In line with UNF's digital mindset, the Library's extensive collection of over 500,000 academic resources is fully online. Curated to suit the needs of UNF's programs and courses, the full collection can be accessed with one convenient search from the Library's catalogue.
The Library's space is dedicated to meeting students' needs by offering computer workstations, printer access, individual and collaborative study spaces, Research and Instruction Services (RIS), and the Library Services Desk.
The UNF Library collection is a fully digital collection that brings together resources from over 100 academic databases and open access repositories. Use the search bar at the top of the Library website to search across all library resources, or use the A-Z database list to find individual databases. The list can be filtered by subject or searched by keyword to help you identify the best database for your needs.
For in-depth instructions on searching the Library collection, see our Searching the Library Collection: Faculty Edition PDF guide.
A login is required to access Library resources – use your UNF email and password.
Featured Databases
The Library subscribes to the following databases on teaching and education and research. These may be helpful in supporting course development, research, and continuing education:
Is there an eBook, eJournal, open educational resource (OER), or database that you would like to see added to the Library's collection? The Library is a dynamic collection - new resources are added regularly to best meet the needs of UNF's students, faculty, and staff. Use the Request a Purchase form to request a resource.
To allow time for investigation, purchase, and integration to the collection, please submit the form at least 2 weeks prior to when the resource is needed.
Please note that, while we do our best to accommodate requests, not all resources can be purchased due to budget or licensing constraints.
The Library lends out a variety of equipment, including:
Laptops
Chargers
Power banks
Headphones
Calculators
Whiteboard markers
And more!To borrow an item, come to the Library Services desk with your Faculty ID card. For faculty, loan times are typically 2 days, with the exception of whiteboard markers, which are loaned until the end of the day due to high demand.
Please note that equipment cannot be reserved.
UNF is a textbook free campus. This means that students are never required to purchase books or other resources to complete their coursework. Instead, all course readings are obtained from the Library collection, from open access repositories, or from the web.
Course resources are selected during course development. If you would like to add or change a resource for a course, contact your course lead or the Centre for Teaching Excellence (CTE).
When selecting course resources, follow our How to Find Resources Workflow:
Tips
When selecting course resources, it's vital to ensure that they can be used under copyright law. For a resource to be used, at least one of the following must apply:
For more information on Copyright, see our Copyright Guide, or the Copyright Act. For questions, email the Library at library@unfc.ca.
RIS (Research & Instruction) librarians collaborate with faculty to design and deliver information literacy and research skills instruction to support students’ academic and research success.
We guide students in developing the ability to find, evaluate, and use information effectively and ethically, emphasizing critical thinking and the assessment of sources for credibility, relevance, and accuracy.
Bring Research Skills into Your Course
Expand Learning Through Workshops
Share Digital Learning Objects (DLOs)
Invite a librarian into your class for a course-integrated research session tailored to your learning outcomes. Requests should be submitted at least two weeks in advance to ensure content is tailored to your course.
Sessions help students:
Explore the full range of session topics on the RIS page, and use the Request a Research Skills Session Form to book with a RIS librarian.
Examples of Previous Course-Integrated Session
RIS librarians also support faculty research through one-on-one consultations. These sessions provide space to:
Schedule a Research Consultation with a librarian to chat about your research or publishing goals.
Please note, while the focus of RIS is in supporting student learning and research skills, librarians are also glad to assist faculty where possible. As our services grow, full research support may be limited in scope.
If you have an assignment in your class or a particular writing skill that you would like a Writing Advisor to visit your classroom to discuss with/teach students about, you may book an Academic Writing Skills Session.
To request a session with a Writing Advisor, please fill out the Request an Academic Writing Skills Session form.
Typically, we ask that faculty fill out the form at least 2 weeks ahead of the requested session. This ensures that the Writing Advisors can customize the session for your students and meet your learning objectives. Exceptions can be made in extenuating circumstances.
If you have questions or would simply like to discuss an idea you have with a Writing Advisor, please feel free to reach out via email to Rachel at rachel.macivor@unfc.ca or Aleks at aleksandra.skrba@unfc.ca to set up a meeting.
For our full collection of guides, including course guides, academic writing guides, and more, see our Research Guides page.
