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# Library Services
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- [Overview](/index%2Ephp/student-services/library)
- [About the Library](/index%2Ephp/student-services/library/about-library)
- [Services](/index%2Ephp/student-services/library/library-services)
- [Hours and Locations](/index%2Ephp/student-services/library/hours-and-locations)
- [Accessibility](/index%2Ephp/student-services/library/accessibility)
- [Borrowing](/index%2Ephp/student-services/library/borrowing)
- [Collections](/index%2Ephp/student-services/library/collections)
- [Library Learning Zone](/index%2Ephp/student-services/library/library-learning-zone)
- [Open Research Repository](https://openresearch.ocadu.ca/)
## Reference and instruction
Our [liaison librarians](https://ocadu.libguides.com/c.php?g=743448) 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](https://ocadu.libcal.com/appointments) or [email a reference librarian for help](mailto:libraryresearch@ocadu.ca). The library also publishes [research guides](https://ocadu.libguides.com/index.php?b=s) that cover topics in art, design, and liberal arts and sciences. Students can also use the [Ask the Library chat service](mailto:ocad@chat.ca.libraryh3lp.com) 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 for more information.
### 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](http://www.curba.ca/).
For more information, visit our [knowledge article about borrowing items](https://ocadu.topdesk.net/tas/public/ssp/content/detail/service?unid=4e42645fc7cc40cba6576fe8e681edf9&from=dbc2556b-5226-4f91-b4a3-27f5f78291a1).
### 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](/student-services/library/accessibility).
[Learn More ](/index%2Ephp/student-services/library/about-library)
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## Library Events
[### Library Services Book Sale 2026
October 21, 2026 - October 23, 2026Main Building & Rosalie Sharp Centre for Design (MCA)Event ](/index%2Ephp/events-and-exhibitions/library-services-book-sale-2026)
[### Storytime: Comic & Picture Book Alumni Artist Panel
October 30, 2026Learning ZoneTalk ](/index%2Ephp/events-and-exhibitions/storytime-comic-picture-book-alumni-artist-panel)
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### Student Exhibitions
OCAD U students can use library space to display and curate artworks and installations. For more information, please contact Susan Kun, University Librarian, at .