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All of the Libraries' services & most locations closed September 2 (Labour Day)

��ֱ�� — Tue, 27 Aug 2024 14:47:44 +0000

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Please note that all libraries except for the Humanities and Social Sciences Library (McLennan-Redpath Complex) will be closed on Monday, September 2nd, Labour Day.

The Humanities and Social Sciences Library will be open from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. for study only. No services will be offered.

For information on the hours of the libraries, please consult our hours listing.

Questions? Ask us!

Coming August 7 | Re-designed ��ֱ�� Libraries homepage

��ֱ�� — Mon, 05 Aug 2024 15:48:46 +0000

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The ��ֱ�� Libraries are updating our homepage design to coincide with a rebranding project. We are excited to showcase our new homepage that has been designed with a user-centered approach in mind. The new homepage will be launching on Wednesday, August 7!

Access to ��ֱ�� Libraries on Lower Campus as of Monday, August 5

��ֱ�� — Thu, 01 Aug 2024 19:14:14 +0000

As outlined in the most recent update by the ��ֱ�� Emergency Operations Centre, as of Monday, August 5, Libraries in the lower campus area (and all libraries within the system) will open as per their regular operating hours and will be accessible without the need of a ��ֱ�� ID card.

August 6 | Planned electrical shutdown for the McLennan-Redpath Complex and Islamic Studies Library

��ֱ�� — Tue, 30 Jul 2024 20:34:03 +0000

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Facilities Management and Ancillary Services is planning an electrical shutdown on the morning of Tuesday, August 6, which will affect the McLennan-Redpath Complex and Islamic Studies Libraries BEFORE the locations open for the day.

The shut down is scheduled from 6:00 to 8:00am and power should be back before opening. For all library opening hours, please see the Libraries hours page.

Thank you.

July 27 – August 4 | Access to ��ֱ�� Libraries on Lower Campus

��ֱ�� — Thu, 25 Jul 2024 20:18:07 +0000

As outlined in the most recent update by the ��ֱ�� Emergency Operations Centre, from Saturday, July 27 to Sunday, August 4, Libraries in the lower campus area will open as per their regular operating hours, but will close no later than 5:30 p.m. on the weekend and 7:00 p.m. on weekdays. Opening hours for Lower Campus locations during this time period are as follows:

July 22 - 26 | Students & faculty can access McLennan-Redpath Library Complex, Schulich, and Islamic Studies Libraries with ��ֱ�� ID card

��ֱ�� — Fri, 19 Jul 2024 19:28:19 +0000

As outlined in the most recent update by the ��ֱ�� Emergency Operations Centre, from Monday, July 22 to Friday, July 26, all ��ֱ�� students and academic staff are asked to use the Lenel card entry system to access certain library locations during the following opening hours:

July 16 – 21 | What's open & closed at ��ֱ�� Libraries July 16 – 21

��ֱ�� — Mon, 15 Jul 2024 20:03:51 +0000

As outlined in the most recent update by the ��ֱ�� Emergency Operations Centre, please be advised that beginning Tuesday, July 16 to Friday, July 19, the following library locations will be open to users following the regular

What's open & closed at ��ֱ�� Libraries July 13-15

��ֱ�� — Fri, 12 Jul 2024 18:49:20 +0000

As outlined in the most recent update by the ��ֱ�� Emergency Operations Centre, please be advised that ALL ��ֱ�� libraries will be closed Saturday, July 13 and Sunday, July 14, 2024.

The following library locations will be closed on Monday, July 15:

What's open & closed at ��ֱ�� Libraries on Friday, July 12

��ֱ�� — Fri, 12 Jul 2024 11:46:18 +0000

As outlined in the update provided by the ��ֱ�� Emergency Operations Centre the evening of Thursday, July 11, please be advised that the following library locations will be closed on Friday, July 12:

What's open & closed at ��ֱ�� Libraries on Thursday, July 11

��ֱ�� — Thu, 11 Jul 2024 11:31:03 +0000

As outlined in the update provided by the ��ֱ�� Emergency Operations Centre the afternoon of Wednesday, July 10, please be advised that the following library locations will be closed on Thursday, July 11:

July 6-7 | Electrical shutdown and closure of the McLennan-Redpath Complex

��ֱ�� — Thu, 04 Jul 2024 13:50:48 +0000

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Facilities Management and Ancillary Services is planning a major electrical shutdown on Saturday, July 6 and Sunday, July 7 which will affect the McLennan-Redpath Complex and result in the closure of the building. For all library opening hours, please see the Libraries hours page.

Thank you for your understanding.

Foundation Repair around Redpath Hall & McTavish wing of the Redpath Library Building begins July 2nd

��ֱ�� — Wed, 26 Jun 2024 17:40:14 +0000

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From the week of July 2nd through fall 2024, foundation repair will take place on Redpath Hall & the McTavish wing of Redpath Library Building

The project consists of the first two lots (Lot 1, Foundation Repair, and Lot 2, Roof Repair) of the Redpath Library, McTavish Wing, building envelope rehabilitation project.

Construction start & end dates:

New Retrieval and Delivery Service at ��ֱ�� Collections Centre

��ֱ�� — Tue, 25 Jun 2024 19:32:56 +0000

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��ֱ�� Libraries are excited to announce the launch of our new retrieval and delivery service at the ��ֱ�� Collections Centre, starting Tuesday, June 25.

Refreshed look to Database A-Z coming soon!

��ֱ�� — Mon, 17 Jun 2024 20:07:10 +0000

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Benefit from enhanced search options and a cleaner, more mobile-friendly display with a refreshed look and feel to our Databases A-Z, set to launch this summer. Access the beta version now!

Bientôt, un nouveau look pour notre base de données A-Z !

Open Access Agreement | Oxford University Press through CRKN

��ֱ�� — Tue, 11 Jun 2024 13:36:17 +0000

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��ֱ�� Libraries are pleased to relay that Oxford University Press (OUP) and member institutions of the Canadian Research Knowledge Network (CRKN) have agreed to a Read and Publish deal for 2024-2026.

Eligible authors from participating institutions will be able to request use of this account to pay the Open Access charge when arranging payment in OUP’s online licensing and payment system.

Additional guest computers now available on the main floor of the Redpath Library Building

��ֱ�� — Fri, 31 May 2024 12:52:26 +0000

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As workspaces on the main floor of McLennan-Redpath Library Complex are temporarily inaccessible through late June 2024, additional guest computers have been added to the main floor of the Redpath Library Building for public use near the entrance. These workstations will be accessible during opening hours.

Excavation work around Redpath Hall & McTavish wing of Redpath Library Building begins June 3

��ֱ�� — Thu, 30 May 2024 22:10:36 +0000

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During the week of June 3, 2024, standard archeological and soil investigations will be conducted along McTavish Street around Redpath Hall and the McTavish Wing of the Redpath Library Building to assess the building envelope. Redpath Hall and the Redpath Library Building are part of a designated heritage site. Standard protocol requires that ��ֱ�� conduct excavation work before starting any construction projects.

The exploratory investigations will be done in two phases:

Exploratory work on Redpath Library Building, May 28-31

��ֱ�� — Mon, 27 May 2024 18:39:34 +0000

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Exploratory work will be carried out on the Redpath Library Building (McTavish side) from May 28 to May 31, 2024. The work will be related to upcoming foundation, windows, and roofing projects, and will be carried out in enclosures to control any dust, in accordance with Quebec CNESST regulations and cautionary asbestos conditions. There may be noise disruptions as a result.

We encourage you to study in the McLennan Library Building or another ��ֱ�� library location during this time.

Workspaces on main floor of McLennan-Redpath Library Complex inaccessible beginning Monday, May 27

��ֱ�� — Tue, 21 May 2024 20:07:37 +0000

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The Federation for the Humanities and Social Sciences will be holding their annual CONGRESS conference at ��ֱ�� from June 12-24. The main floor of the McLennan-Redpath Library Complex will be a major destination during this conference as it will house the registration area and other related activities.

May 20 | All Libraries closed for public holiday

��ֱ�� — Wed, 08 May 2024 15:51:28 +0000

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All services and spaces at ��ֱ�� Libraries will be closed in observance of the public holiday on Monday, May 20, including the Ask Us service.

A complete list of opening hours can be found on the Libraries website.

May 26 | Planned electrical shutdown and closure of the McLennan-Redpath Complex

��ֱ�� — Wed, 08 May 2024 13:33:18 +0000

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Facilities Management and Ancillary Services is planning a major electrical shutdown on Sunday, May 26 which will affect the McLennan-Redpath Complex and result in the closure of the Complex. For all library opening hours, please see the Libraries hours page.

Thank you for your understanding.

6th floor McLennan Library Building closed April 30 & May 1 for shelf move

��ֱ�� — Fri, 26 Apr 2024 15:16:14 +0000

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Please note that the 6th floor of the McLennan Library Building will be closed on Tuesday, April 30 & Wednesday, May 1 for the movement of bookshelves. We thank you for your understanding.

Veuillez noter que le 6e étage du Pavillon McLennan sera fermé le mardi 30 avril et mercredi le 1er mai pour le déplacement des étagères. Nous vous remercions de votre compréhension.

May 3-6 | Planned electrical shutdown and closure of Macdonald Campus Library

��ֱ�� — Tue, 23 Apr 2024 18:56:23 +0000

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Update 05 May 18:48 : Many Mac Campus buildings to remain closed on Monday, May 6

Unexpected technical constraints have led to a delay in returning to regular electrical power for the eleven buildings at Macdonald Campus that have been on emergency backup power over the weekend for a planned electrical shutdown. Though the crews continue to work on restoring power to all buildings, the work will not be completed in time for us to reopen the buildings as planned at midnight tonight.

StackMap discontinued effective May 30

��ֱ�� — Tue, 23 Apr 2024 18:01:21 +0000

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StackMap, the online mapping and way-finding tool found in the catalogue that physically locates items in the stacks will be discontinued effective May 30, 2024. The bulk of materials featured in StackMap have moved to ��ֱ�� Collections Centre scheduled to open in June 2024.

Questions? Ask us! Chat, email, text or call a librarian or visit a library information desk for help.

Open Access Agreement | Elsevier

��ֱ�� — Tue, 23 Apr 2024 14:26:21 +0000

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Waitz discontinued effective April 26

��ֱ�� — Mon, 22 Apr 2024 21:14:01 +0000

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Passageway temporarily blocked from McTavish to the McLennan-Redpath Terrace for HVAC work April 22

��ֱ�� — Fri, 19 Apr 2024 16:31:24 +0000

Please note that the exterior passageway between McTavish and the McLennan-Redpath Terrace will be blocked off for work on HVAC units on Monday, April 22.

During this period, the McLennan-Redpath Complex will be open its usual hours. For access to the Complex from McTavish, please enter further up the street, near Morrice Hall.

We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your understanding.

The Library welcomes you to the Family Room

��ֱ�� — Tue, 16 Apr 2024 13:28:29 +0000

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��ֱ�� Library is happy to announce a new space for parents and guardians to enjoy quality time with their children right on campus. Nestled on the second floor of the Redpath Library Building, the Family Room is a private, friendly space that caters to the needs of caregivers and their children.

With its cozy seating areas and abundant natural light, the Family Room offers a place to unwind amidst the academic hustle and bustle while enjoying a picturesque view of the terrace and garden overlooking lower field.

Basement of Redpath Library Building closed as of March 28 for book move

��ֱ�� — Thu, 28 Mar 2024 16:55:52 +0000

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As of March 28, 2024, books will begin to move from the basement of the Redpath Library Building to the ��ֱ�� Collections Centre (MUCC). Until the day of the move, the floor will remain open, and the books and study spaces will be fully accessible.

Exam period access to Nahum Gelber Law Library for Winter 2024

��ֱ�� — Mon, 25 Mar 2024 17:33:50 +0000

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As of Monday, April 8, ��ֱ�� students are able to access the Nahum Gelber Law Library 24 hours a day, seven days a week. As agreed between the Students' Society of ��ֱ�� (SSMU) and the Law Students Association (LSA), the Nahum Gelber Law Library will limit access to the three upper floors of the library to Law students only during the April 15 to 30 examination period.

Details are as follows:

March 29 - April 1 | Easter weekend service & opening hours

��ֱ�� — Fri, 22 Mar 2024 17:57:06 +0000

Virtual Reference Service

Connect with a librarian virtually during the Easter weekend on Saturday, March 30 from noon to 5PM. Please note that the virtual reference service will be closed on:

Third floor of Redpath Library Building closed as of March 20 for book move

��ֱ�� — Tue, 19 Mar 2024 17:00:29 +0000

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As of March 20, 2024, books will begin to move from the third floor of the Redpath Library Building to the ��ֱ�� Collections Centre (MUCC). Until the day of the move, the floor will remain open, and the books and study spaces will be fully accessible.

If you need any books housed on the third floor, please submit your request!

When the move begins:

Resolved: Power outage affecting downtown campus, including libraries

��ֱ�� — Tue, 19 Mar 2024 13:48:51 +0000

Updated March 19 at 11:20 am: The power outage at our libraries has been resolved and all locations are open according to their usual hours. Thank you for your patience.

A power outage is affecting several buildings on ��ֱ��'s downtown campuses.

Macdonald Campus Seed Library now open!

��ֱ�� — Wed, 06 Mar 2024 14:36:30 +0000

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On Wednesday, March 6, 2024 the Macdonald Campus Library opened up its Seed Library for online orders. The seed catalogue is available to ��ֱ�� students, faculty, and staff on opening day.

If you're not yet a member of the Seed Library, please fill out the registration form.

March 3 | Planned electrical shutdown at Marvin Duchow Music Library and Schulich Library

��ֱ�� — Fri, 23 Feb 2024 19:13:13 +0000

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A major electrical shutdown scheduled to take place on the morning of Sunday, March 3, 2024* will affect multiple buildings on the downtown campus. The intervention will consist of a set of electrical shutdowns, starting at 6 a.m. and concluding by 12 p.m. (noon).

March 20 | Book move update: Third floor of McLennan Library Building now open

��ֱ�� — Mon, 19 Feb 2024 13:51:33 +0000

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Updated March 20, 2024

The third floor is now open.

As of February 20, 2024, the books will begin to move from the third floor of the McLennan Library Building to the ��ֱ�� Collections Centre (MUCC). Until the day of the move, the floor will remain open, and the books and study spaces will be fully accessible.

If you need any books housed on the third floor, please submit your request!

Open Access Agreement | The Company of Biologists

��ֱ�� — Fri, 09 Feb 2024 16:09:10 +0000

The Library is pleased to announce that ��ֱ�� corresponding authors publishing in The Company of Biologists journals now have the option to make their articles open access at no cost.

Please see below for the full details and eligibility criteria.

Eligible titles:
• Development
• Journal of Cell Science
• Journal of Experimental Biology
• Disease Models & Mechanisms
• Biology Open

February 4 | Planned electrical shutdown at Islamic Studies Library, Marvin Duchow Music Library, and Schulich Library

��ֱ�� — Fri, 26 Jan 2024 17:03:39 +0000

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RESOLVED: Technical issue | "Report a broken link” form in Discovery

��ֱ�� — Wed, 13 Dec 2023 20:30:03 +0000

Update: This issue has been resolved. Thank you for your understanding.

We are currently experiencing an issue with the "Report a broken link" reports that appear alongside links in the catalogue (also known as "Discovery" or "Sofia"). When you "Report a broken link" please make sure to check the box beside "Send me the correct link to the resource if it's available" in order to have your contact info ��ֱ��ed to library staff. Otherwise, contact information will not be received and staff will be unable to reply to you.

February 21 | Book move update: Fifth floor of McLennan Library Building now open

��ֱ�� — Tue, 12 Dec 2023 14:46:01 +0000

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Updated February 21, 2024

The fifth floor is now open.

As of January 22, 2024, the books will begin to move from the 5^th floor of the McLennan-Redpath Library Complex to the ��ֱ�� Collections Center (MUCC). Until the day of the move, the floor will remain open, and the books and study spaces will be fully accessible.

Octagon Room in Islamic Studies Library closed as of November 22

��ֱ�� — Tue, 21 Nov 2023 13:58:03 +0000

Update: December 22, 2023 | Octagon Room construction in the Islamic Studies Library is now complete. The room has reopened to the public.

Please note that as of Wednesday, November 22, the Octagon Room will be inaccessible to the public until further notice due to renovation work.

Other work spaces in the Islamic Studies Library will be accessible during opening hours.

We apologize for the inconvenience, and thank you for your patience and understanding.

Exam period access to Nahum Gelber Law Library for Fall 2023

��ֱ�� — Wed, 15 Nov 2023 14:54:17 +0000

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As of Monday, November 27, ��ֱ�� students are able to access the Nahum Gelber Law Library 24 hours a day, seven days a week. As agreed between the Students' Society of ��ֱ�� (SSMU) and the Law Students Association (LSA), the Nahum Gelber Law Library will limit access to the three upper floors of the library to Law students only during the December 11 to 21 examination period.

Details are as follows:

No extended hours at Macdonald Campus Library on November 14 & 15 due to ventilation shutdown

��ֱ�� — Wed, 08 Nov 2023 22:08:31 +0000

Please note that there will be a ventilation shutdown at the Barton Building which houses the Macdonald Campus Library on Tuesday, November 14 and Wednesday, November 15 from 18:00 to 06:00. As a result, extended hours that run from 17:00 - midnight will be canceled on these two days.

This shutdown is necessary in order to perform general maintenance on ventilations systems. New bearings, belt, and pillow blocks will also be installed.

We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your patience.

Sixth floor of McLennan Library Building Closed for Book Move in Mid-November

��ֱ�� — Tue, 07 Nov 2023 16:57:16 +0000

Updated January 8, 2024

The 6th floor of the McLennan Library Building has reopened to the public. Thank you for your patience.

Le 6e étage du bâtiment de la bibliothèque McLennan a été rouvert. Nous vous remercions de votre patience.

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New Designated Conversation & Zoom Zones in Redpath & McLennan Library Buildings

��ֱ�� — Fri, 13 Oct 2023 16:08:07 +0000

All spaces in the McLennan-Redpath Complex are for quiet study EXCEPT for the following areas.

Zoom and Conversation Zones:

- Main floors of both the McLennan and Redpath Library Buildings

- 2nd floors of both the McLennan and Redpath Library Buildings

- The Cyberthèque level in the Redpath Library Building

- Elevator landings in the McLennan Library Building

Thanks for doing your part to keep noise levels down in Quiet Zones.

Know before you go! Waitz now available at Schulich Library of Physical Sciences, Life Sciences, and Engineering

��ֱ�� — Fri, 13 Oct 2023 14:17:07 +0000

Waitz is now available in the Schulich Library of Physical Sciences, Life Sciences, and Engineering.

During the busiest times of the year we regularly hear from students regarding how challenging it can be to find a place to study in library spaces. In order to help address this concern, ��ֱ�� Library is working with Waitz to display space use information online that shows how busy the McLennan-Redpath Complex and Schulich Library are in real-time, by floor, so that students can save time.

Fall 2023 | Books from McLennan-Redpath moving to Collections Centre

��ֱ�� — Tue, 12 Sep 2023 13:26:10 +0000

Page updated November 14, 2023

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Schulich Library closing early on September 11

��ֱ�� — Mon, 11 Sep 2023 20:07:43 +0000

Due to a facilities issue in the Schulich Library of Physical Sciences, Life Sciences, and Engineering on Monday, September 11, the Library will be closing at 6:00pm.

Thank you for your understanding.

The Octagon Room in the Islamic Studies Library will reopen August 11

��ֱ�� — Thu, 10 Aug 2023 16:39:02 +0000

Please take note that the Octagon Room in the Islamic Studies Library will reopen on Friday, August 11. It has been closed due to construction since July 20.

Welcome to the renovated Schulich Library of Physical Sciences, Life Sciences, and Engineering

��ֱ�� — Wed, 02 Aug 2023 18:44:12 +0000

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August 21 | Early morning water shutdown at McLennan-Redpath Complex

��ֱ�� — Mon, 31 Jul 2023 21:17:37 +0000

Please note that the water will be shut off for fifteen-minute periods for a water line test in the McLennan Library Building on Monday, August 21, 2023, between 6:00 AM to 7:00 AM and in the Redpath Library Building between 8:30 AM to 9:00 AM.

Please note that water fountains and washrooms will not be available at the locations and during the times listed above.

We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your collaboration.

July 20 | The Octagon Room will be closed until further notice due to construction

��ֱ�� — Thu, 20 Jul 2023 17:59:00 +0000

Update August 10, 2023: The Octagon Room in the Islamic Studies Library will reopen August 11

Please take note that the Octagon Room in the Islamic Studies Library will be closed until further notice as of Thursday, July 20, 2023.

The room has been undergoing intermittent renovations since June.

July 19 & 20 | Octagon Room in Islamic Studies Library Closed

��ֱ�� — Wed, 19 Jul 2023 13:50:46 +0000

The Octagon Room in the Islamic Studies Library will be closed on Wednesday July 19th & Thursday July 20th. The space is undergoing intermittent renovations over the next six months. Please note that other library spaces in the Islamic Studies Library will be open during regular hours.

Thank you for your understanding.

For more information, visit the Library's opening and services hours page.

EndNote 21 now available

��ֱ�� — Mon, 10 Jul 2023 15:37:07 +0000

EndNote 21 is now available to the ��ֱ�� community. Installers for both Mac and PC are available on the Citation guide. EndNote 21 has the same functionality as EndNote 20 and comes with a new feature - colour coded tagging (similar to Zotero). Before installing EndNote 21, please make sure to uninstall EndNote 20.

June 22 | Octagon Room in Islamic Studies Library Closed

��ֱ�� — Tue, 20 Jun 2023 13:09:26 +0000

The Octagon Room in the Islamic Studies Library will be closed on Thursday, June 22. The space is undergoing intermittent renovations over the next six months. Please note that other library spaces in the Islamic Studies Library will be open during regular hours.

Thank you for your understanding.

For more information, visit the Library's opening and services hours page.

Postponed: Power shutdown in McLennan-Redpath Library Complex, Armstrong, and Bronfman buildings

��ֱ�� — Fri, 16 Jun 2023 19:29:22 +0000

The power shutdown scheduled to take place in the McLennan-Redpath Library Complex, Armstrong, and Bronfman buildings the week of July 31 OR August 7 between 5:00 am and 10:00 am has been postponed to a later date. We will share the new date and details when they have been confirmed. We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your collaboration.

Excavation work on select areas of lower west field begins June 19

��ֱ�� — Fri, 16 Jun 2023 12:52:17 +0000

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In anticipation of the transformation of the McLennan-Redpath Library Complex, some excavation work will be conducted on select areas of the lower west field adjacent to the McLennan and Redpath Library buildings. The McLennan-Redpath Library buildings are part of a designated heritage site. Standard protocol requires that ��ֱ�� conduct an archeological excavation before starting any large-scale construction project.

The Octagon Room will be closed intermittently for renovations

��ֱ�� — Fri, 09 Jun 2023 16:55:07 +0000

The Octagon Room in the Islamic Studies Library will be undergoing intermittent renovations over the next six months and will be closed during those periods. We will let the ��ֱ�� community know each time.

During those periods, the rest of the branch will be open regular hours. Thank you for your understanding.

Discover all Library branch hours here.

Victoria Dickenson awarded The Society for the History of Natural History President's Medal for work on the Gwillim Project

��ֱ�� — Fri, 19 May 2023 12:58:50 +0000

The Society for the History of Natural History (SHNH) is delighted to award the SHNH President’s Award 2023 to Victoria Dickenson for her work on the Gwillim Project: Women, Environment, and Networks of Knowledge and Exchange in Early Nineteenth Century Madras. The Award recognizes an individual or team’s contribution and impact in promoting and improving accessibility, inclusivity, and diversity to the study of the history of natural history.

Exam period access to Nahum Gelber Law Library for Winter 2023

��ֱ�� — Wed, 29 Mar 2023 14:26:43 +0000

As of April 1, ��ֱ�� students are able to access the Nahum Gelber Law Library 24 hours a day, seven days a week. As agreed between the Students' Society of ��ֱ�� (SSMU) and the Law Students Association (LSA), the Nahum Gelber Law Library will limit access to the three upper floors of the library to Law students only during the April 14 to 28 examination period. Details are as follows:

- A valid ��ֱ�� ID card is required for access to the Nahum Gelber Law Library outside of Info Desk Service Hours.

