VIC191Y: Artistic Creation & Public Issues

Virtual Reference Service

Research advice is available via the UTL's virtual reference service, Ask a Librarian, open in the evenings and weekends.

Hours of Service (Fall Term)

Closed Monday, 13 October (Thanksgiving). 

Email Inquiries

Basic questions related to navigating the libraries (such as locating a particular book title in the catalogue) can be sent via email (please keep your message brief).  

Please use your @mail.utoronto.ca account, identifying the course (VIC191Y) in the subject line.

We aim to respond to messages in a timely manner, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 9:00 am and 5:00 pm. Pease note we do not monitor our email accounts in the evenings, weekends, or on holidays.

Research Appointments

Agatha Barc and Colin Deinhardt (Reader Services and Instruction Librarians, Victoria University Library) are available to meet either in-person or online to provide advice related to locating relevant sources on your chosen topic.

Consultations take place Monday to Friday, between 9:30 am and 4:00 pm. Advanced notice is required to request an appointment (excluding weekends and holidays).

We recommend that you request an appointment well in advance of the due date and as soon as you begin working on your final essay. Last-minute requests may not be accommodated.

Preparing for Your Research Consultation

Before requesting a consultation, please complete the following:

• identify a topic of research
• conduct preliminary research using the resources outlined in this guide, and 
• locate at least one scholarly source (such as a book or journal article) that is relevant to your chosen subject.

Please be prepared to discuss your findings with the librarian during a research consultation. We recommend requesting an appointment as soon as you begin working on completing your assignment.