Library FAQs | University of Toronto Libraries

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

What does "stacks" mean?

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

What's "print on demand"?

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

Can I print past 11pm at Robarts Library?

How do I check on my request for material ordered from another campus

Can you help me cite my sources correctly?

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

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

How do I get a LIRA account?

What happened to Scholars Portal Search?

How do I renew my Research Reader or Direct Borrower library card?

What library services will be available to me after I graduate?

How do I cancel my request for materials (intercampus delivery) from another campus?

How can my corporation or organization get associate memberships?

Where is the Robarts Library Book Room?

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

What privileges do Direct Borrowers and Research Readers have?

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

Where can I study overnight?

I would like to donate a book to the University of Toronto Libraries.

What do I do if I lost a book?

How long can I take out books for?

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

Why was I charged overdue fines for books that I returned on time?

How do I know if a book cannot be borrowed?

How do I search in RACER?

How do I place a hold on an item?

Do you have a microwave?

What is a call number?

How do I find an ebook in the library catalogue?

Is there an easy way for me to authenticate as a U of T user while I'm researching off-campus?

Where are the Old Class materials at Robarts?

How are your books arranged on the shelf?

How can I login to library computers?

I found a book in the catalogue that says "Gov Pubs storage". How can I get it?

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

Are dogs allowed in the library?

Can I use any library?

What accessibility services does the library offer?

What are the rules of the library?

Where is the oversized material in Robarts Library?

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

What does "SLA" stand for?

Where can I access translation software?

How do I request an item from another university?

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?

What's the difference between scholarly and peer-reviewed articles?

Can I take out books from the stacks?