Bata Library and the Durham GTA Campus Library & Learning Centre are now open to current students, staff, and faculty. For detailed information about the re-opening of the libraries, please see our reopening announcement.

Trent University Library & Archives continues to offer electronic collections and virtual services. Please contact us at library@trentu.ca to access virtual services and supports. Check for updates regularly on our COVID-19 Alert Page.

Trent University Library Locations

The Trent University Library & Archives (TULA) has two branches:

  • Thomas J. Bata Library: the main location and the administrative centre, in the Bata Library building.
  • Durham Branch: a smaller facility providing resources and services for our students at the Durham campus.

Each branch maintains collections, provides service, and keeps specific hours. 

  • Click "Request" on an item in the library catalogue to have it transferred to your home branch.

 

At the Bata Library, there are specialized locations:

  • Odette Critical Making Studio, on the 4th Floor
  • Data Visualization Lab, on the 4th Floor
  • Library Research Consultation Centre, a space on the Main (2nd) Floor to get help with your research questions and problems
  • MaDGIC (Maps, Data and Government Information Centre), serving as the campus centre for geospatial and statistical data, government publications, aerial photography, maps and other cartographic resources.
  • Microforms Reading Room, on the Main (2nd) Floor
  • Trent University Archives, a regional repository for historical papers and records relating to the Trent Valley area and beyond.