Library FAQs | University of Toronto Libraries

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Where are your group study rooms?

I need an encyclopedia/dictionary. Where can I find one?

What are your hours over the holidays?

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

What does "stacks" mean?

What's "print on demand"?

How can I comply with the new Tri-Agency Open Access Policy?

Can I use any library?

Can I use the library if I don't go to U of T?

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

What are the rules of the library?

What is truncation? How can I use it to improve my searches?

How do I search in RACER?

I'd like to put material for one of my courses on course reserves. Can you advise me regarding the process?

How do I know if a book cannot be borrowed?

How long can I take out books for?

What do I do if I lost a book?

I am a Student Life staff member and want to show a movie to fellow staff for the purpose of leadership development. Do I need a license?

Where can I access translation software?

How can I find a book in Robarts stacks?

Do you have any online dictionaries?

Where can I use a microfiche reader?

How do I get rid of the "Disallowed Key Characters" error?

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

As a University of Toronto alumnus, how can I access the library?

Where can I study overnight?

Can I borrow a headset or earphones from the Gerstein library?

Can I write in a library book?

I found a book in the catalogue at a hospital library. How do I get it?

How can I tell what discipline a journal article is from?

How do I request an item from another university?

How do I choose good keywords?

Is it possible to retrieve a book from storage, and if so, does storage material circulate?

How can I login to library computers?

What does "SLA" stand for?

How do I find an ebook in the library catalogue?

What accessibility services does the library offer?

How can I book a tour of a University of Toronto library?

How are your books arranged on the shelf?

I want to have an item delivered to my library, but it is not listed as a pick-up location on the request form. Why not?

Can I take out books from the stacks?

Where can I apply to professional University of Toronto library positions?

Can you reserve a book for me until I can come get it?

Where are the Old Class materials at Robarts?

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

When are Robarts stacks and storage books retrieved?

Can I use my Toronto Public Library card to borrow books?

Are dogs allowed in the library?

What is a call number?

Where is the oversized material in Robarts Library?