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COVID-19: Updates on library services and operations.

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How do I find out about my new carrel assignment?

How do I spot misinformation?

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

Where are your group study rooms?

Can you help me with Microsoft Excel?

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

How can I search for a specific phrase?

Are the glass walls of the Robarts Common building bird-friendly?

Can I use any library?

Are students allowed to ‘attend’ online classes at the library?

How do I set up Google Scholar to send citations to RefWorks or Zotero?

Is there a place to pray in the library since the 8th floor is closed?

How do I avoid plagiarism?

I’m an alumnus and need to renew my card and get some books. How do I go about it?

Will there be designated quiet areas and designated talking areas?

Will the library be open to part-time students?

Which areas of the libraries will be open?

Will LIRA computers be available for community use?

Will carrels be open for use again?

How many students will be allowed into the library at a time?

Can I reserve a spot to study? Is there a seating time limit?

Can we return books borrowed from the Engineering Library to Robarts?

Will students need a TCard to access library buildings?

When do you anticipate PhD students will be able to access the stacks again?

Will wearing masks be enforced?

Are all libraries open?

When can I return books to the library?

I still have books checked out from March. When do I have to return them before fees kick in?

Can students from other universities access library study space?

Can U of T students who are graduating access the libraries?

I have created a TCard online but don't know how to pick it up. What can I do?

Is there a way for international students studying online to access library books?

How do I search the HathiTrust Emergency Temporary Access Service (ETAS)?

Is food allowed at the library?

How can I spot misinformation about the coronavirus and COVID-19?

What if I have an expired personal subscription to UpToDate but would like to use it again?

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

Can I borrow DVDs and videos from the library?

How much does it cost to scan?

What do I do if I lost my TCard?

Where can I find the best sources for my topic?

What are the rules of the library?

How can I acces DynaMed on my smartphone? Is there an app?

Can I borrow CDs from the Music Library?

Do you have rooms where I can practice my presentation?

Is colour printing available at the Gerstein Library?

Where is there quiet space for study and/or rest?

Are books peer reviewed?

Where can I study overnight?

How can I find a government document on the shelf?