Your librarian
If you need help, please contact Adena Brons, Education Librarian at 778 782 7419 or abrons@sfu.ca or Ask a librarian
Accessing Library collections
Find what you need
Use the SFU Library Catalogue or Library Search to find articles, books, databases, journals, media and other materials.
- The Curriculum Collection has materials for the K-12 classroom, such as children's literature, teaching guides and kits, and textbooks.
- Media collections contain educational DVDs that can be used in SFU and practicum classrooms.
- Access our online resources (e.g. streaming video, ebooks, articles) via the library catalogue and databases.
Interlibrary loan | Suggest a purchase
SFU doesn't have it? We'll get it for you via Interlibrary Loans (ILL) -- fast and free of charge. Or suggest a title for purchase.
Request items
You can have materials delivered to the library at your preferred SFU campus, or to your home via Telebook. Use the request Item button.
Reserve services
You can put books, photocopies, personal copies, and online articles/websites on reserve. Learn more about Reserve Services for Faculty.
Teaching and learning services
Library workshops
The Library is also your partner in providing customized information and instruction services on topics including;
- finding materials students can use in their practicums
- conducting library research for inquiry projects
- teaching information literacy skills
- citation, academic integrity, using a citation management tool (Zotero)
- other topics, by request
Contact Adena Brons at if you would like your students to benefit from a library workshop, web guide or Canvas tutorial.
Research help
In-person and online help is always available through Library research assistance services. Or contact your librarian Adena Brons at .
Consult the PDP library guide for more information about library resources for Professional Programs.
Academic writing & learning
The Student Learning Commons helps students with academic writing and learning. Consult their Information for Instructors for more information.
Indigenizing curriculum
The Indigenous Curriculum Resource Centre centres Indigenous approaches to teaching and learning, and supports the work of Indigenizing and Decolonizing curriculum at SFU. Indigenizing curriculum is the process of incorporating Indigenous authors, stories, and knowledge into existing frameworks and curriculum in a respectful way.
Find answers to your questions
Frequently asked questions:
- Is it okay to use images or other material from the Internet for educational purposes? See Copyright FAQs for instructors.
- What reference management tools does SFU Library support? See Citation management software and tools.
- Is there an easier way to access online library resources off-campus? Use the LibKey Nomad Browser Extension.
See more FAQs for answers to specific questions.
Not finding answers to your questions? Contact us.