Technology and tools spaces - Computers
Computers and wifi
Nov 2021 update: Computers now have additional software: NVivo, Zoom, and updated accessibility software
There are 109 computers available throughout the library (108 workstations with internet and Microsoft Office software and and 1 catalogue-only computer).
Use our computer finder to view their availability in real time and exact locations in the building.
Includes:
- 13 seated and 14 standing computer workstations (accessible to U of T students, staff and faculty; UTORid login required)
- 5 LIRA public access terminals, one of which is wheelchair accessible (LIRA terminals are available for public use with a guest pass, which can be obtained from the LIRA kiosk on site. Valid government ID or credit card required)
- 2 black & white printers
- 1 colour printer
Note:
Wifi access is available to current students, staff, and faculty throughout Gerstein. UTORid sign-in required. More instructions on how to configure wifi on your device.
Location
Main floor, lobby (by entrance)
Gerstein Reading Room
Capacity: 94
Includes:
- Reference collection (encyclopedias, dictionaries, handbooks)
- Table space for 72
- Soft seating for 16
- 6 standing computer terminals
More info: History of the Heritage Reading Room
Location
Main floor
Instruction Lab
Capacity: 38 people
Includes:
- 19 PC workstations
- 1 presenter workstation
- 1 projector
- 1 microphone
- web conferencing available
Accessibility: Back row of workstations are accessible by wheelchair
Location
2nd floor, Morrison Pavilion
MADLab
Capacity: 30
Includes:
- 2 MacBook pro laptops with Xcode
- 1 3D scanner
- 2 3D printers
- 2 workstations with mobile SDKs and design software
- Test devices for iOS and Android
- Digital projector and whiteboards
- 2 conference/breakout rooms
- Hardware samples
- Equipment Locker
- Virtual Reality Studio (with HTC Vive)
- Refrigerator, coffee machine, microwave
More info:
Hours: generally Monday – Friday 9 AM – 5 PM (*recommended to contact mad.lab@utoronto.ca for an appointment).
Open to all U of T students, staff, and faculty
Location
1 Below, Heritage Wing
- Room B112 (south end)
Wallace Room
Capacity: 206
Includes:
- 48 study carrels
- 3 extra-long reading tables (accommodating 84 people)
- 2 large standing tables (accommodating 20 people)
- 46 computer workstations with chairs
- 4 standing computer workstations
- 4 club chairs
- Black and white printer
Location
Main floor, north of lobby