April 7 - 10 | Easter weekend service & opening hours

��ֱ�� — Wed, 29 Mar 2023 12:55:27 +0000

Virtual Reference Service

Connect with a librarian virtually during the Easter weekend on Saturday, April 8 from noon to 5PM. Please note that the virtual reference service will be closed on:

Friday, April 7
Sunday, April 9
Monday, April 10

Questions? Ask us!

��ֱ�� Library launches Missing Voices Website & Lost Voices Podcast

��ֱ�� — Mon, 27 Mar 2023 19:21:41 +0000

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��ֱ�� Library is pleased to announce the launch of the Missing Voices: South Asian Perspectives on The Gwillim Archives website and Lost Voices podcast, developed with funding from the Digital Museums Canada investment program.

Libby will replace the OverDrive Classic App May 1, 2023

��ֱ�� — Mon, 27 Mar 2023 14:53:12 +0000

Dr. Lorie Kloda appointed Vice-Dean, ��ֱ�� Library

��ֱ�� — Thu, 23 Mar 2023 16:06:44 +0000

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We are pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Lorie Kloda as Vice-Dean of ��ֱ�� Library, for a five-year term, effective April 17, 2023. Dr. Kloda joins the senior management team led by Trenholme Dean of Libraries Guylaine Beaudry. Kloda will provide leadership for initiatives supporting the Library’s strategic directions and will oversee a portfolio of units including finance/planning & resources, facilities, communications, assessment, and Indigenous Initiatives.

Macdonald Campus Seed Library now open!

��ֱ�� — Thu, 16 Mar 2023 19:17:20 +0000

On Monday, March 20 the Macdonald Campus Library will be opening up the Seed Library for online orders. The seed catalogue will be made available to ��ֱ�� students, faculty, and staff on opening day. Please note that there is a limit of 25 seed packets per borrower.

If you're not yet a member of the Seed Library, please fill out the registration form.

RESOLVED: Access Issue: ProQuest Central Links Not Working in Sofia Catalogue

��ֱ�� — Fri, 03 Mar 2023 16:35:46 +0000

Updated March 4

The technical issue we were experiencing with ProQuest Central links has been resolved. Thank you for your patience.

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We are currently experiencing an issue when accessing ProQuest Central links within Discovery (Sofia catalogue). The links are resolving to an error message that reads:

“The link you clicked triggered a search in ProQuest that did not find the item you were expecting. Required link information may be missing or incorrect. Ask your librarian or administrator for help.”

RESOLVED: Technical issue | DeGruyter access down, "unspecified server error" message

��ֱ�� — Mon, 27 Feb 2023 23:10:12 +0000

Updated February 28

The technical issue we were experiencing with DeGruyter has been resolved. Thank you for your patience.

The Library is experiencing a technical issue with DeGruyter where access to all links is being blocked, and instead we are seeing an “Unspecified server error” message.

We are currently working with DeGruyter to restore access and apologize for any inconvenience.

Open Access Agreement | Canadian Science Publishing

��ֱ�� — Fri, 03 Feb 2023 19:34:32 +0000

The Library is pleased to announce that ��ֱ�� corresponding authors publishing with five Canadian Science Publishing journals now have the option to make their articles open access at no cost.

Please see below for the full details and eligibility criteria.

Eligible titles:

What do you think? New Proactive Chat survey

��ֱ�� — Mon, 30 Jan 2023 14:34:51 +0000

What is Proactive Chat?

If you visited the Library website recently, you may have noticed a red conversation bubble icon and pop-up window located in the bottom right hand corner asking you if you need help.

This is a new feature of the Library’s chat service meant to help you reach librarians when you need it the most. This proactive chat window is directly linked to our chat reference service, so if you use it, you will be in direct communication with a librarian that can help you find what you were looking for.

Library Guides: A new way to curate resources in myCourses

��ֱ�� — Wed, 25 Jan 2023 16:55:28 +0000

Instructors can now help students connect to research and information resources by adding the Library Guides tool to myCourses. This dynamic tool can be inserted into myCourses in two ways, either directly in the course module and accessible via the left-side menu, or in the course’s top-level menu. Each course can be connected to pre-assigned subject guides that will populate automatically, or to one or more niche guides curated by the relevant subject librarian.

Open Access Agreement | Wiley

��ֱ�� — Thu, 19 Jan 2023 21:28:27 +0000

Starting January 15, 2023, ��ֱ��-affiliated corresponding authors will have the option to make their work open access for no cost in Wiley’s hybrid journals. Review the list of eligible titles (XLS will download).

Note this deal does not apply to Wiley’s fully open access journals.

Exam period access to Nahum Gelber Law Library for Fall 2022

��ֱ�� — Mon, 28 Nov 2022 15:11:13 +0000

As of Thursday, December 1, ��ֱ�� students are able to access the Nahum Gelber Law Library 24 hours a day, seven days a week. As agreed between the Students' Society of ��ֱ�� (SSMU) and the Law Students Association (LSA), the Nahum Gelber Law Library will limit access to the three upper floors of the library to Law students only during the December 7 to 21 examination period.

Details are as follows:

Deadline Extended | Call for Proposals | Open Research Symposium: Building an open research community at ��ֱ��

��ֱ�� — Tue, 22 Nov 2022 14:27:26 +0000

Call for Proposals:

Are you a ��ֱ�� researcher, student, or staff member involved in a project to promote or incorporate open research practices? The Organizing Committee invites lightning talk proposals for the inaugural ��ֱ�� Library open research symposium: The future is open: Building an open research community at ��ֱ��. Lightning talks consist of a 5-minute presentation highlighting open research, cutting-edge practice, or both. We are hoping to feature a range of presentations representing many disciplines.

Temporary change in how to report a broken link or access issue in the Sofia catalogue

��ֱ�� — Thu, 03 Nov 2022 18:15:45 +0000

Updated December 13, 2022. Please note, the technical issue that had been affecting our reception of your notifications from the “Report a Broken Link” function has been resolved. Thank you for your patience.

Due to a technical issue affecting our reception of your notifications from the “Report a Broken Link” function, we are temporarily hiding the link from the catalogue interface.

November 1 | Macdonald Campus Library closes at 5PM

��ֱ�� — Mon, 31 Oct 2022 14:24:20 +0000

Due to an electrical shutdown, the Macdonald Campus Library will close at 5PM on Tuesday, November 1.

This shutdown is necessary for Facilities to relocate an electrical disconnect switch at the Macdonald Stewart Building.

We apologize for any inconvenience.

OverDrive Classic App retiring & moving to Libby early 2023

��ֱ�� — Tue, 25 Oct 2022 15:33:45 +0000

Nov. 15 - 18 | Inspection of Fire Alarms, Sprinklers & Extinguishers at McLennan-Redpath

��ֱ�� — Fri, 21 Oct 2022 16:16:28 +0000

Posted on behalf of ��ֱ�� Campus Public Safety

As part of ��ֱ��’s ongoing efforts towards ensuring a safe environment, the Fire Prevention service will once again be performing annual inspections of the fire detection and suppression systems. This year Leclerc will be performing these tests which involve verifying all components of systems within each building.

Building affected: McLennan-Redpath Complex

Dates: Tuesday, November 15 to Friday, November 18, 2022

Designated Conversation & Zoom Zones in Redpath & McLennan Library Buildings

��ֱ�� — Wed, 28 Sep 2022 20:31:06 +0000

All spaces in the McLennan-Redpath Complex are for quiet study EXCEPT for the following areas.

Zoom and Conversation Zones:

- Main floors of both the McLennan and Redpath Library Buildings

- The Cyberthèque level in the Redpath Library Building

- Elevator landings in the McLennan Library Building

Thanks for doing your part to keep noise levels down in Quiet Zones.

Accessing McLennan-Redpath materials during the Collections Centre move-in period

��ֱ�� — Wed, 21 Sep 2022 19:37:30 +0000

Two major parallel infrastructure projects—a new Collections Centre and Fiat Lux will transform the quality of services and spaces the Library offers. Library staff members are preparing for the movement of collections, spaces, and services in advance of renovation and construction activities. Part of this process includes planning the movement of materials to the Collections Centre, which is currently under construction and scheduled to begin ingesting books in mid-2023 and be fully operational in early 2024.

View recent search history in Library account

��ֱ�� — Tue, 20 Sep 2022 19:32:10 +0000

Earlier this year, it was announced that it is now possible to opt in to retain and view your recent borrowing history in your ��ֱ�� Library account.

Library users are also now able to view their recent search history. All users can view recent searches from their current browser session by clicking on the “search history” link in the menu bar above the search results.

RESOLVED: Technical issue affecting placing holds functionality in Sofia Discovery Tool

��ֱ�� — Wed, 31 Aug 2022 21:06:07 +0000

Updated August 31 at 8:45pm.

This technical issue has been resolved. Thank you for your patience.

There's an issue affecting the Sofia Discovery Tool in which users may not be able to place holds.

Our partners at OCLC are working on a resolution and we'll keep you updated.

We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your understanding.

��ֱ�� Library Map Collection Now on Canadiana / La collection de cartes de la bibliothèque de l’Université ��ֱ�� maintenant sur Canadiana

��ֱ�� — Thu, 11 Aug 2022 17:48:31 +0000

La version française suit

Osler Library of the History of Medicine reopens August 29, 2022

��ֱ�� — Tue, 09 Aug 2022 16:50:49 +0000

After several years of reconstruction work, the Osler Library of the History of Medicine is set to reopen with full service on Monday, August 29, 2022. The Osler Library will be open Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.

We would like to thank the ��ֱ�� community and scholar partners for their patience and collaboration during this renovation work.

��ֱ�� catalogue interface changes coming August 24

��ֱ�� — Tue, 23 Aug 2022 18:46:36 +0000

As of Wednesday, August 24, significant changes will be made to the ��ֱ�� catalogue interface. As shown in the accompanying image, the dropdown menu for result sorting options that was located at the top of search results will now appear on the left panel with other search options such as grouping related editions and expanding searches. Also, the “Group This Search” accordion will display as collapsed by default and will read: “Search Result Display”. Last, the “Refine This Search” accordion will now also display as collapsed by default and will read “Expand This Search With”.

RESOLVED: Technical issue with "Report a broken link" feature

��ֱ�� — Fri, 29 Jul 2022 20:37:51 +0000

Updated August 3. This issue was resolved. Thank you for your understanding.

The “Report a broken link” feature is having technical issues and we are in the process of troubleshooting.

In the meantime, if you’d like to report a broken link in the Library catalogue, please email collections.library [at] mcgill.ca.

Thank you for your patience and understanding. We will keep you updated.

New | View recent borrowing history in Library account

��ֱ�� — Mon, 18 Jul 2022 18:45:54 +0000

It is now possible to retain and view your recent borrowing history in your ��ֱ�� Library account. To protect your privacy, this option is disabled by default and records are retained for 5 months only.

To enable borrowing history on your account:

Oxford University Press E-books Migration | July 19, 2022

��ֱ�� — Tue, 12 Jul 2022 16:11:08 +0000

Starting on July 19, 2022, Oxford University Press will begin migrating its e-book content to their Oxford Academic Platform (formerly Oxford Journals).

North: The Canadian Shared Print Network Launches to Ensure Preservation of Unique Canadian Publications

��ֱ�� — Wed, 29 Jun 2022 13:59:04 +0000

La version française suit

First there was WEST, then EAST, and now North! The North/Nord Steering Committee is proud to announce the launch of its preservation initiative North: the Canadian Shared Print Network/ Nord: Réseau canadien de conservation partagée des documents imprimés.

June 21 | New Interlibrary Loan System now live!

��ֱ�� — Fri, 10 Jun 2022 19:24:32 +0000

The new ILL system is now live! Find out how to use it and how to view and manage your ILL requests.

Original post published June 13, 2022

Colombo, the system used for managing interlibrary loan (ILL) requests, will be replaced by a new system integrated into the Library’s Sofia Discovery tool (i.e. Library catalogue) beginning June 21, 2022.

As of June 23 ��ֱ�� Dataverse hosted on Borealis. Core services status quo.

��ֱ�� — Wed, 01 Jun 2022 15:36:23 +0000

On June 23, Scholars Portal Dataverse is becoming Borealis, the Canadian Dataverse Repository / le dépôt Dataverse canadien. All links to the current Scholars Portal Dataverse site will be redirected to the new site - borealisdata.ca.

May 19 | Macdonald Campus Library closed from 9AM to 1PM

��ֱ�� — Tue, 17 May 2022 13:59:49 +0000

Due to a water outage, the Macdonald Campus Library will be closed on Thursday, May 19, from 9 am to 1 pm.*

We apologize for any inconvenience.

*Note: The outage was originally scheduled for May 18 but will now take place on May 19.

Book borrowing made easy with Sofia

��ֱ�� — Thu, 05 May 2022 12:36:41 +0000

As of May 5, a new feature in the Sofia Discovery tool will make it easy to request books directly from the other 18 university libraries across Québec.

April 30 - August 30, 2022 | Spring/Summer Opening & Service Hours

��ֱ�� — Tue, 26 Apr 2022 20:14:11 +0000

From Saturday April 30 to Tuesday, August 30, all Library branches will switch over to spring/summer opening and service hours. For more information, please visit the hours page or consult individual branch pages.

Please note that the Library's virtual reference service will be available during the spring and summer months from:

- May 2 to May 29: Monday – Friday 10 am to 6 pm

April 29 from 5:30-7:30AM | Electrical shutdown in the McLennan-Redpath Library Complex

��ֱ�� — Tue, 26 Apr 2022 01:45:15 +0000

Please note that a planned, sector-wide power outage will affect the McLennan-Redpath Library Complex on Friday, April 29 from 5:30am to 7:30am.

The sole source of lighting during this period will be emergency lighting in hallways and exit areas.

For safety reasons, ��ֱ�� security guards will escort Library users out of the McLennan-Redpath Complex before the shutdown is set to begin.

We regret any inconveniences this situation may cause.

Questions? Ask us.

April 20-21 | Circulation services unavailable. Reference Services & most Library spaces open for study.

��ֱ�� — Tue, 19 Apr 2022 23:19:55 +0000

MUNACA has obtained a strike mandate from their members, following a vote that took place on April 6. ��ֱ�� has been informed that MUNACA intends to exercise their right to use pressure tactics and is planning a two-day strike this week on Wednesday, April 20 and Thursday, April 21, 2022.

Please note that during this period:

Holds temporarily not accepted on Osler Library’s circulating collection

��ֱ�� — Fri, 01 Apr 2022 14:00:04 +0000

As part of the service disruption as Osler Library of the History of Medicine moves back to the McIntyre Building, please note that no holds can currently be placed on the Osler’s circulating collection, with the exception of the journal collection in the Redpath Library Building Basement. An Interlibrary Loan button has been added to the catalogue for these materials until they are available again.

RESOLVED: Technical issue with Sofia Catalogue “Report a Broken Link” button

��ֱ�� — Wed, 30 Mar 2022 20:30:01 +0000

UPDATE: March 31 at 4:05pm. This issue has been resolved. Thank you for your patience.

The Library has been made aware of an issue affecting emails sent from the “Report a Broken Link” button in the Library catalogue (Sofia).

We are working with the hosting company to locate the cause of the issue. In the meantime, if you need to report an issue, please contact us via this form.

April 4 - 29 | Extended opening hours at McLennan-Redpath Library Complex & Nahum Gelber Law Library

��ֱ�� — Tue, 29 Mar 2022 15:24:32 +0000

Beginning April 4, two branches will be open later to give you more time to study and get your work done.

From Monday, April 4 to Friday, April 29, the McLennan-Redpath Library Complex and the Nahum Gelber Law Library will be open for study purposes 24 hours per day, 7 days a week. 24-hour access is generously supported by the Students' Society of ��ֱ�� Library Improvement Fund.

Please note that:

Exam period access to Nahum Gelber Law Library for Winter 2022

��ֱ�� — Mon, 28 Mar 2022 16:00:20 +0000

As of April 4, ��ֱ�� students are able to access the Nahum Gelber Law Library 24 hours a day, seven days a week. As agreed between the Students' Society of ��ֱ�� (SSMU) and the Law Students Association (LSA), the Nahum Gelber Law Library will limit access to the three upper floors of the library to Law students only during the April 13 to 29 examination period. Details are as follows:

- A valid ��ֱ�� ID card is required for access to the Nahum Gelber Law Library outside of Info Desk Service Hours.

Starting April 4 | Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) required to access Library booking system

��ֱ�� — Mon, 28 Mar 2022 15:52:23 +0000

Starting April 4, booking a group study room, 3D printer, or the One Button Studio through the library website will send users

April 15 - 18 | Easter weekend service & opening hours

��ֱ�� — Mon, 28 Mar 2022 13:51:37 +0000

Virtual Reference Service

Connect with a librarian virtually during the Easter weekend on Saturday, April 16 from noon to 5PM. Please note that the virtual reference service will be closed on:

Friday, April 15
Sunday, April 17
Monday, April 18

Easter weekend opening & service hours

Spring - Summer 2022 | Service disruption as Osler Library moves back to McIntyre

��ֱ�� — Fri, 18 Mar 2022 12:42:32 +0000

This spring/summer, the Osler Library of the History of Medicine will be moving back to the third floor of the McIntyre Medical Building. From April - June 2022, Osler circulating and rare collections will be prepped, packed, and transported to the renovated space. Service disruptions are expected to continue through August 2022 as materials are shelved and equipment/furniture is installed.

March 14 - April 29, 2022 | Vaccine passport system remains in effect at Library & public access reinstated

��ֱ�� — Fri, 11 Mar 2022 14:25:55 +0000

The ��ֱ�� Library continues to align its branch activities with general ��ֱ�� directives outlined in the allnote sent out to ��ֱ�� students, faculty and staff dated Thursday March 10. An excerpt from the message reads:

Make your voice heard! LibQUAL+ 2022 survey starts March 15

��ֱ�� — Mon, 07 Mar 2022 13:57:38 +0000

Starting March 15, the LibQUAL+ survey will be emailed to a random sample of ��ֱ�� students and to all faculty, instructors, research assistants, and research associates. This survey provides the opportunity to give feedback on Library services, collections, and spaces.

Some ways in which previous survey feedback has yielded tangible results include:

- increasing the number of our e-books and other online materials

Digital Scholarship Hub Software Lab Launching March 7

��ֱ�� — Fri, 04 Mar 2022 16:24:23 +0000

Monday, March 7 will mark the launch the Library's new Digital Scholarship Hub space in the Redpath Library Building RM-16 (main floor).

It offers six computers with specialized software for statistical analysis, qualitative coding, and digital methods that may be booked by ��ֱ�� students, faculty, and staff. The space also features a high-performance scanner. A student will be at the help desk three times a week.

The Macdonald Campus Seed Library is back!

��ֱ�� — Thu, 24 Feb 2022 14:48:12 +0000

On Tuesday, March 1 the Macdonald Campus Library will be opening up the Seed Library for online orders. The seed catalogue will be made available to ��ֱ�� students, faculty, and staff on opening day. Please note that there is a limit of 25 seed packets per borrower.

If you're not yet a member of the Seed Library, please fill out the registration form.

Revised Author/Creator sorting in catalogue

��ֱ�� — Mon, 21 Feb 2022 17:06:47 +0000

With a recent update to the Sofia catalogue, the “Author/Creator” search filter now sorts on the record count of the search query. Clicking “Show More ⌄” will expand the filter and sort authors alphabetically, with Latin script listed first.

Questions? Ask Us!

Open Access Agreement | Institute of Physics (IOP)

��ֱ�� — Mon, 07 Feb 2022 19:54:44 +0000

Following on the heels of the recent Cambridge open access deal, ��ֱ�� Library is pleased to announce an OA agreement with the Institute of Physics (IOP).

This agreement allows corresponding authors publishing in eligible journals to make their work open at no cost.

Navigation improvements to the Archival Collections Catalogue interface

��ֱ�� — Fri, 28 Jan 2022 20:08:47 +0000

The ��ֱ�� Library Archival Collections Catalogue has switched over to a more user-friendly interface to help users navigate archival descriptions. The fresh look will allow researchers to better visualize the relationships between records in a fonds or collection and move between record descriptions.

The Catalogue now features a horizontal navigation element on the top of record description pages to display the hierarchical arrangement of the fonds.

Other improvements over previous navigation include:

Open Access Agreement | Cambridge University Press

��ֱ�� — Tue, 01 Feb 2022 15:48:58 +0000

��ֱ�� Library is excited to announce the signing of an open access agreement with Cambridge University Press.

��ֱ�� corresponding authors publishing with Cambridge's journals have the option to make their work open at no cost.

Eligible authors will receive information about this offer following the acceptance of their article.

Library services & spaces re-open Monday, January 24, 2022

��ֱ�� — Wed, 19 Jan 2022 21:03:58 +0000

As of Monday, January 24, all Library branches, including stack areas, will be accessible to Library users. In-person reference and circulation services will resume across branches. Visit the hours webpage for a full listing of opening and service hours. Due to University directives, access to library spaces will be limited to current ��ֱ�� students, faculty, and staff.

Study Hubs and Pickup Service closed Monday, January 17, 2022

��ֱ�� — Mon, 17 Jan 2022 04:47:34 +0000

Due to severe weather forecast conditions, the Library's Study Hubs and Pickup Service will be closed on Monday, January 17, 2022.

Electronic resources can be accessed in the catalogue.

Questions? Ask Us! The Library’s virtual reference service is available Monday to Friday 10 am – 6 pm, Saturday and Sunday 12 pm – 5 pm.

Study Hubs and Pickup Service not available Monday, January 17, 2022

��ֱ�� — Mon, 17 Jan 2022 04:48:37 +0000

Due to severe weather forecast conditions, the Library's Study Hubs and Pickup Service will be closed on Monday, January 17, 2022.

Electronic resources can be accessed in the catalogue.

Questions? Ask Us! The Library’s virtual reference service is available Monday to Friday 10 am – 6 pm, Saturday and Sunday 12 pm – 5 pm.

OverDrive Classic App to be retired at the end of 2022

��ֱ�� — Thu, 13 Jan 2022 21:37:42 +0000

OverDrive will be retiring their classic OverDrive app at the end of 2022 and moving users over to their Libby app. Existing users of the classic app will be able to continue using it until the end of the year, however the app will be removed from Apple App Store, Google Play and Microsoft Store on February 23, 2022. Access to the ��ֱ�� OverDrive website will continue without change.

Remote access to Library public workstations for ��ֱ�� students, faculty, staff now available

��ֱ�� — Wed, 12 Jan 2022 16:52:44 +0000

��ֱ�� students, faculty and staff can now connect remotely to Library workstations in order to use specialized software that may not be available on personal computers. Use ��ֱ�� IT’s AnyDesk Service to locate an available library workstation. Access the workstation remotely using Microsoft Remote Desktop. Learn more about locating and connecting to an available Library workstation.

Please note that:

Gartner resources now available at ��ֱ��

��ֱ�� — Mon, 10 Jan 2022 14:42:33 +0000

IT Services in collaboration with the Library is happy to announce that ��ֱ�� students, faculty and staff can now access Gartner, a new resource that provides expert analysis and opinion on IT-related topics at the intersection of business and technology.

Resolved technical issue: Course Reserves site showing errors

��ֱ�� — Thu, 06 Jan 2022 21:50:48 +0000

Updated January 10, 2022 at 10:03am: This issue has been resolved. Thanks for your patience.

The Library’s Course Reserves site is currently experiencing an issue where links to individual books are leading to an error page.

We're working with the vendor to investigate and will keep you updated.

We thank you for your patience and understanding.

Study Hubs, Pickup Service, HathiTrust ETAS, ROAAr Digitization on Demand Service reinstated January 10 - 23, 2022 inclusive

��ֱ�� — Wed, 05 Jan 2022 18:28:01 +0000

In response to new measures announced by ��ֱ�� and the Government of Quebec to slow the spread of the Omicron variant, the Library is temporarily closing most physical spaces and all stack areas to the ��ֱ�� community and reinstating four services: Study Hubs, HathiTrust Emergency Temporary Access Service (ETAS), a temporary Pickup Service, and the ROAAr Digitization on Demand Service.

