iiinova — where your digital self keeps evolving

Gerstein Library | U of T Libraries @gersteinlibrary.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Coming soon to participating #UofT Library near you - Science Literacy Week: Curiosity, Unleashed! 🎉 Fascinated by how wonderfully & weirdly science shapes our everyday lives? 🤩 ✅interactive demos ✅fun trivia ✅engaging displays/exhibitions & much more! 🧪🔬🔭 More info 👉: uoft.me/scilit #scilit

111

Gerstein Library | U of T Libraries @gersteinlibrary.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

What’s affected: Main floor: ❌Right side that used to have the Garden & Seed Library,Book Stop,computers,printer (They’re all relocated in building) 1-Below: ❌Washrooms by Kibo Café What’s accessible: ✅Most of main floor,incl. Heritage Reading Room; all other floors @uoftlibraries.bsky.social

Construction hoarding on lower level next to an ATM

010

Gerstein Library | U of T Libraries @gersteinlibrary.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

📣🚧Construction alert: Renovations for the main floor & lower level are now underway for Fall 2026 - we apologize for the inconvenience. Read below for what’s affected/not affected:⬇️⬇️⬇️ (More ℹ️ on access info & alternate routes inside the building: blogs.library.utoronto.ca/blog/notice-...)

101

Gerstein Library | U of T Libraries @gersteinlibrary.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Have a new company?Need to scope out the competition? Explore the world of company info & gain key competitor insights: Company & Competitor Research 🗓️Oct 1, 12-1pm 💻via Zoom Open to current #UofT students/staff/faculty of all disciplines (+ students can get CCR credits) 👉 uoft.me/e-shipworkshop

100

Gerstein Library | U of T Libraries @gersteinlibrary.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Always wanted to try 3D printing? Get certified at a safety training workshop! 🖨️Gerstein 3D Printing Safety Training 🗓️Sept 17, Sept 25, Oct 16 | 12-1 pm 📍Gerstein Science Information Centre Open to current #UofT students/staff/faculty 🔗Sign up: uoft.me/gerstein3dtr... @uoftlibraries.bsky.social

000

Gerstein Library | U of T Libraries @gersteinlibrary.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Ready for your #UofTStartup idea to take off? 💡🚀 Attend our Launchpad workshop! Budding entrepreneurs will get key info on accelerators,library resources,commercialization,funding opportunities,& more! 🗓️Sept 23,12-1pm 💻 Zoom 👉 uoft.me/e-shipworkshop For current #UofT students/faculty/staff

100

Gerstein Library | U of T Libraries @gersteinlibrary.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

📢 REMINDER - Labour Day holiday closure on Mon Sept 7📢 We’ll reopen on Tues Sept 8. We look forward to welcoming you all back to school after the long weekend #UofT! 😎 🗓️ Current summer & upcoming fall hours: library.utoronto.ca/libraries?se... @uoftlibraries.bsky.social

000

Gerstein Library | U of T Libraries @gersteinlibrary.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

📣🕕Take note - our new summer hours start next week! From Mon Aug 24- Sun Sept 6: Mon-Thurs: 8:30am-7pm Fri: 8:30-5pm Sat: 9am-5pm Sun: CLOSED HOLIDAY CLOSURE: Mon Sept 7 🗓️ For more info on current summer hours: library.utoronto.ca/libraries?se... @uoftlibraries.bsky.social

000

Gerstein Library | U of T Libraries @gersteinlibrary.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Still haven’t learned to 3D print this summer? You’re in luck - last Aug 3D printing workshop now open! 🖨️Gerstein + MADLab 3D Printing Safety Training 🗓️Aug 28, 12-1 pm 📍Gerstein Library For current #UofT students/staff/faculty 🔗Sign up: uoft.me/gerstein3Dtr... @uoftlibraries.bsky.social

000

Gerstein Library | U of T Libraries @gersteinlibrary.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

📢 REMINDER - Gerstein Library will be closed on MON AUG 3. We’ll reopen on Tues Aug 4. Enjoy the long weekend #UofT! 😎 🗓️ For current summer hours: library.utoronto.ca/libraries?se... @uoftlibraries.bsky.social

000

Gerstein Library | U of T Libraries @gersteinlibrary.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Been meaning to try out 3D printing this summer? Attend our in-person workshop on 3D printing - new July session just added! No previous knowledge needed. 🖨️3D printing Safety Training 🗓️Fri July 24, 12-1pm 📍MADlab, Gerstein Library Sign up: uoft.me/gerstein3dtraining @uoftlibraries.bsky.social

