As one of four universities in the Laurentian Federation, Huntington University is working closely with Laurentian University, under the guidance of public health authorities, to ensure our COVID-19 preparedness and protocols are aligned with their recommendations. For more information on COVID-19, please visit the PHSD web page. FAQ about coronavirus (COVID-19) are also available at laurentian.ca/COVID-19.
Please note the J.W. Tate Library is closed during the lockdown.
Please read below for information that may be helpful at this time, and please note that these protocols and policies may change without advance notice.
Accessing the J.W. Tate Library
Students wishing to use the J.W. Tate Library at Huntington University will enter the building via Huntington University's main entrance (ring doorbell for access to the building).
All visitors to the J.W. Tate Library will also be required to check in with a designated staff, who will maintain an accurate list for contact tracing purposes.
Face Coverings
All visitors to the J.W. Tate Library are asked to please wear a face covering/mask at all times.
Work Space and Computers
Student work spaces and computers will be available in the J.W. Tate Library during regular business hours, and will be wiped down by staff after each use. Please note, there are a limited number of student work spaces and computers. In addition, work spaces are arranged to ensure physical distancing.
Access to library material
Please note, the book stacks will remained closed. Staff from J.W. Tate Library will be happy to retrieve your requested materials.
Research Help
Research help continues to be available. Please contact the librarian, Natasha Gerolami, at ngerolami@huntingtonu.ca for assistance to access electronic resources and tips on improving your research strategies.
Curbside Pick-up Available
Feel free to request curbside pick-up! Please contact the librarian, Natasha Gerolami, at jwtatelibrary@huntingtonu.ca to make arrangements.
The J.W. Tate Library at Huntington University includes a specialized collection to support the programs in Communication Studies, Gerontology, Religious Studies, as well as books focused on Theology.
Begin your research by searching the library catalogue to access resources available through J.W. Tate Library, and/or all libraries on campus.
The J.W. Tate Library also houses The Lougheed Teaching and Learning Centre, a research and resource centre which opened in March 2011 and is named in honour of Greater Sudbury’s Marguerite and Gerry Lougheed Sr.
A first of its kind, The Lougheed Teaching and Learning Centre at Huntington University promotes excellence and innovation in higher learning and professional development throughout the north. Outfitted with the latest in educational technology, the Lougheed Teaching and Learning Centre offers additional support to the students, residents, and staff within the university.
Search the library catalogue to access resources available through J.W. Tate Library, and/or all libraries on campus.
In our ongoing effort to support you in your studies, research guides specific to Huntington University's core programs in Communication Studies, Gerontology and Religious Studies have been created by the Head Librarian. Each research guide offers recommendations on a variety of resources specific to each discipline, as well as other helpful information, to help get you started.
Laptops can be borrowed, free of charge, from the J.W. Tate Library. at Huntington University. Each laptop is loaned out for a one week period.
Students have access to a printer and photocopier in the J.W. Tate Library, at a cost of 10 cents per page.
A maximum of 500 items can be checked out by any regular patron at one time (student, staff, faculty).
Hours of Operation
Please note the J.W. Tate Library is closed during the lockdown.