Updated: Tue, 10/08/2024 - 20:06

On Wed, Oct. 9, campus is open to McGill students, employees and essential visitors. Most classes are in-person. See Campus Public Safety website for details.

Le mercredi 9 octobre, le campus est accessible aux étudiants et au personnel de l’Université, ainsi qu’aux visiteurs essentiels. La plupart des cours ont lieu en présentiel. Voir le site Web de la Direction de la protection et de la prévention pour plus de détails.

Welcome to the McGill Libraries

Welcome! We're here to help make the transition to McGill a smooth and happy one. Questions? Ask us! Discover the Library's hours.

Workshops at the Libraries

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Reference service and librarians

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Services

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Register for a workshop.
Chat, email, text or call a librarian.
Get to know the liaison librarian dedicated to your field of study.
Discover your borrowing privileges.
Scan, print and copy in the Libraries with uPrint.
Request scanned articles or book chapters from print collections.

Collections

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Use your ID card to sign in to your library account.
Access resources via the Libraries catalogue or Databases A-Z.
Discover Rare Books & Special Collections.
Find newspapers, apps, music, and videos.
Explore subject guides.
Request materials from the McGill University Collections Centre.

Access

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Access e-resources on and off campus.
Use Interlibrary Loan (ILL) to access materials not in the Libraries' collection.
Use wifi and computers in the libraries with your McGill username and password.
The Libraries loan a wide range of equipment, including chargers, headphones, and more.

Spaces

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Discover our many locations and opening hours.
Use our online system to book group study rooms.
Computers, software & equipment are accessible in our libraries.
Explore quiet, group study and spaces for graduate students.
Parents and guardians, explore our Family Room.

Explore our libraries

Frequently Asked Questions

When are the Libraries open?: McGill has a wide variety of our spaces to suit your needs. Discover their hours. We encourage you to explore each of the many libraries and uncover your favourite study spot.
What do I do if I need help from a librarian?: We are here to answer your questions and help you find what you are looking for. Chat, email, text or call a librarian. You can also book a virtual appointment with subject-specific research experts and on-site reference services are available. Please consult the hours page for more information.
Can I eat and drink in the Libraries?: Reusable water bottles or other sealed drink containers are permitted in the libraries and water fountains are available. Food is not permitted. Please visit McGill Food & Dining Services for more information regarding where to eat on campus.
How do I request materials from the McGill University Collections Centre?: The Libraries' new retrieval and delivery service from the McGill University Collections Centre began operations in June 2024. Learn more about it, including how to request materials from the catalogue.

McGill Libraries Virtual Games

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Health and Wellness at the Libraries

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Follow the Libraries

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