Your 2026 Fall Semester Starts Here: Resources, Spaces & Support
Posted on Wednesday, September 16th, 2026
Welcome to the Fall 2026 semester! The Library and Student Learning Centre (SLC) are here to help you get off to a great start with the tools, spaces, and support you need to thrive this term.
🔐 Quick Tip:
To access most online resources, log in with your College Network Account.
📚 Your Study Sanctuary: Library Spaces
Need a quiet corner to concentrate or a space to collaborate? The Ottawa campus Library is open 24/7—perfect for night owls and early risers alike.
✔ Silent study room
✔ Individual study desks
✔ Bookable meeting rooms (located on the 2nd floor of C Building)
👉 Find details on the Library Study Spaces page.
📖 Borrow & Return Books with Ease
Looking for books related to your courses or other reading materials?
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Bring your AC Card to borrow in person or use the Book Locker
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Return items anytime using your campus Library’s drop box
🌐 24/7 Digital Access
Explore our A–Z Digital Resource Collections:
📘 eBooks | 📊 Databases | 📰 Journals | 🎥 Videos
Just log in with your College Network Account to access digital resources anytime, wherever you are.
❓ Got Questions? We’ve Got Answers
Browse our FAQs for fast, clear answers to common questions—no need to stress or search endlessly.
✨ Free Academic Coaching at the Coaching Lab
Struggling with a subject or just want to stay ahead? Book a free coaching session, online or in person, for support with:
- Anatomy & Biology
- Computers
- ESL
- Math
- Presentation Skills
- Research Skills
- Science
- Study skills
- Writing and more!
📍 On the Pembroke campus? Visit the Student Support Lab for coaching appointments.
👥 Peer Tutoring: Learn with a Peer
Looking for a little extra support in a course? For just $10/hour, connect with trained student tutors who have successfully completed the same course.
📅 Book sessions online or on campus.
🛠 Skill-Building Workshops
Academic Skills workshops help students build essential skills such as research, citation, academic writing, and effective study strategies.
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- These workshops are free and available online and in-person to all current students.
Click here to view the full workshop schedule.
- These workshops are free and available online and in-person to all current students.
🔍 Discover More with Page 1+
Think of Page 1+ as your research super tool. Quickly find books, articles, and academic resources relevant to your field—all in one place.
👉 Click here to learn how to start searching with Page 1+.
🧭 Subject Guides: Start Smart
Each guide is packed with resources tailored to your program or subject area—perfect for starting your research or getting to know your field.
👉 Click here to view our list of subject guides.
🌐 The Learning Portal: Province-Wide Resources
Access shared resources from colleges across Ontario through the Learning Portal. Explore helpful modules on:
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Writing
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Studying
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Research
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Career planning and more!
👋 We’re Here to Help—Anytime
Need guidance, research support, or someone to talk through your academic path? We’re just a message or visit away.
📍 Visit your campus Library Help Desk
💬 Use our Live Online Chat
📅 Book a Research Appointment
We’re excited to be part of your journey this fall. From resources and study spaces to academic support and expert guidance, we’ve got your back all semester long.
🍂 Welcome to Fall 2026!