Dear Newshound,

You can go to the UTSC Library website. If you're looking to read an issue of a particular newspaper type the name of it in the search bar. Or if you want to look for articles by title or subject, enter your keywords in the search bar and hit enter, then use the format filter to select "articles". You can also search for newspaper articles directly in the newspaper article search bar. 

For more tips or to look for newspapers geographically, see the newspapers research guide. Have fun "sniffing out" the latest news!

Yours truly,

Scarby H. Hedgehog

Dear Aspiring,

That's a great question! There are a bunch of ways you can get research experience, and get some publications or presentations, by reaching out to your professors or peers to get in on an existing project or by designing your own research question with the help of a librarian. You can even apply for some cash prizes to help out with expenses. Check out the UTSC Undergraduate Research and Creative Forum and the UTSC Undergraduate Research and Creative Prize, which are open to undergrads enrolled at UTSC who have completed 3.5 credits. There's also the Patricia and Peter Shannon Wilson Undergraduate Research Prize, for first-entry U of T undergraduate students. Good luck!

Yours truly,

Scarby H. Hedgehog

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 Philosopher,

The age-old questions. Why am I here? What is my purpose? What is life really about? Well it depends on who you ask. If you were to ask scientists they might tell you our purpose is to pass our genes on to future generations in order to perpetuate life on earth. Someone with a religious background might say that we are here to connect with a higher power. If you asked your Mom she would probably tell you that you'd be able to figure it out if you weren't on your phone all the time! If you asked your dog he would just look at you with his puppy dog eyes. Since you're asking a library hedgehog, I would say that it might take a while to realize what it is for you, but I promise if you keep looking you will come to your own answer eventually.

Yours truly,

Scarby H. Hedgehog

Dear Reader,

Sure! Whether you're into mysteries, humour, chick-lit, or self-help books, there are plenty of choices in the popular collection. You can find the popular collection in the Reading Room bookshelves just inside the entrance of the library. The shelves are overflowing with great reads!

Yours truly,

Scarby H. Hedgehog