Accessing McGill University Archives

  • Submit requests by refdesk.archives [at] mcgill.ca (subject: Request%20to%20consult%20McGill%20Archives) (email). Researchers should submit detailed requests and background information.
  • Request material you wish to consult in advance and schedule an appointment.
  • Requests are answered within 30 business days. Users will be informed if additional delays are necessary.
  • Most archival holdings are available. However, some documents may have restrictions on access.
  • Archival documents must be consulted on site in the Reading Room.

Opening Hours

Monday to Friday

Opening hours (See Rare Books and Special Collections)

https://www.mcgill.ca/libraries/locations/rare-books

Statutory Holidays and Summer Fridays (Reference and consultation services are closed on those days)
https://www.mcgill.ca/hr/employee-relations/statutory-holidays-summer-fridays

McLennan Library Building (map), 4th floor
Rare Books and Special Collections and Archives Reading Room
3459 McTavish Street
Montreal, Quebec H3A 0C9

For reference inquiries or general information, please contactrefdesk.archives [at] mcgill.ca (refdesk[dot]archives[at]mcgill[dot]ca)

For internal staff with a records management question, please contact: records.archives [at] mcgill.ca (records[dot]archives[at]mcgill[dot]ca)