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Note: All campus buildings, including the Library require OneCard access. External and Direct Borrowers may access the Library Building via the intercom at ground level. Please bring a government ID, OneCard or other university ID for identification.

Affiliated Borrowers

  • Eligibility: Individuals who volunteer or work part time at TMU.
  • Application Forms are available at the Circulation Desk or can be downloaded (Affiliated/External Borrower Library Card Application form). Present one piece of government-issued photo ID with address.  
  • Approval: Applications require signed approval by the Dean of the Faculty and payment of $75, non-refundable and valid for 12 months from the date of purchase.
  • Borrowing Limits: Up to 10 books at one time. Periodicals, reference, reserve items, and audio-visual materials are excluded.
  • Exclusions: No access to the library electronic resources, Scan and Deliver service and Inter-library loans.

External Borrowers

  • Eligibility: Residents of Toronto GTA.
  • Application: Forms are available at the Circulation Desk or can be downloaded  (Affiliated/External Borrower Library Card Application form). Present one piece of government-issued photo ID with address.  
  • Fee: Payment of $75, non-refundable and valid for 12 months from the date of purchase.
  • Borrowing Limits: Up to 10 books at one time. Periodicals, reference, reserve items, and audio-visual materials are excluded.
  • Exclusions: No access to TMU computers, Wi-Fi, printing services, library electronic resources, Scan and Deliver service and Inter-library loans.

Direct Borrowers

  • Eligibility: Students, Faculty and Staff from all Canadian universities (with the exception of University of Toronto undergraduate students) may apply for a Direct Borrower Card from the TMU Circulation Desk. Check the Canadian University Reciprocal Borrowing Agreement to be sure that you are eligible.
  • Application: Present the appropriate identification from your home university and one piece of government-issued photo ID with address at the Circulation Desk.
  • Borrowing Limits: Up to 10 books at one time. Periodicals, reference, reserve items, and audio-visual materials are excluded.
  • Access: For Wi-Fi and access to your home institution’s eresources, please check the list of participating institutions and your own institution’s Eduroam information page for configuration and login information.
  • Exclusions: No access to library electronic resources, Scan and Deliver service and Inter-library loans.

Life Institute Members

  • Eligibility: Current membership of Life Institute.
  • Application: Present a current LIFE membership card and one piece of government-issued photo ID at the Circulation Desk.
  • Borrowing Limits: Up to 10 books at one time. Periodicals, reference, reserve items, and audio-visual materials are excluded.
  • Access: Free/Open Access Databases.
  • Exclusions: No access to TMU computers, Wi-Fi,  printing services, library electronic resources, Scan and Deliver service and Inter-library loans.

For any additional information or assistance, please contact the Library Circulation Desk at access@torontomu.ca