All physical Library spaces closed to ��ֱ�� community January 3 – 9, 2022 inclusive

��ֱ�� — Tue, 21 Dec 2021 16:49:21 +0000

The ��ֱ�� Library is aligning its branch activities during the first week of the Winter 2022 semester with general ��ֱ�� directives outlined in the allnote sent out to ��ֱ�� students, faculty and staff dated Friday, December 17.

An excerpt from the message reads:

Directives in effect December 24, 2021 to January 9, 2022

Resolved: Technical issue affecting access to e-books

��ֱ�� — Tue, 07 Dec 2021 21:52:40 +0000

Updated December 8 at 9:10am

This issue has been resolved. Thank you for your patience.

A current technical issue is affecting access to ��ֱ��'s e-books.

Taylor & Francis webpages are either saying that “you don’t seem to have access” or that “your institution has not purchased this content”.

We have alerted the publisher & apologize for any inconvenience. We will keep you updated. Thank you.

RESOLVED: Access Issue: EZproxy showing Access Denied page

��ֱ�� — Thu, 02 Dec 2021 19:26:37 +0000

Updated December 2 at 4:22pm.

This technical issue has been resolved. Thank you for your understanding.

The Library is currently experiencing an issue affecting authenticated access to online resources via EZproxy. Please use VPN as an alternate method of authentication while the issue is being investigated.

Please check this news item for more updates on the situation.

We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your patience.

Heaters added to outdoor tent on McLennan-Redpath terrace starting December 1

��ֱ�� — Fri, 26 Nov 2021 20:29:57 +0000

As of Wednesday, December 1, the ��ֱ�� community can take advantage of a new, heated, outdoor area.

Heaters in the tent located on the McLennan-Redpath terrace will provide ��ֱ�� students, staff and faculty with a safe, warm, space to take a break, dine, study, and socialize.

Heaters will be operational Monday to Friday, from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM (excluding holidays).

Updated: Access Issue: Wiley and OverDrive e-books

��ֱ�� — Tue, 23 Nov 2021 16:40:38 +0000

Updated December 3, 9:25am

The week of November 22, the Library was experiencing two issues impacting user experience for Wiley and OverDrive e-book titles in which only a small portion of the Library's Wiley e-book titles were underrepresented in the Sofia catalogue and OverDrive holdings were overrepresented.

The original issue for Wiley has been fixed but the OverDrive issue, outlined below, is still outstanding.

Thank you for your patience as this technical issue is resolved.

Closure | Library branches close 5PM December 21, 2021 and reopen January 10, 2022. Virtual Reference Service unavailable from December 23 - January 2 inclusive.

��ֱ�� — Mon, 22 Nov 2021 17:04:16 +0000

Updated December 21, 2021

All Library branches will close at 5:00PM on Tuesday, December 21, 2021 and will reopen on Monday, January 10, 2022.

Open Access Agreement with Karger Publishing starting January 1, 2022

��ֱ�� — Wed, 17 Nov 2021 20:51:35 +0000

The Library is excited to announce an open access agreement with Karger Publishing.

As of January 1, 2022, ��ֱ�� corresponding authors submitting to Karger journals will have the option to make their work open access at no cost.

Note the following exceptions however:

December 1 - 21 | Extended opening hours at McLennan-Redpath Library Complex and Nahum Gelber Law Library

��ֱ�� — Tue, 16 Nov 2021 19:59:43 +0000

Beginning in December, two branches will be open later to give you more time to study and get your work done.

From Wednesday, December 1 to Tuesday, December 21, the McLennan-Redpath Library Complex and the Nahum Gelber Law Library will be open for study purposes 24 hours per day, 7 days a week.

Please note that:

Exam period access to Nahum Gelber Law Library for Fall 2021

��ֱ�� — Tue, 16 Nov 2021 19:07:50 +0000

As of December 1, ��ֱ�� students are able to access the Nahum Gelber Law Library 24 hours a day, seven days a week. As agreed between the Students' Society of ��ֱ�� (SSMU) and the Law Students Association (LSA), the Nahum Gelber Law Library will limit access to the three upper floors of the library to Law students only during the December 7 to 21 examination period. Details are as follows:

- Floors 3, 4 and 5 will be limited to Law students from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday through Friday during the two-week period.

City work on McTavish between Sherbrooke and Dr. Penfield from November 8 to 10 inclusive

��ֱ�� — Mon, 08 Nov 2021 14:38:32 +0000

Contractors for the City of Montreal will be working on modifications to the east sidewalk on McTavish Street (between Sherbrooke and Dr. Penfield) from Monday, November 8 to Wednesday, November 10 inclusive. A security perimeter will be installed to ensure the safety of pedestrians.

Please note:

- The work will be divided into 3 sections, beginning with the portion closest to Dr. Penfield which is scheduled for Monday, November 8.

New @ ��ֱ�� Library: One Button Studio!

��ֱ�� — Thu, 04 Nov 2021 16:07:50 +0000

��ֱ�� Library’s Innovation Commons is happy to announce the launch of its One Button Studio!

eScholarship open access repository: Find us a new banner image!

��ֱ�� — Thu, 04 Nov 2021 15:04:15 +0000

Background

The eScholarship open access repository has been active since 2006 and is home to more than 49,000 theses from ��ֱ��ians past and present.

The St. Jerome image illustrated here currently graces the eScholarship page header. It is from the Book of Hours, Use of Sarum, Flemish or English, c.1450 in the Library’s collection.

��ֱ�� Library Holiday Book Box for Centraide

��ֱ�� — Thu, 14 Oct 2021 15:14:43 +0000

Help the ��ֱ�� Library raise money for Centraide of Greater Montreal by giving to a charity that supports nearly 350 agencies and projects in the Greater Montreal Area with the aim of breaking the cycle of poverty and social exclusion.

This year, the ��ֱ�� Library is offering a one-time Holiday Book Box for a minimum donation of $5 (all proceeds go toward Centraide).

Register your vaccine passport for Fast-Pass sticker to gain quick access to ��ֱ�� Library spaces & other venues

��ֱ�� — Thu, 07 Oct 2021 12:42:14 +0000

As of Wednesday, October 27, all users of ��ֱ��’s library system will need to show their vaccine passport and current ��ֱ�� ID card to physically access library spaces. To quicken the check-in process, the Library is implementing a Fast-Pass sticker that will allow users to access library spaces while reducing lineups. The sticker will be placed on the ��ֱ�� ID and will need to be shown to safety ambassadors at all Library entrances once the vaccine passport system is implemented.

Macdonald Campus Library (Barton Building) closed October 7 at 5:00PM

��ֱ�� — Tue, 05 Oct 2021 20:08:15 +0000

Please note that the Barton Building which houses the Macdonald Campus Library will be closing at 5:00 PM on Thursday, October 7. This shutdown is necessary for Facilities to replace a fuse in an electrical panel.

We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your patience.

Questions? Ask us!

All Library services & most branches closed October 11 (Thanksgiving Day)

��ֱ�� — Mon, 27 Sep 2021 19:59:44 +0000

Please note that all Library branches except for the Humanities and Social Sciences Library and the Nahum Gelber Law Library will be closed on Monday, October 11 in observance of Thanksgiving Day.

The Humanities and Social Sciences Library (Redpath Library Building entrance) and Nahum Gelber Law Library will be open on October 11 from 10 am to midnight for study only.

No services will be offered.

For information on Library opening and service hours, please consult our branch hours listing.

EZProxy login page changes coming October 27

��ֱ�� — Thu, 16 Sep 2021 16:48:03 +0000

Off-campus Library users who need to access an electronic resource through the Library website, Sofia discovery tool (��ֱ�� catalogue), or through the "��ֱ�� Library Full Text" links in Google Scholar, are asked to log in to EZProxy with a ��ֱ�� username and password before accessing the resource.

Fall 2021 & winter 2022 special directives & temporary changes for community borrowers

��ֱ�� — Mon, 13 Sep 2021 12:09:09 +0000

All library branches are now open for University business ONLY. The access to physical library spaces, on-site services & collections is limited to current ��ֱ�� students, faculty, and staff.

As a result, borrowing practices for community members have temporarily changed:

New ROAAr Podcast Explores Untold Stories in the ��ֱ�� Library and Archives

��ֱ�� — Thu, 09 Sep 2021 19:49:45 +0000

Welcome to Voices from the Footnotes. In this podcast we will explore some of the hidden histories at the ��ֱ�� Library and Archives, looking at places, people, and artifacts. The library and archival collections are rich and fascinating, but this series flows from the silences and absences that are also present. Join us as we explore the voices and stories from the Footnotes. Highlights include:

Library Catalogue Links Downtime | September 11 from 8am to 4pm

��ֱ�� — Thu, 09 Sep 2021 19:52:07 +0000

Please note that the ��ֱ�� Library website will be updated on Saturday, September 11, 2021, from 8 am to 4 pm. This maintenance work may result in catalogue-related links to library content being temporarily unavailable. The links may be unavailable for approximately 15-60 minutes during the morning hours of the update period.

We apologize for any inconvenience.

Sixth floor of McLennan Library Building closed September 10

��ֱ�� — Thu, 02 Sep 2021 15:18:11 +0000

Please note that the sixth floor of the McLennan Library Building will be temporarily closed on Friday, September 10 from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM for safety reasons related to crane operations on McTavish and the west field. Please consult our branch listing for alternative locations.

We apologize for the inconvenience.

Questions? Ask us!

Designated Conversation & Zoom Zones in Redpath & McLennan Library Buildings

��ֱ�� — Tue, 31 Aug 2021 13:14:40 +0000

Updated September 29, 2021

Due to increased demand, conversation/ Zoom Zones were expanded in late September to include the main floors of the Redpath and McLennan Library Buildings in addition to the Cyberthèque.

First come, first served, earbuds/earphones are required.

As with all Library spaces, procedural masks are required. Mask dispensers are positioned at Library entrances. Those wearing cloth masks will need to replace them with procedural masks.

Library building access for the start of the fall 2021 semester

��ֱ�� — Fri, 27 Aug 2021 14:07:01 +0000

Starting September 1, the Library will be open for University business ONLY.

Due to University directives, we will not be open to the general public at this time.

Access will be limited to current ��ֱ�� students, faculty, and staff.

Thank you for your understanding.

All Library services & most branches closed September 6 (Labour Day)

��ֱ�� — Fri, 20 Aug 2021 13:45:10 +0000

Please note that all Library branches except for the Humanities and Social Sciences Library and the Nahum Gelber Law Library will be closed on Monday, September 6 in observance of Labour Day.

The Humanities and Social Sciences Library (Redpath Library Building entrance) and Nahum Gelber Law Library will be open on September 6 from 10 am to midnight for study only.

No services will be offered.

HathiTrust Emergency Temporary Access Service ends September 1

��ֱ�� — Mon, 16 Aug 2021 16:50:30 +0000

During the pandemic Library users have benefitted from the HathiTrust Emergency Temporary Access Service (ETAS). With the opening of the Library for the fall term on September 1, access to the physical stacks will be reinstated and our agreement with Hathi Trust will come to an end.

Library services & spaces re-open September 1

��ֱ�� — Mon, 16 Aug 2021 16:45:36 +0000

Updated September 3, 2021

New! Sofia catalogue LibGuide

��ֱ�� — Wed, 11 Aug 2021 14:27:07 +0000

The Library created a detailed LibGuide that offers a helpful overview of the newly branded Sofia catalogue to the ��ֱ�� community. It contains many helpful tricks for using the catalogue effectively and is a great, bookmark-worthy resource.

libraryguides.mcgill.ca/sofia/overview

Now Live: Renewed interface for Sofia

��ֱ�� — Thu, 08 Jul 2021 17:36:26 +0000

Sofia, ��ֱ��’s bilingual catalogue is evolving! As of July 14, you will be able to explore the new interface of Quebec university libraries’ discovery tool. This renewed interface is more user-friendly and offers several improvements:

- Redesigned ergonomics for smoother and more intuitive navigation

- New intelligent request processing feature that displays the document which is the easiest to access

- Search terms underlined in yellow

- Optimization of accessibility for the visually impaired

- New icon for the Chat service

Ebook Central Downtime | June 26, 2021 from 10:00am to 6:00pm EDT

��ֱ�� — Wed, 16 Jun 2021 16:40:59 +0000

Due to scheduled maintenance, ProQuest Ebook Central will be unavailable on Saturday, June 26, 2021, from 10:00am to 6:00pm EDT.

We apologize for any inconvenience.

Study Hubs, Library Pickup Service, and Virtual Reference Service not available Thursday, June 24 & Thursday, July 1

��ֱ�� — Fri, 11 Jun 2021 18:38:15 +0000

Please note that ��ֱ�� Study Hubs, Library Pickup Service and Virtual Reference Service will not be available on Thursday, June 24 and Thursday, July 1 in observance of La fête nationale/Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day and Canada Day respectively.

2021 summer service hours available here.

Questions? Ask Us!

New! Elsevier open access discount

��ֱ�� — Thu, 03 Jun 2021 16:17:32 +0000

As a part of the Canadian Research Knowledge Network (CRKN) negotiation, ��ֱ�� Library is pleased to announce a new open access discount with Elsevier. ��ֱ�� corresponding authors publishing in eligible Elsevier journals now have access to a 20% discount on article processing charges (APCs). This is retroactive to articles submitted after January 1, 2021.

View the list of eligible journals (file will download).

The Library’s RefWorks subscription discontinued effective Sept. 30

��ֱ�� — Tue, 25 May 2021 19:17:11 +0000

The ��ֱ�� Library has discontinued its institutional subscription to RefWorks, effective September 30, 2021. If you are a current RefWorks user, you will need to migrate your references to another citation manager software by September 2021. It will take about 30 minutes to make the change.

We recommend Zotero for its ease of use and functionality. We will reach out to frequent users with instructions on how to migrate references to Zotero, and you can find more information and the guides here.

Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) required to access Library account as of May 31, 2021

��ֱ�� — Mon, 17 May 2021 13:46:57 +0000

Starting Monday, May 31, 2021, ��ֱ��’s Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) will be required when users sign in to their Library account. This step mirrors the log-in process required for other campus systems (e.g. email/Microsoft 365, Minerva, My Courses, VPN, etc.).

Please note:

Katherine Hanz appointed Associate Dean, User Services

��ֱ�� — Tue, 04 May 2021 12:34:01 +0000

The ��ֱ�� Library is pleased to welcome Katherine Hanz as the new Associate Dean, User Services, on a four-year term, ending May 2025.

Study Hubs & Virtual Reference Service closed Monday, May 24

��ֱ�� — Sat, 24 Apr 2021 16:44:07 +0000

Please note that Study Hubs and the Virtual Reference Service will not be available on Monday, May 24, 2021 in observance of Victoria Day / La Journée nationale des patriotes.

2021 spring/summer service hours available here.

Questions? Ask Us!

2021 Spring/Summer Service Hours | Study Hubs, Virtual Reference Service, Library Pickup Service

��ֱ�� — Sat, 24 Apr 2021 17:04:21 +0000

From May 1 to August 31, 2021, the following services will be operating under spring/summer hours:

1. Library Pickup Service available at four locations:

Items outside of 30 day automatic renewal manually renewed to September 30, 2021

��ֱ�� — Thu, 22 Apr 2021 13:56:46 +0000

As of January 2021, an unlimited, automatic thirty-day renewal policy will be applied to most items.

Items that do not fall within the automatic renewal policy have been manually renewed to September 30, 2021. Items in question include materials on reserve prior to March 2020 or materials held by patrons whose accounts have expired.

Please note that:

- materials will be renewed automatically as long the account is in good standing

New online submission form for eScholarship

��ֱ�� — Wed, 24 Mar 2021 13:41:50 +0000

The ��ֱ�� Library has added another mechanism for campus researchers to deposit to the open access eScholarship digital repository, an online form.

Easter weekend Library service hours

��ֱ�� — Sun, 14 Mar 2021 17:43:09 +0000

Virtual Reference Service

Connect with a librarian during the Easter weekend on Saturday, April 3, and Sunday, April 4^th from 12-4 pm. Please note that the virtual reference service will be closed on:

- Friday, April 2

- Monday, April 5

Study Hubs

The Redpath Study Hub will be open during regular hours on Sunday, April 4. Please note that all Study Hubs will be closed on:

Macdonald Campus Seed Library opens March 15

��ֱ�� — Thu, 11 Mar 2021 20:29:25 +0000

The Macdonald Campus Seed Library is back!

On Monday, March 15 the Macdonald Campus Library will be opening up the Seed Library for online orders. The seed catalogue will be made available to ��ֱ�� students, faculty, and staff on opening day. Please note that there is a limit of 25 seed packets per borrower. If you're not yet a member of the Seed Library, please fill out the registration form.

Update: Zoom class zones, group study tables, and drop-in printing in Redpath Study Hub

��ֱ�� — Fri, 26 Feb 2021 16:32:29 +0000

Group study tables (updated April 5, 2021)

Students can book a group study table on the 3rd floor of the Redpath Library Building from 12PM-4PM (Monday to Friday). Tables are available for Groups of 2, 3, and 4 people.

EndNote 20 now available

��ֱ�� — Fri, 26 Feb 2021 15:32:03 +0000

EndNote 20 has arrived! Installers for both Mac and PC are available on the Library's citation guide as well as the University's IT Knowledge Base.

Similarities and differences with earlier versions

��ֱ�� Library and Sage: Open access agreement for ��ֱ�� authors

��ֱ�� — Wed, 24 Feb 2021 16:42:45 +0000

The ��ֱ�� University Library is happy to announce an agreement between the Canadian Research Knowledge Network (CRKN) and Sage Publications which will provide more open access options for ��ֱ�� authors.

As of January 2021, ��ֱ�� corresponding authors publishing with Sage Choice journals* will have the option to make their work made open, at no cost.

Modification to UpToDate landing page over EZproxy

��ֱ�� — Thu, 28 Jan 2021 13:25:22 +0000

In order to provide users with an integrated CME (Continuing Medical Education) option as well as ensuring the latest security for our proxy server access, ��ֱ�� and UpToDate will be slightly modifying the landing page for UpToDate via EZproxy starting on February 1, 2021.

Update: Automatic renewal issue for a portion of items due January 11

��ֱ�� — Tue, 12 Jan 2021 16:22:39 +0000

Update (January 14, 2021):

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Library extended all loans due during the campus shutdown to January 11, 2021. On this date, most loans for accounts in good standing we rolled into the new loans policy (automatic renewal every 30 days). Some loans did not automatically renew for accounts in good standing and the Library is working to address this issue.

Items checked out to patrons with accounts that were not in good standing did not renew; these items are now overdue.

RESOLVED: Technical issue: WorldCat Discovery and circulation functionalities are currently down

��ֱ�� — Thu, 17 Dec 2020 17:04:00 +0000

Resolved as of 12:20pm Thursday, December 17, 2020.

Technical issue: WorldCat Discovery and circulation functionalities are currently down. This affects access to the catalogue and accessing your personal Library account. OCLC is looking into this issue and we will communicate updates as they become available.

Thanks for your understanding.

All checked out items renewed to January 11, 2021. Unlimited automatic thirty-day renewal policy moving ��ֱ��.

��ֱ�� — Thu, 03 Dec 2020 18:04:27 +0000

As of 2021, an unlimited, automatic thirty-day renewal policy will be applied to most items. All checked out items have been renewed to January 11, 2021, and will automatically be renewed for 30 days after that. Please note that:

- materials will be renewed automatically as long the account is in good standing

- the Library reserves the right to recall items to support the Course Readings Service

Library virtual services closed December 24 to January 3, 2021. Study Hubs closed December 23 to January 10.

��ֱ�� — Wed, 02 Dec 2020 23:46:43 +0000

The Library's virtual services including the Virtual Reference, Course Readings Service, Interlibrary Loan (ILL) and ROAAr Digitization on Demand will close for the holidays from Thursday, December 24 to Sunday, January 3, 2021, inclusive.

Redpath Study Hubs open Sundays during exam period

��ֱ�� — Mon, 30 Nov 2020 13:53:13 +0000

The Redpath Study Hub will be open on Sundays during the month of December (Dec. 6, 13, 20).

The following time slots are available for booking:

- Redpath Library Building, second floor - 10:30 AM to 3:30 PM

- Redpath Library Building, main floor - 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM

- Redpath Library Building, Cyberthèque, ground floor - 11:30 AM to 4:30 PM

Please visit the Study Hub webpage to book your seat.

Pay overdue fines online through your Library account

��ֱ�� — Tue, 24 Nov 2020 15:39:04 +0000

As of December 3, ��ֱ�� Library users can pay their full fines balance online via credit card (Visa or Mastercard) through their library account. Users can also pay by phone by asking to speak to a supervisor who can receive payment by credit card. Visit our dedicated webpage for payment instructions or more information on overdue fines.

Please note:

Library workshops and tours website unavailable Tuesday, November 17, between 8:30 AM and 9:00 AM

��ֱ�� — Mon, 16 Nov 2020 14:59:56 +0000

The Library workshops and tours website will be unavailable for approximately 30 minutes between 8:30 AM and 9:00 AM tomorrow morning, Tuesday, November 17, 2020 for scheduled maintenance. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Coming winter 2021: Library single point of fulfillment for digital course packs & electronic course reserves

��ֱ�� — Mon, 09 Nov 2020 15:04:32 +0000

In order to make course materials more affordable for students and to streamline the course pack creation process for faculty and instructors, ��ֱ�� has transferred responsibility for all course readings to the ��ֱ�� Library. As of January 2021, the ��ֱ�� Library will be the single point of access for course-related materials including digital course packs. This will allow the Library to provide students with access to course material through the Library’s collection or by licensing the work for use by classes at no additional cost to the student.

Study Hubs expand to the second floor of the Redpath Library Building starting November 9

��ֱ�� — Tue, 03 Nov 2020 16:35:25 +0000

The Library is pleased to announce that beginning Monday, November 9, students can take advantage of more study hub seating on the second floor of the Redpath Library Building. 172 additional seats will be available for booking Monday - Friday from 10:30AM to 3:30PM. ��ֱ�� students can book a hub seat in advance through an online booking system as of Wednesday, November 4, 2020.

Redpath & Law Library Study Hubs and ROAAr Rare Materials Consultation Room to operate at reduced capacity starting October 5

��ֱ�� — Fri, 02 Oct 2020 13:05:35 +0000

In accordance with Quebec Public Health directives, the University is scaling back certain in-person activities including the Study Hubs and the ROAAr Rare Materials Consultation Room.

Study Hubs

Study Hubs, ROAAr Consultation Room & Virtual Reference Service closed October 12

��ֱ�� — Fri, 25 Sep 2020 18:31:25 +0000

Please note that Study Hubs, ROAAr Rare Materials Consultation Room, and the Virtual Reference Service will not be available on Monday, October 12 in observance of Thanksgiving Day.

Questions? Ask Us!

Interlibrary Loan borrowing service now available

��ֱ�� — Thu, 17 Sep 2020 18:51:37 +0000

��ֱ�� students, faculty and staff can now use the Interlibrary Loans (ILL) service to borrow some physical materials not available at the ��ֱ�� Library.

When conducting a search in the ��ֱ�� Library catalogue (Sofia Discovery tool), results will identify whether or not the item is available from ��ֱ�� Library, and if not, which other universities have an available copy. Make an ILL request by clicking on the Request via Interlibrary Loans button found on the search results page.

Remote access to Library public workstations for ��ֱ�� students, faculty, staff now available

��ֱ�� — Tue, 15 Sep 2020 15:30:02 +0000

��ֱ�� students, faculty and staff can now connect remotely to Library workstations in order to use specialized software that may not be available on personal computers. Use ��ֱ�� IT's AnyDesk Service to locate an available library workstation. Access the workstation remotely using Microsoft Remote Desktop. Learn more about locating & connecting to an available Library workstation here.

Please note that:

Study Hubs expand to include work spaces at Macdonald Campus

��ֱ�� — Fri, 11 Sep 2020 18:35:07 +0000

The Library is pleased to announce that beginning September 14, students on Macdonald Campus can take advantage of a study hub located in "The Link" area of the Barton Building. The Macdonald Campus Study Hub is re-imagined safe space designed for quiet and individual study. The work space has been retrofitted to allow for social distancing and will follow all of ��ֱ��’s careful safety protocols, including enhanced cleaning, mandatory mask use when circulating, safe lineups, and clear signage.

