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Who do I contact to report a noise complaint at Robarts Library?

How do the U of T Libraries support open access? Where can I find open textbooks and other open resources?

How does the University support publication in Open Access journals? I would like to submit a manuscript and need to pay the fee.

How does the University support publication in BioMedCentral (BMC) journals? I would like to submit a manuscript and need to pay the fee.

I would like to organize an event at which short excerpts from movies and TV shows are shown on multiple screens for ambience. Do I need a license?

What is Crown Copyright?

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

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

How do I determine the rights and permissions of a resource?

How can I find a University of Toronto thesis?

How can I request permission to film in the library?

Where can I lock and charge my laptop?

Can you help me with Microsoft Excel?

How can I use the “in-copyright” materials in HathiTrust?

How do I access my readings on the Library Course Reserves module on Quercus?

How do I link to course readings while respecting copyright?

Who is my faculty liaison librarian?

Can I post the supplemental materials (slides, quizzes, videos, etc.) that accompany a textbook on Quercus?

Do you have a subscription to the National Film Board of Canada's CAMPUS service?

Where can I find items on course reserve for my class?

As a new student, how do I get my library number / card?

Can I tap my TCard to pay for printing or photocopying?

How much does it cost to print?

Which libraries on the St. George campus use TCard+ for printing and photocopying?

How do I add funds to my TCard for printing and photocopying?

What happens to the money I have left on the chip on my TCard, now that the library is using TCard+ for printing/photocopying payment?

Can I use meal plan funds stored in my TCard+ account for photocopying and printing at the library?

Do I need to get a new TCard to pay for printing and photocopying with the TCard+ service?

How much does it cost to photocopy? Where are the photocopiers?

If I lose my TCard will I lose the money I have added to my TBucks account?

I have a Guest Card. Can I check my account balance and load funds online?

What is TCard+?

My TCard or Guest Card is not working for printing or photocopying. What should I do?

Can external borrower library cards be loaded with TBucks or do card-holders need to purchase a Guest Card?

Can I check my TBucks account balance online?

I’m not a student, staff or faculty member at U of T. How do I pay for printing or photocopying?

Can I use my TBucks anywhere on campus?

Can I transfer my balance from an old Visitor Card to a new card?

Why is access to some material restricted in HathiTrust?

What does the library’s HathiTrust membership give me access to?

What are the advantages of the library’s HathiTrust membership?

How do I find short term loan materials in the catalogue?

How can I download an ebook from ebrary?

Where can I find University of Toronto course calendars?

Can you help me with citation impact metrics?

What counts as a scholarly source?

What is the National Union Catalog?

Why can’t I access Micromedex off campus?

Is there a list of medical resources for smartphones and tablets like UpToDate?

How can I upgrade my library research skills?