Welcome to YorkU Libraries
Library Student Success Mentors
Hey there! We’re your Library Student Success Mentors, here to help you navigate YorkU Libraries and make the most of its resources, study spaces, and research tools!
Ever wondered where the quietest study spots and collaborative spaces can exist side by side? Welcome to the library – a vibrant blend of age-old archives and cutting-edge technology. It’s like a small world of its own, and we’re excited to help you explore it! From Scott Library to Bronfman Business Library, Steacie Library, Markham Campus Library, and Glendon’s Frost Library, there’s always something for everyone – whether you love the classic charm of books or the latest digital tools. Explore the diverse services and spaces we have just for you, and don’t forget to follow us on social media to stay updated. Let’s make your library experience as awesome as possible!
We’re a team of students just like you, balancing assignments, research, and university life. Through our work as Student Success Mentors, we’ve gained insights into making the most of library resources, and we’re excited to share what we’ve learned. Each of us brings a unique perspective, and through our blog series, we’ll be offering practical tips, personal experiences, and advice on how to use the library to support your academic success.
#StartStrong at the Libraries
Don’t know where to start with your assignments?
- Connect with us in person at our libraries, on chat with our "live" operators, or over Zoom.
- Use our research guides to find the best resources for your subject area.
- Sharpen your research skills with our workshops, how-to videos, and self-paced modules such as SPARK.
Check the libraries’ Course Reserve collections.
Discover more than just books with Omni.
- Stream thousands of movies and TV shows.
- Listen to music, oral histories and interviews.
- Find articles and eBooks.
- View digital maps, historical documents, photographs, and archival materials.
- Request items from other libraries across Ontario and around the world.
Incorporate audio, video and VR into your projects.
- Explore podcasting, gaming, filmmaking, 3D printing, and more in our media creation labs, makerspace, and gaming lab.
- Borrow equipment such as cameras, lights, microphones, soundboards, and VR headsets.
- Book AV editing workstations, studio spaces, VR rooms, and recording booths.
- See the Scott and Markham Campus Library webpages for spaces and equipment available at each location.
Discover our six libraries and their study spaces.
- Scott Library, Bronfman Business Library, and Steacie Science and Engineering Library are all located on the Keele Campus.
- Located at other YorkU campuses are the Frost Library (Glendon), the Markham Campus Library and Casita Azul Library (Eco-Campus, Costa Rica).
- Study spaces in our libraries include bookable group study rooms, quiet study areas, online class-friendly spaces, computer labs, collaborative spaces, and more.
