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Library
Michelle // Reference and Instruction Librarian // Aug 05, 2010
A few short months ago when you were deciding which university to attend, the library resources that would be available to you at the different institutions probably didn’t even cross your mind. That’s completely understandable! You had so many other things to consider, a room full of books is easy to ignore. However, Engineering & Computer Science Library is more than just a room with books. Although we do have a lot of books, that’s just a small part of what the library offers.
Engineering & Computer Science Library is located in the Sandford Fleming (SF) Building, at 10 King College Road. It’s in room 2402, up on the second floor. It contains the major collection on campus in all fields of applied science, engineering and computer science.
The University of Toronto has the third largest library system in North America and one of the largest in the world. Engineering & Computer Science Library is just one of over 40 libraries spread across three campuses. This might seem overwhelming, but don’t worry, we have librarians and trained staff that can help guide you through the millions of resources available to you at U of T. We know that the library system can be confusing when you’re first introduced to it, so feel free to ask lots of questions. Some of the things you might need help with include finding books, scholarly articles, standards, and other resources to use in your assignments and projects, particularly for the first year Engineering Strategies and Practice and Praxis courses. Even better, many of our resources are available online, so even when you’re working off campus, you have 24/7 access. There are many information sources beyond Google, and the library has experts that know how to find scholarly information fast. Don’t be afraid to ask if you have any questions – that’s what we’re here for!
One of the first things you’ll notice when you come into Engineering & Computer Science Library is that it isn’t really a “quiet” library. The library can actually get quite noisy! There are study areas designated for individual quiet study, as well as areas for group study, so you should be able to find something suitable no matter what your preference is. There are also computer workstations in the library, a printer, two photocopiers, and wireless access throughout the library.
Engineering & Computer Science Library offers library tours and instruction classes, but if you have questions you are welcome to ask at the Reference Help desk at any time. We have online subject guides, which are a great starting point when you are beginning you research. We also have online databases (for finding articles), e-journals (for getting the full-text article that you found using the databases), and e-books. All of our online resources can be accessed from anywhere at any time using your UTORid and password. And, of course, there are books and print copies of journals in the library, which you can sign out using your T-card (it’s also your library card).
For more information on Engineering and Computer Science Library, you can visit our web site at engineering.library.utoronto.ca, read our blog, phone us at 416-978-6494, or even better, come and visit us!
