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Today's hours for Engineering, Robarts, Gerstein, OISE, UTM, UTSC
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Engineering & Computer Science	Hours
OISE	Hours
UTM	Hours
UTSC	Hours

What's new

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Explore our ebook platforms and collections

We've compiled a list of our major ebook providers so you can see how to access and use ebooks in each collection.

The Journey of the Book

Ever wonder how a book gets onto the library shelves? Watch our photo-essay on YouTube.

Take advantage of TSpace deposit support!

TSpace helps U of T researchers comply with Open Access funding mandates (CIHR, NSERC, SSHRC) by depositing grant-funded publications on their behalf.

U of T Showcase 150

In recognition of Canada 150, campus archives and special collections have come together to showcase their unique, diverse holdings within the context of 150 years of Canada's historical narrative.

Browzine

This bookshelf-style app allows you to browse, read, share, and save online journals directly to your iOS or Android tablet or smartphone.

Struggle & Story: Canada in Print

Mar 20 to Sep 1, 2017
Celebrate 150 years of Canada at the Fisher with a wide array of materials from our extensive collection of Canadiana, including books, personal letters, photographs, maps, and prints.

Robarts Common

A major expansion of the University of Toronto’s Robarts Library, designed by Diamond Schmitt Architects, will start to take shape this summer thanks to a transformational gift from Drs. Russell and Katherine Morrison. We are pleased to announce that the firm Harbridge + Cross Limited will shortly begin construction of the Robarts Common.

More information about Robarts Common

Workshops

3D Printing Safety Training - MADLab

Date: Tuesday, August 8, 2017
Time: 3:10pm - 4:00pm
Location: Gerstein Library

Learn how to safely operate the Makerbot Replicator 2 3D printers. You must complete this safety training session before you can use our 3D printers.

3D Printing Safety Training

Date: Tuesday, August 8 3:10pm - 4:00pm

Location: MADLab, Gerstein Science Information Centre, 1 Below, room B112

Presenters: Erica Lenton, Gerstein Librarian & Mike Spears, MADLab Manager

What's Covered:

- overview of 3D Printing @ Gerstein + MADLab policies & guidelines for use

- instructions for safe & effective use of the 3D printers

- how to prepare a 3D design file for printing

- basic design principles

Questions?

Send your questions to gerstein.3Dprinting@utoronto.ca or visit our website at: http://guides.library.utoronto.ca/3dprinting

Beyond Books: Using the U of T Libraries as a Grad Student (Grad Talk)

Date: Tuesday, August 15, 2017
Time: 12:00pm - 1:00pm

With 44 libraries at the University of Toronto, it may be overwhelming to figure out where to begin conducting research. This talk will showcase library resources and services that are of particular interest to grad students, including unique collections beyond books (e.g., archives, maps, and datasets) and how librarians can support grad students with their research process.

To register, please visit the Student Life website.
Location: Grad Room (66 Harbord Street)

3D Printing Safety Training - MADLab

Date: Tuesday, August 22, 2017
Time: 3:10pm - 4:00pm
Location: Gerstein Library

Learn how to safely operate the Makerbot Replicator 2 3D printers. You must complete this safety training session before you can use our 3D printers.

3D Printing Safety Training

Date: Tuesday, August 22 3:10pm - 4:00pm

Location: MADLab, Gerstein Science Information Centre, 1 Below, room B112

Presenters: Erica Lenton, Gerstein Librarian & Mike Spears, MADLab Manager

What's Covered:

- overview of 3D Printing @ Gerstein + MADLab policies & guidelines for use

- instructions for safe & effective use of the 3D printers

- how to prepare a 3D design file for printing

- basic design principles

Questions?

Send your questions to gerstein.3Dprinting@utoronto.ca or visit our website at: http://guides.library.utoronto.ca/3dprinting

Basic VR Development Workshop

Date: Thursday, August 10, 2017
Time: 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Location: Gerstein Library

Description: The Basic VR Development Workshop is designed to help you get started with virtual reality application development for the web.

Date: Thursday, August 10, 2PM-4PM

Location: MADLab, Gerstein Science Information Centre, Room B112

In this workshop, we will demonstrate how to build webVR applications using Mozilla’s A-Frame web framework. A-Frame is built on top of HTML and employs Javascript to create webVR applications that run in a browser. The workshop covers the basics of A-Frame from creating simple virtual reality scenes to integrating 3D models and responding to user interactions. It also covers how to use the Glitch.me website to host the webVR applications you create.

While aimed at beginners, familiarity with HTML and basic Javascript is strongly recommended.

Hardware Requirements: Mac or Windows laptop running the latest versions of Google Chrome (recommended) or Safari. (The MADLab has a liminted number of MacBooks available for loan during the workshop – please notify us if you’d like to use one; available on a first-come, first-served basis.)

Optional: A mobile device (Android or iOS) that runs Chrome (recommended) or Safari. (Useful for mobile testing).