Librarian
Hi! My name is Ben Walsh and I’m a librarian at the University of Toronto. 100% of my job is to help you discover and use our amazing research collection. Really, it’s one of the best in the world!
Research Support
My office is at Robarts Library but I work across campus and online. There are a number of ways you can reach me and my colleagues to ask for help:
Ask a quick question in real-time at: https://onesearch.library.utoronto.ca/ask-librarian
Meet with me for research help:
https://outlook.office365.com/owa/calendar/ResearchHelp@utoronto.onmicrosoft.com/bookings/
Book a research consultation with another librarian: https://onesearch.library.utoronto.ca/ask
Instruction support
The library at U of T is here to help you and your students:
Invite me to your classroom in-person or online:
http://www.benjaminwalsh.ca/contact
Encourage your students to ask for help with their research:
https://onesearch.library.utoronto.ca/ask
Make sure course readings are ready:
https://onesearch.library.utoronto.ca/copyright/course-readings-and-reserves-support
Figuring out the library
The library at U of T is massive. It’s a website and it’s 42 buildings or spaces across 3 campuses. Learn more about Robarts:
Take part in a library escape game:
https://onesearch.library.utoronto.ca/dissent-escape-game-robarts-library
Take an audio tour in one of five languages:
https://onesearch.library.utoronto.ca/robartsaudiotour
Visit us when you take a break:
https://onesearch.library.utoronto.ca/libraries/reference/subjects