Established in 1930 to serve the Jesuit Seminary, the library currently holds approximately 60,000 volumes and carries about 140 current journal subscriptions. The collection includes a wide variety of theological materials with emphases on Christian spirituality (with a specialization in the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius); Christian ethics; Roman Catholic systematic and historical theology; classic Christian texts in their original languages and in translation. Our holdings can be searched through the University of Toronto Libraries Catalogue.
Computer workstations and wireless internet access are available to all those whole hold a valid T-card. Library staff are available to answer your questions and provide research and reference assistance, just ask a librarian. Our ASk or Academic Skills Program provides workshops and consultations.
Monday – Friday
9:00am-4:30pm
Saturday & Sunday
Closed
CLOSED
Friday June 30 (College President’s Holiday)
Monday July 3 (Canada Day)
Monday August 7 (Simcoe Day)
The Regis College Library collection contains approximately 85,000 items with strength in Christian spirituality, especially the Ignatian Spiritual Exercises, historical theology, Roman Catholic systematic theology, Christian ethics and Jesuitica. The Library subscribes to about 150 periodicals. For more information please refer to our Collection Development Policy. Our most recent acquisitions are listed weekly in New & Notable.
The Regis collection is in the shared online catalogue of the University of Toronto. The print and electronic collections of the University of Toronto Libraries (UTL) are available to students, staff and faculty with a current T-card.
Many of the libraries in the University of Toronto Libraries system have significant theology collections, particularly the five other libraries of member colleges of the Toronto School of Theology (TST), the Pontifical Institute for Medieval Studies (PIMS) Library, the Centre for Reformation and Renaissance Studies (CRRS), and the main humanities and social science library (Robarts). All of these resources may be searched through the catalogue.
The Lonergan Research Institute, located in Regis College, includes an archive and library for materials related to Bernard Lonergan. The materials in this collections are available for on-site consultation only.
The Archives of the Jesuits in Canada are located in Montreal. For more information see their website.
Interlibrary Loan
Most people with borrowing privileges at the University of Toronto Libraries can use the interlibrary loan services to request material that is not available in the Catalogue. There is also a limited document delivery service to get material from one U of T campus to another U of T campus. For information and instructions read the descriptions and follow the links.
Loans for T-Card Holders
| Undergraduate | 2 week loan 50 items 1 renewal* |
| Graduate | 4 week loan subject to recall ** 50 items 1 renewal* |
| Faculty | 6 week loan** 50 items 1 renewal* |
| Audio Visual | 1 week |
| Short Term Loan Course Reserve | 2 hrs (or 1 week, if specified by instructor) |
Loans for Regis Card Holders
(Alumni, Auditors, General Public)
| Books | 2 weeks |
| Audio Visual | 1 week |
| Short Term Loan Course Reserve | 2 hrs (or 1 week, if specified by instructor) |
Fines & Fees
| Regular Overdue | $0.50/day |
| STL Overdue | $0.50/hour |
| Lost Item | Replacement Cost + $25.00 Processing Fee |
| Damaged Item | As Assessed |
| Regis Library Card | $25.00 /year Complimentary 1 semester for Windows on Theology Registrants. |
*Renewals – additional renewals may be available in person depending on demand for the item(s).
** Recalls – Borrowed items can be recalled after two weeks if urgently needed. Fines for recalled items are $2.00/day
A librarian is usually available from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday. We provide immediate assistance for questions large and small, but for extended research questions or for instruction in using library resources an appointment is recommended. You can reach us by phone, e-mail or in person. For those working at a distance, phone and Skype consultations are available. To reach library staff Contact Us or E-mail: regis.library@utoronto.ca.
Chief Librarian
teresa.helik@utoronto.ca
Tel. 416-922-5474 x235
Reference & Cataloguing Librarian
mary.reynolds@utoronto.ca
Tel. 416-922-5474 x233
The library offers a program of instruction in academic skills which includes the use of library tools and databases. This program includes workshops and one on one training and support. For more details and the schedule of upcoming events check the ASk Program.