ROAAr Rare Materials Consultation Room opens September 14

��ֱ�� — Fri, 11 Sep 2020 17:49:59 +0000

Updated October 2, 2020:

This service is now available by appointment only and limited to those who cannot consult rare material by other means. Please email rarebooks.library [at] mcgill.ca for more information.

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Book your Study Hub spot today!

��ֱ�� — Fri, 04 Sep 2020 13:22:24 +0000

Beginning September 8, ��ֱ�� students can take advantage of new Study Hubs on our campuses - re-imagined safe spaces that are designed for quiet and individual study. These spaces at the Redpath Library Building, Nahum Gelber Law Library, and Macdonald Campus will be retrofitted to allow for social distancing and will follow all of ��ֱ��’s careful safety protocols, including enhanced cleaning, mandatory mask use when circulating, safe lineups, and clear signage.

Coming soon! Study Hubs at ��ֱ��

��ֱ�� — Fri, 28 Aug 2020 15:51:59 +0000

Beginning September 8, ��ֱ�� students can take advantage of new Study Hubs on our campuses - re-imagined safe spaces that are designed for quiet and individual study. These spaces will be retrofitted to allow for social distancing and will follow all of ��ֱ��’s careful safety protocols, including enhanced cleaning, mandatory mask use when circulating, safe lineups, and clear signage.

Hub Locations

Store, share, publish and discover research data at ��ֱ�� with Dataverse

��ֱ�� — Fri, 28 Aug 2020 13:52:12 +0000

Increase the visibility of your research, preserve your data, fulfill grant mandates and more with Dataverse. Dataverse, a local solution for research data management and archiving is now available at ��ֱ��. ��ֱ�� faculty, students, researchers and staff are welcome to deposit datasets in the ��ֱ�� Dataverse repository. All data are stored securely on servers located in Canada. Data can be publicly accessible, available to specific individuals, or private/restricted.

All checked out items due between March 1, 2020 and January 3, 2021 automatically renewed to January 4, 2021

��ֱ�� — Thu, 27 Aug 2020 17:35:15 +0000

The Library has automatically renewed all checked-out items that were originally due between March 1, 2020 and January 3, 2021. The new due date for these materials will be January 4, 2021. After January 4, checked-out items will automatically be renewed unless the user account has expired or if a hold is placed on the item.

No virtual reference services Monday, September 7

��ֱ�� — Wed, 19 Aug 2020 15:21:00 +0000

Please note that virtual reference services will not be available on Monday, September 7 in observance of Labour Day.

Questions? Ask Us!

Virtual Reference Service available seven days a week starting August 31

��ֱ�� — Wed, 19 Aug 2020 15:12:50 +0000

Need help navigating a database? Looking to track down reliable information for your research project or paper? ��ֱ�� librarians are here to answer your questions and help you find what you are looking for.

From August 31 to December 23, chat or text a librarian seven days a week from 10AM to 6PM. Connect directly with your subject-specific liaison librarian via email if you have in-depth reference questions or need help with research.

Terrace Pickup Service expands to include print books from Islamic Studies Library & the Marvin Duchow Music Library

��ֱ�� — Thu, 13 Aug 2020 17:40:49 +0000

The Library is pleased to announce that ��ֱ�� students, faculty and staff can now take advantage of an expanded Terrace Pickup Service for print books not available electronically or through the HathiTrust Emergency Temporary Access Service (ETAS). Phase two of this service provides access to books housed in the McLennan-Redpath Library Complex (Humanities, Social Sciences, Physical Sciences, Life Sciences, and Engineering), Nahum Gelber Law Library, the Islamic Studies Library and the Marvin Duchow Music Library. Materials from other branches are not available at this time.

Coming soon: The ��ֱ�� Library Orientation Game | Raising Spirits: a Timely Diversion

��ֱ�� — Wed, 12 Aug 2020 20:44:38 +0000

The ��ֱ�� library is offering an innovative activity to welcome new, current, and former ��ֱ��ians back to campus, even if only in spirit. We hope to draw everyone back from afar with the aid of their computers: to entice them with the comfort of beloved spaces, the feel of delving into the library’s vast collections, and the irresistible pull of a mystery.

Small-scale digitization of rare and special collections available as of August 3rd

��ֱ�� — Fri, 31 Jul 2020 14:57:51 +0000

Beginning the week of August 3rd, ��ֱ�� Library will resume digitization of our rare and special collections on a small scale. The initial rollout of this service prioritizes the ��ֱ�� community as it prepares for fall 2020 virtual teaching. ��ֱ�� students, faculty, and staff may place requests using the on-demand digitization form.

Visual rebranding of ��ֱ�� Library’s WorldCat Discovery Catalogue going live July 24, 2020

��ֱ�� — Wed, 22 Jul 2020 13:45:41 +0000

As you may know, ��ֱ�� Library has partnered with the Bureau de coopération interuniversitaire (BCI) and a coalition of 17 other Quebec universities to implement a unified catalogue that rolled out on July 8, 2020. Learn more here.

New! McLennan-Redpath Terrace Pick-Up Service

��ֱ�� — Thu, 09 Jul 2020 15:22:37 +0000

The Library is pleased to announce that ��ֱ�� students, faculty and staff can now take advantage of a Terrace Pickup Service for print books not available electronically or through the HathiTrust Emergency Temporary Access Service (ETAS). The initial rollout of this service provides access to books housed in the McLennan-Redpath Library Complex and the Nahum Gelber Law Library only. Materials from other branches are not available during the first phase of this service. ��ֱ�� users can request up to ten items per week using a form.

Coming soon! McLennan-Redpath Terrace Pick-Up Service

��ֱ�� — Wed, 08 Jul 2020 20:02:09 +0000

Beginning the week of July 20, ��ֱ�� students, faculty and staff will be able to take advantage of a Terrace Pickup Service for print books not available electronically or through the HathiTrust Emergency Temporary Access Service (ETAS). The initial rollout of this service will provide access to books housed in the McLennan-Redpath Library Complex and the Nahum Gelber Law Library only. Materials from other branches will not be available during the first phase of this service.

Retrieving materials from BCI institutions not possible due to COVID-19 service disruptions

��ֱ�� — Tue, 07 Jul 2020 21:13:00 +0000

��ֱ�� Library is partnering with the Bureau de coopération interuniversitaire (BCI) and a coalition of 17 other Quebec universities to provide the Quebec scholarly community with access to three digital platforms. This includes a unified catalogue or Library Shared Services Platform (SSP) that will provide access to more than 20 million documents across the 18 collections and is supported by OCLC's WorldShare Management Services (WorldCat).

Cancellation notice sent to users who placed holds

��ֱ�� — Mon, 06 Jul 2020 17:14:17 +0000

This week, ��ֱ�� Library staff members will begin to check-in items that have been returned during the closure period. In order to begin this process, the ��ֱ�� Library staff members will cancel all holds and requests placed on ��ֱ�� items.

Users who have placed a hold on a returned item will get a notice indicating that their hold has been cancelled.

Please note that users will be able to place new holds once the Library is open and items can be made accessible for browsing.

We apologize for the inconvenience.

New in WorldCat Discovery: Refreshed My Account interface gives library users an enhanced experience

��ֱ�� — Fri, 26 Jun 2020 13:51:20 +0000

We hope you like the new My Account experience in WorldCat Discovery - it was developed with accessibility and responsive design in mind. The new interface complies with WCAG 2.1 accessibility guidelines.

Similar to the former My Account page, library users will now see a list of checked out items, hold requests, and outstanding fees. The Checked Out tab now includes the exact date and time when an item is due as well as the ability to select multiple items to renew at once.

No virtual reference services Wednesday, June 24 & July 1

��ֱ�� — Wed, 17 Jun 2020 19:16:08 +0000

Please note that virtual reference services will not be available on Wednesday, June 24 and Wednesday, July 1 in observance of La fête nationale/Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day and Canada Day respectively.

Questions? Ask Us!

Access issues with eScholarship@��ֱ��

��ֱ�� — Mon, 15 Jun 2020 16:33:14 +0000

We have received reports that some users are having trouble accessing eScholarship@��ֱ��.

The site continues to be accessible, however, we advise users having issues to select from two troubleshooting options.

OPTION 1

Clear their browser cache and cookies. For a list of instructions for each browser see: https://www.pcmag.com/how-to/how-to-clear-your-cache-on-any-browser

OPTION 2

Downtime for Library Blogs and Library Matters, June 15 and 16, 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

��ֱ�� — Wed, 10 Jun 2020 22:21:17 +0000

Library Blogs and Library Matters will be unavailable Monday, June 15 and Tuesday, June 16, 2020 between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM for a scheduled software upgrade.

We apologize for any inconvenience.

June 15-19 Catalogue System Updates: Avoid using sign-in button or logging in to access “My Account” in WorldCat Discovery

��ֱ�� — Wed, 27 May 2020 20:52:27 +0000

��ֱ�� Library will be performing a system update in WorldCat Discovery from Monday, June 15 to Friday, June 19. All Library users are asked to avoid using the “Sign In” button or logging in to "My Account" from WorldCat Discovery during this period. Please note that this includes logins for the purpose of saving searches.

All checked out items due between March 1 - September 14 automatically renewed to mid-September

��ֱ�� — Tue, 26 May 2020 15:30:45 +0000

The Library has automatically renewed all checked-out items that were originally due between March 1, 2020 and September 14, 2020. The new due date for these materials will be September 15.

Library / COVID-19 Closure Reminders:

- The Library’s physical branches are closed in conformance with government and campus directives until further notice. No fines will be accrued during this time.

No virtual reference services Monday, May 18

��ֱ�� — Sat, 02 May 2020 16:47:21 +0000

Please note that virtual reference services will not be available on Monday, May 18, 2020 in observance of Victoria Day / La Journée nationale des patriotes.

Questions? Ask Us!

Reminder: All library branches and study/workspaces, including print stations, on both campuses, are closed until further notice. Please check the Frequently Asked Questions page for current information on library-related matters during the ��ֱ�� COVID-19 closure.

All library branches closed until further notice. Access to e-resources & virtual services continues.

��ֱ�� — Sat, 02 May 2020 16:06:45 +0000

Further to Quebec government and university directives, ��ֱ�� campuses will be closed except for necessary activities. As a result, all library branches on both campuses are closed until further notice.

The Library has implemented the following initiatives during the closure period:

Access millions of items from ��ֱ��’s print collection through new HathiTrust emergency service

��ֱ�� — Thu, 30 Apr 2020 18:46:35 +0000

In response to COVID-19, HathiTrust Digital Library has made over two million books from ��ֱ�� Library’s print collection available online for all ��ֱ�� students, faculty, and staff. The Emergency Temporary Access Service (ETAS) includes in-copyright material. The new service provides remote access to over half of ��ֱ��’s print collection.

New in WorldCat Discovery: browse ��ֱ��’s e-resources collection virtually

��ֱ�� — Mon, 27 Apr 2020 17:32:01 +0000

Discover ��ֱ�� Library’s e-resources collection serendipitously online through WorldCat Discovery’s new “Browse the Shelf” accordion tool.

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

Please note:

Zoom Backgrounds | ��ֱ�� Library & More

��ֱ�� — Mon, 20 Apr 2020 19:45:18 +0000

Secret study spots, sun-lit nooks, silence in the stacks – we miss it all. Most of all, we miss seeing our users. So we created some library-themed and campus Zoom backgrounds to help the community feel connected while working remotely. Access all our backgrounds on our blog Library Matters. Please feel free to share your ��ֱ�� background experience with us on Facebook or Twitter.

Downtime for Library Blogs and Library Matters, April 21, 7:30 AM - 9:30 AM

��ֱ�� — Tue, 14 Apr 2020 21:21:04 +0000

Update, April 21, 9:30am: Library Blogs and Library Matters will be unavailable until 10:30 AM.

Library Blogs and Library Matters will be unavailable Tuesday, April 21, 2020 between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM for a scheduled server migration.

We apologize for any inconvenience.

All checked out items due between March 1 - June 14 automatically renewed to mid-June

��ֱ�� — Wed, 01 Apr 2020 20:07:34 +0000

The Library has automatically renewed all checked-out items that were originally due between March 1, 2020 and June 14, 2020. The new due date for these materials will be June 15.

Library / COVID-19 Closure Reminders:

- The Library’s physical branches are closed in conformance with government and campus directives through May 1. No fines will be accrued during this time.

- If you have questions about your library account or our online services, please contact us.

Easter weekend Library virtual service hours

��ֱ�� — Tue, 31 Mar 2020 20:57:48 +0000

Please note that during the Easter long weekend virtual reference services will not be available on:

- Good Friday: April 10

- Easter Sunday: April 12

- Easter Monday: April 13

Virtual reference services will be available on Saturday, April 11 from 12-5PM.

Reminder: All library branches and study/workspaces, including print stations, on both campuses, are closed until May 1.

PressReader access during the Library closure period

��ֱ�� — Mon, 30 Mar 2020 21:15:03 +0000

Due to the ��ֱ�� VPN being currently unavailable as a method to access Library e-resources, users can access PressReader through a web browser. A workaround is available to authenticate the PressReader mobile app via EZproxy with the creation of a personal PressReader account.

Now Available: COVID 19 - Temporary Open & Free Resources

��ֱ�� — Mon, 23 Mar 2020 20:40:34 +0000

In order to support the ��ֱ�� community and it moves towards remote instruction & learning during the COVID-19 crisis, many publishers are offering some or all of their e-resources freely for a period of a few months. ��ֱ�� Library has put together a list of these publishers and their ‘open’ or freely available resources on a dedicated webpage. While not exhaustive, the Library will continue to add resources to this page as we find out about them.

Request access to essential print research materials during Library COVID-19 closure before Thursday, March 19 at noon

��ֱ�� — Mon, 16 Mar 2020 12:51:31 +0000

Update, March 19, 12:00 pm: The request period is now over.

The Library is offering a one-time retrieval service for research print materials from all downtown libraries to members of the ��ֱ�� community. Only items that can normally circulate will be retrieved.

For materials located at downtown library branches:

Access e-resources via the catalogue or Databases A-Z. E-resources temporarily unavailable via VPN.

��ֱ�� — Sat, 14 Mar 2020 19:20:33 +0000

To support ��ֱ��’s closure, the campus is making some technical changes to the VPN to allow it to scale up for a larger number of users. A side effect of these changes is that most electronic resources will not be accessible via the VPN for the time being.

All library branches closed until May1. Access to e-resources & virtual services continues.

��ֱ�� — Fri, 13 Mar 2020 19:44:33 +0000

Updated March 23, 2020

Further to Quebec government and university directives, ��ֱ�� campuses will be closed until May 1. As a result, all library branches on both campuses will be closed until May 1.

As a result of the closure, the Library is implementing the following initiatives:

Make your voice heard! LibQUAL+ 2020 survey starts March 10th

��ֱ�� — Fri, 06 Mar 2020 19:53:40 +0000

Starting March 10th, the LibQUAL+ survey will be emailed to a random sample of ��ֱ�� students as well as to all professors, instructors, research assistants, and research associates in the Faculties of Agricultural & Environmental Sciences, Dentistry, Engineering, Medicine, and Science (including associated schools in these faculties).

Several Library websites unavailable Thursday, February 20, between 6 AM and 7 AM

��ֱ�� — Wed, 19 Feb 2020 17:14:20 +0000

Several Library websites will be unavailable for approximately 15 minutes between 6 AM and 7 AM tomorrow morning, Thursday, February 20, 2020 for scheduled maintenance.

The following sites and services will be affected:

New site for ��ֱ��'s eScholarship repository now live

��ֱ�� — Mon, 10 Feb 2020 19:59:42 +0000

��ֱ�� Library is excited to announce the launch of the new site for the open access digital repository eScholarship@��ֱ��, which stores and showcases the publications and theses of ��ֱ�� faculty, researchers, and students. The repository exists in an online, open-access environment, making it easy for researchers all over the world to find and access the University’s published research output.

New Waitz Occupancy Service & App helps students find study spaces in McLennan-Redpath

��ֱ�� — Fri, 07 Feb 2020 15:58:33 +0000

Ever been frustrated by how long it takes for you to find a seat in the Humanities and Social Sciences Library?

New! LibKey/BrowZine Integration with WorldCat Discovery Starting February 4, 2020

��ֱ�� — Wed, 29 Jan 2020 16:49:31 +0000

��ֱ�� Library is excited to announce that we will be integrating our Discovery catalogue and link resolver with BrowZine’s LibKey service starting on February 4, 2020.

This means that links to article PDFs will be available right from the catalogue or link resolver for many articles. The service will also provide an option for browsing articles from the same issue or latest issue of the parent journal.

Follow these instructions:

��ֱ�� partners with BCI & coalition of 17 other Quebec universities to implement three digital platforms including a unified catalogue

��ֱ�� — Tue, 28 Jan 2020 19:24:45 +0000

��ֱ�� Library is happy to announce a partnership with the Bureau de coopération interuniversitaire (BCI) and a coalition of 17 other Quebec universities to provide the Quebec scholarly community with access to three digital platforms:

Scheduled downtime: Workshops and tours, Tuesday, January 28, 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM

��ֱ�� — Fri, 24 Jan 2020 18:20:31 +0000

Update, January 28, 6:45 PM: The server migration for our Workshops and tours application is complete and ��ֱ�� login is working as expected.

Update | Seventy-five new study spaces in the Redpath Library Building; Blackader-Lauterman Reference/Folio Collection relocated

��ֱ�� — Thu, 23 Jan 2020 16:01:16 +0000

Seventy-five new study spaces on the third floor of the Redpath Library Building are now available to students.

In order to make room for the furniture, the Blackader-Lauterman Art & Architecture Reference/Folio Collection has been relocated to a larger space on the same floor. Signage is be displayed directing users to the new areas.

Please note:

Access ��ֱ�� Library digital collections on Unsplash for Education

��ֱ�� — Wed, 22 Jan 2020 15:01:24 +0000

��ֱ�� Library is happy to announce that we have partnered with Unsplash for Education to make high-quality public domain visuals from ��ֱ��'s digital collections available to millions of students, teachers, creators, and writers from around the world. Scholars can now access these high-resolution images to create presentations, reports, graphics, blog posts, digital artwork, and more. Please note that Unsplash selects content from the Library’s digitized public domain content.

Library’s Research Commons renamed Innovation Commons

��ֱ�� — Thu, 16 Jan 2020 17:36:52 +0000

As of January 2020, the Library’s Research Commons in the Redpath Library Building has been officially renamed Innovation Commons to better reflect the services offered.

The Innovation Commons is a technology-enhanced, collaborative space that brings together services and resources to support researchers.

It includes spaces, support, and equipment for integrating technology and research and offers services such as 3D printing and virtual reality.

��ֱ�� Library closed December 24 at noon to January 2, 2020

��ֱ�� — Fri, 20 Dec 2019 20:06:11 +0000

The Library is closed for the holidays from Tuesday, December 24 at noon to Thursday, January 2, 2020, inclusive.

All branches will open on Friday, January 3, 2020.

Please visit individual branch pages for specific opening hours: /library/branches

OverDrive Interface Upgrade on January 6th

��ֱ�� — Thu, 19 Dec 2019 14:06:54 +0000

On Monday, January 6, 2020, OverDrive will move to a more streamlined interface featuring visually cleaner access to subjects and 'collections'. No change will be required in the way you sign-in to your OverDrive account, or how you sign-out ebooks or audiobooks, and existing links in the catalogue or on guides will automatically redirect to the new interface. The Libby app will also become available to ��ֱ�� users in parallel to the regular OverDrive app after this interface upgrade.

Update #6: Osler Library of the History of Medicine

��ֱ�� — Sat, 14 Dec 2019 16:01:51 +0000

Space Update: The Osler Library of the History of Medicine space has been repaired and reconstructed. The third and fourth floor spaces surrounding the Osler Library and managed by the Faculty of Medicine are now being renovated. As a result, the Osler Library of the History of Medicine will be operational following the completion of this construction project. Library services in McIntyre are expected to resume in 2021.

Osler materials continue to be accessible and Osler staff are available to assist users.

System maintenance: Ebook Central update December 20-21

��ֱ�� — Fri, 13 Dec 2019 17:33:52 +0000

ProQuest will be performing maintenance to the Ebook Central platform overnight from 9:00pm on Friday, December 20 to 7:00am on Saturday, December 21.

Ebook Central will be unavailable during this time.

We apologize for any inconvenience.

Call for Applications | Research Grants & Awards at the Osler Library

��ֱ�� — Mon, 02 Dec 2019 18:01:17 +0000

Each year the Osler Library of the History of Medicine offers a number of awards and travel grants to local and international historians, physicians, graduate and post-doctoral students, and others whose research touches upon the history of medicine. From now through 10 January 2020, we are accepting applications for the following awards/grants:

Exam Period Access to Nahum Gelber Law Library for Fall 2019

��ֱ�� — Fri, 29 Nov 2019 21:08:04 +0000

As of November 26, ��ֱ�� students are able to access the Nahum Gelber Law Library 24 hours a day, seven days a week. As agreed between the Students' Society of ��ֱ�� (SSMU) and the Law Students Association (LSA), the Nahum Gelber Law Library will limit access to the three upper floors of the library to Law students only during the December 4 to 20 examination period. Details are as follows:

- Floors 3, 4 and 5 will be limited to Law students from 9 AM to 6 PM Monday through Friday during the two-week period.

Access to e-exams service restored

��ֱ�� — Tue, 26 Nov 2019 18:38:15 +0000

The e-exams service, a repository of course exams deposited by ��ֱ�� instructors in the Library from April 2008-December 2012, has now been relaunched. All e-exams content that was available prior to our catalogue migration is now available in WorldCat Discovery, and a targeted search box for only the e-exams content is now available on the ��ֱ�� Library web site here.

Please note:

Electrical shutdown November 8 from 6:00 to 6:30am in the McLennan-Redpath Complex

��ֱ�� — Tue, 05 Nov 2019 17:14:42 +0000

Please note, an electrical shutdown (to accommodate control work on a power line) is scheduled for the McLennan-Redpath Complex in the early hours morning hours of Friday, November 8 from 6:00 to 6:30am.

The power throughout the Complex will be affected and emergency lighting will only be available in hallways and exit areas.

As such, for safety reasons, ��ֱ�� security guards will escort Library users out of the McLennan-Redpath Complex for the duration of the shutdown.

New Digital Scholarship Hub now open for consultations, workshops and office hours

��ֱ�� — Mon, 23 Sep 2019 19:00:26 +0000

The Library’s new Digital Scholarship Hub is now open for consultations. Come to talk to our librarians about your digital research projects! See the schedule of events and consultations here.

Electrical shutdown October 22 from 6:00 to 6:30am in the McLennan-Redpath Complex

��ֱ�� — Fri, 18 Oct 2019 20:16:03 +0000

Please note, an electrical shutdown (to accommodate control work on a power line) is scheduled for the McLennan-Redpath Complex in the early hours morning hours of Tuesday, October 22 from 6:00 to 6:30am.

The power throughout the Complex will be affected and emergency lighting will only be available in hallways and exit areas.

As such, for safety reasons, ��ֱ�� security guards will escort Library users out of the McLennan-Redpath Complex for the duration of the shutdown.

Suspension of ��ֱ�� eScholarship repository deposits from November 8, 2019 to early 2020

��ֱ�� — Fri, 04 Oct 2019 14:16:06 +0000

The ��ֱ�� Library is excited to announce the migration of ��ֱ��’s open access institutional eScholarship repository to a new software system.

Because of this, we will be suspending any new deposits to the repository starting November 8, 2019. New deposits will again be accepted in early winter 2020.

If you have any questions or concerns, please email escholarship.library [at] mcgill.ca. Thank you for your understanding.

Library branch closures - Thanksgiving Monday (October 14, 2019)

��ֱ�� — Sat, 28 Sep 2019 16:03:35 +0000

Please note that all Library branches except the Humanities and Social Sciences Library will be closed on Monday, October 14 in observance of Thanksgiving.

The Humanities and Social Sciences Library will be open for study 24 hours but no services will be provided.

For more information on Library opening and service hours, please consult our branch listing here.

New Mac operating system and Endnote compatibility

��ֱ�� — Tue, 24 Sep 2019 13:01:46 +0000

Sometime between September and November of this year, Apple is releasing their new operating system, Catalina. Unfortunately, this new operating system will not support 32-bit applications - this includes Endnote. Endnote is aware of the problem and is working on a major update so that Endnote X9 for Mac will continue to work. This update is not yet available.

