Librarian
Hi, My name is Ben Walsh and I’m a librarian at the University of Toronto. 100% of my job is to help English and Theatre students and faculty 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://guides.library.utoronto.ca/english/help
Meet with me for research help:
Booking Calendar
Book a research consultation with librarian in another subject area:
https://library.utoronto.ca/contact-us/research-consultation
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:
benjamin.walsh@utoronto.ca
Encourage your students to ask for help with their research:
https://guides.library.utoronto.ca/english/help
Make sure course readings are ready:
https://library.utoronto.ca/use/service/course-readings-and-reserves-support
Learning about 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:
Dive into 50 years of Robarts’ history:
https://features.library.utoronto.ca/robarts50/
Discover our collections, spaces, and services:
https://onesearch.library.utoronto.ca/library-info/ROBARTS
Watch a 1973 promotional video about the newly constucted Robarts Library:
https://youtu.be/yBIrwlJHRIc?si=_oURLPE5znPPY7zg