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Ask a Librarian Online Chat 

Click on the "Ask Chat with a librarian" icon to check their hours (weekdays, some week nights and weekends) and start a chat session with library staff from across Ontario. 

This service can help you to:

• Find sources about a topic, Locate a specific book or article
• Use library tools effectively for research or citation style. 

Connect with a Librarian

Ask Questions or Book Meeting with a Librarian

• General Research and Writing & Rhetoric content: Kate Johnson, Writing & Rhetoric Librarian, Innis College 
  • Email questions or book a consultation with Kate (online or in-person)
• Other Subjects: Explore UofT's list of Liaison Librarians to identify the best person to contact (or ask Kate).   
  • Book an online virtual consultation with UofT Librarians

UofT Writing Centres 

https://writing.utoronto.ca/writing-centres/arts-and-science

• Book One-on-One Online meetings with a UofT Writing Centre through your College 
• Enrolled in a Writing & Rhetoric course, you can book appointments with Innis College Writing Centre
• If there aren't any available spots, sign up for the waiting list.
• Remember cancel your appointment if you no longer need an appointment.

UofT Online Writing Resources

UofT Writing Tips Sheets for Students 

All students can meet one-to-one with a Learning Strategist for individualized support. 

• Faculty of Arts & Science Students – Book an appointment with an FAS on-location Learning Strategist through your College Registrar’s Office (links to all College Registrars) 
• Innis College Students - Connect with our on-location Learning Strategist  

Appointments focus on practical strategies that build on students’ strengths and preferences in the following areas:

Innis College Library - Hours & Location 

• 2 Sussex Ave,  R. 220E (2nd Floor in the East Wing), above the Registrar's Office 

Research help     

• Innis College Librarian Kate Johnson can help with research strategies, accessing materials or dealing with citations -- no matter what subject you are studying
• Email to book an appointment or ask a question -  katej.johnson @ utoronto.ca
• Set up citation managers for bibliographies, in-text citations, and keeping track of research

Library Spaces 

• Innis College Library provides quieter study space that is a water-only (beverages in sealable containers are okay too!) and no-food zone to keep our space clean.
• Our study carrels on the top level are study spots for Cinema Studies Institute PhDs students, but undergrads can use them if they aren’t occupied.
• Book Collections for Cinema Studies Institute and Writing & Rhetoric Program and select resources for Urban Studies.

Printing / Copying / Scanning 

• Learn more about Innis College Computer Lab and how to use the Innis Printing Release Station (located outside of the library).