Help strengthen our libraries and our collections to prepare our students to be global citizens.
Downtown
UTM
UTSC
CatalogueGet research help from anywhere! Click on the "Ask Chat with a librarian" icon to start a chat session. We can help you
- Find sources about a topic
- Locate a specific book or article
- Use library tools effectively
Hours
Monday – Thursday: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday and Sunday: Closed
Closures:
Monday May 21 (Victoria Day holiday)
Monday July 2 (Canada Day holiday)
Monday August 6 (Civic holiday)
Monday September 3 (Labour Day holiday)
What students are saying about Ask Chat with a Librarian
The online chat feature at the @uoftlibraries has saved me so many times! Thank you for this feature and for the great support and service!
— Fady Shanouda (@FadyShanouda) 12 May 2017
The #askalibrarian service from @uoftlibraries is really fab and I didn't rely on librarians nearly enough in my undergrad. They're great.
— Chloe Shantz-Hilkes (@chloeshantz) September 17, 2014
"I recently completed the "Ask a Librarian" online chat sessions with two librarians [...]. I would just like to pass on the message that both were phenomenal in helping me and answering my questions. They explained everything and gave me lots of details, tips and information [...] Also, I want to convey my support and appreciation for the Chat service. It is absolutely essential and has helped me numerous times. Thank you."
-3rd year social work graduate student
Sample chat
Privacy
Ask Chat with a Librarian collects only the minimum amount of information from visitors necessary to provide effective service. At the end of your chat, you can print or email a transcript of your session.