Among the collections items are the nuremberg chronicle 1493, shakespeares first folio 1623, newtons principia 1687, and darwins proof copy with annotations. Thomas fisher rare book university of toronto libraries. Stream tracks and playlists from fisher rare book library on your desktop or mobile device. It holds approximately 700,000 volumes and 3,500 linear metres of.
Feb 16, 2017 when 750,000 volumes of rare books are imperiled by condensation, its time to think outside the building. Utopian and dystopian visions of our past, present, and future. How to access the resources of the thomas fisher rare book library may be used by all scholars and researchers, whether or not they are members of the university of toronto community. Campus the oldest profession in canada students in laurie bertrams class explore a history thats often hidden by staff. Canada in print has been created from the librarys own collections of donated libraries and purchases. Just in time for a new crop of students, the university of torontos thomas fisher rare book library is undertaking a complete inventory of its books, scrolls and manuscripts.
The fisher library, attached to robarts, houses the department of rare books and special collections with approximately 700,000 books, manuscripts, and other materials. Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on youtube. An overdue library inventory at u of t finds some lost. The thomas fisher rare book library is a library in the university of toronto, constituting the largest repository of publicly accessible rare books and. Since the earliest known works of literature threethousand years ago, the vision for a better society, an ideal society, has driven and inspired cultures to improve their social conditions. U of t libraries exhibit explores enduring strength of canlit community. Alumni bringing history to light alumna joan randall helps bring historically important documents to u of t by staff.
The site, developed by the university of toronto libraries information technology services, contains materials from the university of toronto scarborough library and photographic services, as well as the thomas fisher rare book library, the university archives, and the u of t mississauga library. Meet staff from the department of rare books and special collections and the university archives, where they will take you on a tour of some of the rich. T he thomas fisher rare book library houses the department of rare books and special collections including books, manuscripts and other materials, and the university of toronto archives and records management services utarms, which holds the official records of the university. More than,000 students, visitors and scholars from around the world come to the fisher library each year to research, study and attend lectures and exhibitions, and. Searches can be restricted to the holdings of the fisher library, by using the library facet that appears on the lefthand side of the results list. Over the next two weeks a team of librarians are going through the 800,000 books at university of torontos thomas fisher rare book library. Discover thomas fisher rare book library in toronto, ontario.
Tremaines map of the county of york, canada west return to metadata record map or series date. The thomas fisher rare book library houses the department of rare books. Thomas fisher rare book library toronto all you need. About thomas fisher rare book library, uoft flickr. Although i rarely have time to read continue reading science literacy and ww1 at the rare books library. When 750,000 volumes of rare books are imperiled by condensation, its time to think outside the building. Please note that the thomas fisher rare book library holds most of the rare map collection at the university of toronto.
The thomas fisher rare book library houses the department of rare books and. Thomas fisher rare book library, university of toronto. Since at least 2004, the thomas fisher rare book library which houses books. The majority of the fisher s holdings are available in the library catalogue. Come to the thomas fisher rare book library, one of the most beautiful and inspirational indoor spaces on campus. Map of the province of ontario showing location of mining road projects, ontario dominion agreement 193637, vote no. Finding aids to manuscript holdings are available online.
Map and data library, university of toronto libraries. Ive been meaning to check out the rare books library since i first came to u of t, but for some reason have put it off for almost two years. Ive blogged about fisher library in the past and just last week i blogged about used book sales on campus. Scans are from the original held at the thomas fisher rare book library, the catalogue record is from a reproduction. Map of northeastern ontario and northwestern quebec showing principal. As one of the leading research libraries in north america, the fisher acquires, makes accessible and preserves comprehensive research collections of national and international significance. The thomas fisher rare book library is a library in the university of toronto, constituting the largest repository of publicly accessible rare books and manuscripts in canada. Thomas fisher rare book library toronto 2020 all you. Situated within robarts library at the university of toronto, over 700,000 volumes.
The 10 closest hotels to thomas fisher rare book library. Catalogue of an exhibition held at the thomas fisher rare book library, university of toronto, 9 june 29 august 2008. How six undergrads saved u of ts rare books the star. The singer donated boxes of his correspondence and papers to the library in 2003, almost 100 boxes in total. Thomas fisher rare book library university of toronto.
