Open Menu Expand All + Collapse All - Services The Library provides services to support teaching and learning. Accessibility HubAccessible services for library resources, technologies, and spaces. Borrowing ServicesHow to borrow books and other materials from the library, including delivery methods, returns, and fine policies. Subject Liaison LibrariansSubject liaison librarians have expertise in subject areas and are available to help with research, collections, or teaching classes about library research and information literacy Course GuidesCourse guides are made to help students in specific classes. They often include help with assignments and other tips for doing research. Course Readings (Reserves)Find and access course readings on reserve and learn how faculty can place readings on reserve. Research AssistanceGet research help in-person or online through librarian appointments, drop-ins, chat, email, video tutorials, and Omni support. Teaching SupportsOptions available for librarian research skills instruction for a course, both online and in-person. Library TechnologyThe library offers a variety of technologies to assist the research process, and to make the best use of Library resources. Library MakerspaceThe Laurier Library Makerspace is a workshop for students, staff and faculty to make things, learn skills and meet other makers. Podcasting ProgramThe podcasting program provides space, equipment, and podcasting software for members of the Laurier community to create podcasts. Research Library resources to support the needs of the Laurier community including guides to research by subject, books, articles, journals, databases, videos, data and statistics, and much more. Subject GuidesGuides listing the best search tools for specific subjects or programs. ArticlesFinding articles at the Laurier Library. eBooks and BooksHow to find books, both in print and electronic. ResourcesTools for searching for information resources and collections of those information resources in our collection. More Research MaterialsNews articles, video, music, data and statistics, theses, and other types of library research materials. WLU PressThe Wilfrid University Library Press publishes books in areas such as social sciences and humanities. Scholarly CommunicationThe library plays a role in the support and evolution of the creation, evaluation, dissemination, and preservation of scholarly writings. Research Data ManagementLibrary resources that help researchers manage their research data, including data management planning services, consulting, and data deposit. Laurier ArchivesThe Laurier Archives contains the library's research collection of primary sources and rare books, and is a research destination for students, staff, faculty, and the public. Digital Projects and CurationThe Library can help the Laurier community start digital humanities projects or online exhibitions. Arts and Culture The Library showcases artistic and creative projects of the Laurier and wider community. Robert Langen Art GalleryThe Robert Langen Art Gallery (RLAG) is the University’s visual arts center and cultural hub for students, staff, faculty and the public at large. Community engagement spaceAn area on the main floor of the Waterloo campus library where creative works of the Laurier community are displayed. One Heart, One Mind, One Vision muralLibrary landing page for the One Heart, One Mind, One Vision library mural by Ojibwe artist, Mike Cywink Locations The Library serves the Laurier community at multiple campuses and through additional locations. Study AreasLearn about places to study and work in groups at the various library locations. WaterlooThe main Laurier library is located at the Waterloo campus. KitchenerLaurier's Kitchener campus Library is located on the lower level of the Lyle S. Hallman Faculty of Social Work. BrantfordThe Laurier library services at Brantford are found in the lower floor of the Grand River Hall and at the neighbouring Branford Public Library. MiltonLibrary pickup and virtual library services are available at the Milton campus Additional LocationsThe Library serves the Laurier community at multiple campuses and through additional locations. About Library contacts, policies, and information about where the Laurier Library started and what it is trying to become. PeopleThe library is staffed with librarians, staff, and administration to provide services to Laurier and community users. PoliciesLaurier Library policies related to services, collections, volunteering, and Library facilities. PartnershipsThe Laurier Library's partnerships with other libraries and groups to provide library services to the Laurier community. Library HistoryA timeline of Laurier Library's history from 1910. Library AwardsAwards that recognize or support library and archival research at the Laurier Library Strategic DirectionVisions and plans for the future of the Laurier Library. Help Library resources to help students, faculty, staff, and the community quickly and independently. TutorialsShort help tutorials on using the Library's resources and services. Common ActivitiesHelp guides organized around common academic tasks Site A-Z ListAlphabetic list of common and specialized pages on the website User Groups HelpGuides organized around common library user groups, such as students, faculty, alumni, etc. Ask UsAn email form to send a question to the library. We'll steer it in the right direction.