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700 new study spaces available in the McLennan-Redpath complex

New study spaces have been opened up in the McLennan-Redpath complex. Here is the breakdown of the 700 new seats:

McLennan Main Floor (17 seats) McLennan 2nd Floor (226 seats) Redpath 2nd Floor (427 seats with 15 group study rooms & pods) Blackader-Lauterman - Redpath 3rd Floor (30 seats to be added soon)

Please note, as of September 4, 2019, some tables are still being connected for electricity.

Published: 4 Sep 2019

OverDrive changes for McGill community and Mac users

Due to a change in our services we can only offer OverDrive to McGill faculty, students, alumni, or others in our community with McGill username credentials. We apologize to any members impacted by this change.

Published: 30 Aug 2019

Library branches closed on Monday, September 2 (Labour Day)

Please note that all Library branches except the Humanities and Social Sciences Library will be closed on Monday, September 2 in observance of Labour Day.

The Humanities and Social Sciences Library will be open on September 2 from 9am to 9pm for study only. There will be no services offered.

Published: 18 Aug 2019

Appointment notice - Executive Director of the Fiat Lux Library Building Project / Avis de nomination - directeur général du projet de la Bibliothèque Fiat Lux

Message sent on behalf of Yves Beauchamp, Vice-Principal, Administration and Finance / Ce message est envoyé au nom de Yves Beauchamp, vice-principal, administration et finances

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Dear colleagues,

It is my great pleasure to announce the appointment of Mr. Robert Hamilton, B. Arch., B. Sc. Arch., as Executive Director of the Fiat Lux Library Project. Mr. Hamilton begins his new role on September 3, 2019.

Published: 13 Aug 2019

2019 McGill Conversations Series with Alberto Manguel

The McGill Library is pleased to welcome Alberto Manguel, writer, editor, critic and bibliophile for the fall 2019 McGill Conversations Series. Six evenings of conversation will guide attendees through some of the rare treasures of the library’s collection. From Quebec detective fiction to fairy tales, Manguel and his guests will cover a wide range of topics – something to appeal to the curiosity in all of us.

 

 

Published: 8 Aug 2019

System Notification: OverDrive log in issue

We are currently experiencing a problem that is affecting logging in to OverDrive accounts for some McGill community members.

We are working with OverDrive support to resolve the issue and apologize for any inconvenience.

Please watch this space for updates.

Published: 8 Aug 2019

Update #5: Osler Library of the History of Medicine

Background: As a result of the water infiltration and recovery efforts related to McIntyre Medical Building fire in July 2018, the Osler Library space in the McIntyre Medical Building continues to be closed until further notice.

Published: 5 Aug 2019

Redpath basement now open to Library users

As of Monday, July 29, 2019, the Redpath Library Building basement is accessible at the following times:

Summer hours: Monday to Friday from 9am to 6pm; Saturday from 10am to 6pm

Fall 2019 semester hours: Monday to Sunday from 8am to 11pm

We're here to help. If you’re having trouble finding materials, don’t hesitate to contact the McLennan services desk.

Published: 30 Jul 2019

SSHRC Invests in Two New McGill Library Research Projects

The Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) has poured research funding into two new research projects based out of the McGill library. In the Partnership Development Category, The Gwillim Project, led by Dr. Victoria Dickenson and based out of the Blacker Wood Collection will be forging new networks over the next three years.

Published: 25 Jul 2019

Schulich Library Status Update #2: Collections, services, staff relocation information. New study spaces, expanded access & increase in opening hours at McLennan-Redpath set for fall 2019.

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.

Published: 9 Jul 2019

New in WorldCat Discovery: Call Number Searching

Call number browse is now available in WorldCat Discovery. You can now search for materials by call number.

Instructions:

Published: 20 Jun 2019

All Library branches closed on Monday, July 1

All Library branches will be closed on Monday, July 1 in observance of Canada Day.

For a listing of summer opening and service hours please click here.

 

 

Published: 14 Jun 2019

New in WorldCat Discovery: browse McGill’s print book collection virtually

Discover McGill Library’s print collection serendipitously online through WorldCat Discovery’s new “Browse the Shelf” tool.

To use the browse option, access WorldCat Discovery, open the detailed view of the item record, and click “Browse the Shelf”.

 

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Published: 4 Jun 2019

CALL FOR PAPERS – Play On! 2020 Research Colloquium at McGill Library, Montreal QC

What Happens When Libraries Play? Place aux jeux: quand les bibliothèques s’en mêlent ! McGill Library, Montreal Québec

"When we play, we explore the limits of the possible" –Thomas Hendricks.

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Published: 31 May 2019

WorldCat Local To Retire - Transfer Personal Lists To WorldCat Discovery Before August 9

McGill Library recently upgraded the existing WorldCat Local online catalogue and search tool to its successor WorldCat Discovery. Now that WorldCat Discovery delivers functionality beyond that in WorldCat Local, provider OCLC plans to retire WorldCat Local on 9 August 2019. Library users who have created and saved personal lists on their WorldCat Local user account should export lists into their WorldCat Discovery user account before August 9th.

Published: 24 May 2019

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