New: Global Policy and Grey Literature Database: Policy Commons

Published June 30, 2022 by Yolanda Koscielski

Good news - SFU Library now has access to a new database: Policy Commons!

Policy Commons is an international public policy database which curates grey literature from around the world.

Sample Criminol

DSM-V-TR Now Online

Published May 9, 2022 by Yolanda Koscielski

I'm pleased to note we now have online access to the latest edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders - the DSM-V-TR -

How "hot" is this case? and other CANLII enhancements

Published January 23, 2020 by Yolanda Koscielski

There have been a couple of great developments to CanLII which will significantly enhance the legal research process. As you may know, CanLII is the massive open access database that allows you to access Canadian case law and legislation via one portal.

Now, CanLII has expanded its existing note-up tool:

1. You can now note up a case by paragraph, as well as quickly determine which w

HeinOnline does McGill Citation Style, World Constitutions, and Historical Provincial Legislation Online

Published January 30, 2019 by Yolanda Koscielski

Many of SFU Library's legal databases are quite large, containing a diverse range of legal materials from case law to commentary to legal journals. HeinOnline is one of them. It continues to grow in content. Here are some interesting new additions:

Westlaw Next Canada to Absorb CriminalSource, LawSource, Criminal Spectrum and BestCase in One Mega Database

Published February 5, 2015 by Yolanda Koscielski

Four of the library's subscription legal databases will soon all be available via one single database called Westlaw Next Canada. At present, CriminalSource, LawSource, and BestCase are currently available on both their "classic" interfaces and the new Westlaw Next Canada interface.

New! Online Access to APA Handbooks

Published July 10, 2014 by Yolanda Koscielski

Good news! SFU Library now has online access to APA Handbooks via PsycBOOKS. Example handbooks include the:

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