Gerstein Science Information Centre is open to valid TCard holders (i.e. registered students, faculty, staff, and external users who have paid for library privileges). If you forgot your TCard, speak to the patrol at the main entrance and provide your UTORid to gain access. You may be asked to show photo ID.

Don't have a TCard? No problem! There are two options depending on your needs:

Access print collections (books, journals, and other materials)

While Gerstein Science Information Centre primarily supports members of the University of Toronto community, we are committed to making our exceptional print collections available for wider use.

One-Day Visitor Pass

Submit your request for a free, one-day pass to consult specific books, journals, and other materials through:

Request Form - Gerstein Library Visitor Research Access

Include:

the purpose of your visit

details about the print materials you wish to consult

We review requests Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm. You'll get a reply within two business days. If your request is approved, you'll receive a confirmation email / visitor pass. You may receive up to three, one-day passes per month. If you'd like to visit more than three times per month, you'll need to purchase a library membership.

To enter the library, bring:

your email visitor pass

government-issued photo identification

Borrow from the collection

Library memberships

To borrow print materials, you'll need to purchase a library membership.

Interlibrary loan

Many print items can be borrowed through your home institution or public library's interlibrary loan service. Contact them directly for more information.

Visiting Gerstein Science Information Centre