Office & resource library

The OPIRG-Carleton office is located at 326 Nideyinàn (formerly University Centre), upstairs from the multi-faith centre and prayer room and downstairs from the CUSA office.

We manage a public schedule here with some flexibility. While the space is available to be booked for meetings or co-working, there may be some sudden changes to this schedule. We can be reached for scheduling or confirmations at 613-520-2757 and admin@opirgcarleton.org.

Due to COVID-19, we have guidelines for sharing our office space to keep staff and volunteers safe:

  • Wear a face mask (we recommend N95s and have some available);

  • Refrain from eating or drinking in the office (water excepted);

  • Do not use the space if you have symptoms of COVID-19, have tested positive or have been in close contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19 within 14 days of first symptoms or contact;

  • Vaccinations and physical distancing are strongly encouraged (although we have an air purifier on site, we do not have the best ventilation in the office);

  • A maximum of 10 people are allowed in the office at a single time, including two people in the back office. If your group is over 10 people, please contact us to arrange seating and accommodations.

As well as Equipment Loans, we offer the following services from our office:

  • Work sharing and meeting space with hybrid online/in-person options,

  • Public-use computers and laptops (maximum of two),

  • Printing, scanning, copying; including poster and handbill printing,

  • Resource library, magazines, newspaper and book loans,

  • Button-maker for pressing 1¼” buttons - See Tutorials and Examples,

  • Equipment Loans, including tables, chairs, a button-maker, PA system, megaphone, projector and more,

  • Video and film screenings (DVD or digital only),

  • Free sexual health and hygiene products.

We are not yet able to, but are working to offering:

  • Audio-video production equipment loaning

  • The Free Store of clothes, housing and school supplies

Community groups and Working Groups can book office space for meetings or work sharing any time with 24-hours notice. Email admin@opirgcarleton.org to make arrangements.

Resource library

Our resource library is home to a collection of zines,  periodicals, media, and hundreds of books that reflect and respond to  OPIRG Carleton’s mandate surrounding social justice and anti-oppression. Our titles are chosen through consultation with our volunteers, students, and community members in response to changing community interests as well as the (un)availability of alternative materials in the university’s main library collection. Our goal is to  provide independent sources of knowledge as support for working groups  and for the research needs of students, faculty, alumni and community members. 

We are seeking volunteers to help catalogue and digitalize our Resource Library. Learn more and apply here.

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Resource Library

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OPIRG Overdrive

OPIRG is currently working to create a digital library that will give students and community members access to hundreds of radical publications and books online!