The library provides varying degrees of access to students, faculty, external researchers, and members of the public.

The Gerstein Science Information Centre is located at 9 Kings College Circle on the University of Toronto campus.

The Gerstein Reading Room, a spacious study area for students restored to its 1892 original state, was the end product of the renovations.

[3] The stunning ceiling architecture revealed by the renovation came as a surprise to Diamond and Schmitt Architects, who made their discovery while renewing the heritage wing of the Centre.

The previous expansion of 2003, the Morrison Pavilion, provides students with modern study carrels equipped with power outlets and wired Ethernet connections and was possible due to a donation by University of Toronto alumni Russell and Katherine Morrison.