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Meet Omni

Ontario's academic search tool

As part of OCUL’s Collaborative Futures initiative, Omni is a shared library system powered by team members and resources from 19 Ontario universities.  

Through Omni, you experience fast and easy access to a province-wide collection of diverse, high-quality academic materials. And you can request to borrow those materials, having them delivered to your preferred pick-up location. 

Features of Omni

Easy to Use

A fresh and intuitive web experience, mobile-friendly for consistent use across devices.

Search with Confidence

Powerful search tools for discovery and in-depth research of high-quality academic sources across the consortium.

Smooth and Seamless

Designed to connect to existing library and research tools for a smooth research experience.

Collaboration Ready

Purpose-built to enable members to share collections and services while also maintaining local autonomy.

A Wealth of Content

Numerous academic and scholarly resources, leveraging broad content coverage, deep expertise, and extensive metadata.

Omni is a collaboration between 19 Ontario universities

Algoma University
Brock University
Carleton University
University of Guelph
Laurentian University
McMaster University
Nipissing University
OCAD University
Ontario Tech University (formerly UOIT)
Queen's University
Toronto Metropolitan University
Trent University
University of Guelph
University of Ottawa
University of Waterloo
University of Windsor
Western University
Wilfrid Laurier University
York University
 

About OCUL

The Ontario Council of University Libraries (OCUL) is a consortium of Ontario university libraries. Our strength lies in our commitment to work together to maximize our collective expertise and resources. We enhance information services in Ontario and beyond through collective purchasing and shared digital information infrastructure, collaborative planning, assessment, research, partnerships, and professional development.