LibrarySearch is a tool you can use to find resources to support your learning, teaching, and research. Use this guide to help you use LibrarySearch successfully.  

To improve your search experience, increase the number of results, and gain access to advanced features and item retrieval options, always log in by clicking the account icon: 

If you choose not to sign in at the beginning of your session, you can always click on the sign in prompt that appears above your search results: 

Once you sign in, you can:   

• See all the search results  

• Check due dates, request items for pick-up, place holds, review the status of your requests, and pay fines  

• Renew borrowed items   

• View your search history  

• Save search terms, search results, and records   

• Create alerts for new publications 

After signing in, LibrarySearch will show your initials instead of the account icon. 

LibrarySearch provides access to library collections in print and digital formats including books, articles, videos, maps, government documents, music, data sets, and more. You can also discover materials not available at U of T, that you can request for free from other institutions through interlibrary loan. 

Off-campus access to the University of Toronto Libraries' digital collections is only available to current students, faculty, and staff. Access to ebooks, full text articles, databases, and other digital tools require users to log in via the University of Toronto's web login service. If you forget this before you start your session, you will be directed to log in as soon as required.

If you find it difficult to narrow your results, consider using a subject-specific database or see what is recommended in one of our many Research Guides.    

If you have any questions, Ask a Librarian chat is available with live assistance. To learn more advanced research strategies tailored to your specific needs, please contact the library or book a consultation with a librarian.