Welcome to the TMU Library Collaboratory
The Library Collaboratory is a multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary research space equipped with 3D printers, laser cutter, prototyping tools and more, for graduate students, faculty members, including sessional instructors, and researchers at the Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU). Our workshops and events are open to the entire TMU community. Access to the Library Collaboratory, staff expertise and technology resources are for members of the space Library Collaboratory only.
Membership is free. Learn more about membership here.
Accessing the Library Collaboratory:
The Library Collaboratory is open to faculty, research staff and graduate students.
The Library Collaboratory is staffed Monday – Friday, 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. The Library Collaboratory is available to members whenever Library Building is open, via card access.
Find the Library Collaboratory in the Library Building via the SLC Building. Upon entering the SLC Building, take the elevator up to the 3rd floor. Turn left and look for the Library Collaboratory at the end of the hall, marked by large yellow doors.
If you are interested in a particular piece of technology, contact staff at collab@torontomu.ca to make an appointment for training or consultation.
For Faculty, Research Staff and Graduate Students
Registered members of the Library Collaboratory are free to explore the possibilities for prototyping, learn new and emerging technologies, update fabrication and/or design skills, and explore the possibilities for interdisciplinary research. The Library Collaboratory is open to all faculty, research staff and graduate students at TMU, for barrier-free access to technology. Learn more about technology resources and membership.
For Registered Members’ Research Projects & Teams
Researchers (Faculty or Staff) who are also registered members of the Library Collaboratory who have a project team or would like dedicated space work can apply with a research project. Registered Research Leads whose research assistants need space to work or access to technology are welcome to register their project. Learn more about registering a research project at this link.
How we can help
Through the Library Collaboratory, TMU Libraries provides access to workspace and technology resources for TMU faculty, sessional instructors, research staff, and graduate students.
Community + Workspace
Researchers and/or research teams get access to a multi-configurable work space for research meetings or physical fabrication, a quiet room for interviews, and more.
Consultants + Project Support
Collaboratory Consultants are available to assist and advise on project development. Our diverse skill set covers a variety of technologies and disciplines.
Technologies + Fabrication
Access 3D printers, laser cutters, digital embroidery machines and more. Consultants on staff can provide members with one-on-one tutorials for technology resources.
Upcoming Events
- November 21, 2025
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Library Collaboratory New Member Orientation
November 21, 2025 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
This orientation is by invitation only.
If you cannot attend this orientation, contact collab@torontomu.ca to make other arrangements.
If you have not received an invitation, contact collab@torontomu.ca to inquire.
Finding the Library Collaboratory
The Library Collaboratory is located on the 3rd floor of the Library Building. The main entrance to the Library Collaboratory is via the SLC Building.
Take the elevator up to the 3rd floor of the SLC Building.
Turn left: the Library Collaboratory is at the end of the hall, marked with large yellow doors.
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- December 5, 2025
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Making Images Talk: Writing Inside the Poetic Web, presented by the CDH
December 5, 2025 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
HYBRIDThis hybrid workshop will examine the practice of Philippine-born internet artist Chia Amisola , their approach to creating work for the web, as well as their multi-layered browser-based performances.
We will then follow a number of tutorials that Amisola has posted recently. These give unique insights into their procedures and thinking and suggest new directions for anyone interested in pursuing ‘the poetic web.’
Amisola wants us to see the internet, and our lives online, in a different way. In their own words, “Chia Amisola is an artist of agencies and ambiences. Their work is devoted to the internet’s loss, love, labor, and liberation.”
**This workshop does not require previous knowledge of making web pages and can act as an introduction.**
Follow the link for registration details: https://mailchi.mp/fd8a4b8ab5cd/december-2025-events-at-the-cdh-18135125?e=5873b0dab6
This course can be counted towards the Canadian Certificate in Digital Humanities/humanités numériques. More information at: https://ccdhhn.ca/.
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- December 8, 2025
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Making Images Talk: Writing Visual Novels with Decker
December 8, 2025 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
HYBRIDDecker is a multimedia platform influenced by HyperCard and created by Internet Janitor. It can be used for creating and sharing interactive documents, with sound, images, hypertext, and scripted behavior. In this workshop, participants will be introduced to two Decker libraries (Dialogizer and Puppeteer) designed to facilitate the creation of visual novels.
The Decker app can be used in-browser or be downloaded to your computer.
** This hybrid workshop does not require previous knowledge of Decker and can act as an introduction. **
Follow the link for registration details: https://mailchi.mp/fd8a4b8ab5cd/december-2025-events-at-the-cdh-18135125?e=5873b0dab6
This course can be counted towards the Canadian Certificate in Digital Humanities/humanités numériques. More information at: https://ccdhhn.ca/.
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Logo and Acknowledgment
All researchers and (and associated assistants) who access TMU Library Collaboratory resources (including consultation, workspace and training) in support of their research are required to acknowledge this support by displaying the Toronto Metropolitan University Library logo. Follow the link for more information.