In addition to more than 12 million print volumes in 341 languages, the library system currently provides access to 184,228 journal titles, millions of electronic resources in various forms and more than 33,000 linear metres of archival material.

Robarts Library is only accessible to University of Toronto students, faculty, staff, and those with a valid ID card.

[6] It houses both the Department of Rare Books and Special Collections and the University of Toronto Archives and Records Management Services.

[7] It is Canada's largest rare book library and its holdings include books, manuscripts, maps, and graphic and audiovisual material covering a broad range of subjects and time periods.

In addition to the centre's comprehensive print collection, there is a vast selection of health and scientific databases and indexes available online.