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Please Note: The University Libraries – including Interlibrary Loan (OMNI) – is CLOSED for the Mid-Winter Break from Dec. 20, 2024 to Jan. 5, 2025 inclusive. All issues regarding Interlibrary Loan services, functionality and access will be addressed by Library staff on or after Jan. 6, 2025.

Resource Sharing and Interlibrary Loan services enhance the resources of Toronto Metropolitan University Libraries by making material available from other libraries and organizations. Current students, faculty, and staff are eligible to request materials free of charge. 

** Due to the Canada Post strike, many Canadian libraries have suspended lending of their physical collection. Delays are expected. **

Requesting through Omni

  1. Sign in to Omni and search for the item you need.
  2. Locate the item you’d like and select Get it from another library.
  3. Complete the form that comes up under Get it from another library.
  4. Select your Preferred Pickup University. TMU Libraries is the default but you are welcome to select whichever Omni university is closest to you.
  5. Select your preferred pick up desk. If you’ve selected TMU Libraries as a pickup university, the only option will be Main Library. If you’ve selected another Omni partner, select from their list of pickup desks. Note that TMU Main Library remains as a pickup location in case the preferred university is not available.

If the requested item is not available from an Omni partner, staff will search for another library in Canada or internationally to supply the item.

Requesting Outside of Omni

If you are unable to find the item you need in Omni, you can use the blank request form below to request an item from another library. We’ll do the rest!

Blank Request Form

Pickup and Return

  • Wait for an email letting you know that the item is ready. Electronic material will be delivered to your TMU email address.
  • The loan period for items within the Omni network is 120 days and can be renewed through your TMU library account. Items borrowed from other libraries may have shorter loan periods and may restrict renewals.
  • Return the item to TMU Libraries. Items from Omni partner libraries can be returned to any partner across the province. Note that University of Toronto is not a member of Omni and items should not be returned there.

Borrow In-Person from Another Library

Omni Partner Libraries

Current students, faculty, and staff can borrow directly from any Omni partner library in person using a TMU OneCard.

Toronto Public Library

TMU students are eligible for a Toronto Public Library card by presenting proof of student status and identification showing name and address at any TPL branch. Students do not have to live in Toronto to be eligible for a card.

Other Canadian University Libraries

Direct Borrowing agreements with other Canadian university libraries mean that you can borrow from most other universities with your TMU OneCard. For more information, see Direct Borrowing.