February 4 | Planned electrical shutdown at Islamic Studies Library, Marvin Duchow Music Library, and Schulich Library
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Technical issue | "Report a broken link” form in Discovery
We are currently experiencing an issue with the "Report a broken link" reports that appear alongside links in the catalogue (also known as "Discovery" or "Sofia"). When you "Report a broken link" please make sure to check the box beside "Send me the correct link to the resource if it's available" in order to have your contact info forwarded to library staff. Otherwise, contact information will not be received and staff will be unable to reply to you.
February 21 | Book move update: Fifth floor of McLennan Library Building now open
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Updated February 21, 2024
The fifth floor is now open.
As of January 22, 2024, the books will begin to move from the 5th floor of the McLennan-Redpath Library Complex to the McGill University Collections Center (MUCC). Until the day of the move, the floor will remain open, and the books and study spaces will be fully accessible.
Octagon Room in Islamic Studies Library closed as of November 22
Update: December 22, 2023 | Octagon Room construction in the Islamic Studies Library is now complete. The room has reopened to the public.
Exam period access to Nahum Gelber Law Library for Fall 2023
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No extended hours at Macdonald Campus Library on November 14 & 15 due to ventilation shutdown
Please note that there will be a ventilation shutdown at the Barton Building which houses the Macdonald Campus Library on Tuesday, November 14 and Wednesday, November 15 from 18:00 to 06:00. As a result, extended hours that run from 17:00 - midnight will be canceled on these two days.
This shutdown is necessary in order to perform general maintenance on ventilations systems. New bearings, belt, and pillow blocks will also be installed.
Sixth floor of McLennan Library Building Closed for Book Move in Mid-November
Updated January 8, 2024
The 6th floor of the McLennan Library Building has reopened to the public. Thank you for your patience.
Le 6e étage du bâtiment de la bibliothèque McLennan a été rouvert. Nous vous remercions de votre patience.
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New Designated Conversation & Zoom Zones in Redpath & McLennan Library Buildings
All spaces in the McLennan-Redpath Complex are for quiet study EXCEPT for the following areas.
Zoom and Conversation Zones:- Main floors of both the McLennan and Redpath Library Buildings
- 2nd floors of both the McLennan and Redpath Library Buildings
- The Cyberthèque level in the Redpath Library Building
- Elevator landings in the McLennan Library Building
Know before you go! Waitz now available at Schulich Library of Physical Sciences, Life Sciences, and Engineering
Waitz is now available in the Schulich Library of Physical Sciences, Life Sciences, and Engineering.
Fall 2023 | Books from McLennan-Redpath moving to Collections Centre
Page updated November 14, 2023
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Schulich Library closing early on September 11
Due to a facilities issue in the Schulich Library of Physical Sciences, Life Sciences, and Engineering on Monday, September 11, the Library will be closing at 6:00pm.
Thank you for your understanding.
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 reopen on Friday, August 11.
Welcome to the renovated Schulich Library of Physical Sciences, Life Sciences, and Engineering
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August 21 | Early morning water shutdown at McLennan-Redpath Complex
Please note that the water will be shut off for fifteen-minute periods for a water line test in the McLennan Library Building on Monday, August 21, 2023, between 6:00 AM to 7:00 AM and in the Redpath Library Building between 8:30 AM to 9:00 AM.
Please note that water fountains and washrooms will not be available at the locations and during the times listed above.
We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your collaboration.
July 20 | The Octagon Room will be closed until further notice due to construction
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.
