At the Bikram S. Dhillon and Family Medical Library, we are committed to supporting faculty in their teaching, research, and scholarly practice. In collaboration with Toronto Metropolitan University Libraries, we offer a range of services tailored to the needs of the School of Medicine.
Teaching Support
We are available to work with faculty to enrich medical education through instructional partnerships, resource support, and innovative learning technologies.
- Curriculum-Integrated Instruction: Medical librarians deliver sessions to support UGME and PGME learners, including but not limited to research skills, evidence synthesis, and critical appraisal.
- Course Readings & Reserves: Faculty can request copyright-cleared e-reserves and access our print reserve collection, curated to reflect current curricular needs.
Consultations
We are available to work with faculty through one-on-one consultations that support teaching, research, and scholarly activities. These sessions may include:
- Library resources walk-throughs: Support with navigating databases, tools, and collections relevant to teaching or research.
- Research planning and dissemination: Support with identifying appropriate tools and strategies for literature searching, citation management, and sharing scholarly work.
SRC Support
TMU Libraries offer specialized services to support Scholarly, Research, and Creative (SRC) activity and academic programming, including:
- RShare: Access to TMU’s institutional repository.
- Research Data Management: Guidance on organizing, storing, and securing data throughout the research lifecycle.
- Copyright, licensing, and open access: Support with interpreting copyright and licensing considerations, and exploring open access publishing options.
For more information, visit the SRC Support page and the Services for Faculty page.
Collections
Our collections reflect the evolving needs of medical education and scholarship:
- Print Reserve Collection: Short-term loan materials aligned with UGME and PGME curricula.
- Graphic Medicine Collection: Resources that explore health through narrative, illustration, and lived experience.
- Clinical & Teaching Tools: Point-of-care databases, case-based materials, and emerging topics in global health, equity, and reflective practice.
- Faculty Recommendations: We welcome suggestions to ensure our holdings remain inclusive, responsive, and relevant.