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Can I write in a library book?

I am not a University of Toronto student or faculty member. Can I take out books?

How long can I take out books for?

Where can I get a stack access card for Robarts Library?

Can you reserve a book for me until I can come get it?

Where can I use a microfiche reader?

Does the library have my textbook?

Can I use any library?

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

Where is the oversized material in Robarts Library?

How do I choose good keywords?

How are your books arranged on the shelf?

What should I do if I find a damaged library book?

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

How do I get a LIRA account?

Where are the Old Class materials at Robarts?

What is a call number?

How do I find an ebook in the library catalogue?

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

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

When are Robarts stacks and storage books retrieved?

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

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

How do I place a hold on an item?

Are dogs allowed in the library?

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

Do you have a microwave?

How can I create a permanent link to an article?

Where are your group study rooms?

How can my corporation or organization get associate memberships?

What are the rules of the library?

Can you help me cite my sources correctly?

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

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

What privileges do Direct Borrowers and Research Readers have?

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

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

Is food allowed at the library?

Where is the Robarts Library Book Room?

Can I print past 11pm at Robarts Library?

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

What are your hours over the holidays?

Can I link to resources I find online for teaching purposes?

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

I'm new to U of T. How do I get started at the library?

Can I borrow a USB drive from the library?

Can I submit an interlibrary loan request?

What is that "Get it @ UTL" button?

Does the library have popular fiction?

Where is there quiet study space?