General information

• Library hours
• Computers, photocopiers, scanners, and printers are available at all three libraries (Burnaby, Vancouver, and Surrey)
• All three branches have quiet study areas, as well as bookable group study rooms

Borrowing books and other materials

• You will be able to borrow most books (aside from course reserves) for 3 weeks.
• Renew your books online.
• You can borrow a laptop, a projector or headphones to use at all three libraries for 4 hours.
• You can borrow books in person from many other Canadian universities.
• Loans staff can answer questions related to borrowing (renewals, fines, etc.): 778.782.4345 (Burnaby), 778.782.5050 (Vancouver), and 778.782.7411 (Surrey).

Research

• The library has over 2 million books, more than 500 databases, and 63,000 journals. Many are available online 24/7 through the Library’s website.
• The library’s Chemistry Information Resources Guide has links to several key Chemistry resources, including:
  • SciFinder Scholar,
  • Reaxys,
  • CRC Handbook of Chemistry and Physics, and
  • Web of Science.
• If SFU Library doesn’t have the book or article you need, we can get it as an interlibrary loan – at no charge to you!

Writing

• The Student Learning Commons offers free workshops, one-to-one consultations, and plenty of helpful handouts.
• The library’s website includes instructions and examples for several citation styles.
• The library has many books (including electronic books) on scientific writing.

Ask a librarian

• Ask a librarian for research help in person at all three campuses and online.
• Your Chemistry liaison librarian is Jenna Thomson (778-782-3269, jennat@sfu.ca). You can also schedule one-to-one research consultations.