Please take note that the Octagon Room in the Islamic Studies Library will reopen on Friday, August 11. It has been closed due to construction since July 20.
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Published on: 10 Aug 2023
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Published on: 4 Aug 2023
Update August 10, 2023: The Octagon Room in the Islamic Studies Library will reopen August 11
Please take note that the Octagon Room in the Islamic Studies Library will be closed until further notice as of Thursday, July 20, 2023.
The room has been undergoing intermittent renovations since June.
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Published on: 20 Jul 2023
The Octagon Room in the Islamic Studies Library will be closed on Wednesday July 19th & Thursday July 20th. The space is undergoing intermittent renovations over the next six months. Please note that other library spaces in the Islamic Studies Library will be open during regular hours.
Thank you for your understanding.
For more information, visit the Library's opening and services hours page.
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Published on: 19 Jul 2023
The Octagon Room in the Islamic Studies Library will be closed on Thursday, June 22. The space is undergoing intermittent renovations over the next six months. Please note that other library spaces in the Islamic Studies Library will be open during regular hours.
Thank you for your understanding.
For more information, visit the Library's opening and services hours page.
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Published on: 20 Jun 2023
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In anticipation of the transformation of the McLennan-Redpath Library Complex, some excavation work will be conducted on select areas of the lower west field adjacent to the McLennan and Redpath Library buildings. The McLennan-Redpath Library buildings are part of a designated heritage site. Standard protocol requires that McGill conduct an archeological excavation before starting any large-scale construction project.
Published on: 16 Jun 2023
Two major parallel infrastructure projects—a new Collections Centre and Fiat Lux will transform the quality of services and spaces the Library offers. Library staff members are preparing for the movement of collections, spaces, and services in advance of renovation and construction activities. Part of this process includes planning the movement of materials to the Collections Centre, which is currently under construction and scheduled to begin ingesting books in mid-2023 and be fully operational in early 2024.
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Published on: 21 Sep 2022
Seventy-five new study spaces on the third floor of the Redpath Library Building are now available to students.
In order to make room for the furniture, the Blackader-Lauterman Art & Architecture Reference/Folio Collection has been relocated to a larger space on the same floor. Signage is be displayed directing users to the new areas.
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Published on: 23 Jan 2020
Background | The Schulich Library of Physical Sciences, Life Sciences, and Engineering is closed temporarily for renovations for two years as of May 15, 2019. When the construction work is completed, the Schulich Library will feature: more study and workspaces, improved accessibility, restored exterior masonry, a new HVAC system, and an expanded number of washrooms.
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Published on: 9 Jul 2019
Background: The Macdonald-Stewart Library Building that houses the Schulich Library of Physical Sciences, Life Sciences, and Engineering will undergo significant structural repairs and major internal upgrades over the next two years, beginning May 15, 2019. As a result, Schulich Library is now closed temporarily. Collections, services and staff will be relocated to the Humanities and Social Sciences Library for the duration of the renovation.
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Published on: 15 May 2019
The Macdonald-Stewart Library Building, which houses the Schulich Library of Physical Sciences, Life Sciences, and Engineering, needs significant structural repairs and major internal upgrades. This work includes stabilization of the stone structure, foundation waterproofing, window replacement, washroom expansion and the installation of a new heating, ventilation and air conditioning system (HVAC).
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Published on: 11 Dec 2018
Over the course of the Winter 2018 and Summer 2018 semesters the Education Collection, currently housed on the second floor the Humanties and Social Sciences Library, will be integrated into the main Humanities and Social Sciences Collection in the McLennan Library Building. This project will increase the visibility and browsability of the Education Collection and will create space for over 100 new study seats.
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Published on: 12 Feb 2018
Update - October 5, 2017
This project has been postponed for the time being. More information to come.
Published on: 29 Aug 2017
From Monday July 10 to Monday July 31, the McLennan reading room/reference area on the main floor and south side of the McLennan Library Building (overlooking Sherbrooke and McTavish Streets) will be temporarily closed for renovations. The existing carpet will be replaced with new flooring. This area, including computer stations and McLennan e-Classroom will be closed to the public.
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Published on: 5 Jul 2017
Update, June 21: Repairs have been completed and the McLennan doors are now open again. Please use the main entrance of McLennan to enter the Humanities and Social Sciences Library. (Please note: the temporary access via the Redpath doors is no longer available and the alarm will sound if the emergency exits there are opened.)
Published on: 15 Jun 2017
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