About the Library
Like Innis College itself, you’ll find the library is a friendly, supportive service. We like to say that we are “small but mighty,” with personalized help for every research need.
We are here to help you achieve academic success
- Undergraduate Faculty of Arts & Science students
- Students enrolled in the following academic programs: Cinema Studies Institute (graduate and undergraduate), Writing & Rhetoric, First-Year Foundations (FYF) Seminars, and Innis One: Storytelling and Society
Library closure FAQs
While our library is physically closed until late 2026, we’ve provided answers to some of your most commonly asked questions here.
No, during the closure, our resources cannot be accessed for retrieval or scans. Check other U of T Libraries, place UTL hold or scan requests, or submit an Interlibrary Loan request.
Return Innis books to other U of T Libraries, including the 24-hour outdoor book drop at Robarts Library next door.
- Book a meeting with Innis Librarian Kate Johnson.
- Receive immediate help through the UTL Ask a Librarian online chat service.
- Connect with UTL Research Help (email, phone, appointments).
- Explore tips and tools with UTL Research Guides and Citation Guides.
Visit other U of T libraries or find study spaces using the U of T virtual map.
Email your Innis College IT questions to computers.innis@utoronto.ca.
Find alternative on-campus printing/scanning/photocopying options on the UTL website.
A quiet space to study and work
The library is a dedicated quiet study space, with floating platforms that hold study carrels and tables. The carrels on the top level are prioritized for Cinema Studies graduate students, but undergrad students are welcome to use these spaces if they’re not occupied.
Feel free to use the computer lab in the library – you can send files to the printer/scanner/copier station located just outside the library doors.
Please see U of T’s Library Conduct Regulations.
Contact us
Have a question about finding something in the vast U of T library system? Need help with research, resources or citations? Looking to make an appointment for a research consult?
Kate Johnson, Innis College librarian, has all the answers!
Accessibility
The library can be accessed by stairs or elevator. The library’s entrance does not open automatically; our staff is happy to provide assistance. The upper levels of the library are accessed by stairs. If you require accommodation, please contact us to access the upper-level computer lab. Please note that we have computers on the main floor of the library.
For more information, please contact Kate Johnson.
Useful library resources
Help when you need it
As a U of T student, you have access to millions of resources through 40+ libraries across three campuses, known as the U of T Libraries system. Librarian Kate Johnson offers expert guidance on what’s available at Innis, and is also your bridge and guide to the U of T Libraries system.
Innis College Library collections
Our collections focus on Cinema Studies Institute and Writing & Rhetoric Program, as well as select materials to support FYF@Innis seminars, and Innis One programs. We also hold physical collections for a number of student publications.
Check out the latest events happening at Innis College Library
Keep up to date on what’s happening at the library, including seminars, workshops, and the latest in research tips and info.