011

Gerstein Library | U of T Libraries @gersteinlibrary.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Users will still be able to access some services: ✅Searching library catalogue & looking up eresources w. LibrarySearch ✅Accessing research guides ✅My Account ✅Booking study spaces ✅Sign up for workshops/events 🔗Info on all affected services: status.library.utoronto.ca

status.library.utoronto.ca

University of Toronto Libraries - Status

University of Toronto Libraries Status

000

Gerstein Library | U of T Libraries @gersteinlibrary.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

⚠️SERVICES ALERT: Due to a planned power shutdown, all locally-hosted #UofT library websites + some digital collections & repositories will be unavailable (June 28, 10pm EDT to June 30,11am EDT) This includes: ‼️The main library website ‼️library subsites/microsites

status.library.utoronto.ca

University of Toronto Libraries - Status

University of Toronto Libraries Status

100

Gerstein Library | U of T Libraries @gersteinlibrary.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

📢‼️UPCOMING HOLIDAY CLOSURE & ONLINE SERVICES ALERT ⬇️ 🗓️Gerstein Library will be closed June 29-July 1📢 🕐For more hours info: library.utoronto.ca/library/gers... cc @uoftlibraries.bsky.social

100

Gerstein Library | U of T Libraries @gersteinlibrary.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

☀️🕕 Summer hours in effect from Mon June 1 - Sun Aug 23: Mon-Thurs: 8:30am-10pm Fri: 8:30-5pm Sat-Sun: 9am-5pm 🔗 For more hours info: library.utoronto.ca/libraries?se... cc @uoftlibraries.bsky.social

001

Gerstein Library | U of T Libraries @gersteinlibrary.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

📣 HOLIDAY CLOSURE on Fri May 15 & Mon May 18. Enjoy the extra long weekend #UofT! 😎 (We are open on Sat May 16 & Sun May 17) 🕐For more hours info: library.utoronto.ca/libraries?se... cc @uoftlibraries.bsky.social

000

Gerstein Library | U of T Libraries @gersteinlibrary.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

🖨️May & June 3D Printing workshops are open! Get certified and start creating: 🗓️May 14 & June 19 📍MADlab, Gerstein Science Information Centre 🔗Sign up: uoft.me/gerstein3dtraining cc @uoftlibraries.bsky.social

010

Gerstein Library | U of T Libraries @gersteinlibrary.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

Got a new startup idea, but don't know your market? 📊Market Research for Startups ✅Get familiar w. tools/databases to help w. market sizing, business plans & more ✅Discover more library services for UofT entrepreneurs 🗓️May 14 💻Zoom For current #UofT students/staff/faculty 🔗 uoft.me/e-shipworkshop

121

Gerstein Library | U of T Libraries @gersteinlibrary.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

Ready to submit? Find out what it really takes to get published + safeguard your paper: Attend this 2-part publication prep series: 🗓️Scholarly Publishing Landscape | May 6 🗓️Author ID & Research Impact | May 7 💻Zoom For current #UofT students/staff/faculty Sign up: uoft.me/get-published-2026

100

Gerstein Library | U of T Libraries @gersteinlibrary.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

Thanks for celebrating with us 🚀 @letstalkscience & the STEAM Sisters throw quite the stellar party! 🎉

000

Gerstein Library | U of T Libraries @gersteinlibrary.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

Happy long weekend #UofT! 😎We’ll be closed Fri Apr 3 for Good Friday. We’ll reopen on Sat Apr 4 at 9am. 🗓️ More hours info: library.utoronto.ca/libraries?se... @uoftlibraries.bsky.social

000

Gerstein Library | U of T Libraries @gersteinlibrary.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

🖍️Are you a creative type and wondering if the next step in your academic journey is in medical illustration or health promotion? Attend our biomedical communications session this Friday! SIGN UP: uoft.me/zine-showcase

uoft.me

Events | University of Toronto Libraries

Explore workshops and events happening across the libraries.

000

Gerstein Library | U of T Libraries @gersteinlibrary.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

NARRATIVES IN FOCUS: Crafting Stories & Visuals from Scientific Research 🗓️ Apr 2, 1-3pm 🏢 Gerstein Library ✅panel of science comm/graphic medicine professionals ✅Hands-on workshop w. Dr Shelley Wall (Associate professor & Associate Director, #UofT’s MSc Biomedical Communications program)

110

Gerstein Library | U of T Libraries @gersteinlibrary.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

Keen to zine? Well, so are we! Bring your STEM research project to life in a zine - learn to visually transform your thesis, paper, or other research project! ✂️KNOW WHAT I ZINE? Communicating STEM Research Through Zines and Collage 🗓️Mar 30, 10:30am-12:30pm 🏢Engineering & Computer Science Library

110

Gerstein Library | U of T Libraries @gersteinlibrary.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

