Technology and tools spaces - Computers

Computers and wifi

There are 109 computers available throughout the library. They are accessible to current U of T students, staff and faculty (UTORid login required).

Use our computer finder to view their availability in real time and exact locations in the building.

Includes:

• 108 workstations with internet, Microsoft Office, NVivo, Zoom, and updated accessibility software
• 13 seated and 14 standing computer workstations 
• 1 catalogue-only computer
• 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.

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

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

MADLab

Capacity: 30

Includes:

• 2 MacBook pro laptops with Xcode
• 4 3D printers (MakerBot Sketch and MakerBot Sketch Large 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: Monday-Friday 9AM – 5PM, by appointment (contact mad.lab@utoronto.ca).

Open to all U of T students, staff, and faculty

• Reserve a 3D printer
• About the VR services
• About the MADLab

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

This room is a Remote Zone: 

Students are welcome to join online classes while on campus, from this room, on a first-come, first-served basis.