Information and Reference Desk (Info Desk)

Image of the desk at the front of the library with a banner reading "Welcome to UTSC Library"

The information and reference desk is located at the front of the library and is staffed during regular hours of operation.

Library staff at the desk can help you with:

  • Navigating the libraries’ wide variety of services, and understanding your library loans and account
  • Searching the catalogue, databases, and research guides for the most useful information
  • Getting started on researching a topic or assignment, choosing resources or developing a search strategy
  • Referrals to your liaison librarian or help centres like the Math and Statistics Learning Centre or Writing Support


Contact information

  • Telephone 416-287-7500
  • Email
  • Chat live online with a librarian at Ask a Librarian
  • Check the library FAQ (Ask Scarby)to see if your question already has an answer.