Reference Assistance
Reader Services
The E.J. Pratt Library Inquiry Desk is located on the Main Floor, Victoria Quad Level.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Library staff are here to help you use the Library:
- They can provide a general orientation to the libraries at U of T.
- They can explain appropriate search strategies for locating specific information.
- They can assist you in searching the online catalogue, identifying electronic, print and internet resources.
- They can help to resolve incomplete or inaccurate citations.
- They can assist you with Victoria University Library's Special Collections of rare books and archives.
Librarians
Reader Services 416-585-4521 (x3067) PR 316 alison.girling@utoronto.ca
How to Reach Us
You can reach us in the following ways:
In person
Monday - Thursday
9:30am - 8:00pm
Friday
9:30 - 4:45pm
By phone
Reference Desk
416 585 4470
Online research help
For quick lookups, or arrange an appointment only
Research Consultation Service
If you are looking for help researching an assignment or would like individual instruction on a specific electronic resource, schedule a meeting with a Reference Librarian.
To make an appointment, please use the online reference form or drop by the Pratt Reference desk.
Instruction Program
Electronic Classroom
The library's bibliographic instruction facility is located on the third floor of the Pratt building.
Library instructors teach library research skills to students and provide training in the use of online catalogues, electronic and print resources including electronic periodical indexes, electronic journals, online reference tools and digital collections.
Students gain hands-on experience with a range of UTL's online resources.
Instructors create course specific guides to the Library's collections.
Schedule a Library Instruction Session
Professors and instructors are encouraged to contact Roma Kail (416-585-4476) to arrange for a library workshop tailored to course requirements.
UTL Workshops
See Classes and Tours, St. George campus UTL Library Classes (Robarts, Gerstein, Engineering Libraries)