TOP TEN
REASONS
TO USE THE
LIBRARY
www.lib.sfu.ca
You have assignments,
we have solutions!
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Books, articles, maps, oh my!
The Library has over a million print books, tons of e-books,
and thousands of journals.... Plus maps, DVDs, online images,
newspapers, and government and statistical information.
24/7 Access
Many of our resources are available online. All you need
is your SFU computing ID and password to sign in.
You can do research from home in your pajamas!
The library is wireless, so bring your own laptop.
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Need the essentials?
Get the assigned readings fast! Many professors put
materials for their class on reserve in the library.
Browse our Research Guides for tips and suggested
high-quality resources for your subject area.
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Improve your writing and study skills
Workshops and consultations on writing, study, communication
and research skills. Undergrads: www.learningcommons.sfu.ca
Grads: Research Commons www.lib.sfu.ca/research-commons
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It’s a bargain!
All you need is your student card to borrow material.
Enjoy our free services.
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One University – three libraries
No matter which SFU campus you are visiting, you can access
library collections and services. Have material from the other
campus libraries delivered to your preferred SFU location.
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We’ll get it for you!
Don’t see what you want? Borrow it from another
library via our Inter Library Loan service.
Study with a buddy
Use one of our bookable group study rooms. There are also
many individual study carrels located throughout the building.
Need to stay long hours? Bennett Library (Burnaby) is open until
11:45pm Monday to Thursday and until 10pm Friday to Sunday.
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Fun stuff
Browse the collection for films, DVDs,
sound recordings, and video games.
Chill out in one of the student lounges.
We listen. We know the ropes.
We’re here to help you:
1) Focus on your topic and get you started.
2) Find relevant books, articles, data and
other material for your assignments.
3) Navigate those tricky citations, and
figure out how to avoid plagiarism.
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Librarians are available for research help in person (Ask Us desk),
online (AskAway and email), and via text (604.724.5898).
Contact us
www.lib.sfu.ca/help/ask-us/ | libask@sfu.ca
W.A.C. Bennett Library
SFU Burnaby | 778.782.5735
Belzberg Library
SFU Vancouver | 778.782.5051
Fraser Library
SFU Surrey | 778.782.7411
For live chat assistance: AskAway*
www.lib.sfu.ca/help/askaway-welcome
Sun –Thurs: 10am – 9pm | Fri & Sat: 11am – 5pm
*closed on statutory holidays and during semester breaks