Library News
Ontario Tech University marks Black History Month
February 10, 2021
Equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) are fundamental values for Ontario Tech University. This year, the university will celebrate Black History Month in a variety of ways, including virtual programs, events, initiatives and resources that celebrate Black Canadian culture, promote an awareness of history, and provide an open space for conversations about EDI:
Participate in the Campus Library’s Winter semester workshops
February 05, 2021
The Campus Library invites students and faculty to participate in virtual workshops on research and data management skills.
Participate in Treaties Recognition Week – November 2 to 6
November 02, 2020
At Ontario Tech University, Treaties Recognition Week from November 2 to 6 will raise awareness of the treaties agreed to between Indigenous nations and the Crown (government) in Right of Ontario over the last 250 years.
Bring the Campus Library into your class using Canvas
September 10, 2020
To support online and blended course delivery, Ontario Tech's Librarians have developed three e-learning modules instructors can import into their Canvas courses. The text, images, videos, interactive quizzes and activities included in these modules support the development of information literacy skills in your class so students are prepared to find, evaluate and ethically use information from a variety of sources in their assignments.
Download the Final Report on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls
February 07, 2020
Reclaiming Power and Place: The Final Report of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls is now available for download from the Campus Library’s website.
Ontario Tech University launches free book initiative with Oshawa Public Libraries
December 05, 2019
Visitors to Ontario Tech University’s Campus Library will now have access to more titles to satisfy their inner bookworm, thanks to a recent collaboration with Oshawa Public Libraries (OPL).
Introducing Omni: a new academic search and discovery tool
November 21, 2019
Beginning Thursday, December 12, Ontario Tech University students, faculty and staff will have access to Omni, a new academic search tool developed by the Ontario Council of University Libraries (OCUL).
Campus Library space enhancements coming soon
August 07, 2019
A number of key projects are underway to create enhanced spaces and additional seating on the second and third floors of the university’s North Oshawa Library.
Workshop: Finding and Using Open Textbooks – June 11
June 03, 2019
Have you ever considered replacing your course textbook with something more affordable and flexible? In this hands-on workshop, explore open textbooks (free online textbooks released under an open copyright license) and open educational resource collections, including supplementary materials such as quizzes and slides for specific courses.