Explore the world of medical humanities! Hear about MSc Biomedical Communications student academic experiences & see projects in medical illustration, health promotion, & more. ⚕️🖼️BIOMEDICAL COMMUNICATIONS STUDENT PORTFOLIO SHOWCASE & PANEL 🗓️Mar 27, 3-4:30 🏢Gerstein Science Information Centre

110

Gerstein Library | U of T Libraries @gersteinlibrary.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

Interested in communicating your STEM research in a creative & visual way? Join us at one of our three new upcoming Science Communication workshops on biomedical illustration, zines-making, & graphic medicine! 🖼️✂️🖍️🥼🧬🧪 All sessions open to current #UofT students! ℹ️ Sign up: uoft.me/zine-showcase

uoft.me

Events | University of Toronto Libraries

Explore workshops and events happening across the libraries.

111

Gerstein Library | U of T Libraries @gersteinlibrary.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

💡Have a new product or service? Learn market research fundamentals & avoid common pitfalls during the market research process! 📈Primary Research Strategies & Tools for Startups workshop 🗓️ Mar 20, 1-3pm 💻 Zoom Open to current #UofT students/faculty/staff 🔗 uoft.me/e-shipworkshop

101

Gerstein Library | U of T Libraries @gersteinlibrary.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

Want to start a new business? Be sure to attend tomorrow’s Industry Research workshop first! 📊

011

Gerstein Library | U of T Libraries @gersteinlibrary.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

#InternationalWomensDay is almost here! Get a close look at historical scientific equipment used by #UofT researchers + learn about the impactful lives of Helen Sawyer Hogg, Ruth Northcott & others 💫 🔭Into Focus: Women in Astronomy Pop-Up Exhibit 📅 Mar 11 📍 Gerstein Library ℹ️ uoft.me/women-in-astro

121

Gerstein Library | U of T Libraries @gersteinlibrary.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

‼️NEW‼️ 🧊Intro to 3D Design w. Fusion 360 Makers who want to create customized physical objects will learn: ✅ plan a project ✅ master parametric 3D modelling basics ✅ personalize designs w. industry-relevant tools 🗓️Mar 17 📍Gerstein Library For U of T students/staff/faculty uoft.me/gerstein3dtr...

101

Gerstein Library | U of T Libraries @gersteinlibrary.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

Uncover key players in your startup’s industry! Learn how to find market research reports,read a market research report in 5 mins,explore models for DIY industry analysis & more For #UofT students/staff/faculty 📊 Intro to Industry Research 🗓️ Mar 10 🕐 12-1pm 💻 Zoom 🔗 uoft.me/e-shipworkshop

100

Gerstein Library | U of T Libraries @gersteinlibrary.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

Interested in startups? Join a special in-person Launchpad workshop: Q&A w. UofT startups, networking + info on accelerators,library resources, commercialization,funding, & more 🗓️Mar 4, 12-1:30 🏛️Schwartz Reisman Innovation Campus 🔗 uoft.me/e-shipworkshop For current #UofT students/faculty/staff

100

Gerstein Library | U of T Libraries @gersteinlibrary.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

Happy Lunar New Year!🌕🎉We’re over the moon with the start of the new lunar calendar. Pictured is the awe-inspiring celestial body whose phases "add so much to her beauty and interest" & dictate when this holiday is celebrated annually. Contributed by Gerstein Library & @uoftlibraries.bsky.social

110

Gerstein Library | U of T Libraries @gersteinlibrary.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

Wishing you a warm and wonderful long weekend - a reminder that we’ll be closed on Mon Feb 16th for Family Day. We’ll reopen on Tues Feb 17th at 8:30am. #UofT @uoftlibraries.bsky.social

Snowy path towards Gerstein Library and various other U of T buildings

000

Gerstein Library | U of T Libraries @gersteinlibrary.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

Take your CT/MRI scans from 2D to 3D! Attend our new interactive workshop: 🩻Manual and Automated Medical Image Segmentation for 3D Printing 🗓️Feb 27, 12:30-3pm 🏛️Gerstein Library 🔗Open to current #UofT students/staff/faculty 🔗 uoft.me/iSegJan26 @uoftlibraries.bsky.social @uoftmedicine.bsky.social

010

Gerstein Library | U of T Libraries @gersteinlibrary.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

Starting something new? Level up your company research & competitive analysis skills! Company & Competitor Research 🗓️Feb 19, 12-1 💻Zoom For current #UofT students/staff/faculty of all disciplines 🔗 uoft.me/e-shipworkshop @uoftlibraries.bsky.social @uoftcfe.bsky.social @entrepreneurs.utoronto.ca

011