Technology and tools spaces - Computers

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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)

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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

Image of Gerstein Instruction Lab computer workstations

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

students working in the MadLab

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

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