Services for Lakehead Georgian Students

Are you a Lakehead Georgian student? You have access to both Lakehead and Georgian libraries. This guide explains some of the library services and any special instructions.

Research Help for Lakehead Georgian Students

Need help? Don't know where to start? We want to help you!

In person - View Georgian's library and research hours

By phone - Call us at the research desk for help

Email Georgian libraries - Email us with your question

Virtual help - Use Ask a Librarian / AskON

Logos of Lakehead University and Georgian College.

Lakehead Georgian Student Cards

sample Lakehead/Georgian ONEcard

Remember to bring your ONEcard/student card with you to the library. It is your ID for borrowing books, phone chargers, and much more!

Lakehead Username

What is my Lakehead username?

Your Lakehead username is a combination of your first initial and part of your last name. Your middle initial might be included and you may also have a number at the end. Your username is the first part of your Lakehead email address.

Here's an example:

Lakehead email address: jcdoe9@lakeheadu.ca

Lakehead username:       jcdoe9

 

Where do I find my Lakehead username?

Look for your acknowledgement email from Lakehead that was sent to you when you applied. Your Lakehead username and a (temporary) password is listed there.

Having problems with your username/password? Contact Lakehead's IT department in Orillia at 705 330-4008 ext. 7777 or by email at helpdesk@lakeheadu.ca

How do I login to the computers in the library?

To login to a library computer or any Georgian computer:

  • login with Georgian student number
  • password is your birth date in this format YYMMDD
  • If this password doesn't work, contact Georgian's IT at 705.728.1968 ext. 1732

Use your Georgian account information to load money on your Georgian ONEcard to print

How do I access resources? What ID should I use?

Your Lakehead username and password is used to access Lakehead library resources.

Accessing Lakehead's library databases, e-journals, catalogue, and more:

You will be prompted to enter your Lakehead username and password to:

  • access their databases, electronic resources (books, journals)
  • request items from Lakehead catalogue

 

Register with Georgian's library to gain access to Georgian's library resources.

Accessing Georgian's library databases, e-journals, catalogue, and more:

On campus access generally does not require any login to databases.

Off campus access to databases, electronic resources (books, journals) requires a username and password.

  • Register with Georgian's library
  • We will add your Georgian credentials to your account and set a PIN
  • Use your Georgian library credentials to access Georgian's resources off campus.