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What does "SLA" stand for?

Where can I use a microfiche reader?

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

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

Are dogs allowed in the library?

Can I write in a library book?

Where can I access translation software?

Can I print past 11pm at Robarts Library?

Where is the oversized material in Robarts Library?

Where are the Old Class materials at Robarts?

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

Where can I get contact information for individual library staff members?

Can you help me cite my sources correctly?

How do I get a LIRA account?

What are your hours over the holidays?

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

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

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 you appraise my book for me?

Does U of T have access to DynaMed?

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

How do I use Factiva to search for news articles?

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

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

How do I download the Micromedex app?

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

What is a review article?

Can I get help with Zotero?

What should I do with found University of Toronto belongings?

Systematic reviews: Can you help with this?

Do you have audiobooks?

How do I report a problem with a library computer?

Do you have a lost and found?

How do I return a book at Robarts?

Will any trees have to be removed to build the Robarts Common? What measures have you taken to protect the trees?

Will Robarts Library hours be impacted by the Robarts Common construction?

What is the plan for dealing with Robarts Common construction debris and other construction waste materials and garbage?

Will any Robarts Library services be impacted by the construction of the Robarts Common?

Will the Robarts Common construction impact entry into and movement within Robarts Library?

Will the Robarts Common construction impact accessibility in the building?

Will construction of the Robarts Common create excessive dust?

How will the Robarts Common construction impact traffic and parking in the neighborhood?

I'm a student at another university. Can I access UofT's electronic resources?

Does the library have video game consoles?

How can the Robarts printer attendants help me?

What is a LIRA workstation?

I would like to support the library with a donation.

How can I tell if an article is peer reviewed?

What are "secondary sources"?