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Library resources and services for students 

Updated: February 2023

TMU Libraries Hours
Please continue to check the Library hours page for updates on Library opening hours.

All campus building doors, including the Library building, are locked and require an active OneCard to gain access.

Research and Reference Help

 

Research Help (Onsite)

The Research Help area is located on the main floor of the Main Library (near the east entrance).

In-person research help is available:
Mon. to Fri.: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

 

Ask-a-Librarian Chat Service (Virtual Research Help)

If you have a question while this service is closed, send us an email – refdesk@torontomu.ca

 

Email reference assistance

 

Virtual Research Help Appointments

To request a one-on-one online appointment with a Librarian, please submit a research appointment request. 

Online appointments can be booked: 

Mon. to Fri.: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Sat. and Sun.: closed

 

Virtual Library DME Appointments

The Library’s Digital Media Experience Lab is open for Virtual Tutorials. Book an online appointment with a student advisor. Advisors are trained to provide easy to understand and supportive help with tools such as: Adobe Premiere, After Effect Audition / Cakewalk, and more!

 

Group Study Room Booking

Group study rooms are now available for booking.

 

3D Printing Pickup

The Library DME is pleased to offer 3D Printing Pickup. You can request 3D printing through the DME and pick up items at the Circulation Desk located on the 2nd floor by the west entrance of the Main Library.

 

Laptop Lending

TMU Libraries has laptops available for loan from the Circulation Desk on the main floor.

Short-term lending: Laptops may be borrowed for an eight hour period during the hours that the Library is open. The first time you borrow a laptop, you will need to complete and submit an Online Laptop Loan Agreement Form.

 

TRSM Laptop Lending

Laptop Lending for TRSM is restricted to undergraduate and graduate students, both full-time and part-time and who are currently enrolled in Ted Rogers School of Management programs only. TRSM users will need to complete and submit this TRSM Laptop Lending Request Form to access this program. Students who are experiencing hardship as a result of the pandemic will receive priority.

Users may request the laptops to be shipped only if they meet the following conditions:

  1. Be an undergraduate or graduate student at the Ted Rogers School of Management

  2. Be enrolled full time (i.e. in 3 or more courses) in completely remote classes

  3. To receive the laptop via shipping, you must reside in Ontario

 

Scan and Deliver Service

Scan and Deliver Service is available to students, faculty and staff who require access to portions of printed works (chapters, articles, etc.) that fall within copyright permissible amounts. Requests can be placed through the Library’s online catalogue.

 

Research and Digital Skills Workshops

TMU Libraries hosts a number of virtual and in-person workshops each month. Learn about everything from finding credible resources including electronic articles and books, how to do literature and systematic reviews, or learn Adobe Creative suite applications for projects and for fun!

 

Subject Librarians

Connect with your subject liaison librarian to learn more about resources and materials available specifically for your area of study.

 

Online Resources

Access to all online resources including ebooks, ejournals, data, streaming video/media  and more, remains available 24/7.

 

Digital Course Readings

TMU Libraries provides customized online course readings for many courses. These are prepared based on instructor requests and are typically provided for access at the start of term.

If you have challenges or questions regarding access to these resources, please email: reserve@torontomu.ca

 

Textbook Collection

Print textbooks are available on short-term loan for the majority of undergraduate courses. Textbooks are available from the reserve collection at the Circulation Desk on the main floor of the Main Library and can be requested by call number.

 

Electronic Resources

The University Library subscribes to a wide array of electronic resources (articles, ebooks, data, video). To access these resources, you must be a student (full or part time), staff or faculty member with an active my.torontomu account. These are available remotely 24/7.

 

Interlibrary Loans (RACER)

The Interlibrary Loan service enhances the resources of the University Library by making material available from other libraries, organizations and document delivery services. Students, faculty, staff may use RACER to request materials from another library provided the University Library does not own a physical copy or the online access is restricted. Please email any questions to racer@torontomu.ca.

 

Online Articles and Databases

Access electronic multiple articles in databases, search journals, newspapers and magazines, or find specific articles.

 

Subject Research Guides

Subject guides assist with finding online articles and books applicable to your topic and courses.

 

Research Help Guide

Research guides get you started on how to plan and carry out your research. Online research tutorials are available to help walk you through each step of the research process. 

 

Citation Guide

The citation guide provides assistance properly citing all material in various citation styles like APA, plus a list of free citation management programs.

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