Gale security incident and what it means for ��ֱ�� Library users

��ֱ�� — Tue, 17 Sep 2019 21:03:02 +0000

Gale/Cengage, a publisher of several databases to which the ��ֱ�� Library subscribes, including the Gale Digital Scholar Lab and Gale Primary Sources, recently announced a data breach of their systems. According to their web site, “there is no indication that any of the information exposed in this incident has been used inappropriately as the sites only collected names and email addresses. There is no evidence that other information was impacted.”

Library Blogs, Library Matters unavailable Tuesday, Sep. 17, 8:30am to 9am

��ֱ�� — Mon, 16 Sep 2019 16:20:14 +0000

Due to a scheduled update, the Library Blogs and Library Matters will be unavailable Tuesday, September from 8:30am to 9am.

We apologize for any inconvenience.

RESOLVED: Catalogue issue: Loss of availability in brief results for non-electronic content

��ֱ�� — Mon, 16 Sep 2019 13:53:27 +0000

Update, September 17, 2019: The issue affecting brief availability display in the catalogue has been resolved. All brief results and Reserves records now display availability information correctly.

RESOLVED: Colombo ILL login problems

��ֱ�� — Wed, 11 Sep 2019 21:10:13 +0000

Update, September 13, 2019: The issues affecting access to Colombo ILL have been resolved. Colombo access has been restored and is functioning as expected.

We are currently experiencing issues with ��ֱ�� login to Colombo ILL (Interlibrary Loan). We are working to resolve the issues as quickly as possible and will update here as there is more information.

Alternating Redpath and McLennan building shutdowns for maintenance September 13 through 15

��ֱ�� — Mon, 09 Sep 2019 16:47:17 +0000

Please note that due to generator shutdowns beyond our control, the Redpath Library Building will be closed overnight on Friday night (September 13) and the McLennan Library Building will be closed overnight on Saturday night (September 14). There will be additional signage and security on-site to help inform users and enforce the closures.

700 new study spaces available in the McLennan-Redpath complex

��ֱ�� — Wed, 04 Sep 2019 20:42:36 +0000

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.

A floorplan of the Redpath second floor is included in the image slideshow.

OverDrive changes for ��ֱ�� community and Mac users

��ֱ�� — Fri, 30 Aug 2019 16:16:14 +0000

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

��ֱ�� Alumni: If you do not have a ��ֱ�� username (first.last [at] mail.mcgill.ca) or yours is no longer active, please register with the ��ֱ�� Alumni Online Community.

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

��ֱ�� — Mon, 19 Aug 2019 00:23:51 +0000

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.

For information on Library opening and service hours, please consult our branch listing here.

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

��ֱ�� — Tue, 13 Aug 2019 21:48:06 +0000

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.

2019 ��ֱ�� Conversations Series with Alberto Manguel

��ֱ�� — Thu, 08 Aug 2019 19:07:41 +0000

The ��ֱ�� Library is pleased to welcome Alberto Manguel, writer, editor, critic and bibliophile for the fall 2019 ��ֱ�� 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.

Manguel will share his love of books and libraries in conversation with seven special guests:

System Notification: OverDrive log in issue

��ֱ�� — Thu, 08 Aug 2019 18:15:43 +0000

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

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

Please watch this space for updates.

Update #5: Osler Library of the History of Medicine

��ֱ�� — Mon, 05 Aug 2019 15:26:33 +0000

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. The Osler recovery team has restored most materials, and holdings from the Osler collection are now accessible to users in Rare Books and Special Collections Reading Room, located on the 4^th floor of the McLennan Library Building.

Redpath basement now open to Library users

��ֱ�� — Tue, 30 Jul 2019 16:44:04 +0000

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.

Signage in the basement is colour-coded and collections located there include:

SSHRC Invests in Two New ��ֱ�� Library Research Projects

��ֱ�� — Thu, 25 Jul 2019 18:34:34 +0000

The Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) has poured research funding into two new research projects based out of the ��ֱ�� 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. The Gwillim Project centres around the life and world of two sisters in early 19th century Madras (now Chennai), Elizabeth Gwillim and Mary Symonds.

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.

��ֱ�� — Tue, 09 Jul 2019 17:15:22 +0000

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

��ֱ�� — Thu, 20 Jun 2019 18:13:36 +0000

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

Instructions:

- In the catalogue search box found on the Library's homepage, type in the call number search index (nu:) followed by the call number. For example: nu: E909 O24 (see image).

All Library branches closed on Monday, July 1

��ֱ�� — Fri, 14 Jun 2019 12:29:23 +0000

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 ��ֱ��’s print book collection virtually

��ֱ�� — Tue, 04 Jun 2019 18:52:13 +0000

Discover ��ֱ�� 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 ��ֱ�� Library, Montreal QC

��ֱ�� — Fri, 31 May 2019 20:59:38 +0000

What Happens When Libraries Play? Place aux jeux: quand les bibliothèques s’en mêlent ! ��ֱ�� 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

��ֱ�� — Fri, 24 May 2019 16:53:00 +0000

��ֱ�� 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.

To retain your lists, please follow the following instructions:

UPDATED | Important: Check your Library account - no due date reminders or overdue notices for materials on loan during catalogue migration

��ֱ�� — Fri, 24 May 2019 16:40:02 +0000

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.

Fines will be generated by the system when this happens, but since users were not sent notification until now, those fines will be waived.

System Maintenance: WorldCat Discovery updates early morning of May 26 from 2:00-5:00am

��ֱ�� — Tue, 21 May 2019 14:48:41 +0000

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

��ֱ�� — Thu, 16 May 2019 13:35:33 +0000

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.

On May 17 between 21:00 and 04:30, planned maintenance work will affect Circulation and InterLibrary Loans services. This might impact users trying to access their accounts, renew items, and place ILL requests.

We apologize for any inconvenience.

Update #1 - Schulich Library now closed temporarily: Collection, services & staff relocation information

��ֱ�� — Tue, 07 May 2019 20:18:58 +0000

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

��ֱ�� — Mon, 06 May 2019 17:51:47 +0000

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

��ֱ�� — Fri, 03 May 2019 12:58:17 +0000

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.

Single library catalogue now available at ��ֱ��

��ֱ�� — Wed, 01 May 2019 15:56:43 +0000

��ֱ�� Library has completed the upgrade to WorldCat Discovery. ��ֱ��’s single catalogue is now available here. As a result of this single system implementation, the Classic Catalogue is no longer be available. All materials in the Classic Catalogue are available in WorldCat Discovery.

To access your Library account, visit the ��ֱ�� catalogue and click on the SIGN IN button located on the upper right using your ��ֱ�� username and password.

Brief Classic Catalogue downtime Wednesday, April 24 from 2am to 3am

��ֱ�� — Tue, 23 Apr 2019 16:25:01 +0000

The Classic Catalogue will not be available Wednesday, April 24 from 2:00am to 3:00am.

Search ��ֱ�� Library holdings with WorldCat Discovery during this downtime.

We apologize for any inconvenience this causes.

May 2-6: ��ֱ�� Electronic Resources will display under ‘Libraries Worldwide’ in Discovery

��ֱ�� — Wed, 17 Apr 2019 17:17:31 +0000

As a final step in our migration to the Discovery catalogue, a verification of our library data will be run on physical items in our collection starting at the end of day on Thursday, May 2 and lasting until the early morning of Monday, May 6.

Brief Classic Catalogue downtime Friday, April 12 from 2:00am to 3:00am.

��ֱ�� — Thu, 11 Apr 2019 21:17:56 +0000

The Classic Catalogue will not be available Friday, April 12th from 2:00am to 3:00am.

Search ��ֱ�� Library holdings with WorldCat Discovery during this downtime.

We apologize for any inconvenience this causes.

Ebook Central maintenance, April 20 Noon to 2:00pm

��ֱ�� — Mon, 08 Apr 2019 18:39:27 +0000

ProQuest will be performing maintenance on Ebook Central on Saturday, April 20 from 12:00 to approximately 2:00pm.

Ebook Central may not be available during this time.

We apologize for any inconvenience.

Service Interruption Notice | Classic Catalogue no longer available from April 29. Some catalogue services affected April 23 to May 2.

��ֱ�� — Fri, 05 Apr 2019 16:22:00 +0000

The ��ֱ�� Library will be moving towards a single catalogue on May 1, 2019. Please be advised that due to this major migration, a series of service interruptions will occur from April 23 to May 2. All dates below subject to change.

Catalogue Migration Reminder | Save personal lists and loan history before April 29, 2019

��ֱ�� — Fri, 05 Apr 2019 16:05:49 +0000

��ֱ�� Library will be moving towards a single library catalogue May 1, 2019. As a result of this single system implementation to WorldCat Discovery, users’ personal loan histories and personal lists will not be migrated. If you wish to wish to retain loan histories and lists, please follow the following instructions:

Loan history

3D printing and VR services end April 10 returning fall 2019

��ֱ�� — Thu, 04 Apr 2019 17:19:01 +0000

Take note that the Library's 3D printing and virtual reality services will be suspended for the summer as of April 10, 2019. They will be back up and running starting in September.

Exam Period Access to Nahum Gelber Law Library for Winter 2019

��ֱ�� — Mon, 01 Apr 2019 15:21:36 +0000

From April 1- 30 (April 19-22 Easter long weekend excluded) ��ֱ�� students will be able to access the Nahum Gelber Law Library 24 hours a day, seven days a week. As agreed between the Students' Society of ��ֱ�� (SSMU) and the Law Students Association (LSA), the Nahum Gelber Law Library will limit access to the three upper floors of the library to Law students only during the April 15 to April 30 examination period. Details are as follows:

Easter weekend Library hours

��ֱ�� — Mon, 01 Apr 2019 15:03:01 +0000

The following branches will be open for study to ��ֱ�� users over the Easter weekend (Friday, April 19 through Monday, April 22):

- Humanities and Social Sciences Library

- Schulich Library of Physical Sciences, Life Sciences, and Engineering

- Nahum Gelber Law Library

- Marvin Duchow Music Library (open Sat-Mon only)

PGSS' Library Improvement Fund now accepting proposals

��ֱ�� — Fri, 01 Mar 2019 14:21:39 +0000

The PGSS Library Improvement Fund is funded by PGSS members. The Fund provides PGSS members the opportunity to directly develop and enrich the ��ֱ�� Library Network. A fee of $3.00 was levied by PGSS for a number of terms, with the collected fees matched by ��ֱ��.

Extended hours at the Macdonald Campus Library began February 18, 2019

��ֱ�� — Wed, 20 Feb 2019 19:51:48 +0000

The Macdonald Campus Library is once again offering extended opening hours starting Monday, October 1, 2018.

Extended hours for the Macdonald Campus Library are generously supported by the Macdonald Campus Students' Society.

Check the branch page for details.

Extended hours at downtown branches began February 18, 2019

��ֱ�� — Wed, 20 Feb 2019 17:09:21 +0000

The ��ֱ�� Library is once again offering extended opening hours starting Monday, February 18, 2019 in three downtown branches:

Humanities and Social Sciences Library (HSSL)

Schulich Library of Physical Sciences, Life Sciences, and Engineering

Nahum Gelber Law Library

Education Curriculum Resource Centre reopens

��ֱ�� — Fri, 01 Feb 2019 13:03:10 +0000

The Education Curriculum Resources Centre (ECRC) located on the first floor of the Education Building is now open to the ��ֱ�� community.

Permanent reserves will be moved back to the ECRC the first week of February.

Please note that all Education course reserves are located in the Humanities and Social Sciences Library and can be moved to the ECRC upon request for the winter 2019 semester.

2019 LibQUAL library survey starts Monday, January 28

��ֱ�� — Tue, 15 Jan 2019 21:59:01 +0000

Starting January 28, the Library will be running its LibQUAL survey to a sampling of ��ֱ�� students, faculty and staff. The survey provides the opportunity to give feedback on Library services, collections and spaces. In the past, the student community used the platform to voice their desire for a wide variety of Library spaces. As a result of this feedback, we are continuously assessing and revitalizing our spaces, creating flexible study areas conducive to both individual and group work.

��ֱ�� Library moves towards a single library catalogue May 1, 2019

��ֱ�� — Wed, 09 Jan 2019 14:16:41 +0000

Last summer, ��ֱ�� Library upgraded the existing WorldCat Local online catalogue and search tool to its successor WorldCat Discovery. The final stage of the upgrade currently underway will amalgamate all back-end applications needed to manage a library, including acquisitions, circulation, resource sharing, and a single-search discovery interface for library users.

��ֱ�� upgrades fully to OCLC WorldShare Management Services

��ֱ�� — Tue, 08 Jan 2019 16:13:54 +0000

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In May 2019, ��ֱ��, one of Canada’s top ranked research-intensive institutions, will be upgrading its knowledge management infrastructure and fully integrating OCLC WorldShare Management Services (WMS) as its cloud-based library services platform.

Changes to Kanopy Access at ��ֱ��

��ֱ�� — Fri, 21 Dec 2018 13:26:24 +0000

The ��ֱ�� Library will be modifying our method for providing access to the Kanopy platform of streaming films starting January 2019.

Brief downtime for Library guides, room booking, and FAQs, December 26, 2018

��ֱ�� — Thu, 20 Dec 2018 21:32:45 +0000

Server maintenance is planned for LibGuides (Library guides), LibCal (group study room booking), and LibAnswers (��ֱ�� Library FAQs) on Wednesday, December 26, 2018, which may cause a brief downtime of up to 15 minutes.

We apologize for any inconvenience.

Update #3: Osler Library of the History of Medicine

��ֱ�� — Fri, 14 Dec 2018 17:56:13 +0000

Background: As a result of the water infiltration and recovery efforts related to McIntyre Medical Building fire incident in July, the Osler Library space in the McIntyre Medical Building continues to be closed until further notice. The Osler recovery team has been focusing their efforts on restoring materials and making holdings from the Osler Library of the History of Medicine collection accessible to users.

Schulich Library of Physical Sciences, Life Sciences, and Engineering to close for two years for major renovation work beginning summer 2019

��ֱ�� — Tue, 11 Dec 2018 14:41:15 +0000

The Macdonald-Stewart Library Building, which houses the Schulich Library of Physical Sciences, Life Sciences, and Engineering, needs significant structural repairs and major internal upgrades. This work includes stabilization of the stone structure, foundation waterproofing, window replacement, washroom expansion and the installation of a new heating, ventilation and air conditioning system (HVAC).

��ֱ�� Library closed December 22 to January 1

��ֱ�� — Mon, 10 Dec 2018 19:59:04 +0000

The Library is closed for the holidays from Saturday, December 22, 2018 through Tuesday, January 1, 2019, inclusive.

All branches will open on Wednesday, January 2, 2019.

Check the individual branch pages for specific opening hours: /library/branches

Upcoming e-resources maintenance and news

��ֱ�� — Mon, 10 Dec 2018 18:11:01 +0000

System maintenance is planned for WorldCat Discovery, WorldCat Local, EZproxy and QuestionPoint. starting at midnight 00:00 on Sunday, December 16, through to 06:00am Sunday morning. Links from our Databases A-Z may also not work during this time. We apologise for any inconvenience.

RESOLVED: Disappearance of ��ֱ�� Library full text links in Google Scholar

��ֱ�� — Wed, 28 Nov 2018 19:27:28 +0000

Update, December 6, 2018: The issues with ��ֱ�� Library Full Text links in Google Scholar have been resolved.

��ֱ�� Library Full Text (link resolver) links in Google Scholar have disappeared suddenly and ��ֱ�� is no longer appearing as an option to select under "Library links". As ��ֱ�� Library has not made a change to our link resolver or Google Scholar configuration, we are working to isolate the cause and make it available again. We apologize for this inconvenience.

Exam Period Access to Nahum Gelber Law Library for Fall 2018

��ֱ�� — Tue, 27 Nov 2018 16:24:44 +0000

From November 25 to December 21, ��ֱ�� students will be able to access the Nahum Gelber Law Library 24 hours a day, seven days a week. As agreed between the Students' Society of ��ֱ�� (SSMU) and the Law Students Association (LSA), the Nahum Gelber Law Library will limit access to the three upper floors of the library to Law students only during the December 6 to December 20 examination period. Details are as follows:

- Floors 3, 4 and 5 will be limited to Law students from 9 AM to 6 PM Monday through Friday during the two-week period.

Many Women, Many Voices; Stories from ��ֱ�� Collections

��ֱ�� — Mon, 19 Nov 2018 22:05:05 +0000

ROAAr launched a new book, Many Women, Many Voices; Stories from ��ֱ�� Collections with a fanfare, a celebration, and a successful sale by Le James Bookstore on November 8th.

Library Census Day November 19 | Head Counting Study November 26-29

��ֱ�� — Mon, 12 Nov 2018 16:39:16 +0000

On Monday, November 19, 2018, the ��ֱ�� Library will conduct a one-day census to learn more about our users. This will help inform decisions about improvements to Library services and spaces.

During that day, Library and security staff will ask visitors entering Library spaces to scan their ��ֱ�� ID cards. Those without a ��ֱ�� ID card will be asked to select their status (e.g. ��ֱ�� undergrad, staff member, general public, visiting scholar, etc.) on a paper form.

Call for Applications | Research Grants & Awards at the Osler Library

��ֱ�� — Mon, 12 Nov 2018 14:41:21 +0000

Each year the Osler Library offers a number of awards and travel grants to local and international historians, physicians, graduate and post-doctoral students, and others whose research touches upon the history of medicine. From now through 7 January 2019, we are accepting applications for the following awards/grants:

SSMU's Library Improvement Fund now accepting proposals

��ֱ�� — Sat, 10 Nov 2018 15:06:51 +0000

For over two decades, the Library Improvement Fund (LIF) has invested in the most important Library needs of the undergraduate student body in order to enrich the student academic experience. This fund is administered by the Students’ Society of ��ֱ�� (SSMU) and is made up of a fee contribution of $8.50 per full-time student per semester, matched equally by alumni donors. The LIF goes towards 24hr library access, student employment, study spaces, Open Educational Resource Research, and a variety of other special projects.

Update #2: Osler Library of the History of Medicine

��ֱ�� — Tue, 23 Oct 2018 16:08:07 +0000

As a result of the water infiltration and recovery efforts related to McIntyre Medical Building fire incident in July, the Osler Library continues to be closed until further notice. The Osler recovery team has been focusing their efforts on restoring materials and making holdings from the Osler Library of the History of Medicine collection accessible to users.

Update:

System maintenance: WorldCat Discovery unavailable Saturday, October 21, from 10:00pm to Sunday, October 22, at 6:00am.

��ֱ�� — Thu, 18 Oct 2018 20:55:05 +0000

There is planned system maintenance to WorldCat Discovery online catalogue and search tool from Saturday, October 21, from 10:00pm to Sunday, October 22, at 6:00am. These services may be unavailable during that time.

We apologize for the inconvenience.

Extended hours at Macdonald Campus Library begin October 1, 2018

��ֱ�� — Mon, 15 Oct 2018 20:09:06 +0000

The Macdonald Campus Library is once again offering extended opening hours starting Monday, October 1, 2018.

Extended hours for the Macdonald Campus Library are generously supported by the Macdonald Campus Students' Society.

Check the branch page for details.

Extended hours at downtown branches begin October 15, 2018

��ֱ�� — Mon, 15 Oct 2018 19:19:57 +0000

The ��ֱ�� Library is once again offering extended opening hours starting Monday, October 15, 2018 in three downtown branches:

Humanities and Social Sciences Library (HSSL)

Schulich Library of Physical Sciences, Life Sciences, and Engineering

Nahum Gelber Law Library

New! Short Term Lockers & Laptop Charging Stations courtesy of Arts Undergraduate Improvement Fund

��ֱ�� — Fri, 28 Sep 2018 17:52:33 +0000

The Humanities and Social Sciences Library has brand new short term lockers & laptop charging stations thanks to wonderful initiative and funding from the Arts Undergraduate Improvement Fund.

A total of eight units are located in the McLennan Library Building elevator lobbies, on the Redpath Bridge and in the Cyberthèque.

Thank you!

Thanksgiving Monday closures - October 8, 2018

��ֱ�� — Thu, 27 Sep 2018 14:10:41 +0000

Please note that all Library branches except the Humanities and Social Sciences Library will be closed on Monday, October 8 in observance of Thanksgiving.

The Humanities and Social Sciences Library will be open for study from 8am to midnight but no services will be provided.

For more information on Library opening and service hours, please consult our branch listings here.

New Digital Collection | Horae: Collection of Books of Hours

��ֱ�� — Wed, 26 Sep 2018 21:17:31 +0000

Horae: Collection of Books of Hours features Books of Hours in both manuscript and printed form, spanning several centuries from Rare Books and Special Collections at the ��ֱ�� Library. In the 1920s and 1930s, Gerhard R. Lomer, one of ��ֱ��’s first librarians, launched an innovative project to create a small museum of the book inside the library open to the general public, to present a brief history of manuscript and printed books as well as the iconography through the centuries.

Update: Osler Library of the History of Medicine

��ֱ�� — Tue, 18 Sep 2018 16:46:35 +0000

As a result of the water infiltration and recovery efforts related to McIntyre Medical Building fire incident in July, the Osler Library continues to be closed until further notice. The Osler recovery team has been focusing their efforts on securing the contents of the Osler Library of the History of Medicine. All books, rare books, art, and artefacts from the Osler have been wrapped, packed, and removed so that a complete inspection of the Osler section of the building can begin.

Library branches closed on Monday, September 3 (Labour Day)

��ֱ�� — Fri, 24 Aug 2018 01:14:19 +0000

Please note that all Library branches except the Humanities and Social Sciences Library will be closed on Monday, September 3 in observance of Labour Day.

The Humanities and Social Sciences Library will be open on September 3 from 9am to 9pm for study only. There will be no services offered.

For information on Library opening and service hours, please consult our branch listing here.

RESOLVED: Archival Catalogue outage

��ֱ�� — Wed, 15 Aug 2018 18:30:17 +0000

Updated 2:43pm: The Archival Catalogue is back up.

Our Archival Catalogue is currently not available due to an outage.

We will update this page with additional information as it becomes available and apologize for any inconvenience.

System maintenance: ProQuest update Saturday, August 18

��ֱ�� — Tue, 14 Aug 2018 13:37:36 +0000

ProQuest will be performing maintenance to its ebook and database platforms on Saturday, August 18.

Ebook Central will be unavailable from 12pm to 5pm. ProQuest databases will unavailable from 10:00 pm for up to 8 hours.

We apologize for any inconvenience.

New Guest Only Public Computers at ��ֱ�� Library

��ֱ�� — Mon, 13 Aug 2018 22:32:57 +0000

New for this Fall, visitors to the ��ֱ�� Library can now log in to specially marked computer workstations using the login information available at individual stations. These designated computers can be identified by the yellow "Guest Only" label located on monitors and are located in each of our branch libraries.

Update: Law Library reopened, some washrooms remain closed

��ֱ�� — Fri, 10 Aug 2018 13:17:33 +0000

UPDATE: August 13, 2018.

Hi everyone,

The Nahum Gelber Law Library is back to its regular operational hours, including after-hours access to authorized card holders. ALL washrooms, except for those on the main floor, are closed for repairs until further notice.

Due to flooding in the Nahum Gelber Law Library washrooms, the branch will be closed on Friday, August 10 through Sunday, August 12.

New look for group study room booking

��ֱ�� — Wed, 08 Aug 2018 20:40:20 +0000

On Wednesday, August 8, we upgraded our LibCal Room booking system, resulting in a new, cleaner look for group study room booking at the Library.

After the upgrade, you may book up to two hours in a group study room by selecting from a pull-down menu once you have selected one time slot, rather than having to select each 30-minute time slot separately.

System maintenance: WorldCat Discovery unavailable Sunday, August 12, from 1:00 am to 6:00 am.

��ֱ�� — Wed, 08 Aug 2018 21:28:09 +0000

There is planned system maintenance to WorldCat Discovery online catalogue and search tool on Sunday, August 12, from 1:00am to 6:00 am. These services may be unavailable during that time.

We apologize for the inconvenience.

Seeking faculty participants for interviews about the Library catalogue

��ֱ�� — Tue, 07 Aug 2018 14:57:14 +0000

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The ��ֱ�� Library upgraded its main library catalogue (WorldCat) August 6, 2018. We are conducting interviews to inform the changes that we are making and to better understand the needs of our users when searching the ��ֱ�� Library catalogue(s).

