Study Spaces 2020-21

Last updated: Sept 16, 2020.

The Gerstein Science Information Centre will be partially reopening on Sept 10, with access to certain areas of the 1st floor. 

On this page: Guidelines & procedures  |  Location  |  Access & details about specific spaces and services  |  Floor plan 

See also: Copy, print, scan at Gerstein  |  Wifi and computer - general information  |  Copy, print, scan - general procedures  |  Other U of T Libraries study spaces

Guidelines and procedures

• Open to current U of T students, staff, and faculty.
• Physically-distanced study spaces and computer workstations will be available on a first-come, first-served basis
• There is no time limit
• There will be signage to show which seats and tables are available
• Work stations and tables without chairs should not be used
• Non-medical masks or face coverings must be worn indoors in all common-use spaces such as study spaces. Please review the University's policy on non-medical masks or face coverings and information on proper usage of masks.
• More information on library health and safety measures

Location

• The 1st floor offers 99 seats and 24 computer workstations (see floor plan below for details)

Access & details about specific spaces and services

• Users must scan their TCards to enter the building
  • New student?: If you don't have your TCard yet, or your TCard isn't yet operational, bring proof of registration instead – e.g. timetable or tuition invoice
• Reduced hours are in operation
• Books stacks remain closed in compliance with our HathiTrust Emergency Temporary Access Service, which will be maintained in order to provide access to users who cannot visit the library
• Journal stacks are closed
• Course reserves are not available, as the Short Term Loan Desk remains closed
• LIRA workstations and study space for visitors are not available

Floor plan of open/closed spaces and services - 1st floor: