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

Can you help me cite my sources correctly?

What does "stacks" mean?

How can I request a book from Downsview?

Where can I use a microfiche reader?

Does the library have my textbook?

Where can I access translation software?

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

How can I find a book in Robarts stacks?

What are your hours over the holidays?

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

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

How do I place a hold on an item?

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

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

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?

Where can I apply to professional University of Toronto library positions?

Can I take out books from the stacks?

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

How do I get a LIRA account?

How do I choose good keywords?

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?

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

Can I use any library?

What does "SLA" stand for?

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

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

I want to have an item delivered to my library, but it is not listed as a pick-up location on the request form. Why not?

Where is the oversized material in Robarts Library?

Where are the Old Class materials at Robarts?

What do I do if I lost a book?

How long can I take out books for?

How do I know if a book cannot be borrowed?

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

I'd like to put material for one of my courses on course reserves. Can you advise me regarding the process?

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

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

How do I find an ebook in the library catalogue?

How can I comply with the new Tri-Agency Open Access Policy?

What's "print on demand"?

Can I write in a library book?

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

How do I create a durable link to books and catalogue pages?

As a University of Toronto alumnus, how can I access the library?

Are dogs allowed in the library?

Where are your group study rooms?

When are Robarts stacks and storage books retrieved?