Toronto_Metropolitan_University_Library
Toronto Metropolitan University Libraries (formerly Ryerson University Library) is the library of Toronto Metropolitan University in Toronto, Canada. The library collections consist of over 500,000 books, and over CAD$3 million is spent annually to acquire electronic resources, including e-journals, e-books, databases and indexes, geospatial data, and catalogued websites or electronic documents. Most of the electronic resources can be accessed remotely by TMU community members with Internet access, although authentication of Toronto Metropolitan University Libraries registration is required for access to all commercial resources. The Libraries acquire materials to support the curriculum taught at the university and to support the research needs of faculty. All hard copy materials are housed in the Library building at Gould and Victoria Streets. In addition to library materials, the Libraries provide access to desktop computers, laptops, as well as research help and technology assistance.
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The 11-storey tower was built in 1974, and is an example of Brutalist architecture.[1]
On January 18, 2008, the university announced the acquisition of properties including the former site of Sam the Record Man, which allowed the expansion of the library to a prime Yonge Street location.[2] The expansion was designed by architectural firms Zeidler Partnership Architects of Toronto and Snøhetta of Oslo, Norway.
In February 2015, the library expansion opened its doors as the Student Learning Center (SLC).