Our Services

Reference and instruction

Our librarians are here to assist students and faculty with their research to help them produce the best work they can. Topics might include research strategies, accessing and evaluating library sources, and specific search tools and techniques.

Students can book virtual or in-person research consultations or email a reference librarian for help. The library also publishes research guides that cover topics in art, design, and liberal arts and sciences. Students can also use the Ask a Librarian chat service to connect with a librarian from OCAD U (or other participating Ontario Universities).

Our librarians also conduct instruction sessions and workshops throughout the year to help students and faculty with understanding and navigating the library, accessing and evaluating library resources, and other related needs.

Email libraryresearch@ocadu.ca for more information.

Students working in the library
Student in the stacks

Interlibrary loans

With a valid ID card, OCAD U students, faculty and staff can borrow books, articles and e-resources from most other university libraries in Canada libraries using their OCAD U library accounts.


All policies and procedures for the lending library, including penalties and fines, will apply. For more information about on-site direct borrowing see the Canadian University Reciprocal Borrowing Agreement.


For more information, visit our knowledge article about borrowing items.

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Students working in the library
Library bookshelves

Alternate formats

Where access to library facilities or services is difficult, the library will make special provisions so that users with disabilities can access library services and resources in their preferred format. For more information, please see our Accessibility page.

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Library lounge

Library Events

No events at this location.

Student Exhibitions

OCAD U students can use library space to display and curate artworks and installations. For more information, please contact Susan Kun, Acting University Librarian, at mailto:susankun@ocadu.ca.