Students have access to select resources through CDM and our partner institutions.
Information Resource Centre and Libraries
Information Resource Centre (IRC)
Borrow board games and books through our online system (Koha) or in person.
*Unreturned IRC materials will be deducted from the equipment deposit at the new replacement cost. Refer to equipment agreement.
Simon Fraser University Library
Your SFU student card is your library card. Access online journals, books, and resources:
- Workshops (English as an additional language, knowledge mobilization, visual analytics, digital humanities, and more)
- Consultation for research and writing support
- Support with applying for awards, funding, scholarships and grants.
- General writing support
Partner Institution Libraries
Emily Carr University of Art + Design (ECUAD) and British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT)
Students are able to borrow books through the CPSLD reciprocal borrowing agreement . Students must present proof that they are a current student (SFU ID) when borrowing materials and proof of address. Students will then be registered at the lending library according to the lending library’s practice (e.g. expiry date established by lending library).
University of British Columbia (UBC)
In order for students to borrow books, students will need to obtain a COPPUL card to present at the UBC Library. To obtain a COPPUL card, students will need to ask for one at any of SFU’s Library Circulation desk(s) (https://www.lib.sfu.ca/about/reach-us/hours).
Note: Students are only able to borrow books from partner institution libraries. Students will not be able to book specific facilities at the libraries. Students will also need to follow the lending libraries’ regulations related to loan periods, renewal and recall procedures, and fines. Lost or damaged materials should be reported to the library from which the item was borrowed. Students are responsible for paying any fines, lost book charges or processing charges incurred. More information about all of this can be found here: https://www.lib.sfu.ca/borrow/borrow-materials (search for “Reciprocal agreements”).
General Public Library
As members of the general public, students are entitled to a public library card in the city or municipality in which they are a resident. Proof of address will be required to obtain a library card. A public library card enables individuals to borrow from any of the public libraries throughout Vancouver. Instructions to apply for a library card can be found here: https://www.vpl.ca/
Study spaces
Check the booking availability for a classroom or teaching space on campus. Requests should be emailed to jacky_ip@thecdm.ca
Access desktop computers, printers, scanners, general study spaces, and bookable study rooms at any SFU campus (Vancouver, Surrey, or Burnaby)
Find spaces at SFU for collaboration, conversation, studying, and group projects.
If you have a situation impacting your studies
Disability or ongoing medical conditions
Request an academic accommodation if you have an ongoing or persistent health condition affecting your studies.
Health concern, conflicting responsibility, or family emergency
Apply for an academic concession if a health concern, conflicting responsibility, or family emergency is affecting your studies and well-being.
Academic disputes and other conflicts
Visit the SFU Ombuds office for confidential guidance and conflict resolution regarding academic disputes.