Orientations & Tours
Regis College Student Orientation includes a library orientation as well as academic reading and writing presentations. This tour introduces students to all the TST libraries. Tours and Orientations for specific groups, individuals or on specific topics are available on request.
Librarian Consultations
Individual consultations with a librarian are available on a wide range of topics from research help and strategies to any of our workshop topics. For brief questions feel free to drop in. For longer topics please make an appointment by e-mail.
Workshops
Workshops are offered each semester. They are 45 minutes long and are held on Tuesdays from 11:15am – 12:00pm in the library computer lab. Register by e-mail, by phone at 416 922 5474 x234 or in person at the library circulation desk.
Introduction to the Catalogue by Mary Reynolds
Time: TBD
Using “love” as your example, you will learn to find books and e-resources anywhere in the University of Toronto library system. Search authors, subjects, etc, manage your results so there are not too many or too few, find citation information, save and export your results. Workshop includes time for hands-on practice and a handout for future reference.
Searching in ATLA by Teresa Helik
Time: TBD
Learn how to find, articles, essays, and book reviews, how to connect to full-text journal articles, grow your bibliographies, expand or narrow your search topic, and how to find your citation formats, and save and export your results. Workshop includes time for hands-on practice and a handout for future reference.
E-Resources What? How? Where? by Teresa Helik
Time: TBD
E-resources are everywhere. E-books, E-journals, and websites can be excellent and convenient resources for your papers and assignments. Learn how to find and use academic e-resources, and how to cite them in your notes and bibliographies. Workshop includes time for hands-on practice and a handout for future reference.
Cite it Right – Citations in Turabian Style by Teresa Helik
TBD
When and why do you need to cite your sources of information? Learn this as well as how to format footnotes, and bibliographies for all kinds of print and e-resources in Turabian style as required in most Regis College courses. Handout included.
RefWorks – Citation Manager by Mary Reynolds
Time: TBD
Discover how using citation management software can help you save time, increase accuracy, and reduce stress when you are researching and writing long assignments – e.g. term papers and theses. This basic orientation to RefWorks citation management software will show you how to organize and store references discovered during the research process as well as how to create formatted bibliographies.
Time Management Seminar by Gilles Mongeau
Time: TBD
Where has the time gone? If you are overwhelmed by deadlines and competing priorities or struggling to make your schedule work and to reflect your values and priorities, this two-part seminar will provide solutions. You will learn how to discern what your use of time reveals about your values and priorities, and you will learn to work SMART not hard.
WHO?
Regis-enrolled students (full and part-time).
WHAT?
Free, 50-minute individual writing consultations to help you learn how to plan, organize, write and revise academic papers, book reports, and reflection papers.
The tutor will help you:
The tutor does not proofread your paper.
WHY?
A well-written paper gets better grades. Good writing is an important part of graduate education and professional life.
WHERE?
Regis College Library Group Study Room – Room 020
WHEN?
By appointment only.
Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
HOW?
Book an appointment – see below.
Bring to the session
PLEASE NOTE:
Please consult your instructor/faculty advisor if you have questions about the appropriateness of your topic in relation to your course requirements.
To book an appointment
Anyone may use the resources of Regis College Library on site. Other special services can be found by clicking on the links below.
Services through Regis College Library
Loans & Library Cards
The library is a bright and pleasant place to study, with a variety of study spaces, ranging from armchairs and study carrels to traditional wooden tables and chairs. There are 2 group study rooms which can be booked for groups of 2 – 6 by contacting the circulation desk. Both rooms are located in the library, one of which can be used for general study when not booked for other uses. The other room is available only when booked. The Doctoral Study Room provides 19 carrels that are reserved for those Regis College doctoral students who will make regular use of them. The carrels include lockable storage space, electrical outlets, wired internet connections, desk lights and adjustable upholstered desk chairs. Wireless internet is also available. A one-time fee of $15.00 covers the cost of an electronic fob that allows access to the carrel area. The fee for a lost or damaged fob is also $20.00.
