Knox College Library (Caven)
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Toronto, Ontario
M5S 2E6
Reference Service
Reference service is available during the term from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday to Friday and in the summer during regular hours. There is a limited service on evenings and weekends: renewals, returns and checkouts only. The Library is closed on Sunday.
Circulation Service
The library is in the process of entering all titles into the on-line catalogue. These items are accessible through U of T Online Catalogue. The card catalogues are available to search for some materials in the collection prior to 1978 added to the collection up until 2002.
Computers
The library has eight computers, all with internet access. These computers also have USB ports and Microsoft Office.
Two of the computers are available for public access; the other six require a UTOR ID.
Black and white printing is available at a cost of 15cents/page.
The Reading Room also allows for wireless access to the Internet for those holding a valid University of Toronto library card.
Study Carrels
Study carrels are available to Library patrons on a first-come basis. The Reading Room seats approximately 60 patrons.
Borrowing permitted to persons holding valid U of T T/cards and persons holding a PCC member card. Presbyterian clergy may register for a Knox College library card. Reserve books restricted to TST staff and students.
Loan Periods
Undergraduates/Others 2 weeks with one 2 week renewal
Graduates and Staff 4 weeks with one 4 week renewal
Faculty 6 weeks with one 6 week renewal
Requests to put a book on hold can be done on-line. Click here for instructions.
Book Renewal
Request for a book renewal can be done on-line, in person or over the phone. Click here for instructions.
Rare books, manuscripts, periodicals, and unique copies of theses prepared for Knox College.Reserve books are for TST staff and students only.
One photocopying machine is available; payment options include a T/Card reader and a coin-slot. The cost is 10cents/page
The Library provides access to a book collection of over 80,000 volumes and a journal collection of over 200 current subscriptions. The Library's collections emphasize Biblical Studies, Reformed History and Theology, Presbyterianism, in particular The Presbyterian Church in Canada, as well as pastoral practice and materials relating to women and the Church. Detailed information is contained in the Library's Collection Development Policy.
Specialized Subject Collections
Kierkegaard Collection (first eds.) Fisher Rare Book Library (which houses Knox College Rare Books Library).
Online:
The library is in the process of entering all titles into the on-line catalogue. These items are accessible through U of T Library System. The card catalogue is available to search for materials not found on-line..
The Old Class and Rare Books Collections:
The Old Class Collection and portions of the main and Rare Books Collections can be searched using the card catalogues located in the Library's Reading Room. Users unable to visit the Library are welcome to contact Library Staff for holdings information.
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