Frequently Asked Questions

Access the Turnitin assignment folder from within the Library@MyCanvas Course. After you submit your written work, Turnitin will generate a Similarity Report, which highlights matches between your essay/paper and other sources, flagging passages that require better paraphrasing or referencing. To check the similarity report, click on "Submission Details".  View the Plagiarism Guide for information... read more

Many of the Library's resources are available online – this includes eBooks, magazine & newspaper articles, and more. When you are off-campus, your 9-digit student or employee ID and password. Example: 000101060@mohawkcollege.ca. Full details can be found on the Off-Campus Access page. ... read more

If there is an article that the library does not have that would help you with Mohawk-related coursework, we can try to borrow it for you from another library. Check out the Interlibrary Loan page for full details.   ... read more

Your Library account allows you to borrow items from the Library, check overdues, fines and place holds. For instructions on how to log in, visit the Your Library Account page.   ... read more

If you receive an overdue notice from the library, we encourage you to return any outstanding items as soon as possible. If the items are not returned, you will receive a second notice informing you that we have placed a “hold” on your access to Library and College services. Until the library hold is resolved, you will not be able to register for courses, receive your grades or borrow library mate... read more

Remote access is only available to current Mohawk College faculty, students and staff. See our Off Campus Access page for more info.... read more

The Library's APA Guide is the place to start when creating your reference list. It contains examples of the most common citations as well as formatting samples and templates. ... read more

If you need help looking for resources, you can contact us via chat or email. View our Research Help page for more details.... read more

View the Journals & Magazines page on the Library website for details on how to find and cite articles. ... read more

When searching the databases select the 'full text' box in the Limit your results area. Selecting this box will ensure that all of the articles in the results list will have a full text option available in either HTML or PDF format. For more information, visit the Finding Full Text Articles page on the Library website. ... read more

Your login is your 9-digit student/staff ID number and password. View the Off-Campus Access page for more information. ... read more

When you are accessing Library resources off-campus, you will need to log in with your 9-digit student or employee ID and password. Example: 000101060@mohawkcollege.ca. Full details can be found on the Off-Campus Access page. ... read more

To make a recommendation for the library collection please contact Jenn Horwath Collection & Access Services Librarian or complete a Purchase Request form. ... read more

Research guides are guides to Library resources in a particular program area and a great research aid! Visit the Research Guides homepage to see a list of our guides by program. .... read more

Library Study Spaces can be booked by visiting the Library Study Space Reservations page.... read more

To continue to use the Library after you graduate, you must register with the Alumni Department and apply for a Perks account. Full details can be found on the Alumni & Community page. ... read more

The Library offers one-on-one in person and online research and reference appointments with Library staff. To book an appointment, visit the Make an Appointment page.... read more

"Search Everything" is a search tool that allows you to search all of the library's collections at once. Access Search Everything on the Library homepage. Simply enter your search words in to the box. Read more about Search Everything in the "Search Everything Tool" guide.... read more

Outstanding fines can be paid in person with your ONE Card by visiting the Customer Service Desk at any Library location. Or you can pay them online with a credit card (Mastercard or Visa) by accessing the Student Finances tab in MyMohawk. Instructions  can be found on the Fines page. ... read more

Mohawk College students have no limits on how many physical books they can check out at a time. Alumni and Community Borrowers can borrow a maximum of 6 items at once.... read more