The Library is seeking faculty members who are users of the library catalogue(s) to participate in semi-structured interviews about their use of the catalogue and to provide feedback on our upgraded catalogue.

System maintenance: Colombo (ILL) service not available Saturday, August 11, 3:00 am to 7:00 am

��ֱ�� — Mon, 06 Aug 2018 18:40:52 +0000

Planned system maintenance on the Colombo servers will take place on Saturday, August 11, at 3:00am. The work is expected to last for up to 4 hours and ��ֱ�� Colombo Interlibrary Loan service will not be available during this time.

We apologize for the inconvenience.

Library Catalogue upgrade to WorldCat Discovery on August 6

��ֱ�� — Fri, 03 Aug 2018 19:36:12 +0000

On Monday, August 6, the Library upgraded the existing WorldCat Local catalogue and search tool to its successor, WorldCat Discovery.

As part of the upgrade, course reserves for the 2018-2019 academic year will be accessible solely through WorldCat Discovery.

An updated search bar was also part of the upgrade.

Some specialized software not available

��ֱ�� — Tue, 31 Jul 2018 21:07:56 +0000

Over the summer, we've been updating all of our public computers with a new Windows 10 operating system and new software. During this upgrade, we've encountered some temporary access issues with the specialized software listed below.

HSSL and Macdonald campus library e-classrooms

STATA

The HSSL Data Lab (M2-37A)

NVIVO

New way of searching course reserves

��ֱ�� — Tue, 24 Jul 2018 14:19:42 +0000

As part of the upgrade to WorldCat Discovery on Monday, August 6, all course reserves for the 2018-2019 academic year are now accessible solely on WorldCat Discovery.

Course Reserves requests: Please note that there is no change in the process for professors submitting course reserves for the upcoming academic year. Requests can be made here.

UPDATE: WorldCat and other OCLC services restored.

��ֱ�� — Thu, 19 Jul 2018 19:50:51 +0000

Update July 20, 8:22am: WorldCat and other OCLC services now functioning normally.

WorldCat and other OCLC services are currently down. This issue is affecting both WorldCat Local (our main library catalogue) and WorldCat Discovery (our catalogue upgrade), the "Chat with a Librarian" and "Email a Librarian" services, the E-journals A-Z list, and Colombo ILL (our InterLibrary Loan service).

We are monitoring the situation and will update this announcement with any new information we received.

July 20 Terrace along Redpath Library Building inaccessible

��ֱ�� — Wed, 18 Jul 2018 19:49:15 +0000

Please note that on Friday, July 20 from 7am to 3pm, the terrace facing lower field along the Redpath Library Building will be inaccessible due to tree removal.

The terrace will be closed from the north end (Redpath Museum) to the terrace garden.

Access to lower campus and the McLennan Library Building continues to be accessible from McTavish Street. Two security agents will be on site to redirect pedestrian traffic on McTavish street.

We apologize for the inconvenience.

Osler Library of the History of Medicine Closed

��ֱ�� — Mon, 16 Jul 2018 16:27:03 +0000

Early Friday night, July 13, firefighters were called to the McIntyre Medical Building to put out a fire on the outdoor terrace. The evacuation procedure went smoothly and no injuries were reported. More details on this incident are available through ��ֱ��’s central communications channels here (under news releases) and on the dedicated Faculty of Medicine page here.

Downtime for Library Blogs and Library Matters due to upgrade, July 16 8:00am to 8:30am

��ֱ�� — Fri, 13 Jul 2018 19:35:49 +0000

��ֱ�� Library Blogs and Library Matters will be unavailable Monday, July 16, 2018 from 8:00am to 8:30am for a scheduled WordPress upgrade.

We apologize for any inconvenience.

Downtime for WorldCat Catalogue & Databases A-Z Sunday, July 15 from midnight to 8:00am

��ֱ�� — Thu, 12 Jul 2018 20:24:20 +0000

WorldCat maintenance is scheduled to start at midnight and run through to 8:00am on Sunday, July 15, 2018.

Functionality for the Library catalogue as well as links from our Databases A-Z list may be impacted during this time.

We apologize for any inconvenience.

Macdonald Campus Library roof repair summer 2018

��ֱ�� — Wed, 27 Jun 2018 21:22:33 +0000

The Macdonald Campus Library is undergoing roof repairs that began in early June of 2018.

The Library will be open but there will likely be additional noise. We have earplugs on hand at the service desk should you need them. The windows must remain closed as there will be dust and debris in the surrounding air.

We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your patience.

Temporary Closure: Education Curriculum Resources Centre

��ֱ�� — Fri, 15 Jun 2018 16:27:55 +0000

The Faculty of Education will be undertaking major renovation work in the former Education Library space where the Education Curriculum Resources Centre (ECRC) is located. The work is slated to begin Monday, June 18and will continue throughout Summer and Fall 2018. Unfortunately, the nature of the work makes it impossible for the ECRC to remain open throughout the construction. As a result, the ECRC will be temporarily closed starting Saturday, June 16 until the end of the work.

Downtime for WorldCat Catalogue, Colombo (ILL) & Databases A-Z Saturday, June 16 from 1:00am to 9:00am.

��ֱ�� — Tue, 12 Jun 2018 13:43:54 +0000

WorldCat maintenance is scheduled to start at 1:00am and run through to 9:00am on Saturday, June 16, 2018.

Functionality for the Library catalogue, Colombo (ILL), as well as links from our Databases A-Z list may be impacted during this time.

We apologize for any inconvenience.

All Library branches closed on Monday, July 2; Humanities & Social Sciences Library closed at 6PM on Sunday, July 1

��ֱ�� — Wed, 06 Jun 2018 18:04:29 +0000

All Library branches will be closed in observance of Canada Day:

- Monday, July 2

Please note that the Humanities & Social Sciences Library will also be closed on Sunday, July 1 at 6PM due to a major electrical transformer upgrade.

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

Downtime for WorldCat Catalogue & Databases A-Z Sunday, May 20 - 1:00am to 6:00am

��ֱ�� — Tue, 15 May 2018 15:03:45 +0000

Maintenance for the OCLC Canadian Data Centre is scheduled to start at 1:00 am and run through to 6:00 am on Sunday, May 20, 2018.

Functionality for the Library catalogue as well as links from our Databases A-Z list may be impacted during this time.

We apologize for any inconvenience.

eScholarship@��ֱ��, eTheses downtime, Thursday, May 3

��ֱ�� — Wed, 02 May 2018 19:35:31 +0000

eScholarship@��ֱ��, eTheses and locally digitized materials accessible through the Catalogue will be intermittently unavailable on Thursday, May 3, 2018 between 7:00am to 9:00am while scheduled maintenance work is done.

We apologize for any inconvenience.

Winners Announced for Inaugural Library Undergraduate Research Awards

��ֱ�� — Wed, 02 May 2018 17:25:17 +0000

Congratulations to the 4 winners of the Inaugural Library Undergraduate Research Awards! The recipients were selected for best demonstrating the use of library services and resources in the creation of a research project or creative work and demonstrating an excellent understanding of the connection between research and library services and resources.

Awards were presented in two areas: 1) Humanities, Social Sciences, Music, Law, and Management, and 2) Sciences and Engineering.

Humanities, Social Sciences, Music, Law, and Management First Prize

Staff of Interlibrary Loan unavailable April 20 - 12 to 5pm

��ֱ�� — Wed, 18 Apr 2018 17:18:34 +0000

Take note, the staff of Interlibrary Loan (ILL) in Collections Services will be unavailable on Friday April 20th from noon to 5pm.

��ֱ�� students, faculty and staff may leave messages at 514-398-4732 or email colombo.library [at] mcgill.ca and we will respond as soon as possible.

We apologize for any inconvenience. Thank you.

MyiLibrary is migrating to Ebook Central on April 25

��ֱ�� — Tue, 17 Apr 2018 14:25:54 +0000

Ebooks on the MyiLibrary platform will be migrating to ProQuest's Ebook Central on Wednesday, April 25, 2018.

All content currently available on MyiLibrary will continue to be accessible through the Library catalogue with links automatically redirecting to Ebook Central.

Library Blogs, Library Matters unavailable Monday, April 16, 8:30am to 9am

��ֱ�� — Thu, 12 Apr 2018 16:40:38 +0000

��ֱ�� Library Blogs and Library Matters will be unavailable Monday, April 16 from 8:30am to 9am for scheduled maintenance.

We apologize for any inconvenience.

Some Library websites unavailable Monday, April 9, 6am to 7am

��ֱ�� — Fri, 06 Apr 2018 18:34:50 +0000

The following Library web sites and services will be unavailable Monday, April 9, 2018, from 6am to 7am, for a scheduled upgrade:

Exam Period Access to Nahum Gelber Law Library for Winter 2018 semester

��ֱ�� — Wed, 04 Apr 2018 14:38:05 +0000

Starting April 3, ��ֱ�� students are able to access the Nahum Gelber Law Library 24 hours a day, seven days a week. As agreed between the Students' Society of ��ֱ�� (SSMU) and the Law Students Association (LSA), the Nahum Gelber Law Library will limit access to the three upper floors of the library to Law students only during the April 17 - 30 examination period. Details are as follows:

- Floors 3, 4 and 5 will be limited to Law students from 9 AM to 6 PM Monday through Friday during the two-week period.

Water Shutdown - McLennan Library Building

��ֱ�� — Wed, 21 Mar 2018 12:14:59 +0000

Update: March 26 at 6:50PM

- Washrooms on all floors in McLennan are now open.

- The Data Lab and microfiche viewing room on the second floor are both re-opened.

- There are still some drying machines operating on the second floor but operations are mostly back to normal.

We thank you for your patience during these disruptions.

Easter weekend Library hours

��ֱ�� — Tue, 20 Mar 2018 12:51:59 +0000

The following branches will be open for study to ��ֱ�� users over the Easter weekend (Friday, March 30 through Monday, April 2):

- Humanities and Social Sciences Library

- Schulich Library of Physical Sciences, Life Sciences, and Engineering

- Nahum Gelber Law Library

Downtime for Library Blogs and Library Matters due to upgrade, March 20 8:30am to 9am

��ֱ�� — Mon, 19 Mar 2018 18:35:06 +0000

��ֱ�� Library Blogs and Library Matters will be unavailable Tuesday, March 20, 2018 from 8:30am to 9am for a scheduled WordPress upgrade.

We apologize for any inconvenience.

@��ֱ��_Rare Instagram Collective acknowledged with Principal's Prize for Public Engagement Through Media - Special Recognition

��ֱ�� — Fri, 16 Mar 2018 15:43:29 +0000

Congrats! On Thursday, March, 15, 2018, our colleagues behind the scenes of the ��ֱ�� Rare Books Instagram feed were presented with a ��ֱ�� Principal's Prize for Public Engagement Through Media - Special Recognition.

The account began on February 19, 2016 and as of March 16, 2018 had 5,902 international followers.

McLennan Library Building Water Shutdown March 21, 10pm to 6am

��ֱ�� — Tue, 13 Mar 2018 16:21:13 +0000

Please note, water will be shut off at the McLennan Library Building on Wednesday, March 21 at 10pm until 6am on Thursday, March 22. All six floors are affected. This shutdown is necessary for the City of Montreal to install water meters in the building.

During this time, please use the washrooms located in the Redpath Library Building.

We apologize for any inconvenience. Thank you.

Redpath washrooms closed March 5th to 9th

��ֱ�� — Mon, 26 Feb 2018 15:53:52 +0000

The main floor Redpath Library Building washrooms will be closed from March 5th to 9th for improvements.

During this time, please use the washrooms located in the basement and 2nd floor.

Thank you for your patience. We apologize for any inconvenience.

McLennan Library Building Water Shutdown February 24, 8-9am

��ֱ�� — Tue, 20 Feb 2018 18:04:06 +0000

Please note, there will be a City of Montreal water shutdown at the McLennan Library Building on Saturday, February 24 from 8am to 9am. All six floors are affected. This shutdown is necessary for the City of Montreal to install water meters in the building.

During this time, please use the washrooms located in the Redpath Library Building.

We apologize for any inconvenience. Thank you.

WorldCat catalogue and Email a Librarian unavailable from 10pm February 24 to 8am on February 25

��ֱ�� — Tue, 20 Feb 2018 16:55:55 +0000

The ��ֱ�� Library WorldCat catalogue and the Email a Librarian service will be unavailable due to planned maintenance from 10:00pm on Saturday, February 24th through to 8:00am on Sunday, February 25th.

We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your patience.

Colombo InterLibrary Loans Service not available February 16 from 9-10am

��ֱ�� — Fri, 16 Feb 2018 13:32:32 +0000

Due to a server update, ��ֱ��'s Colombo InterLibrary Loans (ILL) service will not be available Friday, February 16 from 9 to 10am.

We apologize for the inconvenience.

Feeling hot or cold? Let us know!

��ֱ�� — Tue, 13 Feb 2018 18:07:30 +0000

Are you hot or cold in one of our branches?

Send an email to fcc.fod [at] mcgill.ca with the date and exact location of the problem (i.e. Cold draft in the Humanities and Social Sciences Library, February 13 at 2pm, 2nd floor McLennan, Sherbrooke Street side).

We're working on creating a solution and the more details we have, the better.

Thanks for your help.

Renovations | McLennan second floor & integration of Education materials into main collection

��ֱ�� — Mon, 12 Feb 2018 16:36:27 +0000

Over the course of the Winter 2018 and Summer 2018 semesters the Education Collection, currently housed on the second floor the Humanties and Social Sciences Library, will be integrated into the main Humanities and Social Sciences Collection in the McLennan Library Building. This project will increase the visibility and browsability of the Education Collection and will create space for over 100 new study seats.

Extended hours for McIntyre 3rd floor start February 12

��ֱ�� — Thu, 08 Feb 2018 21:03:50 +0000

Message posted on behalf of the Faculty of Medicine

Starting Monday February 12th, 2018, the opening hours for the McIntyre Medical Building 3rd floor study space will be extended weekly at night until 20:30 from Monday to Thursday ONLY.

The opening hours are as follows:

- Monday to Thursday from 09:00 to 20:30

- Friday from 09:00 to 17:00

Schulich Library closed March 2 - March 6

��ֱ�� — Tue, 06 Feb 2018 16:17:00 +0000

The Schulich Library of Physical Sciences, Life Sciences, and Engineering will be closed to all from Friday, March 2, 2018, 18:00 to Tuesday, March 6, 2018, 9:00. After-hours access at Schulich will also be disabled.

LibQUAL library survey starts February 5

��ֱ�� — Sun, 04 Feb 2018 16:24:37 +0000

Starting February 5th, the Library will be running its LibQUAL survey to a sampling of ��ֱ�� students, faculty and staff. The survey provides the opportunity to give feedback on Library services, collections and spaces. In the past, the student community used the platform to voice their desire for a wide variety of Library spaces. As a result of this feedback, we are continuously assessing and revitalizing our spaces, creating flexible study areas conducive to both individual and group work.

New Redpath Book Display: Celebrating Black History Month

��ֱ�� — Thu, 01 Feb 2018 17:05:55 +0000

February 2018

We're celebrating Black History Month with a special new book display. The selections honour the contributions of Black Canadians, their history and their experiences. You will find literature, including poetry, and social and historical studies written by Canadian authors.

Taylor & Francis Online won’t work in IE versions 10 or earlier after upgrade on January 31

��ֱ�� — Tue, 30 Jan 2018 19:19:51 +0000

Tomorrow, January 31, providers using Atypon’s Literatum websites (including Taylor and Francis) will be implementing an enhanced level of web security (TLS or Transport Layer Security). This will mean no change for patrons using Chrome, Firefox and IE11 browsers. However, anyone using Internet Explorer 8, 9 and 10 will receive an error message. Taylor and Francis is advising patrons using earlier versions of Internet Explorer to upgrade to IE11 which fully supports TLS.

New self-check machines coming to a branch near you

��ֱ�� — Thu, 25 Jan 2018 18:07:09 +0000

Starting in January 2018, the ��ֱ�� Library is rolling out a fleet of seven brand new self-check machines at the following branches:

Humanities and Social Sciences Library

Islamic Studies Library

Nahum Gelber Law Library

Macdonald Campus Library

New online exhibition explores women, work and song in 19th century France

��ֱ�� — Fri, 19 Jan 2018 20:43:56 +0000

We are delighted to announce the launch of a new online exhibition:

Femmes, travail et chanson dans la France du XIXe siècle
Women, Work, and Song in Nineteenth-Century France

Changes to how you access Books24x7 e-books

��ֱ�� — Sun, 04 Oct 2015 20:10:27 +0000

Update, January 2018: In the summer of 2017, Books24x7 was migrated to a new platform Skillsoft. As of November 2017, Books24x7 is no longer available. All content that was provided by Books24x7 is now accessible in Skillsoft. Additionally, Skillsoft has new content, including almost 40,000 videos; chapters can now be downloaded in multiple formats (epub, PDF, Kindle); and a Skillsoft app is available for easier browsing.

ProQuest downtime, January 27, 10pm through January 28, 6am

��ֱ�� — Wed, 10 Jan 2018 12:55:55 +0000

On Saturday, January 27, 2018, ProQuest will launch an 8-hour product maintenance window worldwide to upgrade infrastructure and enhance security.

Between 10pm, Saturday, January 27 and 6am, Sunday, January 28, most of our ProQuest resources will be unavailable.

We apologize for any inconvenience.

Library Blogs, Library Matters unavailable Thursday, December 21, 8:30am to 9am

��ֱ�� — Wed, 20 Dec 2017 17:56:35 +0000

��ֱ�� Library Blogs and Library Matters will be unavailable Thursday, December 21, 2017 from 8:30am to 9am for a scheduled upgrade.

We apologize for any inconvenience.

��ֱ�� Library closed December 23 to January 2

��ֱ�� — Tue, 12 Dec 2017 15:13:05 +0000

The Library is closed for the holidays from Saturday, December 23, 2017 through Tuesday, January 2, 2018, inclusive.

All branches will open on Wednesday, January 3, 2018.

Check the individual branch pages for specific opening hours: /library/branches

uPrint service will be unavailable from Dec. 14 at 5pm until Dec. 15 at 6am

��ֱ�� — Thu, 07 Dec 2017 15:29:09 +0000

The uPrint service will be unavailable due to an upgrade on Thursday, December 14 at 5pm until Friday, December 15 at approximately 6am.

· Print jobs attempted during the upgrade will not be accepted; no warning message will be sent.

· All print jobs in the queue but not yet printed will be abandoned at the start of the upgrade; there will be no charge for these jobs.

RESOLVED: Issue with access to Classic Catalogue

��ֱ�� — Fri, 01 Dec 2017 14:50:40 +0000

Update, December 1, 2pm: This issue has been resolved.

We are currently experiencing an issue with the Classic Catalogue. It is safe to use and continues to operate normally but anyone trying to access it will see a security error that they need to bypass in order to use it.

Library staff and ��ֱ�� IT are working to fix technical issues that are causing the security error.

We apologize for any inconvenience while we work to resolve this issue as quickly as possible.

Exam Period Access to Nahum Gelber Law Library for Fall 2017

��ֱ�� — Tue, 28 Nov 2017 19:41:22 +0000

From November 27 to December 21, ��ֱ�� students will be able to access the Nahum Gelber Law Library 24 hours a day, seven days a week. As agreed between the Students' Society of ��ֱ�� (SSMU) and the Law Students Association (LSA), the Nahum Gelber Law Library will limit access to the three upper floors of the library to Law students only during the December 8 to December 21 examination period. Details are as follows:

Starting December 8, book group study rooms two weeks in advance

��ֱ�� — Wed, 15 Nov 2017 18:37:29 +0000

Starting December 8, the Library’s room booking system will be accepting reservations 2 weeks in advance. This change will lead to a more equitable sharing of study spaces through the online system. Library users will still be able to book group study rooms for up to 2 hours at a time and may book up to 4 hours per week.

For more information on how students, staff, and faculty can book a group study room at the Library, please visit: http://libraryrooms.mcgill.ca/booking/groupstudy

2017 Pam and Rolando Del Maestro William Osler Medical Students Essay Awards

��ֱ�� — Tue, 14 Nov 2017 16:46:07 +0000

Huge congratulations to the winners of the 2017 Pam and Rolando Del Maestro William Osler Medical Students Essay Awards!

1st place (tie): Clare Fogarty - "Sanitation, Sanity, and (Moral) Suitability: The History of the Medical Inadmissibility of Immigrants into Canada (1840s-1950s)" (Mentor: Professor David Wright)

Rare Books and Special Collections Travel Research Grants are accepting proposals

��ֱ�� — Wed, 08 Nov 2017 20:03:10 +0000

The ��ֱ�� Library is currently accepting applications for three travel research grants to facilitate on-site research with our Rare Books and Special Collections.

Library Blogs, Library Matters unavailable Tuesday, November 7, 8:30am to 9am

��ֱ�� — Fri, 03 Nov 2017 15:21:38 +0000

��ֱ�� Library Blogs and Library Matters will be unavailable Tuesday, November 7, 2017 from 8:30am to 9am for a scheduled upgrade.

We apologize for any inconvenience.

System maintenance affecting WorldCat Catalogue and EZproxy, Sunday, November 5 from 2am to 6am

��ֱ�� — Tue, 31 Oct 2017 21:44:56 +0000

The WorldCat Catalogue could be unavailable and links to ��ֱ�� Library e-resources may not work as expected between 2am and 6am, Sunday morning, November 5, 2017, due to scheduled maintenance to WorldCat and the EZproxy authentication service.

While the work is being done, links to online resources from the Library website, catalogues, databases and e-journals A-Z lists, and subject guides may not work for any resource that is restricted to ��ֱ�� users.

SSMU's Library Improvement Fund now accepting proposals

��ֱ�� — Fri, 27 Oct 2017 12:16:18 +0000

System maintenance affecting WorldCat Catalogue and EZproxy, Saturday, October 28 from 2am to 4:30am

��ֱ�� — Tue, 24 Oct 2017 16:11:29 +0000

The WorldCat Catalogue could be unavailable and links to ��ֱ�� Library e-resources may not work as expected between 2am and 4:30am, Saturday morning, October 28, 2017, due to scheduled maintenance to WorldCat and the EZproxy authentication service.

Thanksgiving Monday closures - October 9, 2017

��ֱ�� — Mon, 25 Sep 2017 21:13:40 +0000

Please note that all Library branches except the Humanities and Social Sciences Library will be closed on Monday, October 9 in observance of Thanksgiving.

The Humanities and Social Sciences Library will be open for study 9am to 9pm but no services will be provided.

For more information on Library opening and service hours, please consult our branch listings here.

RESOLVED: Issues with print holdings in the ��ֱ�� WorldCat catalogue

��ֱ�� — Wed, 06 Sep 2017 21:03:08 +0000

Update, September 18: The issues with the display of print holdings in WorldCat have now been resolved.

Update, September 15, 3pm: We have seen a marked improvement in the display of print holdings in the ��ֱ�� WorldCat catalogue, though there may still be intermittent problems. We are still working to resolve the issues completely. Please continue to check the Classic Catalogue if ��ֱ�� information does not load properly in WorldCat. Thanks again for your patience.

Update | ON HOLD: HVAC system renovations at Schulich Library of Physical Sciences, Life Sciences, and Engineering (Macdonald-Stewart Library Building)

��ֱ�� — Tue, 29 Aug 2017 16:28:36 +0000

Update - October 5, 2017

This project has been postponed for the time being. More information to come.

Library Blogs, Library Matters unavailable Tuesday, August 29, 8:30am to 9am

��ֱ�� — Thu, 24 Aug 2017 20:47:54 +0000

��ֱ�� Library Blogs and Library Matters will be unavailable Tuesday, August 29, 2017 from 8:30am to 9am for a scheduled upgrade.

We apologize for any inconvenience.

Change in service hours at the Humanities and Social Sciences Library

��ֱ�� — Thu, 24 Aug 2017 13:13:34 +0000

In order to better serve our community, the Humanities and Social Sciences Library will implement new service hours starting on Tuesday, September 5th:

• Borrowing services (circulation) and the self-serve reserves room will be open at 8am, Monday to Friday.

• Interlibrary Loan pickup and course reserves will be accessible at this time. As a result of this change, course reserves taken out at the end of the day will be due at 9 am the next morning instead of 11 am.

