Technology and Remote Access

Technology Loans:

Current University of Toronto students, staff and faculty can borrow technology loans at the Library Service Desk using their TCard. Loans are available on a first-come, first served basis and cannot be booked in advance.

Technology items for loan at the Chemistry Library:

  • 1 67W Apple laptop charger (USB-C)
  • 1 90W universal PC laptop charger (compatible with Acer, Asus, Dell, HP, Lenovo, and Toshiba)
  • 2 universal phone chargers (USB wall charger with USB-C / Lightning / Micro-USB cable)
  • 2 Android phone chargers (USB wall charger with micro-USB cable)
  • 2 iPhone chargers (USB wall charger with lightning cable)
  • 2 sets of headphones (over-the-ear with 3.5mm auxiliary cable)
  • 2 pairs of stylus pens for use with digital whiteboards
  • 2 power strips with 6 outlets
  • 2 HDMI cords (HDMI to HDMI with ethernet)

Borrow a technology item

Visit our library service desk to borrow one of our regular technology items. 

  • Loan period: 5 hours
  • Overdue fines: $0.50 per hour
  • Items must be returned to the library service desk at least 15 minutes before closing time - please see Library Hours.
  • If damaged or lost, the borrower may be charged a replacement or repair fee.

NEW! Borrow a VR headset

The Chemistry Library has two Meta Oculus Quest 2 virtual reality (VR) headsets available for use in the library. The headsets are equipped with the Nanome software program for molecular visualization and design. 

To borrow a VR headset, please follow the steps below:

  1. Reserve the headset for up to 3 hours during our opening hours (UTORid required, subject to staff approval). Please make sure to review our loan policies before borrowing the headsets.
  2. Reserve a library study room for the same period, as devices must be used in a library study room. Your VR headset booking will be approved once it is confirmed that a concurrent study room booking has been made. You can manage / cancel your booking if needed using the link in the confirmation email.
  3. First-time users must complete the Terms of Use Agreement in advance of their reservation.
  4. At the time of your booking, visit our library service desk with your TCard to borrow the headset. 

Guides for getting started with VR & Nanome

Computers in the library

The Chemistry Library has 7 workstations (5 PC, 2 Mac) available for use by U of T students, faculty and staff only.

Computer software

PC computers include the following software:

  • ChemDraw
  • MNova
  • LoggerPro 3
  • SpinWorks
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Cambridge Structural Database Suite (CSDS), including Mercury, Conquest, GOLD, Hermes, CSD Python API, Mogul, and enCIFer (only certain devices). 

Mac computers are wireless and include Microsoft Office Suite only. To use the internet on a Mac, please connect to the University of Toronto WiFi network using your UTORid and password.

Your personal information:

All personal information (including your passwords, browser history, saved documents etc.) is automatically cleared once you log out of the computers. Please make sure to save your work to a USB key or cloud network such as Google Drive/OneDrive before logging off.

Off-campus access to electronic library resources

Visit the link above to learn about how to access library resources while working and studying remotely. 

If you experience any issues accessing library resources or would like assistance finding an electronic version of a print book, please contact your Chemistry Librarian at maddy.gerbig@utoronto.ca.

Connect to WiFi

There are many wireless networks available on campus for U of T affiliated users. The Information Commons Help Desk provides support for 2 networks (UofT and eduroam).