Community Scholars Program
The Community Scholars Program is a Simon Fraser University Library-led initiative, with an Ontario hub facilitated by McMaster University Library. It provides access to select scholarly publications to individuals who work in non-profits and charities; individuals who would normally come up against paywalls when trying to access research and articles in the course of their work. We recognize the important and critical work that these individuals undertake, work that may be enhanced with access to scholarly, peer reviewed publications.
Western Libraries is proud to be a Bronze Level sponsor of the Community Scholars Program. This means that we can provide support for 10 individuals to become Community Scholars and access the resources attached to the program.
The Community Scholars Program is separate from the Western Libraries Guest Borrower card.
Who is eligible?
Individuals who work for local non-profits and charities are eligible to apply.
What do I get?
Community Scholars receive access to a SFU-hosted search portal which grants them licensed access to over 20,000 scholarly publications.
Community Scholars also get one-on-one help from their Community Scholars Librarian for research consultations and library help.
They also can participate in tailored workshops, journal clubs, and other events that foster scholarly communities of practice—networks in their field of study.
How do I sign up?
To discuss your eligibility, please reach out to Jennifer Robinson or Bobby Glushko.
