The Humanities and Social Sciences Library (HSSL) is the largest library at McGill. The library supports the teaching, learning and research activities of staff and students in the Faculty of Arts, the Desautels Faculty of Management, the Faculty of Education, the School of Religious Studies, and the School of Social Work.
The library is a valuable resource for the broader McGill community and visiting scholars, and welcomes all members of the public.
The Humanities and Social Sciences Library has notable collections in Canadian Studies, English and American Literature, British History, Russian and East European Studies, and World War II Studies.
Located in the McLennan-Redpath Library Building, there are several other libraries, collections and services:
- Rare Books & Special Collections
- McGill University Archives
- Visual Arts Collection
- Blackader-Lauterman Collection of Architecture and Art
Floor plans
For information about the layout and location of collections and services in the McLennan-Redpath Library Building, see Floor plans.
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