The OISE Library is only open to current University of Toronto students, faculty, staff, and to members who have paid for library privileges. Current U of T students, staff, and faculty require a TCard to enter the OISE Library. For information about obtaining a TCard, please see: https://tcard.utoronto.ca Other users who have memberships will also require a valid library card to enter. This includes Alumni, Research Readers, and Direct Borrowers. Please visit the Reader Registration Desk on the 2nd floor of the Robarts Library to obtain a library card.
We continue to encourage library users to wear masks while in the Library. Individuals should continue to stay home if they are ill. Please visit the COVID-19 and Respiratory Illnesses page for more information about the University's guidelines and recommendations.
Library Hours for September 3 - December 23, 2024
- Monday - Thursday: 8:45am – 7:00pm
- Friday: 8:45am – 5:00pm
- Saturday: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Sunday: closed
Winter 2024 Holiday Closure
- The OISE Library will close at 4:00 pm on Monday, December 23rd, for the winter break. We re-open at 10:00 am on Saturday, January 4th.
- Items due during closure will be rolled forward to January 6, 2025.
- No fines will accrue during over the break.
- Holds and pick-list items will pause until re-opening.
- ILL requests will not be available during the break.
Library Hours for January 4 - April 30, 2024
- Monday - Thursday: 8:45am – 7:00pm
- Friday: 8:45am – 5:00pm
- Saturday: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Sunday: closed
Holiday closures
- Family Day: Monday, February 17, 2025
- Good Friday: Friday, April 18, 2025
- May long weekend: Friday, May 16 - Monday, May 19, 2025 (inclusive)
Library Location
The OISE Library is located in the OISE Building at 252 Bloor Street West, Toronto, Ontario. Please enter the library through the main doors on the Ground Floor of the OISE Building.
If you have questions, please contact us at 416-978-1850 or email us at: oise.library@utoronto.ca