The library is accessible by the elevator from the main entrance of the college. There is an accessible washroom in the library. One computer workstation has an adjustable height desk and the circulation desk has upper and lower counter heights.
There are 10 computer workstations with adjustable desk chairs . You must bring your own storage media (flash drive). Wireless internet connectivity is available throughout the library. For help connecting contact the Information Commons Helpdesk . Many study spaces have access to electrical outlets. There are also 2 quick use stand-up computer workstations with internet access. All workstations require a UTorID to log in. Computer users should ensure that their use of the computers complies with the University of Toronto's Appropriate Use of Information and Communication Technology policy.
The Library has one black-and- white photocopier. Regis College copy cards are required; the copier accepts neither the T-card nor cash.Copies are $.10 per page. Regis copy cards for $1, $2, $5, $10 can be purchased at the circulation desk. Your first card costs $1 in addition to the card value. If you return the empty card and purchase a new card the $1 fee is not charged on the new card. The $1 card fee is refundable when a card is returned and a new card is not purchased.
Occasional visitors with fewer than 10 pages to copy may borrow a copy card and pay cash. Double- sided copying and other features are available. Please ask a Library staff member if you have special copying requirements.
Printing is available from all library workstations with the exception of the stand-up stations. Printing is not available through the wireless connection. Printing can be picked up at the circulation desk at a cost of $.15 per single-sided page, and $.25 per double-sided page.
Lockers are available at the beginning of the fall and winter terms for an annual rental of $30.00. This fee covers the locker and an electronic fob that allows access to the locker area. Locker renewals are $15.00. The fee for a lost or damaged pog is $20.00. No food may be stored in the lockers. To rent a locker or for more information contact the library circulation desk. Renters must supply their own locks.
There are two washrooms at the back of the library. One is wheelchair accessible.
| Store | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Abelard Books (Used) | 124 Westminster Ave. | 416-504-2665 |
| Anglican Book Centre | 80 Hayden St. | 416-924-1332 |
| Atticus Books (Used) | 84 Harbord St. | 416-922-6045 |
| BMV Books | 471 Bloor Street W | 416-967-5757 |
| Bob Miller Book Room | 180 Bloor St. W. Lower Concourse | 416-922-3557 |
| B. Broughton Co. Ltd. | 322 Consumers Rd., North York | 416-690-4777 |
| C.I. Religious Supplies | 3458 Kingston Rd Scarborough | 416-267-7126 |
| Crux Books Inc. | 5 Hoskin Ave. | 416-599-2749 |
| EastWest Books (Used) | 56 Bernard Avenue | 416-923-1725 |
| Eliot’s Bookshop (Used) | 584 Yonge St. | 416-925-0268 |
| Indigo (Eaton Centre) | 220 Yonge St. | 416-591-3622 |
| Indigo (Bay & Bloor) | 55 Bloor St. W. | 416-925-3536 |
| Liturgical Apostolate Centre | 5 Pine St. Unit #1 | 416-247-5221 |
| Joseph’s Inspirational Services Inc. | 2721 Markham Rd, Unit 39, Scarborough | 416-291-1772 |
| Novalis | 10 Lower Spadina Avenue, Suite 400 | 416-363-3303 |
| Pauline Books and Media (Daughters of St. Paul) | 3022 Dufferin St. | 416-781-9131 |
| Toronto Women’s Bookstore | 73 Harbord St. | 416-922-8744 |
| U of T Bookstore | 214 College St. | 416-640-7900 |
| Victoria University Bookstore | 91 Charles St. W. | 416-585-4574 |
| World’s Biggest Bookstore | 20 Edward St. (at Yonge) | 416-977-7009 |
