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If you place a request through the website when the library is closed, the item will be available for pickup 3 hours after opening on the next business day. You cannot place a request a few days or weeks ahead of time. Please note that requests take between 1 to 2 hours to fill and must be picked up the same day. If you do not qualify for a TPL card, you may obtain an In-Library Access card at the Toronto Reference Library with acceptable identification. You will need a valid Toronto Public Library Card. For same day delivery, your request will need to be submitted before 7:00 PM on Monday to Friday, and before 4:00 PM on Saturday.If you wish to plan your visit, please request a research appointment. The item will be held for you until the end of the day. Requests normally take between 1 to 2 hours to retrieve depending on the volume and location of materials. Go to the Stacks Pickup Desk on the 3rd floor.Select the Stack Request button on the website.You can request an item from the stacks in person with a staff member at the reference desk, or through our website. Some items that are especially valuable or fragile are unavailable for use at this time. Stacks items must be used in the library. Some items are very old and not accessed as often. What kind of items are kept in the stacks?īooks stored in the stacks are very valuable and/or rare and sometimes fragile.
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When you see "Stack Request" on the library website, it means that the item is in storage and you will have to place a request for staff to bring it out to you. Some of the material is stored behind the public walls in a storage area we call "Stacks". The Toronto Reference Library owns more than 4.5 million items, and there is not enough room for them all on the open shelves. How many items can I request from the stacks?.How do I borrow an item from the stacks?.Can I take an item from the stacks home?.What kind of items are kept in the stacks?.