Alumni may purchase access to University of Toronto Libraries with one of the following cards. Privileges may vary at individual libraries.
See the Alumni library access page for information on what services are currently available to alumni library card holders.
Alumni Reader card | Alumni Research Reader card
Alumni Reader card
Our most accessible plan for University of Toronto alumni – suitable for casual readers or those with occasional research needs.
Cost
- $70 annually
- Purchase at the Robarts Library Reader Registration desk
Privileges
- Borrow up to 50 books at once
- 14 day loan period
- Request up to 10 books for library pick-up at once
- Access to stacks, computing, and facilities
- Renew your membership online (valid UTORid required)
- On-site access to most of the University of Toronto Libraries’ online databases
Please note that the Alumni Reader card does NOT include the following:
- Loan period renewals
- Access to interlibrary loan services
- Remote access to U of T Libraries' online databases due to licensing restrictions.
- Wifi access
Alumni Research Reader card
Our advanced plan for University of Toronto alumni – suitable for researchers who are looking for enhanced access to library resources.
Cost
| Annual | $145 |
| Annual for seniors (65+) | $95 |
| Six months | $90 |
| Three months | $60 |
Purchase at the Robarts Library Reader Registration desk.
Privileges
- Borrow up to 100 books at once
- 14 day loan period, renewal anytime up to 42 days
- Request up to 25 books for library pick-up at once
- Access to stacks, computing, and facilities
- Access to interlibrary loan services – $30 per request
- Renew your membership online (valid UTORid required)
- On-site access to most of the University of Toronto Libraries’ online databases
Please note that the Alumni Research Reader card does NOT include the following:
- Remote access to U of T Libraries' online databases due to licensing restrictions.
- Wifi access
–Updated May 2, 2023