- Virtual Services closed from December 24 to January 3, 2021. Study Hubs closed from December 23 to January 10.
- All library branches closed. Study Hubs are available at some libraries. ROAAr rare materials consultation room now open.
- Access to e-resources and virtual services continue.
- Access e-resources via the Library catalogue or through Databases A-Z.
- Chat, email or text a librarian. From August 31 to December 23, reach out seven days a week from 10AM - 6PM.
- Connect directly with subject-specific research experts who will help you find what you are looking for.
- Attend virtual Library workshops on a range of subjects.
- Some e-resources have temporarily open or expanded access, including print books from McGill’s collection via new HathiTrust emergency service.
- New! McLennan-Redpath Terrace Pick-Up Service
- Small-scale digitization of rare and special collections now available
- All loans have been renewed to January 11, 2021. Checked out items due January 11, 2021, automatically renewed for 30 days. Unlimited automatic 30-day renewal policy in effect moving forward.
- No overdue fines are accruing while the branches are closed.
- Items can be returned or mailed to McLennan-Redpath Library Complex, or kept until the Library reopens.
- The Interlibrary Loan (ILL) service is available for materials not owned by the McGill Library. Submit requests via Colombo.
- McGill students, faculty and staff can request scanned copies of journal articles or book chapters from the print collections of McGill Library. Please note some restrictions apply.
Find out more...
- Read our COVID-19 | Library closure & service disruptions FAQ.
- Explore Library teaching services for instructors.
Please consult McGill's coronavirus page for the latest information and developments.
Latest Library news and updates
- All checked out items renewed to January 11, 2021. Unlimited automatic 30-day renewal policy moving forward.
Published: December 3, 2020 - Virtual Services closed from December 24 to January 3, 2021. Study Hubs closed from December 23 to January 10.
Published: December 2, 2020 - Redpath Study Hubs open Sundays during exam period
Published: November 30, 2020 - Pay overdue fines online through your library account starting December 3
Published: November 24, 2020 - Coming winter 2021: Library single point of fulfillment for digital course packs & electronic course reserves
Published: November 11, 2020 - Study Hubs expand to the second floor of the Redpath Library Building starting November 9
Published: November 3, 2020 - Redpath and Law Study Hubs and ROAAr Consultation Room to operate at reduced capacity
Published: October 2, 2020 - Study Hubs, ROAAr Consultation Room & Virtual Reference Service closed October 12
Published: September 25, 2020 - Interlibrary loan borrowing service now available
Published: September 17, 2020 - Remote access to Library public workstations for McGill students, faculty, staff now available
Published: September 15, 2020 - Study Hubs expand to Macdonald Campus
Published: September 11, 2020 - ROAAr Rare Materials Consultation Toom open September 14
Published: September 11, 2020 - Book your Study Hub spot today!
Published: September 4, 2020 - Coming Soon! Study Hubs at McGill
Published: August 28, 2020 - All checked out items due between March 1, 2020 & January 3, 2021 automatically renewed to January 4, 2021
Published: August 27, 2020 - No virtual reference services Monday, September 7
Published: August 19, 2020 - Virtual Reference Service available seven days a week starting August 31
Published: August 19, 2020 - Terrace Book Pick Up Service expands to include print books from the Islamic Studies Library & Marvin Duchow Music Library
Published: August 13, 2020 - Small-scale digitization of rare and special collections available as of August 3rd
Published: July 31, 2020 - New! McLennan-Redpath Terrace Pick-Up Service
Published: July 17, 2020 - Coming soon! McLennan-Redpath Terrace Pick-Up Service
Published: July 8, 2020 - All checked out items due between March 1 - September 14 automatically renewed to mid-September
Published: May 26, 2020 - All library branches closed until further notice. Access to e-resources & virtual services continues.
Published: May 2, 2020 - Access millions of items from McGill’s print collection through new HathiTrust emergency service
Published: April 30, 2020 - A Special Update from Dean Cook
Published: 29 Apr 2020 - All checked out items due between March 1 - June 14 automatically renewed to mid-June
Published: April 1, 2020 - Easter weekend Library virtual service hours
Published: March 31, 2020 - Now Available: COVID 19 - Temporary Open & Free Resources
Published: March 30, 2020 - All library branches closed until May 1. Access to e-resources & virtual services continues.
Published: March 14, 2020 | Updated: March 23, 2020 - Now Available: COVID 19 - Temporary Open & Free Resources
Published: March 23, 2020
Last updated: December 22, 2020
