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Affiliated & External Borrowers

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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). Check the Canadian Academic Libraries Resource Sharing Agreement (2026) to be sure that you are eligible.
  • Application: Present the valid identification from your home university 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