wearelyrasis.bsky.social @coar-repositories.bsky.social @unesco.org @internetarchiveca.bsky.social @fmdocs.bsky.social and more! mailchi.mp/26e6e355c7ee...

Volume I of the Journal for New Narratives in the History of Philosophy is now published. #philsky journal.lib.uoguelph.ca/index.php/nn...

Students in Prof. Kevin James's 'Invitation to History' class officially launched a new exhibit: 'Caledonian Correspondence: Scottish Hotels in Postcards', now installed at the @uofglibrary.bsky.social! Congratulations on a successful launch to everyone involved! @uguelphhist.bsky.social

Happy GIS Day! We're celebrating with a new blog post about the AI-supported workflows that we're using to enhance the metadata for our collection of historical topographic maps. oculsp.ca/eike8 (SPOTDocs login required)

Happy #GISDay! Let’s celebrate the power of Geographic Information Systems in research and discovery at #UofG. @uofguelph.bsky.social @uofgresearch.bsky.social

Do you have interviews, focus groups, or survey data piling up? NVivo makes qualitative analysis easier. Visualize patterns, uncover themes, and turn text into evidence-based insights. Check out this new NVivo library guide: https://guides.lib.uoguelph.ca/NVIVOWorkshop.

If you're on campus, be sure to stop by the exhibit located on the first floor of the library titled, "Kitchens of the Future: Food, Technology, and Convenience Culture in Cold War Canada." On display until Jan. 2026. Learn more: www.lib.uoguelph.ca/news/kitchen.... #UofG @rebeccabeau.bsky.social

Drawing from many items in the U of G archives, Michael Dawson explores Jell-O in Canadian and American history. Curious to learn more? Explore our Archival and Special Collections: www.lib.uoguelph.ca/archives/our.... #UofG

It's Open Access Week 2025! At U of G, the McLaughlin Library is proud to support a variety of open access initiatives. Learn more about how we support open access publishing and journal hosting, tri-agency compliance, open educational resources, open data, and more: uoguel.ph/OAW2025. #OAWeek #UofG

The McLaughlin Library will be closed for the long weekend from Saturday, Oct. 11 to Monday, Oct. 13. We hope everyone has a safe and relaxing weekend. We'll see you when we reopen Tuesday, Oct. 14, at 8 a.m. Find all library service hours here: https://www.lib.uoguelph.ca/service-hours/.

Curious what library workshops are running this month #UofG? Some upcoming ones include: - Write to Publish: Writing Effective Intros (with AI Support) - Strategic Reading for Graduate Students - Writing Skills: "Evidence" Tips for Using Sources in Your Writing Find these & more at uoguel.ph/LibCal.

Celebrate Banned Books Week with us next week! See our roundup of ARL member libraries' blog posts, resource lists, and special events: www.arl.org/blog/arl-lib... #BannedBooksWeek #ARLlibraries #ResearchLibraries #FreeSpeech

To remember and honour the lives affected by the residential and day school systems, we invite you to explore the Reading for Truth and Reconciliation section of the Exploring Indigenous Narratives and Worldviews collection. Find it here: uoguel.ph/lqbqs.

1/2 On this National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Ontario’s universities honour the survivors of residential schools & remember the lives lost. We stand in reflection & solidarity with Indigenous communities across Canada & acknowledge the ongoing generational impact of this painful history.

Browse Exploring Indigenous Narratives and Worldviews, a collection that highlights Indigenous writers, content, and research frameworks. In it you’ll find novels, children’s literature, research and scholarly texts, and memoires. Learn more about the collection here: https://uoguel.ph/55rrq. #UofG

The Gryphons Read main event is right around the corner! Come and meet Zalika Reid-Benta, author of "Frying Plantain," who will be in conversation with Lawrence Hill, on Tuesday, Sept. 23, at 7 p.m., at the McLaughlin Library. Everyone is welcome! Learn more: cal.lib.uoguelph.ca/event/3930559.

Project Serve is back for its 28th year! This Saturday, Sept. 13, hundreds of #UofG students, staff and faculty will support more than 20 local organizations, making a meaningful impact together. Learn more and sign up to volunteer: uoguel.ph/uqof6

Have you heard about LibKey Nomad? It's a browser extension that lets you quickly connect to the full text of journal articles you may come across while doing research. It provides one-click access to articles from the library collection and open access sources. Learn more: uoguel.ph/LibKeyNomad.

Shape the future of our campus! The University is updating its Campus Master Plan to guide decisions about lands, facilities, and amenities. Drop by one of our engagement pop-ups to share ideas, ask questions, and learn more about the process. All are welcome.

Attention students, staff and faculty! Are you getting #UofG Alert notifications? Update your info to receive critical alerts when an incident happens on campus to a registered email address and phone number as a call or text. Learn more: https://uoguel.ph/npoej

Fall 2025 workshops commence this week and there is something for everyone! Check out the full calendar and register on the library's website: www.lib.uoguelph.ca.

Information about the Fall 2025 Rural History Roundtable speaker series will be available soon. In the meantime, Archival and Special Collections items displayed on the main floor of @uofglibrary.bsky.social hint at the topic of the first presentation, which will be on Sept 23rd. #cdnhist #aghist