Library FAQs | University of Toronto Libraries

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What does "SLA" stand for?

Is there an easy way for me to authenticate as a U of T user while I'm researching off-campus?

I found a book in the catalogue that says "Gov Pubs storage". How can I get it?

How can I login to library computers?

Can I use any library?

How do I place a hold on an item?

How do I find an ebook in the library catalogue?

What is a call number?

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

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

How do I get a LIRA account?

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

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

Can I print past 11pm at Robarts Library?

Where is the Robarts Library Book Room?

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

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

Do you have a microwave?

Is food allowed at the library?

When are Robarts stacks and storage books retrieved?

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

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

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

What accessibility services does the library offer?

Can I borrow a USB drive from the library?

Does the library have popular fiction?

Where is there quiet study space?

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

What is that "Get it @ UTL" button?

Can I submit an interlibrary loan request?

Can I search by DOI?

How do I suggest a book for the library to buy?

I am an OISE distance education student. Can you send me books by mail?

Where should I study at Gerstein?

I've been using the UpToDate mobile app, and now it's asking me to authenticate. How do I do this?

Can I borrow a charger for my laptop, phone or tablet?

How do I avoid plagiarism?

Can I get help with Zotero?

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

Can I borrow DVDs and videos from the library?

What if a link doesn't work and the journal home page says "that page can't be found" ? What should I do next?

Systematic reviews: Can you help with this?

Does U of T have access to DynaMed?

What should I do with found University of Toronto belongings?

Does a book count as an academic source?

How do I download the Micromedex app?

Can I order books from other libraries?

What is a review article?

How do I find Primary Sources as a science or social science student?

When should U of T students (and faculty) pay for articles?