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What can you search in the library catalogue?

How can I find a thesis or dissertation from another university?

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

Why can't I just use Google?

Where are your online digital archives?

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

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

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

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

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

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

What is Crown Copyright?

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?

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?

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

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

Who is my faculty liaison librarian?

How do I link to course readings while respecting copyright?

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?

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

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?

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

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

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

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

How much does it cost to print?

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?

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

Can I check my TBucks account balance online?

Can I use my TBucks anywhere on campus?

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

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

Why is access to some material restricted in HathiTrust?

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

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

How can I download an ebook from ebrary?

What is the National Union Catalog?

How do I download one of Scholars Portal's borrowable ebooks?

Where can I find University of Toronto course calendars?

Why can’t I access Micromedex off campus?

Can you help me with citation impact metrics?

How can I use subject headings to improve my searching?

How can I upgrade my library research skills?