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Library cards for faculty & staff

See the below for details of how to proceed, definitions, addresses & hours.


1. Faculty & staff

your administrative location:
University of Toronto faculties & departments including:
  • University College
  • Victoria College
  • St. Michael's College
  • Trinity College
  • Toronto School of Theology
    • Emmanuel College
    • Knox College
    • Regis College
    • St. Augustine's Seminary
    • University of St. Michael's College Faculty of Theology
    • University of Trinity College Faculty of Divinity

University of Toronto teaching hospitals;
see list of teaching hospitals.

documentation required:
1.photo ID (eg driver's licence)
2. letter with Utorid & barcode received from business officer in your department
to have TCard issued:
TCard Office (Monday - Friday, 9 - 5)
OR
Reader Registration (Monday - Saturday, 9 - 5)



2. Research staff hired by faculty for limited periods

documentation required:
Your business officer or faculty supervisor supplies letter on department letterhead detailing appointment.
to have TCard issued:
Take letter to Reader Registration Services at Robarts Library (Monday - Saturday, 9 - 5).



3. Visiting faculty and scholars

your administrative location:
University of Toronto department in which you are visiting or working
documentation required:
Letter from University of Toronto department where you are located, with duration of campus address.
Must be on departmental letterhead.
to have TCard issued:
Take letter to Reader Registration Services at Robarts Library(Monday - Saturday, 9 - 5).



4. Research staff with continuing appointments at teaching hospitals

your administrative location:
Research centres in affiliated U of T teaching hospitals;
see list of teaching hospitals.
documentation required:
Start with research office or supervisor in your department who will contact Renata Holder (r.holder@utoronto.ca) re privileges; updated quarterly.
to have TCard issued:
No TCard privileges. Login info for remote access to e-resources will be supplied by your research office.



Replacing a Lost or Stolen Card:

If your card is lost/stolen, it is advisable to report this information, immediately, to any library. A temporary card can be issued, until you are able to purchase a replacement at the TCard Office. The replacement fee is $12.00 (HST included). Any stored cash value on the smart chip is lost when the card is lost.
 

Locations:

  • TCard Office, 2d floor Robarts
  • Reader Registration SERVICE, ground floor public service desk at Robarts
    Monday - Saturday: 9 - 5
  • Reader Registration OFFICE, ground floor Robarts, room 1008
    Monday - Saturday: 9 - 5
    no Sunday service
    This is the supervisor's office and handles non routine requests & problems.
    Current supervisor for Reader Registration: Perry Hall, 416-978-0942, perry.hall@utoronto.ca, fax: 416-971-3131

Definitions:

  • access only: no cards issued; remember number assigned to you
  • business office or research office: the administrative officer in your academic department
  • library barcode: 14 or 16 digit number which uniquely identifies registered individuals; appears on front of TCards and on back of library cards.
  • library card: a card which gives access to library resources; issued by the University of Toronto Libraries; resembles a TCard
  • photo ID: for example driver's license, health card
  • SAK: secret activation key which may appear on the letter from departmental administrative officer if you do not already have a utoronto.ca mail account
  • TCard: a card which gives access to many University of Toronto services including library resources; issued by the University of Toronto at the TCard Office located in Robarts

 

Monday - Friday 11am-5pm.