Accessibility Services

Library Staff are available to provide assistance. See Accessibility Services for more information.

Interlibrary loan

Interlibrary loan/document delivery requests for books and science journal articles that are not part of the York Libraries’ collection can be made via RACER. You may either create an account or search as a guest.

Laptops

Twelve laptops are available at the Steacie Library circulation desk. You can check their availability by searching for “laptop computer steacie” in the library catalogue. Please note the laptop lending policies.

Microfilm & Microfiche

All Microtext collections, except Landmarks of Science, have been transferred to Scott Library. Landmarks of Science (Microcards) are located in the basement of Steacie Library.

Photocopying & Printers

Two photocopiers are located on the main floor of the library. There are two printers on the main floor, and one in the basement computer lab; all printers can print in black-and-white as well as colour. Microcards can be scanned at either of two scanner workstations on the main floor.

Reference

Reference assistance is offered at the Reference Desk (416-736-5639). Reference staff members are also available for group tours and for help with specialized library equipment and software. Chat reference service is available via Ask A Librarian.

Reserves

Steacie Library maintains a collection of reserve material for some courses in the sciences. These can be searched by course number (e.g. BIOL1010, CHEM1000, etc.) or by instructor (last name) on the “Reserves” tab of the catalogue. Reserve materials must be requested at the circulation desk by call number (e.g. PCOP.2579STEACIE, QD 33 M333 2001 BOOK, etc.).

Study Rooms

There are five study rooms in the library, and they can be booked from the home page.