Field Instructor
- field instructors may apply for library privileges at the Circulation Desk or download the pdf Field Instructor Library Card Application Form
- applications must have signed authorization by the Chair of the Department/School.
- loan periods depend on individual items borrowed, but generally books may be borrowed for 4 weeks with 4 renewals. 4 reserve items, and 6 periodicals/maps may be borrowed at the same time.
- interlibrary loans are not available.
Affiliated Borrowers
- application forms are available at the Circulation Desk or you can download a pdf Affiliated Borrower Library Card Application form
- individuals who volunteer or work part time at Ryerson may apply for affiliated borrower cards.
- applications have signed approval by the Dean of the Faculty and payment authorized to cover the $75 external borrower fee.
- affiliated borrowers may borrow 10 books at one time. No reference or reserve items may be borrowed.
- does not include off-campus access to the library’s electronic resources.
- interlibrary loans are not available.
External Borrowers
- individuals who are residents of Toronto GTA may apply for external borrowers’ card.
- the fee is $75, non refundable.
- card is valid for a 12-month period from the date of purchase.
- may borrow 10 books at one time. No periodicals, reference, reserve items or audio-visual materials may be borrowed.
- does not include access to the library’s electronic resources.
- interlibrary loans are not available.
Direct Borrowers
- students, Faculty and Staff from all Canadian universities (with the exception of University of Toronto undergraduate students) may apply for a Direct Borrower Card from the Ryerson circulation desk
- check the Canadian University Reciprocal Borrowing Agreement to be sure that you are eligible and have the appropriate identification from your home university and one piece of Govt-issued photo I/D with address.
- may borrow 10 items at one time with a loan period for most items of 3 weeks. No periodical or reserve items may be borrowed.
- interlibrary loans are not available.
- For wifi and access to your home institutions eresources, please check the list of participating institutions and your own institution’s Eduroam information page for configuration and login information.