Gerstein Graphic Medicine Collection

"blue Rod of Aesculapius, the staph symbolizing medicine, encircled by the text Graphic Medicine Collection"

What is Gerstein’s Graphic Medicine collection? 

Our Graphic Medicine collection is a special collection of graphic novels that use visuals and graphics to share health information and experiences. It spans a wide range of health and medical issues, including mental health, 2SLGBTQIA+ health, oncology, neuropathology, reproductive health, and more. To learn more about graphic medicine in general, visit GraphicMedicine.org

Where is the collection located?

Main floor of Gerstein Science Information Centre (across from the Information Desk, in the Gerstein Book Stop).

How can you search for books from the Book Stop?:

a) To find books of interest by browsing:

b) To find a book you already know the title of:

  1. First, go to LibrarySearch and click on 'Advanced Search'
  2. Select 'Title', type the title of the book in the search box, and under 'Format', select 'Books'. Click 'Search':

3. Then, on the right side, under the 'Library' filter, click the checkbox for Gerstein Science Information Centre to limit it to this location:

How long can I borrow these books?

The borrowing period is the same for all borrower types:

  • 14 days  |  All current U of T students, staff, faculty

Books may be available for one renewal, depending on whether they have been placed on hold by another patron.

More information on loan periods and policies.

I have comments or a title suggestion for the collection. Who can I contact? 

We’d love to hear from you! Reach out at ask.gerstein@utoronto.ca.