Peer Tutoring

🎉 A Big Welcome to All Our Students! 🎉

Whether you’re stepping into the classroom on campus or engaging in your studies from the comfort of your own home (or even balancing both!), we’re thrilled to have you. The Library and Student Learning Centre (SLC) are here to support you every step of the way, with an array of services designed to make your learning experience as smooth and successful as possible.

Quick Reminder: To access some online resources, you’ll need to log in using your College Network Account.

📚 Library Space: Your Study Sanctuary

Need a quiet place to focus or a spot to meet with your study group? The Ottawa campus Library is open 24/7! 🌙 Whether you’re a night owl or an early bird, you can access a silent study room or even book a meeting room for group work. Need extra space? More meeting rooms are available on the 2nd floor of C Building. More information can be found on the Library Study Spaces page.

💬 Library Live Chat: Real-Time Help at Your Fingertips

Got a question? We’re just a click away! The Library Live Chat service is available Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. If you need more in-depth, personalized research assistance, don’t hesitate to book a Research Appointment, available both online and in person.

📖 Borrowing and Returning Books: Easy & Convenient

Need a book? Simply request items online using Page 1+, or pop into the library to pick it up. All you need is your AC card to borrow books. Returning books? Drop them in your campus Library’s drop box.

🌐 Digital Resources at Your Fingertips

Our A-Z Digital Resource Collections are packed with everything you need to succeed: databases, eBooks, journals, videos, and more! You’ll have 24/7 access—just log in with your College Network Account.

🧑‍🏫 Essential Skills Guides: Learn What You Need, When You Need It

From citing sources and avoiding plagiarism to study skills and math tips, the Essential Study Skills Guide has got you covered. Perfect for brushing up on those important skills you’ll need throughout your academic journey.

🤔 FAQs: Your Questions Answered

Got a question? Visit our FAQ page for answers to commonly asked queries. We’ve gathered all the info you need to make your experience seamless and stress-free.

✨ Coaching Lab: Free Coaching for Your Success!

At the Coaching Lab, you can get one-on-one help in a variety of subjects like math, writing, study skills, and even ESL! Whether you’re on-campus or learning remotely, coaching is available at no charge. Need coaching at the Pembroke campus? Head over to the Pembroke Campus Student Support Lab for appointments.

🧑‍🏫 Peer Tutoring: Learn from Your Peers

Struggling with a course or concept? Peer tutoring pairs you with trained student tutors who’ve excelled in the course you’re taking. The best part? It’s just $8.00 per hour! You can book tutoring sessions online or on-campus.

📚 Skill-Building Workshops: Sharpen Your Academic Skills

Join our free workshops designed to help you strengthen fundamental skills like research, writing, digital literacy, and study techniques. Whether you’re attending in-person or online, these workshops are a fantastic resource to boost your success.

🔍 Page 1+: The Ultimate Research Tool

Meet Page 1+, our resource search tool! It helps you discover and access a wealth of industry-relevant resources more effectively. A must-have for your research!

🌍 Open Educational Resources (OER): Free Learning Materials

Access free, openly licensed textbooks, images, videos, and more with our Open Educational Resources Guide. This is your go-to for finding cost-free materials that support your studies.

📚 Subject Guides: Tailored for Your Program

New to your program? Or diving into a specific research area? Our Subject Guides are curated resources designed for specific programs and areas of study. They’re perfect for preliminary research and getting started.

🖥 The Learning Portal: Access Shared Resources Across Ontario

The Learning Portal offers shared access to resources from all Ontario Colleges. It’s packed with modules on topics like study skills, writing, research, and career exploration.

Get in Touch!

For more info, stop by the Library or connect with us online. Whether you need help finding resources or just want to chat about your academic journey, we’re here to support you!

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Have an amazing first few weeks back at school! Let’s make this semester your best one yet! 🌟

The Library & SLC: Here to Support Your On-Campus & Online Learning!

A big welcome to all our new and returning students! Whether you’re taking classes on-campus or online (or both!) we want to assure you that the Library and Student Learning Centre (SLC) have a variety of services available to support your learning.

*Please note, some of our online resources will require you to login with your College Network Account.

