Dear Scarby, Why can't I borrow a book for more than 3 hours? - Time Crunched
Borrowing
Dear Time Crunched,
I know, 3 hours isn't much when there's a whole book to wrap your head around for an exam or assignment. I'm assuming you've run into this when you've used course reserves? The idea behind course reserves is to make course texts available to be shared by as many students as possible. Here's a tip: if I just need one chapter, I scan it for free at the photocopier. You can also check if there's an e-book version in LibrarySearch. Ask the library staff for help or more suggestions.
Yours truly,
Scarby H. Hedgehog
Dear Scarby, I took out some books but I don't remember when they're due. How can I find out? - Full Bookshelf
Dear Bookshelf,
I hear you. I have a ton of books out that I took out at a bunch of different times. It's easy to get a list--go to the library website and click on My Account. That'll give you all the titles you have checked out and when they're due.
Yours truly,
Scarby H. Hedgehog
Dear Scarby, Where is the drop box? - Overloaded Backpack
Hi Backpack,
You're in luck! There are actually two drop boxes. One, that you can use when the library is open, is located just inside the library doors; and one that you can use anytime--even when the library is closed--in the hall just outside the library doors. You can return books or other materials from any library in the U of T system.
Yours truly,
Scarby H. Hedgehog
Dear Scarby, there are so many great things in the library. I have always wondered, what items in the library are borrowed the most? - Fact Seeker, 4th year
Dear Fact Seeker,
If you’ve ever stepped inside the UTSC library, you’re sure to have noticed that it’s quite a large library. With over 300,000 items in the collection, there is a lot to choose from. Although there are a few items that attract the students’ attention the most. One of these items is season one of Game of Thrones on DVD, which has circulated 56 times. The most popular book is also “A Game of Thrones” which has been borrowed 77 times and seems to prove that “the book was better” indeed. The UTSC Library has more than just books and DVDs. There is also a Tech Lending collection. The most popular items from that collection are the lighting to USB cables; each one of them circulates about 400 times a year. The latest additions to the library’s collection include video games and board games. Although they were only added a couple of months ago, I am sure they will be one of the more popular items among students and library users to enjoy! Heck, I’m going to take out Scrabble right now.
Yours truly,
Scarby H. Hedgehog