All Library branches closed on Monday, September 4 (Labour Day)

��ֱ�� — Wed, 23 Aug 2017 19:45:22 +0000

Please note that all Library branches will be closed on Monday, September 4 in observance of Labour Day.

For information on Library opening and service hours, please consult our branch listing here.

System maintenance affecting Library Catalogue, Databases A-Z and ILL requests, September 10 from 12 a.m. to 7 a.m.

��ֱ�� — Mon, 21 Aug 2017 19:49:43 +0000

On Sunday, September 10, from 12 a.m. to 7 a.m., the company that hosts our Library catalogue (OCLC) will conduct system maintenance that could result in intermittent interruptions and slow response times for search results. Links to e-resources from within the catalogue and the Databases A-Z list, as well as the ability to place Interlibrary Loan requests might also intermittently be affected during this time.

We apologize for any inconvenience.

New! Booking group study rooms now uses ��ֱ�� login

��ֱ�� — Wed, 02 Aug 2017 21:04:40 +0000

Starting August 7, 2017, log into the Library's room booking system with your ��ֱ�� username and password, in order to book group study rooms at the Library.

This change will make booking rooms much more user-friendly and stress-free. There is no longer any need to confirm your reservation via a link sent to your email. When you log in and submit booking requests for available times, they are immediately confirmed.

Room booking system downtime, Monday, August 7, after 8PM

��ֱ�� — Wed, 02 Aug 2017 17:55:11 +0000

The Library's room booking system, LibCal, will be unavailable for approximately one hour on Monday evening, August 7, 2017, sometime after 8PM for a scheduled upgrade.

Please don't hesitate to web.library [at] mcgill.ca (contact us) if you encounter any issues after the upgrade.

We apologize for any inconvenience.

Macdonald Campus Library will be closed the morning of August 4th

��ֱ�� — Tue, 01 Aug 2017 21:15:24 +0000

Please note, the Macdonald Campus Library will be closed until 2pm on Friday, August 4th due to scheduled maintenance. It is set to reopen from 2 to 5pm that day.

We apologize for any inconvenience.

Thank you.

ProQuest platforms experiencing connectivity issues

��ֱ�� — Tue, 18 Jul 2017 12:56:22 +0000

UPDATE, Tuesday, July 18, 5:00pm: All ProQuest services are now available. Apologies for any inconvenience caused.

Starting around 4:00 PM Eastern on Monday, July 17th, 2017 ProQuest began experiencing issues across a range of their products. As a result, access to ProQuest resources including ProQuest Platform (PQP) is not available at this time.

ProQuest is working diligently to resolve the issue. Check this page for status updates.

We apologize for any inconvenience.

McLennan Reading Room closed for renovations from July 10-31

��ֱ�� — Wed, 05 Jul 2017 23:23:46 +0000

From Monday July 10 to Monday July 31, the McLennan reading room/reference area on the main floor and south side of the McLennan Library Building (overlooking Sherbrooke and McTavish Streets) will be temporarily closed for renovations. The existing carpet will be replaced with new flooring. This area, including computer stations and McLennan e-Classroom will be closed to the public.

Update: Platform Migration - ebrary and EBL moving to Ebook Central

��ֱ�� — Mon, 03 Jul 2017 19:30:54 +0000

In mid-July, ebrary and EBL collections were migrated to a new ProQuest platform called Ebook Central. Due to this change, personal accounts from EBL and ebrary were moved to the new platform.

Library Blogs, Library Matters unavailable Wednesday, June 28, 8:30am to 9am

��ֱ�� — Tue, 27 Jun 2017 14:33:22 +0000

��ֱ�� Library Blogs and Library Matters will be unavailable Wednesday, June 28, 2017 from 8:30am to 9am for a scheduled upgrade.

We apologize for any inconvenience.

Entrance to McLennan Library Building temporarily closed for repairs

��ֱ�� — Fri, 16 Jun 2017 00:58:35 +0000

Update, June 21: Repairs have been completed and the McLennan doors are now open again. Please use the main entrance of McLennan to enter the Humanities and Social Sciences Library. (Please note: the temporary access via the Redpath doors is no longer available and the alarm will sound if the emergency exits there are opened.)

Education Curriculum Resources Centre temporarily closed for renovations from August 5-27

��ֱ�� — Thu, 15 Jun 2017 17:40:06 +0000

The two heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems in the Education Building will be replaced this summer. As a result of this renovation work, the Education Curriculum Resources Centre will temporarily close from Saturday, August 5 to Sunday, August 27. During this time, the collection will be unavailable. The last day to submit hold requests will be Wednesday, July 19.

Survey: Accessing Library Online Resources on Mobile Devices

��ֱ�� — Tue, 13 Jun 2017 17:44:01 +0000

The ��ֱ�� Library Mobile Apps Committee is keen to know how the ��ֱ�� community uses mobile devices to access Library online resources. Your feedback will help the Library to improve services for mobile environments. Please help the Library by filling out this brief, anonymous survey.

To take this short survey, click here. Thank you!

Please note that the survey ends July 17, 2017.

All Library branches closed on June 23 and June 30

��ֱ�� — Fri, 09 Jun 2017 13:00:54 +0000

Please note that all Library branches will be closed in observance of two statutory holidays.

Friday, June 23 (La Fête Nationale)
Friday, June 30 (Canada Day)

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

Room booking downtime, May 24 between 1am and 4am

��ֱ�� — Tue, 23 May 2017 18:58:56 +0000

Due to scheduled maintenance, the Library's room booking system (group study rooms, 3d printers/scanner, Research Commons collaboration booths) will be unavailable for up to 30 minutes between 1:00am and 4:00am, Wednesday, May 24.

We apologize for any inconvenience.

New Report: Open Education Resources and Textbook Affordability at ��ֱ��

��ֱ�� — Fri, 19 May 2017 15:55:49 +0000

��ֱ�� Library & Archives and the Student Society of ��ֱ�� (SSMU) are happy to announce the release of the report, “Challenges and opportunities: Open Educational Resources (OERs) at ��ֱ��” by graduating Arts student Casarina Hocevar.

The report releases the findings of a student textbook affordability survey and provides a set of recommendations for greater OER use on campus. Click here to read it.

��ֱ�� Library & Archives awards the inaugural Computational Research Fellowship to Rajat Bhateja

��ֱ�� — Thu, 18 May 2017 13:34:36 +0000

��ֱ�� Library and Archives is delighted to announce the recipient of the inaugural Computational Research Fellowship.

Gregory Houston and Dawn McKinnon winners of the 2017 ��ֱ�� Library Excellence Awards

��ֱ�� — Fri, 12 May 2017 20:05:26 +0000

Congratulations to the recipients of the 2017 ��ֱ�� Library Excellence Awards, which were awarded on May 11, 2017. The awards recognize outstanding contributions and exceptional leadership to ��ֱ��’s continued success and in advancing the mission of the Library.

Digitization and New Media Administrator Gregory Houston, was presented with the Library Staff Excellence Award and Dawn McKinnon, Coordinator, E-Books & Cataloguing, received the Librarian Excellence Award.

Classic Catalogue now secure using HTTPS

��ֱ�� — Thu, 06 Apr 2017 18:47:33 +0000

The Library's Classic Catalogue, and Library Account sign-in form are now fully secure, using HTTPS.

Please update any bookmarks you may have to the Classic Catalogue to use the HTTPS protocol (https://). The URL is now:

https://catalogue.mcgill.ca/F

Lower McTavish Pedestrian detour April 7 - 14

��ֱ�� — Thu, 06 Apr 2017 14:59:07 +0000

A City of Montreal project concrete pour on Friday, April 7 will have approximately twelve trucks accessing McTavish through the alley behind the Bronfman Building. As a result, the pedestrian access across McTavish at Bookstore/McLennan-Redpath Complex crossing point will be blocked off. A detour will be in place for approximately one week starting from April 7. The detour will have people walking up to Sherbrooke before gaining access to the east or west sidewalk on McTavish. Please view the image for clarification.

Easter weekend Library hours

��ֱ�� — Thu, 06 Apr 2017 12:22:57 +0000

The following branches will provide 24-hour access for study for ��ֱ�� users over the Easter weekend (Friday, April 14 through Monday, April 17):

Humanities and Social Sciences Library

Schulich Library of Physical Sciences, Life Sciences, and Engineering

Nahum Gelber Law Library

RESOLVED: Issue with Library's WorldCat Catalogue and link resolver

��ֱ�� — Thu, 30 Mar 2017 15:38:50 +0000

Update, March 30 3:10pm: Our partner company is continuing to investigate the causes of today’s WorldCat service interruption. However, searches in ��ֱ��’s WorldCat are working once again.

We are currently experiencing difficulties with the Library's WorldCat Catalogue & our link resolver. EZproxy & QuestionPoint do not seem to be affected. Our partner company is working on a fix.

We apologize for the inconvenience. Thank you.

Elevator now working in Schulich Library

��ֱ�� — Wed, 29 Mar 2017 19:24:08 +0000

The elevator is now working in Schulich Library of Physical Sciences, Life Sciences, and Engineering. The elevator has been repaired and is working as expected as of March 29, 2017.

We thank you for your patience over the past few weeks and apologize for the inconvenience caused.

Previously: Schulich Library elevator out of service for repairs until late March

RESOLVED: Off-campus EZproxy and Interlibrary Loan Access Unavailable

��ֱ�� — Mon, 20 Mar 2017 18:45:43 +0000

Update, March 20 3:20pm: The problems with off-campus EZproxy and Interlibrary loan access has been resolved.

We are currently experiencing difficulties with off-campus EZproxy and Interlibrary loan access due to network issues on campus. ��ֱ�� IT is working to resolve the problem as quickly as possible and will provide an update in this space as soon as it becomes available.

We apologize for any inconvenience.

E-resource links in WorldCat unavailable Saturday, March 18, 12am to 4am

��ֱ�� — Thu, 16 Mar 2017 18:28:09 +0000

Due to scheduled maintenance, links to electronic resources via the Library's WorldCat Catalogue will be unavailable Saturday, March 18, 2017 from 12:00am to 4:00am. The WorldCat link resolver - "Find Full Text" links - will also be unavailable during the same period.

We apologize for any inconvenience.

Library materials due March 15 have been extended to March 16

��ֱ�� — Wed, 15 Mar 2017 17:48:11 +0000

Please note, due to the extreme weather conditions, all Library items (regular loans and overnight reserves) that were due on Wednesday, March 15 are now due on Thursday, March 16.

Overnight reserves will still be due by 1 hour after the circulation desk opens in the respective branches.

Thank you.

��ֱ��l Library branches remain open despite snowstorm

��ֱ�� — Wed, 15 Mar 2017 15:56:43 +0000

Please note, because of the difficult weather and transportation issues caused by the blizzard, classes on both ��ֱ�� campuses will be cancelled March 15, including evening courses. More details are available by clicking here.

Macdonald Campus Seed Library Breaking New Ground March 20

��ֱ�� — Wed, 15 Mar 2017 15:32:55 +0000

On March 20, 2017, the first day of spring, the Macdonald Campus Library at ��ֱ�� will officially launch a seed library. The Macdonald Campus Seed Library is the first academic seed library of its kind in Quebec and third in Canada. The library serves the entire ��ֱ�� community.

Schulich Library elevator out of service for repairs until late March

��ֱ�� — Mon, 06 Mar 2017 16:30:21 +0000

Update March 29, 2017: The elevator in Schulich Library is now working.

Please note, the elevator in the Schulich Library of Physical Sciences, Life Sciences, and Engineering will be out of service for repairs for two to three weeks as of March 6, 2017.

Water shutdown, McLennan Library Building, March 2 & 3 (10pm-7am)

��ֱ�� — Mon, 27 Feb 2017 20:52:38 +0000

Please be advised that there will be a City of Montreal water shutdown at the McLennan Library Building on Thursday, March 2 and Friday March 3. The shutdown will occur on both evenings from 10:00pm until 7:00am and will affect the entire building.

This shutdown is necessary for the City of Montreal to replace a major water valve on Sherbrooke Street.

During this time, please use the washrooms located in the Redpath Library Building.

We apologize for any inconvenience. Thank you.

Extended hours begin February 27

��ֱ�� — Mon, 27 Feb 2017 14:00:00 +0000

��ֱ�� Library will once again offer extended opening hours in four branches for the upcoming spring exam period.

April 2017 Exam Period Access to the Nahum Gelber Law Library

��ֱ�� — Fri, 24 Feb 2017 16:19:59 +0000

From Sunday, April 2 to Friday, April 28, ��ֱ�� students will be able to access the Nahum Gelber Law Library 24 hours a day, seven days a week. As agreed between the Students' Society of ��ֱ�� (SSMU) and the Law Students Association (LSA), the Nahum Gelber Law Library will limit access to the three upper floors of the library to Law students only during the April 13 to 28 examination period.

WorldCat Catalogue unavailable Sunday, February 19, 2am - 8am

��ֱ�� — Thu, 16 Feb 2017 19:12:50 +0000

Due to scheduled maintenance the Library's WorldCat Catalogue will be unavailable Sunday, February 19, 2017 from 2:00am to 8:00am. The FirstSearch database and WorldCat.org will also be unavailable during the same period.

We apologize for any inconvenience.

WorldCat unavailable Sunday, February 5, 12am to 8am

��ֱ�� — Thu, 12 Jan 2017 20:20:01 +0000

Due to scheduled maintenance the Library's WorldCat Catalogue will be unavailable Sunday, February 5, 2017 from 12:00am to 8:00am. The FirstSearch database and WorldCat.org will also be unavailable during the same period.

We apologize for any inconvenience.

Library Blogs, Library Matters unavailable Tuesday, January 24, 8:30am to 9am

��ֱ�� — Fri, 20 Jan 2017 15:32:03 +0000

��ֱ�� Library Blogs and Library Matters will be unavailable Tuesday, January 24, 2017 from 8:30am to 9am for scheduled maintenance.

We apologize for any inconvenience.

��ֱ�� Interlibrary Loan Service closed Wednesday January 18, 12pm-5pm

��ֱ�� — Tue, 17 Jan 2017 15:59:15 +0000

On Wednesday January 18 from 12pm-5pm, library staff members from ��ֱ��'s Interlibrary Loan (ILL) Service are attending a training session and will not be available to answer inquiries either by telephone or email. Please note that this closure affects all types of internal and external queries.

ILL staff members will answer messages on Thursday, January 19, 2017.

Thank you for your understanding and collaboration.

Colombo ILL unavailable Saturday, January 14, 2am to 6am

��ֱ�� — Fri, 13 Jan 2017 17:44:56 +0000

The Colombo ILL (interlibrary loan) system will be unavailable Saturday, January 14, 2017, from 2:00am to 6:00am, due to a scheduled server migration.

We apologize for any inconvenience.

Cyberthèque closed Thursday, January 12, 2017 from 4 to 8pm

��ֱ�� — Tue, 10 Jan 2017 15:45:52 +0000

Please note that the Cyberthèque (ground floor, Redpath Library Building) in the Humanities and Social Sciences Library will be closed for a special event from 4pm to 8pm on Thursday, January 12, 2017 .

We apologize for any inconvenience.

WorldCat Catalogue unavailable Sunday, January 8, 2am - 9am

��ֱ�� — Fri, 06 Jan 2017 21:16:03 +0000

Due to scheduled maintenance the Library's WorldCat Catalogue will be unavailable Sunday, January 8, 2017 from 2:00am to 9:00am. The FirstSearch database and WorldCat.org will also be unavailable during the same period.

We apologize for any inconvenience.

Short downtime for Library guides, Databases A-Z list on December 30, 10pm

��ֱ�� — Thu, 22 Dec 2016 18:51:14 +0000

Due to scheduled maintenance, the Library's subject guides and Databases A-Z list will be unavailable for a short time (less than 15 minutes) on December 30, 2016 at 10pm.

We apologize for any inconvenience.

Use your ��ֱ�� credentials to sign into the Classic Catalogue (Aleph)

��ֱ�� — Mon, 19 Dec 2016 14:59:18 +0000

Beginning the week of January 3, 2017, ��ֱ�� students and staff can sign into the Classic Catalogue using their ��ֱ�� Username and password. Users wishing to authenticate will see a sign-in screen that looks very much like the Minerva sign-in interface. The sign-in with your barcode and PIN remains available, but if you have forgotten your PIN, this added option will enable you to access your Library Account.

��ֱ�� Library closed December 23 to January 2

��ֱ�� — Wed, 14 Dec 2016 13:41:59 +0000

The Library is closed for the holidays from Friday, December 23, 2016 through Monday, January 2, 2017, inclusive.

All branches will open on Tuesday, January 3, 2017.

Check the individual branch pages for specific opening hours: /library/branches

December 4, 2am to 5:30am - Links to Library e-resources won't work (EZproxy downtime)

��ֱ�� — Thu, 01 Dec 2016 21:09:20 +0000

Links to ��ֱ�� Library e-resources will not work as expected Sunday, December 4, 2016 between 2:30am and 5am, due to scheduled maintenance to the EZproxy authentication system.

While the work is being done over, links to online resources from the Library website, the WorldCat catalogue, databases and e-journals A-Z lists, and subject guides will not work for any resource that is restricted to ��ֱ�� users.

We apologize for any inconvenience.

RESOLVED: Problems with WorldCat search results

��ֱ�� — Tue, 29 Nov 2016 15:45:59 +0000

Update, November 29, 4:30pm: The problems with ��ֱ�� holdings in WorldCat Local have been resolved.

We are currently experiencing problems with call number and location information not showing for physical items in our WorldCat Catalogue. We are working to resolve the issues as quickly as possible.

Saturday, November 26: Schulich Library - temperature fluctuation

��ֱ�� — Fri, 25 Nov 2016 00:28:34 +0000

On Saturday, November 26 from 3am to 5pm, Facilities will be performing renovation work that will affect temperatures in the Schulich Library of Physical Sciences, Life Sciences and Engineering. The steam distribution system in the Macdonald-Stewart Library Building (Schulich Library) will be shut down in order to fix six leaks before the winter season sets in. As a result, library users may experience colder than normal temperatures. Spaces will be open for study but users should dress accordingly.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

RESOLVED: Classic Catalogue access problems from off campus

��ֱ�� — Tue, 22 Nov 2016 15:41:45 +0000

Update, November 23: Yesterday's issues affecting off-campus access to the Library's Classic Catalogue have been resolved.

We are currently experiencing issues with off-campus access to the Library's Classic Catalogue. From off campus, users encounter the error: Error 403 Forbidden | Access from IP address 132.174.254.12 not allowed.

Access to Nahum Gelber Law Library during exam period (December 7 - 20)

��ֱ�� — Mon, 21 Nov 2016 18:18:21 +0000

Update: Exam Period Access for Fall 2016

New PCs at the Schulich Library of Physical Sciences, Life Sciences, and Engineering

��ֱ�� — Fri, 04 Nov 2016 15:58:14 +0000

Login times just got a lot faster for library users working at computer stations in room 413 at the Schulich Library of Physical Sciences, Life Sciences, and Engineering. Thanks to the SSMU’s Library Improvement Fund, Schulich has received 16 new public computers. The new computers, OptiPlex 9020 Small Form Factor, are equipped with 1TB 3.5inch Serial ATA (7200 rpm) Hard Drive, Intel Core i7-4790 Quad Core Processors, an AMD Radeon 2GB R7 250 graphics card and 16 gigs of RAM.

Downtime for Classic Catalogue and other Library systems, November 3, 6am - 7am

��ֱ�� — Tue, 01 Nov 2016 15:47:48 +0000

Due to scheduled maintenance, the following services and systems will be unavailable between 6am and 7am, Thursday morning, November 3, 2016:

Classic Catalogue
Library loans and auto-loan machines (no borrowing will be possible during the downtime)
Availability information for physical items in ��ֱ�� WorldCat

We apologize for any inconvenience.

Jeffry Archer appointed Associate Dean, User Services

��ֱ�� — Thu, 27 Oct 2016 18:15:56 +0000

The ��ֱ�� Library and Archives is pleased to welcome Jeffry Archer as the new Associate Dean, User Services, on a four-year term effective January 3, 2017.

“Jeffry will be an incredible asset to the entire ��ֱ�� community. Throughout his career, he has shown himself to be a hands-on leader who understands the importance of listening to the diverse needs of students, faculty and researchers and has the ability to develop services to best support the community,” said C. Colleen Cook, Trenholme Dean of Libraries.

135 years of theses available online

��ֱ�� — Thu, 27 Oct 2016 17:12:46 +0000

In conjunction with Open Access Week and Homecoming, 135 years of ��ֱ�� graduate scholarship is now available online! Years in the making, the electronic thesis and dissertation collection now includes almost 42,000 open access ��ֱ�� theses and dissertations dating back to 1881. Theses and dissertations are searchable by faculty and department, degree, or subject at escholarship.mcgill.ca. To date almost 7,000 theses have been digitized representing almost a million pages.

Renaming announcement: Schulich Library of Physical Sciences, Life Sciences, and Engineering

��ֱ�� — Fri, 21 Oct 2016 15:00:46 +0000

Following the approval of the GD16-09 Renaming Proposal submitted to the Board of Governors on October 6, 2016, Dr. C.

Library Blogs, Library Matters unavailable Tuesday, October 18, 8am to 9am

��ֱ�� — Fri, 14 Oct 2016 17:47:38 +0000

��ֱ�� Library Blogs and Library Matters will be unavailable Tuesday, October 18, 2016 from 8am to 9am for scheduled maintenance.

We apologize for any inconvenience.

Library hours over Thanksgiving weekend

��ֱ�� — Fri, 07 Oct 2016 12:06:43 +0000

Most Library branches will be closed on Monday, October 10 (Thanksgiving Day, Canada). Many Library branches will be open with modified hours for study over the weekend, with some offering services. Please visit the individual branch pages on the Library website for details regarding opening and service hours.

The Humanities and Social Sciences Library, located in the McLennan-Redpath Library Complex, will be open for study on Monday, October 10 from 8am to midnight. Services will be closed.

Database trial: Drama Online

��ֱ�� — Thu, 06 Oct 2016 17:51:36 +0000

We have a trial of Drama Online until November 20, 2016.

It includes the main collection of over 1000 playtexts from pre-eminent theatre lists such as Methuen Drama, Faber and Faber, and Arden Shakespeare, as well as contextual and critical background through scholarly works and practical guides. It also includes Shakespeare’s Globe On Screen (Shakespeare productions recorded live on stage in high definition), audio recordings from L.A. Theatre Works and more.

Extended study hours at Macdonald Campus Library begin October 1

��ֱ�� — Fri, 30 Sep 2016 19:24:49 +0000

Extended study hours at Macdonald Campus Library will begin on October 1, 2016. From October 1 through December 20, in addition to the regular service hours, the Library will be open for study Monday to Thursday from 6 to 10pm and Saturdays from 12 to 8pm.

Extended hours at Macdonald Campus Library are generously supported by the Macdonald Campus Students' Society, the Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, and the ��ֱ�� Library.

RESOLVED: Problems accessing ACS resources

��ֱ�� — Fri, 23 Sep 2016 20:45:56 +0000

Update, September 26: The issues with off-campus access to the ACS (American Chemical Society) have been resolved.

We are currently experiencing problems accessing ACS (American Chemical Society) resources from off-campus over EZproxy (authenticating using your ��ֱ�� username). In the interim, you can access these resources by first connecting to ��ֱ�� VPN, then open ACS resources. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Schulich Library of Science & Engineering closing at 10pm on Monday, October 3

��ֱ�� — Fri, 23 Sep 2016 15:21:46 +0000

Please note that the Schulich Library of Science and Engineering will be closing two hours earlier than usual at 10pm in order for Facilities Management and Ancillary Services to shut down water supply and install a new water meter system. Work will begin at 10pm and should be completed by 6am the next morning.

Upcoming changes to PressDisplay, September 26

��ֱ�� — Mon, 19 Sep 2016 22:07:48 +0000

On Monday, September 26, the Library PressDisplay desktop platform is being updated. You will still be able to access the same worldwide newspaper content as well as create a personal account to customise your home newspaper feed or create your own collections. This update does not affect the PressReader mobile app.

RESOLVED: Problems with WorldCat and Colombo ILL search results

��ֱ�� — Fri, 16 Sep 2016 15:39:19 +0000

Update, September 23, 4:30pm: The problems with ��ֱ�� holdings in WorldCat Local have been resolved.