Explore our list of services and resources:

  • Library Space:
    The Library space at the Ottawa campus is open 24/7 and features a silent study room and a bookable meeting room (more meeting rooms are available on the 2nd floor of C Building). The Library help desks are available to assist you during business hours.
  • Library Live Chat:
    Our Library Live Chat service is available Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. If you require more in-depth, one-on-one research help, please book an online or in-person Research Appointment with our staff.
  • Borrowing Books:
    If you would like to borrow a book from your campus Library, you can request the item online using Page 1+ or you can visit your local campus Library in person. You will need your AC card to borrow books. Click here for more information on how to request items.
  • Returning Books:
    Books may be returned to your campus Library drop box.
  • Digital Resource Collections:
    Access the library’s A-Z digital resource collections, this includes databases, eBooks, online videos, journals, and more. Digital resources are available 24/7 and require you to login to your College Network Account.
  • eBooks and Audiobooks Collections:
    Access electronic books on a wide variety of subjects. Find instructions on how to locate, use and download eBooks to different devices in our eBooks Guide.
  • Essential Skills Guides:
    Explore a variety of online guides that cover essential skills such as citing sources, avoiding plagiarism, research, math, English communication, technology, study skills, and much more.
  • FAQ’s:
    Find answers to commonly asked questions.
  • Coaching Lab:
    The Coaching Lab offers all Algonquin College students individual and small group coaching, both online and on-campus, at no charge. The areas of coaching offered are computer, math, writing, ESL, study skills, presentation skills, research, and anatomy/biology.
    *Pembroke students can also visit the Pembroke Campus Student Support Lab page to book an appointment with a Pembroke Campus Coach.
  • Peer Tutoring:
    If you’re a student who finds themselves experiencing difficulties in a course or are struggling to understand a concept being covered in class, Peer Tutoring can help. This service matches you with a trained student tutor for one-on-one tutoring. Tutors are students who graduated from the class before and did well in it. The fee for tutoring is $8.00 per hour. Peer Tutoring appointments are offered online and on-campus.
  • Skill-building Workshops:
    Students can participate in workshops to develop and strengthen fundamental skills such as research, writing, digital skills, and study skills to help you succeed in classes. These workshops are offered both online and on-campus, and are free to attend.
  • Online Video Collections:
    Access multiple online video collections on a wide variety of topics. Find instructions for finding, using, downloading and embedding online videos in our how-to guide.
  • Page 1+:
    Meet the Library’s new resource search tool. Research more effectively and discover access to industry-relevant resources.
  • Open Educational Resources (OER):
    Find free, openly licensed images, videos, icons, course material, textbooks and more within our Open Educational Resources Guide.
  • Subject Guides:
    These are curated guides for specific programs and areas of study. This is a great starting point for new students and for those doing preliminary research!
  • The Learning Portal:
    The Learning Portal provides shared access to resources from all Ontario Colleges. Explore modules related to learning online, study skills, digital skills, writing, research, math, career exploration, and more.

    • Maamwi Hub: The Maamwi Hub is inspired by the TRC 94 Calls to Action to ensure that the 24 Colleges of Ontario lead in the education of staff and students on the diverse Indigenous histories, cultures, and current Indigenous worldviews. We hope that the Maamwi Hub will be a part of your ongoing reconciliation journey.

For more information, please visit us in-person or connect with us online. Have a great first week!

Start Your College Journey on a Positive Path!

Welcome to college! You could be feeling excited or nervous – or both! You may find yourself thinking “I’ve made it here but what are my next steps supposed to be?”

Enter the Where Do I Begin hub! This hub is just the first in a series of supportive modules found within The Learning Portal; an amazing resource that offers shared access to resources from all Ontario Colleges. The Where Do I Begin hub will familiarize you with some of the most important things you need to know when starting out in college.

Getting Started

Follow the 7 steps to success found within the Getting Started module of the Where Do I Begin hub and discover more services that will help you along the way!

  1. Get connected to online tools – register for a free workshop and learn to navigate key technology used regularly at Algonquin College, such as Zoom, Brightspace, email, Microsoft 365, and more!
  2. Learn how to get things done – Resist the temptation to put things off and get started on your assignments sooner! Explore these Time Management modules to gain simple techniques to plan your time more effectively and get into a routine that works for you.
  3. Start planning your schedule early – Many students don’t plan to fail; they just fail to plan. Learn how to make a semester plan and create a weekly schedule to ensure that you start and stay on the right track.
  4. Learn how to take study-worthy notes – Do you find it difficult to listen, take notes and absorb everything all at the same time? You’re not alone! Even if you are attending class online and can access a recorded version of a lecture, it’s still important to take efficient notes that you can use for studying. Visit the Taking Notes in Class module to learn how to balance tasks more efficiently and in a style that works for the way you learn.
  5. Learn to understand what you read – The Reading with Purpose module will help you develop key strategies and techniques to better absorb information you have read.
  6. Learn about available services – There are many college services available to help you! The Library and Student Learning Centre (SLC) offer support in areas such as research, citing, study skills, math, presentations skills, Coaching, Peer Tutoring, and more. Visit the Services webpage to discover how we can support you throughout the school year.
  7. Ask questions – Don’t be afraid to reach out! Visit your campus Library or use our online Library Live Chat service to connect quickly with library staff who are available to help you in real time.

Whether you’re attending classes on-campus or online, start your college journey on the right path by following these steps and seek help when you need it – the key to success lies within you!

Best of luck with your first week of classes!