Category Archives: Library Resources

U of T Library System Ranked in Top 3 in North America

Posted on October 2, 2012 by Monique Flaccavento

The University of Toronto has retained its status as one of the top three library systems in North America – after Harvard and Yale – according to the U.S.-based Association of Research Libraries (ARL) rankings. U of T was the … Continue reading →

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iPads unavailable until further notice

Posted on September 25, 2012 by Monique Flaccavento

Due to a technical issue with Apple’s new iOS6, we are not able to reimage and restore the Library’s iPads.  We are therefore not able to loan out iPads as we are not able to remove personal information and data … Continue reading →

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ERIC database disables access to many full text documents

Posted on September 16, 2012 by Jenaya Webb

In early August, ERIC, the popular education research database, pulled down many of their full text materials due to privacy concerns that were raised about some of the information contained in several unpublished documents. Now, when you conduct a search … Continue reading →

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iPads unavailable next week

Posted on July 18, 2012 by Monique Flaccavento

The Library’s iPads will not be available to borrow from July 23rd to July 26th, inclusive.  They are being used to complete online evaluation forms in OISE summer courses. iPads will be available again effective 9am on the 27th. Apologies … Continue reading →

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Laptop and iPad Loans at the Library

Posted on May 31, 2012 by Monique Flaccavento

Need a laptop to take notes in class or for work on a group project in one of the library’s group study rooms? Want to try out an iPad2? Current OISE students, faculty, and staff can check out a laptop … Continue reading →

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