Library FAQs | University of Toronto Libraries

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How can I upgrade my library research skills?

What counts as a scholarly source?

Can you help me with citation impact metrics?

Where are your government documents and publications?

Where can I find University of Toronto course calendars?

Why can’t I access Micromedex off campus?

How can I get a carrel?

How can I find a government document on the shelf?

What kinds of e-readers work with your e-books? Kindle? Nook?

How do I download one of Scholars Portal's borrowable ebooks?

How can I access electronic copies of journals?

Where can I find books about [xyz topic] at your library?

What does it mean to "mark" a listing in the library catalogue?

How do ebooks work at U of T?

How do I access Quicklaw?

How do I get a book that says "Processing - May be requested"?

How do I create a permanent link to an article using the DOI?

How do I find a journal?

How do I access Harrison's Online?

How do I use a call number to find a book on the shelf?

How do I use the boolean search option in the library catalogue?

How do I create durable links to ebooks?

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

When should I request an intercampus delivery?

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

I am asked to either login or pay for access to an ejournal or an article. What should I do?

Do we have online access to the Globe and Mail and the Toronto Star now that there is a paywall?

I was just wondering, what is the format for Nature style citation? Or other citation styles?

I am looking for a specific database. Where can I find the link?

Does the library have sheet music?

How can I find a specific book?

How should I cite my sources? My paper is in psychology.

How do I get full text links to articles when I'm using PubMed?

How do I create a durable link to books and catalogue pages?

Where can I get contact information for individual library staff members?

Is food allowed at the library?

How can I request a book from Downsview?

I am not a University of Toronto student or faculty member. Can I take out books?

Does the library have my textbook?

Where can I access SPSS, SAS, or other statistical software?

How can I create a permanent link to an article?

How do I choose good keywords?

How can I find a book in Robarts stacks?

Are there any library services to help me figure out what copyright material is okay to use in my teaching?

Do you have any online dictionaries?

What about using images in my teaching? Can I do this?

Can I link to resources I find online for teaching purposes?

What is Crown Copyright?

Where are your group study rooms?

Where can I use a microfiche reader?