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Collections U of T is the University of Toronto Libraries' image repository for UTL digitized special collections and archives. From Collections U of T, you can search and explore over 250,000 digitized objects in the care of the University of Toronto libraries and archives. The repository provides open access to digitized library and archives special collections through the International Image Interoperability Framework (IIIF) and standard metadata formats.

If you need any support searching and using Collections U of T you can contact us or refer to the documentation below.

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Collections U of T is designed to allow users to browse and search for UTL digitized special collections and archives. Public users will not be asked to log in and will not be asked for any personally identifying information.

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Read the University of Toronto Libraries' Online privacy and data collection statement here.