Comparative Literature
Robarts Carrels Policy
Allotment of Carrel Space:
The main purpose of the lockable carrels is to provide doctoral candidates, especially those preparing their theses, with private and quiet working space. The Centre will allot available carrels on a first-come, first served basis to graduate students who have achieved PhD candidacy based on requests for carrel spots received in September. Remaining carrel space will be distributed to interested PhD students who have not achieved candidacy yet. If space remains, we will consider other requests. Once a student has a carrel space, they have priority for requesting continuation of carrel privileges in that carrel.
Requests for carrel space or annual renewal of carrel space privileges must be submitted to the Centre by September 15 of a given year, and students must be ready to bring their keys to the Centre Administrator in early September to accommodate needed maintenance work or transfer of the space. Work will be scheduled based on an annual inspection of carrels by Centre personnel and/or the Robarts Building Manager in August.
Use of Robarts Carrels:
Students will be able to use their carrels during Robarts Library opening hours. It is the responsibility of students to be out of the building before it closes: https://onesearch.library.utoronto.ca/library-info/ROBARTS#hours
Use must be consistent with the regulations and safety standards established by Robarts Staff. Users must comply in a timely fashion with requests by personnel responsible for Building Maintenance and Health, Safety and Security. Violations of carrel regulations may result in the removal of carrel privileges. Costs for lost keys, damage beyond wear and tear and disallowed modifications to the carrel may be charged to the student.
Please contact Department Administrator Bao Nguyen with questions or concerns about carrels.
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