All of the Libraries' services & most locations closed September 2 (Labour Day)
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Please note that all libraries except for the Humanities and Social Sciences Library (McLennan-Redpath Complex) will be closed on Monday, September 2nd, Labour Day.
The Humanities and Social Sciences Library will be open from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. for study only. No services will be offered.
Coming August 7 | Re-designed McGill Libraries homepage
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The McGill Libraries are updating our homepage design to coincide with a rebranding project. We are excited to showcase our new homepage that has been designed with a user-centered approach in mind. The new homepage will be launching on Wednesday, August 7!
Access to McGill Libraries on Lower Campus as of Monday, August 5
As outlined in the most recent update by the McGill University Emergency Operations Centre, as of Monday, August 5, Libraries in the lower campus area (and all libraries within the system) will open as per their regular operating hours and will be accessible without the need of a McGill ID card.
August 6 | Planned electrical shutdown for the McLennan-Redpath Complex and Islamic Studies Library
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Facilities Management and Ancillary Services is planning an electrical shutdown on the morning of Tuesday, August 6, which will affect the McLennan-Redpath Complex and Islamic Studies Libraries BEFORE the locations open for the day.
July 27 – August 4 | Access to McGill Libraries on Lower Campus
As outlined in the most recent update by the McGill University Emergency Operations Centre, from Saturday, July 27 to Sunday, August 4, Libraries in the lower campus area will open as per their regular operating hours, but will close no later than 5:30 p.m. on the weekend and 7:00 p.m. on weekdays.
July 22 - 26 | Students & faculty can access McLennan-Redpath Library Complex, Schulich, and Islamic Studies Libraries with McGill ID card
As outlined in the most recent update by the McGill University Emergency Operations Centre, from Monday, July 22 to Friday, July 26, all McGill students and academic staff are asked to use the Lenel card entry system to access certain library locations during the following opening hours:
July 16 – 21 | What's open & closed at McGill Libraries July 16 – 21
As outlined in the most recent update by the McGill University Emergency Operations Centre, please be advised that beginning Tuesday, July 16 to Friday, July 19, the following library locations will be open to users following the regular
What's open & closed at McGill Libraries July 13-15
As outlined in the most recent update by the McGill University Emergency Operations Centre, please be advised that ALL McGill libraries will be closed Saturday, July 13 and Sunday, July 14, 2024.
What's open & closed at McGill Libraries on Friday, July 12
As outlined in the update provided by the McGill University Emergency Operations Centre the evening of Thursday, July 11, please be advised that the following library locations will be closed on Friday, July 12:
What's open & closed at McGill Libraries on Thursday, July 11
As outlined in the update provided by the McGill University Emergency Operations Centre the afternoon of Wednesday, July 10, please be advised that the following library locations will be closed on Thursday, July 11:
July 6-7 | Electrical shutdown and closure of the McLennan-Redpath Complex
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Facilities Management and Ancillary Services is planning a major electrical shutdown on Saturday, July 6 and Sunday, July 7 which will affect the McLennan-Redpath Complex and result in the closure of the building. For all library opening hours, please see the Libraries hours page.
Thank you for your understanding.
Foundation Repair around Redpath Hall & McTavish wing of the Redpath Library Building begins July 2nd
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From the week of July 2nd through fall 2024, foundation repair will take place on Redpath Hall & the McTavish wing of Redpath Library Building
The project consists of the first two lots (Lot 1, Foundation Repair, and Lot 2, Roof Repair) of the Redpath Library, McTavish Wing, building envelope rehabilitation project.
Construction start & end dates:
New Retrieval and Delivery Service at McGill University Collections Centre
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McGill Libraries are excited to announce the launch of our new retrieval and delivery service at the McGill University Collections Centre, starting Tuesday, June 25.
Refreshed look to Database A-Z coming soon!
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Benefit from enhanced search options and a cleaner, more mobile-friendly display with a refreshed look and feel to our Databases A-Z, set to launch this summer. Access the beta version now!
Bientôt, un nouveau look pour notre base de données A-Z !
Open Access Agreement | Oxford University Press through CRKN
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McGill University Libraries are pleased to relay that Oxford University Press (OUP) and member institutions of the Canadian Research Knowledge Network (CRKN) have agreed to a Read and Publish deal for 2024-2026.
Eligible authors from participating institutions will be able to request use of this account to pay the Open Access charge when arranging payment in OUP’s online licensing and payment system.