Welcome to Sheridan's Library & Learning Services! This quick-start guide will help to answer many of the questions you may have as a first year student.
To get started, all you need is:
- Your Sheridan ONEcard - Use when 'checking out' (ie. issuing, borrowing) books.
- Your Sheridan Credentials - Use for logging in to computers, and signing in to the library's online resources.
Looking to get started with research? Check out our Research Quickstart Guide.
All Sheridan campus libraries operate with the same regular hours.
Regular Hours
Mon - Thurs: 8:30 am - 10 pm
Friday: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Sat - Sun: 11 am - 4:00 pm
Summer Hours (July and August)
Mon - Fri: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Sat - Sun: 11 am - 4:00 pm
See Contact Us for changes to open hours.
We have three campus Library and Learning Commons. Visit us at:
Trafalgar Campus | C-wing
Davis Campus | J-wing, A-wing
Hazel McCallion Campus | A-wing
Each campus Library and Learning Commons includes an IT help desk, Tutoring space, and Citation Specialists. At the beginning of term, you might even find a Registrar's Rep for Add, Drop, Swap.
We collect academic material related to all programs and courses offered at Sheridan. Along with the traditional library materials in print (books, journals, etc), we increasingly collect online material so that you can easily access our content at any time from anywhere!
Databases & Streaming Media
We have over 200 databases on a wide range of subjects and disciplines. Use the A-Z Database List to access databases and streaming media sites, which includes content from journal articles, newspapers, images, videos, tutorials, and more.
Ebooks
We currently have more ebooks than books on the shelves! We get ebooks from more than one company. Some can be downloaded, but most are available without downloading. All you need is your Sheridan Credentials to access them! Find ebooks through Summon.
Textbooks & Course Reserves
**The titles of the textbooks and course readings for your courses can be found in the course outline for each of your courses.**
Textbooks are available for 3hr loan periods at each campus library. Our textbooks are intended to be used for quick reference only. We recommend that students purchase their own copies. Search for your textbook titles in Summon.
Course reserves are typically non-textbook items that a professor has recommended for reading. Loan periods are generally 2hr loans, but may vary. Course reserves are kept behind the service desk at each campus library. Ask staff at the library service desk.
ESL Resources
We have many resources available for all levels of ESL students to improve reading, writing, listening and speaking skills. See our English Language Learning Guide for more details.
Games & Equipment
You can now borrow board games, video games and PlayStation game consoles from the library! Board games are available at Davis campus library. Video games and PlayStation consoles are available at Trafalgar campus library. Visit us in person to check them out, and see the Borrowing Policy below for more details.
See: Borrowing Services
All Sheridan campus libraries and learning commons provide a range of environments for different needs.
- Quiet study areas
- Group study areas where you can collaborate and chat
- Private group study rooms
Book a Group Study Room online.
See Tutoring Hours and Locations
The Tutoring Centre offers tutoring through drop-in, appointments, and scheduled group tutoring. Book up to 1.5 hours per week, per subject at no additional charge.
Subjects covered by tutoring include:
- English (writing and assignment tips)
- Math
- Business Math
- Programming
Online English tutoring is available evenings and weekends, where you can email your writing/assignments.
Book an Appointment
Peer tutoring is available for a small fee. Peer tutors offer course-specific tutoring in subjects other than those supported by our Tutoring Centre.
Request a peer tutor
Each faculty has a dedicated liaison librarian who can help with specialized research in your program. See our Staff Directory for the Liaison Librarian for your Faculty.
First Year Academic Skills Librarian
Jamie Goodfellow | ext. 5676
Trafalgar C103
Trafalgar Campus: C-Wing
Construction On-going
Davis Campus: J-Wing
First Floor: New Tutoring Centre; New ESL Centre Study Area; New Study Carrels
Second Floor: New Academic Integrity Office; More Soft Seating; Additional silent study space (Spring 2018)
Davis Campus: A-Wing
5020 sq ft of study space with 149 seats; 3 group study rooms with monitors; New Tutoring Centre (Opening Fall 2017); Computers and large study tables
Hazel McCallion Campus: A-Wing
First Floor: Bigger Tutoring Centre; New Study Carrels; 6 New Computers, 1 New Printer
Second Floor: 108 New Seats; New Academic Integrity Office; Bigger silent study room; Bigger Assistive Technology Room
Put an item on hold if it is already checked out, or when the item is located at another Sheridan campus library. Place a hold in person at the circulation desk, over the phone, or online using the library catalogue.
You can renew your library items in person or online if there are no holds placed on them. Renewals must be made on or before the item's due date.
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