Program Overview

University of New Brunswick Libraries

The University of New Brunswick (UNB) Libraries offer a wide range of services and resources to support the academic and research needs of students, faculty, and staff.

Library Services

• Search and borrow books, articles, journals, and other materials
• Access electronic resources, including databases, e-books, and online journals
• Get research assistance and support from librarians
• Use study spaces, including individual and group study rooms
• Take advantage of technology, including printing, scanning, and wireless access

Research Support

• Harriet Irving Research Commons: a dedicated space for research and scholarship
• Collections: access to a wide range of materials, including books, journals, and databases
• Knowledge Synthesis and Systematic Reviews: support for researchers conducting systematic reviews
• Managing Your Research: guidance on research data management and other topics
• Maps and GIS: access to geospatial data and tools
• Research Data Management: support for managing and sharing research data
• Statistics and Data: support for data analysis and interpretation

Publishing Support

• Citation Metrics and Scholarly Profiles: guidance on tracking and promoting research impact
• Copyright at UNB: information on copyright and intellectual property
• Deposit to UNB Dataverse: a repository for research data and other materials
• Deposit to UNB Scholar: a repository for scholarly articles and other publications
• Digital Publishing Services: support for publishing research in digital formats
• Electronic Theses and Dissertations Support: guidance on preparing and submitting theses and dissertations
• Open Scholarship and Publishing Support: information on open access publishing and other topics

Teaching Resources

• Instructional Materials: guidance on using library materials in teaching and learning
• Library Support for New Courses: support for instructors developing new courses
• Manage Course Reserves: guidance on placing materials on reserve for courses
• Open Educational Resources: information on using and creating open educational resources

Media and Making

• Making: access to 3D printing, 3D scanning, and other technologies
• Digital Media Creation: support for creating digital media, including audio and video
• Spaces: access to specialized spaces, including the Data Visualization Lab and the Digital Scholarship Hub

About and Help

• Libraries: information on the different libraries at UNB, including the Harriet Irving Library and the Hans W. Klohn Commons
• Contacts: information on contacting library staff and departments
• Visit: information on visiting the libraries, including hours and floor plans
• Help: guidance on getting help with library services and resources

Data Bites! A Gentle Introduction to Research Data Management (Winter 2026)

• A series of workshops on research data management, offered by the UNB Libraries
• Designed for upper-level undergraduate and graduate students, researchers, and staff
• Topics include:
  • Writing and Data Management Plan (DMP) that Funders Love!
  • Research Data Repositories in Canada
  • A Gentle Intro to READMEs and Markdown
  • Licensing your Research Data
  • Data Cleanup in Excel
  • File naming best practices
  • De-mystifying Data Citation
  • Depositing research data in UNB Dataverse
  • The Basics of Data Privacy

News and Events

• Recent news and events, including exhibits, workshops, and other activities
• News archives: access to past news and events
• News categories: browse news by category, including announcement, article, and event.