Library News
Seed Exchange now open
March 05, 2020
The Seed Exchange has arrived at the Campus Libraries!
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.
REDress Campus Campaign to shine spotlight on MMIWG2S crisis – February 10 to 14
February 07, 2020
From Monday, February 10 to Friday, February 14, the REDress Campus Campaign at Ontario Tech University and Durham College will raise awareness, generate conversation, inspire action and honour those who have been touched by the historic and ongoing Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and Two-Spirit People (MMIWG2S) crisis.
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).
Ontario Tech a university on the rise: 2020 Maclean’s magazine rankings
October 08, 2019
The 2020 Maclean’s magazine rankings of Canada’s universities affirms Ontario Tech University’s place in the top 10 of primarily undergraduate institutions. The new survey marks the first time the university appears in the Maclean’s rankings with its new Ontario Tech University brand.
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.
Want to start a podcast? The Campus Library can help
May 17, 2019
Discover how easy it is to produce a podcast with the Behringer Podcastudio recording kit! You can borrow this kit from the Campus Library for two weeks at a time. The kit includes everything you need for a simple podcast setup.
Dawn of a new era: Say hello to Ontario Tech University
March 27, 2019
The University of Ontario Institute of Technology will begin writing a new chapter in the coming months as it transitions to a distinct new brand. Between now and the start of the next academic year in September, the campus will transform into Ontario Tech University. The university will sport a new look and feel with an exciting new visual identity and market positioning.
Watch the Future History docuseries
February 26, 2019
Looking for more ways to participate in the #Next150 challenge? The Campus Libraries have acquired streaming license for Future History, a docuseries about shifting the colonial narrative and celebrating the reclamation of Indigenous knowledge and identity.
Watch the replay of the open educational practices keynote
February 25, 2019
If you missed the February 4 guest lecture on open educational practices by Rajiv Jhangiani, PhD, you can now watch the recorded session and access the slide deck.
Social media links researchers in 50 countries to one global study of the world’s streams
January 30, 2019
In 2014, University of Ontario Institute of Technology biologist Dr. Andrea Kirkwood noted a crowdsourcing call for researchers to help collect environmental data from stream ecosystems, something very much in her research wheelhouse.
Watch First Contact: an Indigenous education television series
January 29, 2019
The Campus Library has obtained streaming licenses to First Contact, a television series that follows six average Canadians with strong opinions about Indigenous people on a month-long journey, where they learn about Indigenous culture, history and present-day communities.
Be aware of your online signature, says Canada Research Chair Khalid Elgazzar
January 25, 2019
Consumers have a responsibility to be smart about the digital trails they may be unknowingly leaving behind, says University of Ontario Institute of Technology researcher Dr. Khalid Elgazzar, Canada Research Chair in the Internet of Things (IoT).
3D printing design help available at North Oshawa Library
October 16, 2018
Are you new to 3D printing and want to learn how to get started? Or do you have some knowledge of 3D printing and design, but would like to consult an experienced user?
Digital recording booth available at Campus Library
August 02, 2018
The university’s North Oshawa Library now offers a digital recording booth, which provides users with equipment to record audio and visual projects.
