Laidlaw Library

I have received excellent help at the writing centre and highly recommend it. I also use the printer there now and then, and they have a few computers available. It’s never been busy when I’ve been there, but I’ve only visited in the morning, and not during exams.
That being said, I will only go to Laidlaw if I have class in UC or an appointment at the writing centre. I am not a fan of the study space:
— it’s dark, unless you sit by the window
— you have to search for an outlet, and they are not conveniently placed
— so cold in winter! after an hour I feel like I have to go to Hart House to warm up
— overall depressing atmosphere

This is a very well hidden library in one of the more confusing buildings on campus, so make sure you know exactly where you want to go or else you will get lost :)
It’s not a grand library but for a college library it comes in at a good size and is very spacious and not terribly busy which is a godsend when it’s exam period and libraries like Robarts and Gerstein are just too crowded.
A majority of study tables are private ones with privacy (wooden) screens separating each «cubicle». However power outlets are not always handy. As with most of UofT buildings, there is a UTORwin wireless signal here and I’ve always found it to be reliable.
It is extremely well light, and the large windows are high enough so you do not get distracted by people enjoying the sun on back campus while you’re stuck indoors!
As for the books they carry, it is very centered around the University College’s programs so unless you’re looking for something very specific (in the humanities and social science fields), do not expect a lot of variety. There are 2 printers and 14 computer terminals, and as is with all UofT libraries, the cost of printing is a lot higher than it should be.
And until the library gets a makeover allowing a lot more tables to have individual power outlets, this will remain a solid 4 star space!