#robart’s library

[aelstudies]

Thursday December 14th

On campus again today. After picking up a book at the University College library, I’m working at Robart’s library this evening. But on a different floor this time to change things up.

As this paper nears completion the book stack gets larger. I am glad it will be finished today (it has to be, it’s due at midnight), but I will miss the process. It’s been nice to get back into the groove of schoolwork after everything.

[thatgoalsgirl]

From my tik tok. You can fine me there at thatgoalsgirl Come say hello!

xx,

A

[concretegrape]

[designwallah]

Robarts Library, University of Toronto. April 2019.

“Fort Book” or the Robarts Library (John P. Robarts Research Library), University of Toronto.

Architects: Mathers & Haldenby, Warner Burns Toan & Lunde, Diamond Schmitt Architects. Construction began in 1968 and completed in 1973.

[hellcatazura]

Time for a taste of something red and cherry flavored

Photo: Stephie Scarlet

Wig/collar: @poisonne

3d prints: Dangerous Ladies

[rabbitcruiser]

The University of Toronto (U of T, UToronto, or Toronto) on the grounds that surround Queen’s Park was founded by royal charter on March 15, 1827 as King’s College, the first institution of higher learning in the colony of Upper Canada.  

[villagewarlock]

internet archive, my beloved

[arcturus11]

A taste of the Sakura in Toronto @ John Robards Library

[abitmoredetail]

Looking northwest towards Roberts #toronto #universityoftoronto #robartslibrary #field #spring #rainy #grey

[cheaphousespending]

Superkül renovates reading room at Toronto's brutalist Robarts Library

Canadian studio Superkül has updated the reading room at the University of Toronto’s Robarts Library, a notable example of brutalist architecture. The project involved renovating the cavernous concrete space on the building’s fourth floor, as part of the university’s larger initiative to revitalise the Robarts Library, which Superkül described as “one of North America’s most significant examples…

[aelstudies]

Monday April 15th

I started today late, but that’s ok. I was just so tired from all the final papers and exams last week. 😵‍💫

I took it slow today; taking time to see the cherry blossoms and grab a nice lunch on campus. Now I am in the main library for some paper writing. I have two small papers and a book report left for the semester. I plan to get the two small papers done this afternoon. I can see the end of the semester, and I couldn���t be more excited for some time off!

[concretegrape]

[ilcontephotography]

John P. Robarts Research Library - University of Toronto, by Warner, Burns, Toan + Lunde, Mathers and Haldenby (1968-1974).

Toronto, Ontario - Canada.

© Roberto Conte (2022)

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[hellcatazura]

Today was really fun! And so many strangers complimented my cosplay which never fails to make me happy!

Also mask, wig, collar made by @poisonne and 3d printed bits from The Dangerous Ladies!

[allthecanadianpolitics]

Uoft update:

Dear Students,

As has been widely reported by news media, what began as a peaceful protest yesterday morning evolved throughout the day. Last night, a significant number of individuals, many from outside the U of T community, were on the St. George campus for a large rally. Today, encampment participants and many tents remain on site. We have also seen small counter-protests. The campus remains open, and academic and operational activities are proceeding as usual.

We have been communicating with a student representative of the participants in the encampment through in-person meetings and written correspondence. We have conveyed our expectations and shared our observations regarding actions that have contravened them, including lack of crowd control, health and safety risks, destruction of property, and use of language that is considered discriminatory, threatening or hateful. We have made it clear that these activities fall outside of our policies and relevant law and are considered unauthorized on our private property; this puts those who are in the encampment at risk of being charged with trespass and destruction of property.

The University has received several questions and reports of concerning language as described above being used in signs and chants. Please know that we take these seriously and all instances are being reviewed.

Effective 5pm today, most University buildings will be locked this weekend and require fob-access, as per normal practice. Gerstein Library and Robarts Library will remain open to members of the U of T community.

We recognize there are diverse views in our community about the current situation. We continue to focus on avoiding conflict, being measured in our response, and fostering an environment that makes space for debate. We urge everyone to engage constructively with one another.

All of our communications on this matter and resources for our community can be found on www.utoronto.ca/utogether. We remain hopeful that we will come to a peaceful resolution.

Sincerely,

Professor Sandy Welsh

Vice-Provost, Students

Professor Kelly Hannah Moffatt

Vice President, People Strategy, Equity and Culture

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[isfjmel-phleg]

A worldbuilding note: Farewell to Phelep Farrowmere is an 1893 coming-of-age novel by Robart Allon Estyn, about a boy who undertakes to reinvent himself and succeeds--with bittersweet results. Elystan's copy was a gift from his mother for no particular reason. It can be seen among the rest of his collection in the royal library of Corege and still bears an inscription from Bethira, annotations in his handwriting from various stages of his life, and the wear from numerous rereads.