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Robarts Library
College Library
University, Toronto
"Lots of study spaces and you can just study here whoever you are."(7 Tips)
"UofT students with Tcard."(2 Tips)
"The best thing to happen to Robarts since resident evil"(2 Tips)
"space-aged hand driers"(2 Tips)
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Henry'sDecember 13, 2012Probably one of the most interesting architectural landmarks in the city, the Robarts Library is great to shoot from any angle. Then, check out their selection of Photography books!Upvote5Downvote
Nice place for studying and research. Staff is attentive, the collection is huge and the resources abundant, including computers, scanners and video collection. Relatively close to the subway station.Upvote2Downvote
If you have to study here, the best, most quiet, and brightest places are the 8th floor Hong Kong Library or the Inforum on the 4th floor of the iSchool, though hours are more limited.Upvote2Downvote- If you really need it, you should know that Robarts is open 24h for all UofT students with Tcard. Beat my personal record of *26h non stop* (if you care more about your paper than your health) !Upvote3Downvote
Water fountains seem hard to come by! There's 2 that I use: 1st floor & 3rd floor by the male/female washrooms on both. 2nd floor one is hidden (by payphones/ATM) and useless/undrinkable.Upvote1Downvote
Paulette HamiltonFebruary 5, 2017Tip 2 if Lira people are on the computers for more than 1 hr they should be automatically logged off so other visiting university or college students can use it too.UpvoteDownvote
Great library! Has a grand feel to it. Kept very clean and furniture & electronics up to date. Ample study rooms.Upvote1Downvote- Ozge YDecember 11, 2014I actually like the architecture. Lots of study spaces and you can just study here whoever you are.UpvoteDownvote
Check out the Thomas Fisher Rare Book Library. It was the inspiration for the secret library in Umberto Eco's the Name of the Rose.UpvoteDownvote
I don't like to study in that group tables. They would install more individual chairs. But it is a good place to study and the internet is good.UpvoteDownvote
I love food as much as the next person, but PLEASE don't bring your smelly food into the study areas! The other 30 people don't wanna smell it & there are plenty of places to eat downstairs.UpvoteDownvote- Paulette HamiltonFebruary 5, 2017The Lira situation on 4th floor is madness tip 1 1more lira comupter won't hurt the uofT students.UpvoteDownvote
Hefty $250 annual fee for a borrowing card for external researchers regardless of whether you're at another uni or an independent. New policy since the last time I used the library for free.UpvoteDownvote
if you are in a hurry or don't want deal with the line up or don't particularly need to get Starbucks at Robarts...just go to the one at Athletic Centre, you don't have to waitUpvoteDownvote
When choosing a quiet study area, pick a place away from doors. They are all extremely squeaky and distractingUpvoteDownvote
TutorBuddies.comDecember 31, 20134th floor is the the best, there are secret study nooks!UpvoteDownvote- Here's a tip: shut up! It's a library. The stacks study rooms are not party rooms. And mobile phones are for mobility: go outside and talk about what he said behind her back 'cause we don't care!Upvote8Downvote
Check out the used books for sale in the food court when its open. Cheap way to pad your personal library.Upvote1Downvote
Check which elevators you have to take before going up the stackUpvoteDownvote
The higher you go, the less reception you have. Make your phone calls on the second and main floors.Upvote1Downvote
Christy ZhouOctober 2, 2010Most recently seen styled as a post-apocalyptic prison block in Resident Evil IV: Afterlife. In reality it's slightly more cheerful.Upvote1Downvote
Summer hours (May 7 - September 6) mon-thur 8:30am-11pm / fri 8:30am-6pm / sat 9am-5pm / sun 1pm-6pm .. closed: Victoria Day, Canada Day, Aug 2nd 22nd 29th and Labour Day.UpvoteDownvote- Don't use Skype here, even in the private study rooms. It's a library. We can all hear you!UpvoteDownvote
- If you're in the study rooms in the stacks, SHUT THE FUCK UP! We can all hear you from outside.UpvoteDownvote
If you don't want to get sick don't come, people coughing all over without caring about othersUpvoteDownvote
There is a food court on the 2nd floor! Had no clue.UpvoteDownvote- New dyson hand driers in the bathrooms... The best thing to happen to Robarts since resident evilUpvote4Downvote
Be prepared to be robbed of your arts at the door.Upvote1Downvote
Media rooms on the main floor are great for group work (media related or otherwise!). Book them at the print desk.Upvote1Downvote
The Info Commons help desk on the ground floor is the place for all your tech support needs. Just don't ask us about the library.UpvoteDownvote
Take advantage of the private conversation rooms on the stack floors!UpvoteDownvote
Zack SilverbergMay 12, 2010Won't let you go up to the stacks if you are an undergraduate anywhere other than u of t.UpvoteDownvote
RachelNovember 8, 2009When you're bored, do a photo shoot. There are a lot of cool things you can find in the stacks.Upvote1Downvote
Apoorva BhallaAugust 5, 2010The only place you can find a copy of 'Pretty Little Liars' in all of Toronto.Upvote1Downvote
- AndrewJanuary 26, 2010Imressed with the bathroom remodel... especially the space-aged hand driersUpvoteDownvote
Don't come here when you're sick... you selfish, ignorant people.Upvote4Downvote
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Robarts Library
130 St George St (University of Toronto)
Toronto ON M5S 1A5
Canada
Toronto ON M5S 1A5
Canada
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- 9:00 AM–9:00 PM
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- 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
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