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Accessing online course readings

Your assigned course materials may be available online through the Library Reading List app in Quercus, or within a course page in Quercus (or other learning management environments).
 
These materials can include articles, books, web links, and media resources. 

I'm a student and I can't access my course readings

Try this step first ––– Look for the LIBRARY READING LIST app in your Quercus course navigation.

If the readings are available in the app, but you can't access them:
Fill out the form below

If you don’t see any readings listed:
Check your syllabus or speak with your instructor to find out where your course readings are located. They may be available in your course page on Quercus or located in a Short Term Loan area at a library.

I'm an instructor using the Library Reading List app – I can't access the readings and/or my students are reporting access issues

Add the LIBRARY READING LIST app to your Quercus course navigation by following these simple steps: http://uoft.me/quercus-course-reserves. This is the preferred access method.

Still having access issues?
Fill out the form below

Get help form for students & instructors

  • When filling out the form, be sure to provide your correct UTORid, email, the course code and course section
  • If you are having trouble identifying your UTORid, click here for assistance

Problems you may be experiencing

  • Your course is listed with a number of items and a message informs you that you are not registered in the course – please confirm you are registered on ACORN
  • You lose access during the semester to the course readings you could previously view
  • You cannot access course readings for a course in which you are registered
  • A particular course reading has a broken link or is incorrect

–Updated September 10, 2021

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