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Resource Library
The Family Care Office Resource Library contains a wide range of materials on family care topics and community services. These materials are available for loan (see Resource Library Frequently Asked Questions). The Library is currently open Monday to Friday, from 9am to 5pm, with extended hours on Tuesday evenings from 5pm to 7pm.
Patrons of the Resource Centre also have access to a variety of University of Toronto publications, as well as current and back issues of Today's Parent and Toronto Life magazines. In addition, the Resource Centre maintains an up-to-date collection of catalogues, pamphlets, guidebooks and other similar resources.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a Library Card?
Bring one piece of identification: a University of Toronto identification card. The Library Cards are kept in a secure place at all times to ensure your privacy.
Who is eligible to borrow materials from the Library?
Library Cards are free to any U of T student, staff, or faculty. If your status, address or other contact information changes, please contact our office so that we may maintain your most up-to-date information.
How long can I borrow materials for?
A total of three items can be borrowed at any one time. Materials can be borrowed as per the following:
- 14 nights for books
- 7 nights for videos
- 7 nights for magazines
How do I renew materials?
Provided that the item has not been placed on hold by another borrower, renewals can be made by phone, email, or in person.
What is the late return policy?
$0.25 will be charged per day, to a maximum of $5.00 per item (20 days overdue).
Each borrower will be responsible for ensuring that materials are returned on time and in the same condition in which they were borrowed. Materials marked with a 'red flag' are usually required for some of our workshops and are for loan one week prior to each workshop.
Employee lending libraries at U of T
Like to learn on your own time? Really enjoy saving money? For employees seeking information about family issues, work issues (and work-life-family issues!) the University has two convenient resources at your disposal. For further details, please visit this page.