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Accessible alternatives re: construction at Gerstein's main entrance.

COVID-19: Library Updates 2022

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How can I combine simple searches using Boolean?

Can I use a credit or debit card to pay my fines?

How can I get help with the MyMedia server?

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

Can you help me with Microsoft Excel?

How can I search for a specific phrase?

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

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

How do I avoid plagiarism?

Will wearing masks be enforced?

Will there be designated quiet areas and designated talking areas?

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

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?

What do I do if I lost my TCard?

Can I borrow DVDs and videos from the library?

How much does it cost to scan?

Where can I find the best sources for my topic?

What are the rules of the library?

Can I borrow CDs from the Music Library?

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

Do you have rooms where I can practice my presentation?

Is colour printing available at the Gerstein Library?

Are books peer reviewed?

How can I find a government document on the shelf?

Can I use my laptop at Gerstein?

What are book lockers?

What does it mean if a book is listed as "protected material" at Robarts? Can I check out this item?

Does a book count as an academic source?

Does the library have popular fiction?

What is the status of my ILL request?

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

How do I connect my laptop? I'm not affiliated with the University of Toronto

I'm an emeritus professor. Can I still sign out books? What other privileges do I have?

Does U of T have ISO and other standards available online?

What are the small offices on each floor of Robarts stacks?

Who is eligible for a closed carrel?

How do I apply for a carrel?

What are carrels?

What are apexes?

Can I bring an animal to the library?

What accessibility services does the library offer?

Where can I scan?

What will the noise level be like during construction of the Robarts Common? Will this affect quiet study space in the building?

Where are the pencil sharpeners in Robarts Library?

How long does it take to receive the items I requested through interlibrary loans from RACER?

Do you lend headphones?

Where are the printers on the St. George Campus?

Can I borrow books on behalf of someone else? using their library card?

Can visitors print, copy, and scan?