To limit occupancy and help slow the spread of COVID-19, access to University buildings is restricted to members of the U of T community, with various measures in place to protect the health and safety of community members.

Libraries:

U of T students continue to have access to all electronic resources available through the library’s catalogue, including e-books, online journal article databases, primary source databases and streaming videos.

Students at U of T also have remote access to 2.5 million books and other references through the online repository, HathiTrust. If an item isn’t available through Hathi, students, staff or faculty can make a request for curbside pick-up at Robarts Library, the U of T Mississauga library or U of T Scarborough library. (U of T Libraries expects to expand curbside service to other libraries on campus, too. Please check individual library websites for updated information.)

Libraries across the three campuses will also quarantine books that are physically loaned out for at least three days after they are returned.

On the St. George campus, the Robarts and Gerstein libraries will reopen their doors, although the stacks will remain off limits. At Robarts, floors one to five will be open to students looking for a quiet place to study, as will Gerstein’s main floor. Furniture in study spaces will be spaced out or taped off to facilitate physical distancing. Those who need research support can reach out via the Ask Chat with a librarian service, request a virtual consultation with a librarian or take a workshop.

Students will continue to have access to library equipment such as computers, scanners and printers. They will also be able to log into a library computer remotely to use specialized software, including data analysis and design tools.

Please visit the University of Toronto Libraries information page for the most up-to-date information on library services.

Study space on campus

On-campus, physically-distanced study space is available at some U of T libraries. This space is available to U of T students, faculty, and staff.

Athletics and recreation

St. George campus: The Athletic Centre and Hart House gyms on the St. George campus will reopen during the fall semester with safety measures in accordance with public health standards. All students, regardless of campus, have access to these facilities.

UTM: Outdoor facilities – fields, tennis courts and beach volleyball courts – are expected to be open for use in September with health and safety protocols in place.

UTSC: Students can exercise at the Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre while following certain precautions. The fitness centre, training pool and climbing wall are open.

Gyms across the three campuses, like those elsewhere in the city, will require users to book a timeslot for their workout.

The status of these facilities may change as public health guidance is revised.