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How much does it cost to print?

How can I find a book in Robarts stacks?

I found the book I want in the catalogue. Now how do I get it?

How do I recall a book?

Can I get into Robarts' book stacks without my TCard?

How do I use the Boolean search option in LibrarySearch?

How is this new search different from the previous search?

Can I use LibrarySearch to create citations for books and articles that I find?

Why do I have to log in to LibrarySearch?

Where can I get a stack access card for Robarts Library?

Can I search by ISBN or ISSN in LibrarySearch?

How do I place a hold in LibrarySearch?

How can I use subject headings to improve my searching?

How do I renew items in LibrarySearch?

Can I use LibrarySearch to find articles in a specific journal?

How do I get a permanent link for a book or article in LibrarySearch?

Can I order books from other libraries?

How do I report a problem with an e-resource?

Where are the course reserves in Robarts Library?

What is the dollar amount of fines that will block my borrowing privileges?

What is a PMID?

Can I take books in course reserves home?

How can I create a permanent link to an article?

Where are your government documents and publications?

I am a current student, but I am having trouble logging into the online resources. Can you help?

How do I request an item from another campus?

Is it possible to have St. George materials sent to the University of Toronto Mississauga or University of Toronto Scarborough campus for pick up?

I am an external user. How can I get a book from Downsview?

What does "stacks" mean?

How can I access resources from off campus?

Can I return an University of Toronto library book to another Ontario university library?

How can I request permission to film in the library?

Can I return books to a different library from the one I borrowed the books from?

What does in transit mean?

What happened to the Classic Catalogue?

How can I combine simple searches using Boolean?

Can I use a credit or debit card to pay my fines?

Do you loan laptops or iPads?

Can I borrow a charger for my laptop, phone or tablet?

How will health and safety be maintained when people come to pick up their curbside items?

What if the book I want to request through the Curbside Service is checked out?

I requested multiple books for curbside pickup. Will my pickup notice list which books are ready?

Where should I return the books I borrowed through Curbside Pickup Service?

What if I use a mobility device and need to use the accessible entrance to pick up my books?

Can alumni and other external borrowers use the Curbside Pickup Service?

What kinds of things are excluded from the Curbside Pickup Service?

Is there a limit to the number of books I can request from the Curbside Pickup Service?

How can I get help with the MyMedia server?

I want to donate a used textbook to the Textbooks for Change program. Where can I drop off my donation?

How can I get a carrel?