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.
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.
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.
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.
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:
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.
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”.
Please note:
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.
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.
UPDATED | Important: Check your Library account - no due date reminders or overdue notices for materials on loan during catalogue migration
Updated June 7, 2019: Some materials that were on loan during the Library catalogue migration in late April and early May are getting multiple email notices in error referring to upcoming due dates in the past or a recall due date in the past.
These items are overdue or under a recall, and patrons should be returning or renewing these items.
System Maintenance: WorldCat Discovery updates early morning of May 26 from 2:00-5:00am
Please note that WorldCat Discovery will be performing system maintenance work the early morning of Sunday, May 26 between 2:00 and 5:00am.
This planned maintenance could impact WorldCat Discovery and users might not be able to renew items during that time frame.
Thank you for your patience.
System Maintenance: WorldCat Discovery updates May 16 & 17
Please note that WorldCat Discovery will be performing system maintenance work on Thursday May 16 and Friday, May 17.
On May 16 between 15:00 and 17:30, planned maintenance will affect EZProxy, which might impact users accessing resources off campus.
Update #1 - Schulich Library now closed temporarily: Collection, services & staff relocation information
Background: The Macdonald-Stewart Library Building that houses the Schulich Library of Physical Sciences, Life Sciences, and Engineering will undergo significant structural repairs and major internal upgrades over the next two years, beginning May 15, 2019. As a result, Schulich Library is now closed temporarily. Collections, services and staff will be relocated to the Humanities and Social Sciences Library for the duration of the renovation.
All Library branches closed for Victoria Day / La Journée nationale des patriotes
Please note that all Library branches will be closed on Monday, May 20, 2019.
For information on Library opening and service hours, please consult our branch listing here.
Update #4: Osler Library of the History of Medicine
Background: As a result of the water infiltration and recovery efforts related to McIntyre Medical Building fire incident in July 2018, the Osler Library space in the McIntyre Medical Building continues to be closed until further notice. The Osler recovery team has restored most materials, and holdings from the Osler Library of the History of Medicine collection are now accessible to users.
