Community Scholars Program

The Community Scholars Program provides access to 20,000 journal titles and e-books to qualifying Community Scholars -- staff of charities and non-profits in the partner universities' communities who are interested in accessing the latest research and knowledge to enhance their practice. Community Scholars work in a variety of sectors including social and legal services, the arts, human rights and social justice, housing, physical and mental health, sustainability, and conservation. 

Community Scholars can: 

• search for, find, and read scholarly publications from anywhere they have an internet connection 
• consult with a professional librarian 
• host or participate in tailored research workshops, journal clubs, and other events 

Community Scholars access research publications: 

• To strengthen or develop programs 
• For advocacy or policy-making 
• For organizational management and decision-making 
• To imagine new ways of doing things 
• For personal and professional development 
• To support funding applications