The Algonquin Learning Resource Centre offers research assistance to our students faculty and staff via several methods. ( While we can't do your research for you, we will try and point you towards helpful resources and support your use of our research tools)
In person at your campus library.
Call your campus main desk
E-mail us at lrc@algonquincollege.com
Chat with us via askON .
Student coaching at the Student Support Lab (SSL)
In Person at your campus library
(Campus locations, hours of operation and telephone information)
All campus libraries offer one on one research and reference consultation at their main desks. If you approach the desk our staff they will be happy to offer some assistance that is sure to get your research started. Please note it is often helpful to have a copy of your assignment with you to show the Reference staff.
If required you may also make an appointment with a Reference staff member for an hour long research consultation or tutorial. At the Woodroffe Campus Library these sessions may be booked using thehttp://lts4.algonquincollege.com/sslrs/default.aspx(SSL) online booking system.
The online booking system is only available at Woodroffe campus and is not yet available at Pembroke and Perth. Please consult the desk staff regarding the availability of appointments for these campuses.
The Student Support Lab provides one-on-one coaching help. While the SSL is not not a proofreading service, our coaches will help you identify solutions to the difficulties you may be experiencing with your English and research studies, as well as with basic software operations. Visit the SSL for coaching information and regarding the availability of coaches.
Via telephone (Campus locations, hours of operation and telephone information)
All campus libraries are able to offer brief research and reference consultation via the telephone during business hours. At times we may not be able to answer your call immediately, but if you leave a message we will reply within 24 hrs during the business work week.
e-Reference (LRC@algonquincollege.com)
You may write us with your research question or reference query. E-mails are answered within 24hrs during the business work week. Please note this address is for library related research only, if you have specific questions outside of our services we will do our best to refer your e-mail.
Via chat (askON)
Our askON service offers online live chat with specially trained information specialists, when you need it and where you need it. For more information regarding the service and operating hours please see our askON information page.
