New Mac operating system and Endnote compatibility

Sometime between September and November of this year, Apple is releasing their new operating system, Catalina. Unfortunately, this new operating system will not support 32-bit applications - this includes Endnote.

Gale security incident and what it means for McGill Library users

Gale/Cengage, a publisher of several databases to which the McGill Library subscribes, including the Gale Digital Scholar Lab and Gale Primary Sources, recently announced a data breach of their systems.

Library Blogs, Library Matters unavailable Tuesday, Sep. 17, 8:30am to 9am

Due to a scheduled update, the Library Blogs and Library Matters will be unavailable Tuesday, September from 8:30am to 9am.

We apologize for any inconvenience.

RESOLVED: Catalogue issue: Loss of availability in brief results for non-electronic content

Update, September 17, 2019: The issue affecting brief availability display in the catalogue has been resolved. All brief results and Reserves records now display availability information correctly.

RESOLVED: Colombo ILL login problems

Update, September 13, 2019: The issues affecting access to Colombo ILL have been resolved. Colombo access has been restored and is functioning as expected.

Alternating Redpath and McLennan building shutdowns for maintenance September 13 through 15

Please note that due to generator shutdowns beyond our control, the Redpath Library Building will be closed overnight on Friday night (September 13) and the McLennan Library Building will be closed overnight on Saturday night (September 14). There will be additional signage and security on-site to help inform users and enforce the closures.

700 new study spaces available in the McLennan-Redpath complex

New study spaces have been opened up in the McLennan-Redpath complex. Here is the breakdown of the 700 new seats:

McLennan Main Floor (17 seats) McLennan 2nd Floor (226 seats) Redpath 2nd Floor (427 seats with 15 group study rooms & pods) Blackader-Lauterman - Redpath 3rd Floor (30 seats to be added soon)

Please note, as of September 4, 2019, some tables are still being connected for electricity.

OverDrive changes for McGill community and Mac users

Due to a change in our services we can only offer OverDrive to McGill faculty, students, alumni, or others in our community with McGill username credentials. We apologize to any members impacted by this change.

Library branches closed on Monday, September 2 (Labour Day)

Please note that all Library branches except the Humanities and Social Sciences Library will be closed on Monday, September 2 in observance of Labour Day.

The Humanities and Social Sciences Library will be open on September 2 from 9am to 9pm for study only. There will be no services offered.

Appointment notice - Executive Director of the Fiat Lux Library Building Project / Avis de nomination - directeur général du projet de la Bibliothèque Fiat Lux

Message sent on behalf of Yves Beauchamp, Vice-Principal, Administration and Finance / Ce message est envoyé au nom de Yves Beauchamp, vice-principal, administration et finances

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Dear colleagues,

It is my great pleasure to announce the appointment of Mr. Robert Hamilton, B. Arch., B. Sc. Arch., as Executive Director of the Fiat Lux Library Project. Mr. Hamilton begins his new role on September 3, 2019.

2019 McGill Conversations Series with Alberto Manguel

The McGill Library is pleased to welcome Alberto Manguel, writer, editor, critic and bibliophile for the fall 2019 McGill Conversations Series. Six evenings of conversation will guide attendees through some of the rare treasures of the library’s collection. From Quebec detective fiction to fairy tales, Manguel and his guests will cover a wide range of topics – something to appeal to the curiosity in all of us.

 

 

System Notification: OverDrive log in issue

We are currently experiencing a problem that is affecting logging in to OverDrive accounts for some McGill community members.

We are working with OverDrive support to resolve the issue and apologize for any inconvenience.

Please watch this space for updates.

Update #5: Osler Library of the History of Medicine

Background: As a result of the water infiltration and recovery efforts related to McIntyre Medical Building fire in July 2018, the Osler Library space in the McIntyre Medical Building continues to be closed until further notice.

Redpath basement now open to Library users

As of Monday, July 29, 2019, the Redpath Library Building basement is accessible at the following times:

Summer hours: Monday to Friday from 9am to 6pm; Saturday from 10am to 6pm

Fall 2019 semester hours: Monday to Sunday from 8am to 11pm

We're here to help. If you’re having trouble finding materials, don’t hesitate to contact the McLennan services desk.

SSHRC Invests in Two New McGill Library Research Projects

The Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) has poured research funding into two new research projects based out of the McGill library. In the Partnership Development Category, The Gwillim Project, led by Dr. Victoria Dickenson and based out of the Blacker Wood Collection will be forging new networks over the next three years.