The University of Toledo

Services for Graduate Students

In addition to the collections and services offered to all patrons, the University Libraries offer many resources of special interest to graduate students.

Graduate Study Carrels & Lockers

Graduate students may apply for a private study carrel in Carlson Library.  There are a limited number of study carrels, so there may be a waiting list.  There is a $70 refundable key deposit for Graduate Study Carrels; apply for a carrel in Microform & Multimedia (third floor).  Alternatively, you may sign up for one of the many lockers located in Carlson Library; go to the library administrative offices to sign up (near the doors from Carlson Library to the Student Union).

Individual Instruction Appointments

Though available to everyone, personal appointments are especially useful for graduate students beginning their research.  Schedule a time with a knowledgeable librarian to help you learn what tools and databases are available in your subject. 

On Main Campus - Contact your Subject Librarian to make an appointment.

On the Health Science Campus - please use this form to schedule an individual appointment at the library or in your office.

Are you a Teaching Assistant?

We can help teach your classes how to use the library, too!  We have classrooms in the Carlson Library (some with hands-on computer labs), or we can come to your classroom or lab.   See the Faculty Services page for more details..

Theses, Projects & Dissertations

As a requirement of graduation, you will submit your thesis, project, or dissertation electronically. It will be added to the OhioLINK Electronic Thesis & Dissertation (ETD) Center  for access to anyone via the Internet.

If you would like a print copy of your thesis, dissertation, or project bound for personal use, take it to Rocket Copy in the Student Union Building.  It will be sent out to a commercial binder and returned with a hardcover binding.  Turnover time is 2-3 weeks.  The cost  is either $10 or $15 per copy, depending on whether you choose spine or cover printing.  Note:  Rocket Copy can also print out a copy of your document on manuscript paper to send to the bindery for 15¢ per page.

Please contact Rocket Copy at 419-530-4606 or stop by Room 2525 in the Student Union for more information.