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 and use Ask Chat for help overcoming search challenges as they come up. To learn more advanced research strategies tailored to your specific needs, please contact the library or book a consultation with a librarian.

What is in LibrarySearch?
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 that are not available at U of T but that you can request for free through interlibrary loan.
When to use LibrarySearch?
Use LibrarySearch when you want to find:
- Background information
- Several articles to get started
- An exact book or article by title
- Various formats (e.g. books and newspapers)
- Sources on an interdisciplinary topic
- Local and/or unique resources
If you find it difficult to narrow your results, consider using a subject-specific database or see what is recommended in one of the many Research Guides.