Membership in MCLL includes many benefits, including access to facilities and services for regular McGill students. As well, MCLL offers many special events and services, planned and executed by volunteer members. You will enjoy not only new social interactions and acquaintances but also the benefits listed below.
MCLL Member's Card
Your MCLL Member’s Card is your key to McGill library and IT services. The card displays your permanent 9-digit McGill ID number, plus the card’s expiry date. Note that your ID number remains the same, even if you skip renewing your membership for a while. A Member’s Card makes you eligible for student rates at McGill concerts and plays, as well as at some other venues around town. Just ask if it’s recognized.
Livestreamed lectures
Some MCLL lectures are livestreamed and recorded so you can enjoy them from the comfort of your home. They can be also accessed through our YouTube Channel.
Special Events
Social and educational special events are organized by and for the membership. Past events include lectures by McGill faculty, art shows, annual holiday and pre-summer parties, and conferences on seniors’ learning.
Access to Libraries
The MCLL Library Guide 
helps members navigate McGill Libraries and find out what resources are available.
To obtain a library card, bring your MCLL Member’s Card or your study group registration information, along with photo ID and proof of address, to any Library Service Desk. You'll set up a PIN and receive a library card with a barcode. The card expires twice yearly, but is automatically renewed for MCLL members.
Books, CDs, and DVDs can be borrowed for 30 days and are automatically renewed unless requested by another borrower. The McGill Libraries website offers extensive information on services, research, and access to resources. Help is available via email, instant messaging, or telephone. Library staff are knowledgeable and very willing to assist with any inquiries.
MCLL has a Liaison Librarian, April Colosimo, who can be reached at april.colosimo [at] mcgill.ca.
💡Important note: You’ll need a library card to access physical objects and the McGill e-mail address to access electronic items. For more information please visit The MCLL Library Guide
Information Technology (IT) Services
McGill provides excellent IT support for its students (which includes MCLL members). Extensive web content, phone support and help via videoconferencing or in-person are available. Students can use computers in most libraries or on the 12th floor, above MCLL’s premises. Phone assistance is available at 514-398-3398 (9 am to 5 pm) and works well. Below are the most popular IT links. To access a live chat agent (9 am to 5 pm), click the blue chat button at the bottom right on each page. IT services, chat and some web pages require your McGill ID number or logging in with your McGill email and password.
Welcome to IT Support – About IT services, make requests, get help and report issues
Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)– What is 2FA and how to set up your McGill account
IT Service Desk Virtual Visit – Book a 30 min. online help session
Walk-in help desk – See an IT specialist in person (10 am to 6 pm) at the McLennan library
McGill Computer Labs – Information about accessing a computer at McGill
Student Zoom Account – How to access your McGill Zoom account and set up a meeting
Rory O'Sullivan DVD Collection
The family of the late Rory O’Sullivan has generously donated his personal collection of opera and music DVDs for the pleasure and enjoyment of MCLL members. Rory played an active role at MCLL. He moderated two study groups every term, served as President in 2005-06, and was chairman of the Curriculum Committee for four years. years. His knowledge and passion for opera, coupled with his legendary Opera Study Groups, inspired huge numbers.
💡Note that a print copy of the catalogue & supplement are available for consultation in the MCLL Office.
Borrowing Procedure for DVDs
Just as with McGill library privileges, this DVD collection is available to full MCLL members only. Members will have to fill out a copy of the PDF icon DVD Borrowing Request Form to borrow DVDs from the collection. The completed form should be sent to mcll.scs [at] mcgill.ca or submitted in person to office staff or volunteers.
Members' Help Site
Created and managed by MCLL members, this is an additional resource for MCLL participants and moderators. It contains many PDFs with instructions for a variety of tasks, as well as links to enhance your MCLL experience. PDFs can be downloaded or printed.
Suggestion Box
MCLL now has a suggestion box; here’s a chance to tell us your great idea. Gripes or desired improvements are welcome too. Questions or problem reports should go to the office at: mcll.scs [at] mcgill.ca or 514-398-8234. Click the box to submit your contribution. You can also bookmark the form.
