Loans and Fines FAQs

Can I view a list of the titles I have on loan?

Yes. Go to my.account. Select Review My Account. All the items you have borrowed will be listed with their due dates.

How can I find out what is on reserve for my course, and can these materials be taken out of the library?

. You may search by name of your instructor, by course ID - for example, POL214, or by the course name. Loan periods may vary from one hour to five days. Reserve materials must be returned to the library from which they were borrowed.

May I return my books to any library on campus?

As a courtesy to the other borrowers, you are required to return your books to the library from which you borrowed them with the exception of books borrowed from UTM and UTSC. When a book has the status of "intransit", it is traveling to the owing library and cannot be borrowed or be placed on hold. Reserve materials must be returned to the library from which they were borrowed.

As a UofT student, do I need a library card to borrow books?

There are no separate library cards for UofT degree students, staff and faculty. Your TCard is used by libraries to charge out books. The TCards are issued at the TCard Office, Room 2054A, North Lobby, Robarts Library and at the Registrars' Offices on the UTM and UTSC campuses. For a full explanation go to www.utoronto.ca/tcard/. Other borrowers obtain a library card at the Reader Registration Desk at the Robarts Library.

Can I borrow videos and DVDs from the library?

Most of the videos and DVDs in the Audio Visual Library may be borrowed for home use. This collection is on the third floor of Robarts Library (416-978-6520) . Videos and DVDs are also held in the OISE/UT Library and some college libraries. All  are included in the catalogue of the UofT Libraries.

What if a book is not checked out but is not on the shelf?

If you can not find a book on the shelf, ask the library staff in the library which owns the book for assistance.

How do I get books on Intercampus Delivery?

If the book belongs to the University of Toronto Library, find the item in the catalogue, select Details, then Request Item, then follow the onscreen directions.

If the book does not belong to the University of Toronto Library, you will need to register for RACER, then sign on to RACER and submit your request. 

Can I pay my fines without coming to the library?

You can use the First Stop Telephone Service to pay your fines.

As a UofT student, what is the dollar amount of fines which will block my borrowing privileges?

Students are blocked at the point of owing $25.00 in fines.

How do I report a lost or stolen library card to prevent use until it can be replaced?

You can contact any library Loans Desk to report your lost or stolen library card, or phone Reader Registration at 416-978-7694 and leave a message. Your account will be blocked until you are able to replace the card, to prevent anyone else from fraudulent use.