Apr 15, 2016 the fisher, as its commonly called, is the largest rare book library in canada and its open to the public. It is named in honour of thomas fisher 17921874, who came from yorkshire. Leonard cohen archives live on at u of t library the star. Although i rarely have time to read continue reading science literacy and ww1 at. Acorn is university of torontos student information service, and a hub for everything you need to manage your student life. A university of toronto library card is not necessary to access the collections, but onsite registration is required. The collections of the fisher library are noncirculating. Current exhibition thomas fisher rare book library. Photographs of the exhibition were taken by linda joy, thomas fisher rare book library, and are reproduced with permission. The thomas fisher rare book library is the largest repository of publicly accessible rare books and manuscripts in canada. Mar 19, 2012 the thomas fisher rare book library houses the department of rare books and special collections including books, manuscripts and other materials. Pratt library, 71 queens park crescent east rb thomas fisher rare book library, 120 st george street rl robarts library, dictionary of old english, room 14284, 14th floor, st george street ss sidney smith hall, 100 st george street tc trinity college, 6 hoskin avenue tf teefy hall, 57 queens park crescent east uc. Thomas fisher rare book library toronto all you need to know. Canada in print has been created from the library s own collections of donated libraries and purchases.
The thomas fisher rare book library foreground was opened in 1973, and forms a part of a larger building complex with robarts library background the department of rare books and special collections and the university archives didn t have a permanent home until 1973 when the thomas fisher rare book library was opened. Thomas fisher rare book library utsc finding primary. Nov 16, 2016 leonard cohen archives live on at u of t library. Heritage u of t is a digital collection of archival records, photographs, books, maps, drawings, and sound and moving image files chronicling the university of torontos rich history. Educated at the university of wellington in new zealand and at oxford and cambridge universities, gillespie is known amongst her students as a highly accessible professor, who lends her own books, organizes handson tours of the thomas fisher rare book library and creates hundreds of eureka. How to access the resources of the thomas fisher rare book library may be used by all scholars and researchers, whether or not. What about the math used by u of t professors to rescue the apollo mission.
One of canadas most incredible rare book collections holds hundreds of thousands of gorgeous tomes that the general public can touch. Area date revision location nmc description format type sheets notes. The resources of the thomas fisher rare book library may be used by all scholars and researchers, whether or not they are members of the university of toronto community. The thomas fisher rare book library foreground was opened in 1973, and forms a part of a larger building complex with robarts library background the department of rare books and special collections and the university archives didnt have a permanent home until 1973 when the thomas fisher rare book library was opened. Kevin takes us on a tour of the thomas fisher rare book library building at u of t, looking at reads that are over 500 years old. The library is also home to the university archives which, in addition to institutional records, also contains the papers of many important canadian literary figures including margaret atwood and leonard cohen. Thomas fisher rare book library, university of toronto, toronto, on. The thomas fisher rare book library houses the department of rare books and special collections including books, manuscripts and other materials. U of ts been very kind to me over the years and when i really needed it. Heritage u of t is a digital collection of archival records, photographs, books, maps, drawings, and sound and moving image files chronicling the university of torontos rich. Thomas fisher rare book library toronto, ontario atlas. It serves the faculty, staff, students and alumni of the.
Includes an essay on queer canlit by scott rayter, illustrations, and bibliographical references. The fisher, as its commonly called, is the largest rare book library in canada and its open to the public. The fisher library houses the department of rare books and special collections. Thomas fisher rare book library, university of toronto home. The thomas fisher rare books library, which is located on the north side of robarts. Celebrate canada 150 in a treasure of a rare book library located on the st george campus of the university of toronto, a wonderful exhibition of canadas history titled struggle and story.
A handful of magical books in u of ts collection harbour an intricate, eyecatching secret. Thomas fisher rare book library toronto all you need to. Thomas fisher rare book library, university of toronto toronto. Staff, faculty recognized at principals awards reception. The majority of the fishers holdings are available in the library catalogue. Meet staff from the department of rare books and special collections and the university archives, where they will take you on a tour of some of the rich treasures held right here on campus. The thomas fisher rare book library, canadas largest, is essential for scholars of many disciplines who seek the broadest collection of materials relevant to their research. Thomas fisher rare book library university of toronto libraries. Heritage uoft university of toronto scarborough campus. It is named in honour of thomas fisher 17921874, who came from yorkshire to upper canada in 1821 and settled by the humber river. Aug 09, 2019 the thomas fisher rare book library s holdings are included in the main university of toronto libraries catalogue.
624 1421 692 588 301 941 744 233 989 1306 718 1256 273 31 1469 763 882 116 398 900 588 141 1085 151 558 1197 774 839 1303