Among the historic books and manuscripts youll find the works of canadian literary figures such as margaret atwood and leonard cohen. The thomas fisher rare book librarys holdings are included in the main university of toronto libraries catalogue. About thomas fisher rare book library, uoft flickr. 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. Aug 09, 2019 the thomas fisher rare book library s holdings are included in the main university of toronto libraries catalogue. 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 toronto s rich history.
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. An overdue library inventory at u of t finds some lost. Actively builds relationships with collectors and encourages and facilitates giftinkind donations of print, archives and media collections. Among the collections items are the nuremberg chronicle 1493, shakespeares first folio 1623, newtons principia. A new way of living thomas fisher rare book library. The university of toronto libraries system is the largest academic library in canada and consists of 44 libraries located on three university campuses. The thomas fisher rare book library houses the department of rare books and.
Search the library catalogue university of toronto libraries. 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. Snapshots of its history, was mounted in the thomas fisher rare book library in 2002 as a part of the universitys 175 th anniversary celebrations. The majority of the fishers holdings are available in the library catalogue. Monday, march 16 from 4 7 pm in the maclean hunter room. Catalogue search results search the library catalogue. Discover thomas fisher rare book library in toronto, ontario. The fisher library is privileged to be the custodian of the single most important archive of wolfe manuscript records in the world. University of toronto thomas fisher rare book library notes of an exile to van diemans land. The database contains descriptions of material related to the university of torontos history, as well as records from private individuals, families, businesses, and organizations. Enter the fisher rare book library from the second floor of robarts library and take the elevator up to the fourth floor.
A handful of magical books in u of ts collection harbour an intricate, eyecatching secret. Bissell building in 1984, home of the faculty of information opening in the summer of 1972 and the thomas fisher rare book library opening in december 1972. Thomas fisher rare book rare book 310 310 filter by. Records management training courses for u of t staff. The two wings had been completed first, with the school of library science building renamed the claude t. In this guide you will learn what a primary source is and how it differs from a secondary source.
Thomas fisher rare book library, university of toronto, toronto, on. Home utsc finding primary sources research guides at. One of canadas most incredible rare book collections holds hundreds of thousands of gorgeous tomes that the general public can touch. A university of toronto library card is not necessary to access the collections, but onsite registration is required. It is named in honour of thomas fisher 17921874, who came from yorkshire to upper canada in 1821 and settled by the humber river. U of ts thomas fisher rare book library has acquired a 1507 copy of the golden legend, making it the oldest book printed in english at the library and one of the oldest books in english in canada widely read during the middle ages some consider it even more popular than the bible the golden legend recounts stories, both factual and fictional, of the lives of the saints. Widely read during the middle ages some consider it even more popular than the bible t he golden legend recounts stories, both factual and. Over the next two weeks a team of librarians are going through the 800,000 books at university of toronto s thomas fisher rare book library.
Thomas fisher rare book library the thomas fisher rare book library is the largest repository of publicly accessible rare books and manuscripts in canada. It serves the faculty, staff, students and alumni of the. See more ideas about university of toronto, toronto and university. Drying vermicelli thomas fisher rare book library, uoft. Nestled within the university of toronto library, the thomas fisher rare book library welcomes visitors to view current exhibitions. The thomas fisher rare book library houses the department of rare books. Hotel wilden mann by thomas fisher rare book library, uoft. The thomas fisher rare book library is the largest rare book library in canada, holding over 800,000 books and 6,000 linear metres of manuscript material toronto.
One of the most impressive libraries at uoft is the fisher rare book library, which is attached to the larger robarts library. Welcome to discover archives, a shared portal for exploring archival holdings at the university of toronto and its federated colleges. Oise library brings influential voices from canadas past to life through digitization of tapes from 1970s with video. A mezzanine level physically connects robarts library to the thomas fisher rare book library building at its southeastern side, and to the claude t. Thomas fisher rare book library toronto, ontario atlas. 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 is the largest repository of publicly accessible rare books and manuscripts in canada. Thomas fisher rare book library utsc finding primary. Bissell building, housing the faculty of information, at its northeastern side. In 1980, the dentistry library transferred over 250 of its rare books to the thomas fisher rare book library, where they now form part of the hannah collection on the history of medicine. Mediaeval studies library use only 633 633 filter by. Grand canyon national park arizona by thomas fisher rare book library, uoft. See how many people can access an ebook at the same time although the majority of licensed eresources provide unlimited concurrent users, some resources have limits on the number of concurrent users.
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. Browse university of toronto thomas fisher rare book. How to access the resources of the thomas fisher rare book library may be used by all scholars and researchers, whether or not. U of t libraries exhibit explores enduring strength of canlit community. The quality and variety of the collection makes the visit worthwhile. Thomas fisher rare book library staff our collection of rare books, manuscripts and other materials is strongest in the fields of british, european, caribbean and canadian literature. The fisher library holds books such as handwritten manuscripts for fundamental textbooks from the 1800s and hand drawn field journals from many prominent historical scientists. U of ts thomas fisher rare book library now has one of. It complemented the launch in march, 2002, of martin friedlands the university of toronto.
I truly cant believe ive been at u of t since 2014 and havent once visited this literary heaven until now. The dentistry library s remaining collection of early dentistry books is kept in locked cabinets in the reading room. Mar 19, 2012 the thomas fisher rare book library houses the department of rare books and special collections including books, manuscripts and other materials. Works with facilities administrators to manage the space planning and capital needs of the thomas fisher rare book library and the media commons housed in the robarts library. Associate chief librarian for special collections and. The library catalogue lists all of the books, journal, videos, and other types of resources in our collection. Thomas fisher rare book rare book 610 610 filter by. Trinity college john w graham storage 561 561 filter by. English bible exhibit at thomas fisher rare book library, uoft. During university semester, students and their lecturers provide a more intellectual backdrop to a magical setting. Finding aids to manuscript holdings are available online. Thomas fisher rare book library, university of toronto.
University of toronto thomas fisher rare book library in. The mandate of the thomas fisher rare book library is to foster the search for knowledge by supporting research and learning across all disciplines taught at the university of toronto. The thomas fisher rare book library houses the department of rare books and special collections including books, manuscripts and other materials. The concrete waffle slab floor plates are adorned with triangularpatterned tessellation. Thomas fisher rare book library staff university of.
Mar 21, 2019 nestled within the university of toronto library, the thomas fisher rare book library welcomes visitors to view current exhibitions. Sep 20, 2016 u of ts thomas fisher rare book library has acquired a 1507 copy of the golden legend, making it the oldest book printed in english at the library and one of the oldest books in english in canada. Thomas fisher rare book library, university of toronto home. Drawing mainly on the banting, best and related collections housed at the thomas fisher rare book library and the archives and records management services at the university of toronto, it also includes significant holdings from the aventis pasteur formerly connaught archives, and the personal collection of dr. 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. The dentistry librarys remaining collection of early dentistry books is kept in locked cabinets in the reading room. 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.
Workshops and exhibitions through the uoft library system. 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. Fisher rare book library free listening on soundcloud. Thomas fisher rare book library staff university of toronto. You will learn how to find and use primary sources at uoft, as well as some other accessible digital primary source collections. Apr 20, 2016 drying vermicelli thomas fisher rare book library, uoft tags. Thomas fisher rare book library university of toronto. An exhibition in celebration of u of ts 193rd birthday. See more of thomas fisher rare book library, university of toronto on facebook. Explore thomas fisher rare book library, uoft s 6,4 photos on flickr. 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. University of toronto thomas fisher rare book library outlines of comparative anatomy.
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