Update, September 22, 4:30pm: The problems with ��ֱ�� holdings in WorldCat are arising again. We are working to resolve the issues as quickly as possible. In the interim, the Classic Catalogue can be used to find holdings information for physical items. Links for eresources are working properly.

Library Go! A ��ֱ�� Library Scavenger Hunt

��ֱ�� — Fri, 26 Aug 2016 17:36:53 +0000

Library Go! A ��ֱ�� Library Scavenger Hunt is an interactive game that students can play at the Library on their mobile devices, for the chance of winning a Fitbit! It's a fun way to learn about our many services, varied spaces and extensive collections.

Changes to billing for lost overdue items

��ֱ�� — Tue, 23 Aug 2016 20:44:35 +0000

Beginning August, 24, 2016, Library borrowers will be billed for the replacement cost of items that are not returned or renewed 14 days after the due date, except for items in high demand that cannot be renewed: after 2 days for reserve material, and after 10 days for items that have been recalled. (Previously, bills for replacement were sent to users after 40 days for overdue items and 21 days for recalled overdue items.)

Water shutdown in the McLennan-Redpath Complex Saturday, August 20

��ֱ�� — Fri, 19 Aug 2016 13:30:26 +0000

Please note, there will be a City of Montreal water shutdown at the McLennan-Redpath Complex on Saturday, August 20 from 9am to noon. It will affect the water in both the McLennan and Redpath Library Buildings.

During this time, please use the washrooms located on the first floor of the Bronfman Building (1001 Sherbrooke Street West).

We apologize for any inconvenience. Thank you.

Nathalie Cooke appointed new Associate Dean, ROAAr

��ֱ�� — Wed, 10 Aug 2016 16:07:42 +0000

The ��ֱ�� Library and Archives is pleased to announce the appointment of Nathalie Cooke as new Associate Dean, ROAAr (Rare & Special Collections, Osler, Art and Archives), for a three-year term beginning September 1, 2016.

“I’m excited to welcome Nathalie to the Library’s senior administration team,” said C. Colleen Cook, ��ֱ�� Trenholme Dean of Libraries. “Her deep, diverse background and experience at ��ֱ�� will help us share our treasures with the ��ֱ�� community and beyond.”

Message of Pride from the Dean of Libraries

��ֱ�� — Tue, 26 Jul 2016 13:31:03 +0000

At the ��ֱ�� Library and Archives, we embrace Pride, the LGBTQ community and diversity in general as a core value. It is my sincerest hope that each of our users, be they students, faculty, staff or the general public, feel a sense of acceptance and openness at each branch and embark upon their research and studies with these values in mind. We are a community of many flavors and backgrounds and that diversity is one of the things that I like best about ��ֱ��, Montreal and Canada. Let’s celebrate it!

C. Colleen Cook
Trenholme Dean of Libraries

Downtime for Colombo ILL on Tuesday, July 26, 2016

��ֱ�� — Fri, 22 Jul 2016 20:20:35 +0000

Update, July 26, 10:50am: This morning's work on the Colombo ILL system is complete. There should be no more downtime. Please take note of the new Colombo ILL login URL: https://mcgill.vdxhost.com/zportal/zengine?VDXaction=HTTPXMLLogin.

OverDrive: new sign-in using ��ֱ�� username coming July 14

��ֱ�� — Mon, 11 Jul 2016 14:42:05 +0000

New for ��ֱ�� students, faculty, staff and alumni: Starting Thursday, July 14, 2016, you will be able to use your ��ֱ�� username and password to sign into OverDrive to access e-books and e-audiobooks.

Library Blogs, Library Matters unavailable Wednesday, June 22, 8:30am to 9am

��ֱ�� — Tue, 21 Jun 2016 18:53:18 +0000

��ֱ�� Library Blogs and Library Matters will be unavailable Wednesday, June 22, 2016 from 8:30am to 9am for maintenance.

We apologize for any inconvenience.

Baroque Concert at the Osler Library of the History of Medicine

��ֱ�� — Mon, 13 Jun 2016 20:22:57 +0000

On Saturday, June 25 at 2:00 p.m., the Osler Library of the History of Medicine will host a concert featuring Vincent Lauzer as part of the 14th annual Baroque Festival. The concert will showcase works for recorder by young Quebec composers with Baroque influences.

For more information about the Montréal Baroque Festival, please visit https://www.montrealbaroque.com.

Redpath basement converted to closed storage

��ֱ�� — Mon, 13 Jun 2016 15:25:24 +0000

Due to growing security concerns, the Redpath Library Building basement became closed storage as of Monday, August 15, 2016. Users may request materials through the catalogue and we will accommodate requests as quickly as possible.

If you have any questions or concerns about this, please don't hesitate to contact robin.canuel [at] mcgill.ca (Robin Canuel), Head Librarian, Humanities and Social Sciences Library.

RESOLVED: Issues with print holdings in the ��ֱ�� WorldCat catalogue

��ֱ�� — Tue, 07 Jun 2016 14:48:05 +0000

Update, June 14, 2016: Technical issues with the display of the physical holdings in the ��ֱ�� WorldCat catalogue have been resolved. Call numbers, locations and loan information should now display correctly for print items held by the Library.

Summer shifting project at Schulich Library of Science and Engineering

��ֱ�� — Fri, 03 Jun 2016 21:29:01 +0000

Schulich Library of Science and Engineering is undergoing a major summer shifting project. We are currently shifting our collection in order to provide more study space on the fourth and fifth floors. We will be shipping over 55,000 titles to our storage facility at the Currie Gym.

Symposium: Celebrating Voltaire/ Célébrer Voltaire, March 9, 2016

��ֱ�� — Thu, 02 Jun 2016 18:04:45 +0000

La version française suit

Voltaire was a celebrity and a figure of controversy in the 18th century. Famous for his wit and his advocacy of civil liberties, he remains the subject of much debate and discussion in the 21st century.

On March 9, 2016, the ��ֱ�� Library and Archives welcomed a group of local and international scholars for a one-day symposium “Celebrating Voltaire”.

The symposium included sessions in both English and French. View the Agenda below.

Downtime for ��ֱ�� WorldCat and ��ֱ�� Full Text links, June 4-5

��ֱ�� — Thu, 19 May 2016 21:01:36 +0000

Due to scheduled maintenance, the following services and systems will be unavailable from June 4, 2016 at 9pm until June 5, 2016 at noon:

��ֱ�� WorldCat Local catalogue
��ֱ�� Full Text links

We apologize for any inconvenience.

The ��ֱ�� Library's Islamic Lithographs digital Collection is now live

��ֱ�� — Tue, 17 May 2016 14:29:24 +0000

The Islamic Studies Library Collections at ��ֱ�� include over 750 lithographed volumes printed in the second half of the nineteenth century and the first half of the twentieth century in the Middle East (Egypt, Iran, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, and Turkey), North Africa (Morocco), and South Asia (India, Pakistan).

A war hero in our midst: The story of George Irvine Baillie

��ֱ�� — Wed, 04 May 2016 20:52:19 +0000

Have you ever noticed any of the 7 portraits hanging on the inside walls of the Schulich Library? Each portrait has captured a moment in that person’s life and invites us to find out the story behind the face.

Colombo ILL downtime, April 16 and April 23

��ֱ�� — Fri, 08 Apr 2016 22:08:20 +0000

Access to the Colombo Interlibrary Loan (ILL) service will be unavailable, due to scheduled server migrations:

Saturday, April 16, 2016 from 2:00am-6:00am (with a possible extension to 12:00pm)
Saturday, April 23, 2016 from 2:00am-6:00am (with a possible extension to 12:00pm)

We apologize for any inconvienience.

Michele Larose - Osler Library Artist-in-Residence Programme is now accepting submissions

��ֱ�� — Fri, 08 Apr 2016 15:36:16 +0000

La version française suit

Value: $6,000

Application Deadline: June 1, 2016.

Thanks to the generosity of Dr. Michele Larose, artist and paediatric neuropsychiatrist who trained in psychiatry and child psychiatry at ��ֱ�� and in visual arts at Curtin University in Australia, the Osler Library of the History of Medicine has established an artist-in-residence programme.

The ��ֱ�� Library and Archives launched its new Research Commons with a day of interactive demos

��ֱ�� — Tue, 05 Apr 2016 20:26:54 +0000

March 30, 2016 was the official launch of the new Research Commons, a technology-enhanced, collaborative space that brings together services and resources to support researchers. The launch included demonstrations of the 3D printers, presentations of the video wall and opportunities to try out the virtual reality headset.

To learn more about the Research Commons and to book a room or equipment, please visit /library/branches/research-commons.

Important message about security and public computers

��ֱ�� — Thu, 24 Mar 2016 19:18:32 +0000

It recently came to light that keylogger devices, used to log every key pressed on a keyboard, were found on some public computers at Concordia University. These devices put the privacy and security of user information at risk.

��ֱ��’s IT Services has since inspected ��ֱ��’s public computers and no keyloggers were found. IT Services does regular checks to ensure the safety of ��ֱ��’s public computers and are asking users to be vigilant as well.

Macdonald Campus Library extended hours - spring 2016

��ֱ�� — Wed, 16 Mar 2016 20:43:45 +0000

From March 16 to April 28, 2016, the Macdonald Campus Library will be offering extended hours.

In addition to its regular hours, the Library will be open: Monday to Thursday from 6 to 10pm and Saturday from 12 to 8pm.

For a complete list of the Library's opening hours, please click here.

RESOLVED: Colombo ILL unavailable

��ֱ�� — Wed, 16 Mar 2016 18:04:57 +0000

March 16, 5:00pm - The issues affecting access to Colombo ILL have been resolved. Colombo access has been restored and is functioning as expected.

March 16, 2:00pm - Access to the Colombo Interlibrary Loan (ILL) service is currently unavailable.

Colombo staff are in touch with OCLC, who are looking into the connection problems. We will update here as the situation develops.

We apologize for any inconvienience.

DynaMed Plus trial now available until March 31, 2016

��ֱ�� — Thu, 25 Feb 2016 17:57:04 +0000

The ��ֱ�� Library and Archives now has a trial for DynaMed Plus from EBSCO in addition to our subscription to DynaMed.

DynaMed Plus was released in 2015. Here is a short description of its features:

Library Blogs, Library Matters unavailable Thursday, February 18, 8:30am to 9am

��ֱ�� — Tue, 16 Feb 2016 17:33:46 +0000

��ֱ�� Library Blogs and Library Matters will be unavailable Thursday, February 18, 2016 from 8:30am to 9am for maintenance.

We apologize for any inconvenience.

February 14, 1am to 2am - Off-campus authentication for Library e-resources, login to Colombo ILL unavailable

��ֱ�� — Wed, 10 Feb 2016 21:34:37 +0000

Off-campus authentication for access to ��ֱ�� Library e-resources and login for Colombo ILL will not be available Sunday, February 14, 2016 starting at 1:00am for up to 1 hour, due to scheduled maintenance to ��ֱ�� login services.

RESOLVED: Problems with links to Library e-resources

��ֱ�� — Fri, 22 Jan 2016 20:53:29 +0000

Update, Friday, January 22, 4:35pm: The problems with links to Library e-resources appear to have been resolved. OCLC has brought our EZproxy server back online, and links are working as expected once again.

We are currently experiencing problems with our EZproxy authentication system used to provide access to Library e-resources. The issues are affecting links to ��ֱ�� Library licensed e-resources from both on and off campus.

Library Blogs, Library Matters unavailable Friday, January 22, 8am to 9am

��ֱ�� — Thu, 21 Jan 2016 17:44:54 +0000

��ֱ�� Library Blogs and Library Matters will be unavailable Friday, January 22, 2016 from 8am to 9am for maintenance.

We apologize for any inconvenience.

RESOLVED: Problems with JSTOR links in the Library Catalogue

��ֱ�� — Tue, 19 Jan 2016 16:57:40 +0000

Update, January 20, 4:30pm: Previously reported problems with JSTOR links in the WorldCat Catalogue have been resolved. Links to JSTOR journals should now resolve properly.

eScholarship@��ֱ��, eTheses and other locally hosted material unavailable January 11, 7am to 7pm

��ֱ�� — Tue, 05 Jan 2016 21:33:36 +0000

Update, January 12, 10:00am: All affected resources are now available.

Update, January 11, 6:00pm: The server migration is now complete, however some services are not yet accessible and may be unavailable until later than expected tonight.

Currently available:

All Library branches will be closed December 24, 2015 through January 3, 2016

��ֱ�� — Mon, 21 Dec 2015 15:31:55 +0000

All ��ֱ�� Library branches will be closed December 24, 2015 through January 3, 2016. To learn more about the opening hours of a specific branch, please click here.

We look ��ֱ�� to seeing you in the new year.

Improvements to the Library home page on mobile devices

��ֱ�� — Wed, 16 Dec 2015 22:48:49 +0000

The display of the Library home page has been updated to improve how it displays when viewed on (smaller) mobile devices. The main search box is more user-friendly and the three main categories of links are in collapsible sections in order to make the site easier to navigate.

If you have any comments or questions, or encounter any issues using the site on your mobile device, please web.library [at] mcgill.ca (let us know).

Library Blogs, Library Matters unavailable Friday, December 4, 8am to 9am

��ֱ�� — Thu, 03 Dec 2015 15:49:01 +0000

��ֱ�� Library Blogs and Library Matters will be unavailable Friday, December 4, 2015 from 8am to 9am for scheduled maintenance.

We apologize for any inconvenience.

Branch Hours & Access - Exam Period, December 2015

��ֱ�� — Wed, 02 Dec 2015 17:04:54 +0000

24/7 Exam Period Hours

As of December 2nd 2015, the following library branches will be open 24 hours 7 days a week:

Macdonald Campus Library Extended Exam Period Hours

Life Sciences reserves and services moved to Osler Library of the History of Medicine

��ֱ�� — Tue, 01 Dec 2015 16:37:41 +0000

On December 1, 2015, the Life Sciences Library Service Point was relocated to the Osler Library of the History of Medicine (still on the 3rd floor of McIntyre Medical Building). Loans services, including course reserves, are now available from Osler Library.

Christopher Lyons, Head of Osler Library of the History of Medicine, named Osler Librarian

��ֱ�� — Tue, 01 Dec 2015 14:54:47 +0000

The ��ֱ�� Library and Archives is proud to announce that Christopher Lyons, the current Head of the Osler Library of the History of the Medicine, has received the prestigious title of Osler Librarian after a unanimous vote of endorsement by the Board of Curators.

RESOLVED: Several Libary web sites and digital collections currently unavailable

��ֱ�� — Thu, 19 Nov 2015 14:21:25 +0000

Update: Friday, November 20 at 9:40 AM - The issues with the Library's secondary sites and digitial collections have been resolved. All sites and services are accessible and functioning normally. Thank you for your patience!

Update: 10:37 AM - Access to some of the Library's secondary sites and digital collections has been restored. We continue to work on the issue and hope to have access fully restored soon.

The Schulich Library of Science and Engineering will be closed Dec. 2 from 2AM to 9AM

��ֱ�� — Mon, 16 Nov 2015 19:25:59 +0000

On Wednesday, December 2, the Schulich Library of Science and Engineering will be closed from 2AM to 9AM to accommodate a scheduled electrical shutdown. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

Interlibrary Loans closing at 1pm today, November 10, 2015

��ֱ�� — Tue, 10 Nov 2015 16:36:21 +0000

The Interlibrary Loan and Document Delivery Service will be closing at 1:00pm today, Tuesday, November 10, 2015, while all staff attend convocation to receive the Principal’s Award for Administrative and Support Staff.

Please leave a voice message at 514-398-4732 or email colombo.library [at] mcgill.ca and they will respond to you tomorrow.

Life Sciences reserves and services are moving to the Osler Library of the History of Medicine

��ֱ�� — Thu, 05 Nov 2015 12:07:01 +0000

On December 1, 2015, Life Sciences reserves and services will be moving to the Osler Library of the History of Medicine

Log into Books24x7 e-books with your ��ֱ�� username and password

��ֱ�� — Tue, 03 Nov 2015 15:24:38 +0000

New Redpath washrooms closed Oct. 30 until Nov. 2

��ֱ�� — Thu, 29 Oct 2015 16:30:17 +0000

The new washrooms on the 1st floor of the Redpath Library Building will be closed from 7am Friday, October 30 until 7am Monday, November 2. Contractors will be making adjustments to the space during this time.

Additional washrooms are available below the main McLennan entrance and on the Cyberthèque floor, next to the café.

Thank you for your understanding and we apologize for any inconvenience.

October 23, 12am - Links to Library e-resources won't work for up to 4 hours (EZproxy downtime)

��ֱ�� — Mon, 19 Oct 2015 15:41:16 +0000

Links to ��ֱ�� Library e-resources will not work as expected early Friday morning, October 23, 2015 starting at 12:00am for up to 4 hours, due to scheduled maintenance to the EZproxy authentication system.

FIXED: WorldCat and other OCLC services restored

��ֱ�� — Fri, 16 Oct 2015 14:38:26 +0000

UPDATE, October 16, 4:40pm: WorldCat and other OCLC services are now available and appear to be functioning normally.

UPDATE, October 16, 12:50pm: WorldCat is now available and functioning as expected. We are still experiencing problems with the Find Full Text link resolver in Library-licensed databases. We'll update here as soon as more information is available. Thank you for your understanding.

WorldCat Local and other OCLC services are currently unavailable.

CANCELLED: October 15 - EZproxy downtime

��ֱ�� — Fri, 09 Oct 2015 15:13:08 +0000

The EZproxy system maintenance that was scheduled for Thursday, October 15, 2015 at 9:00pm has been cancelled. Links to ��ֱ�� Library e-resources and the EZproxy authentication system should continue to work as expected.

We apologize for any confusion.

Find out more about accessing online Library resources.

FIXED: Problem with interlibrary loan links in the Find Full Text WorldCat Link Resolver

��ֱ�� — Fri, 02 Oct 2015 15:21:47 +0000

UPDATE, October 6, 2015: This issue has been resolved. Initiating interlibrary loan requests from the Find Full Text (WorldCat Link Resolver) page is working as expected. Thank you for your understanding.

October 2, 2015:

The ��ֱ�� Library Sprint!

��ֱ�� — Thu, 01 Oct 2015 16:58:21 +0000

We’ve put together a fun, interactive online orientation scavenger hunt that will help you:

Find books and other resources quickly
Discover different types of study areas and e-classrooms
Learn about photocopying, printing and accessing course reserves
Discover how to borrow books using your student card
…and more!

Start in the lobby of the Humanities & Social Sciences Library or the Schulich Library of Science and Engineering and access clues on your phone or tablet by visiting:

Interlibrary Loans and Document Delivery team wins 2014-15 Principal’s Award

��ֱ�� — Thu, 01 Oct 2015 13:27:05 +0000

��ֱ�� Library’s Interlibrary Loan and Document Delivery has been named as one of the winners of the prestigious 2014-15 Principal’s Award for Administrative and Support Staff (Team Projects), honouring their customer and community service, quality of work, innovation, teamwork and sustainability.

The annual awards celebrates the tireless and exceptional efforts of ��ֱ��'s administrative and support staff in five separate categories: Management (Managers and Professionals), Clerical, Technical and Library Assistants, Trades and Services and Team Projects.

Library Blogs, Library Matters unavailable Tuesday, September 15, 8:30am to 9am

��ֱ�� — Mon, 14 Sep 2015 19:38:59 +0000

��ֱ�� Library Blogs and Library Matters will be unavailable Tuesday, September 15, 2015 from 8:30am to 9am for scheduled maintenance.

We apologize for any inconvenience.

UPDATED: WorldCat Local and other OCLC services restored

��ֱ�� — Tue, 08 Sep 2015 15:10:12 +0000

Updated 12:25 PM: WorldCat Local and other OCLC services are now available and functioning normally.

WorldCat Local and other OCLC services are currently unavailable.

OCLC is aware of the issue and is investigating.

We will report back with more information as soon as we have an update.

We apologize for any inconvienience this might cause.

Downtime for Classic Catalogue and other Library systems, Saturday night/Sunday morning

��ֱ�� — Fri, 28 Aug 2015 20:13:48 +0000

Due to scheduled maintenance this weekend, the following services and systems will be unavailable for approximately 4 hours beginning at 12:30am, early Sunday morning, August 30:

Classic Catalogue
Library loans and auto-loan machines (no borrowing will be possible during the downtime)
Availability information for physical items in ��ֱ�� WorldCat

We apologize for any inconvenience.

eScholarship@��ֱ��, eTheses, eExams unavailable Wednesday, August 26, 6:00am to 8:00am

��ֱ�� — Tue, 25 Aug 2015 14:39:44 +0000

eScholarship@��ֱ��, including eTheses, eExams and other locally digitized material, will be unavailable Wednesday, August 26, 2015 from 6:00am until 8:00am due to regular server maintenance.

We apologize for any inconvenience.

Subject guides now available using LibGuides

��ֱ�� — Fri, 14 Aug 2015 20:00:35 +0000

Today the Library launched our subject guides on LibGuides, a specialized publishing system that makes it easier for us to provide you with helpful information that is easy to find and use.

You can access these guides as you normally would through the Subject Guide links on the home page.

Note: The URLs for the guides have changed, so any bookmarks or links that you have created to these subject guides will need to be updated.

WorldCat system issue has been resolved

��ֱ�� — Fri, 14 Aug 2015 18:13:29 +0000

Update: Friday, August 14 at 4:44 PM

OCLC is reporting that the system issue has been resolved. They recommend that anyone still experiencing issues with the WorldCat service clear your browser cache and try again.

If you continue to experience issues with WorldCat, please let us know!

Preview of upcoming changes to Library home page

��ֱ�� — Wed, 15 Jul 2015 19:32:48 +0000

Unfortunately, we have had to scale back our plans for making changes to the design of the Library home page.

Instead, we will be limiting ourselves to making a few small changes to the content displayed in the current design.

Specifically:

Math Collection housed in the Edward Rosenthall Library to move this summer

��ֱ�� — Mon, 29 Jun 2015 20:27:46 +0000

The Department of Mathematics and Statistics will be transforming the former Library space on the 11th floor of Burnside Hall over the upcoming year in order to meet the teaching and learning needs of students and faculty. To facilitate this space transformation, the ��ֱ�� Library will relocate the library collection and merge this material with the rest of the math and statistic collections currently housed in other branch libraries.

All Library branches closed Wednesday, July 1 - Canada Day

��ֱ�� — Thu, 25 Jun 2015 21:56:34 +0000

Please note all Library branches will be closed Wednesday, July 1, 2015 for Canada Day.

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

All Library branches closed Wednesday, June 24 - La Fête nationale du Québec/Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day

��ֱ�� — Tue, 23 Jun 2015 17:11:07 +0000

Please note all Library branches will be closed Wednesday, June 24, 2015 for la Fête nationale du Québec/Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day.

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

HVAC work in Macdonald Campus Library

��ֱ�� — Fri, 19 Jun 2015 19:48:26 +0000

Please be advised that the entire Level 3 quiet study floor will be closed off from June 18 through July 12, due to heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning work in the Macdonald Campus Library. There will also be noise, vibrations and ventilation shutdowns in the coming weeks.

Staff will be able to access the closed-off areas once a day. Please continue to request items through the library catalogue, or visit the Library Services desk.

June 18, 9pm - Links to Library e-resources won't work for up to 4 hours (EZproxy downtime)

��ֱ�� — Wed, 10 Jun 2015 15:45:16 +0000

Links to ��ֱ�� Library e-resources will not work as expected Thursday, June 18, 2015 starting at 9:00pm for up to 4 hours, due to scheduled maintenance to the EZproxy authentication system.

eScholarship@��ֱ��, eTheses, eExams unavailable June 4, 6am to 8am

��ֱ�� — Wed, 03 Jun 2015 14:21:55 +0000

eScholarship@��ֱ��, including eTheses, eExams and other locally digitized material, will be unavailable Thursday, June 4, 2015 from 6:00am until 8:00am due to regular server maintenance.

We apologize for any inconvenience.

Renovations: Redpath Library Building, main floor washrooms

��ֱ�� — Thu, 14 May 2015 19:17:00 +0000

Thanks to the generous support of our undergraduate student SSMU Library Improvement Fund, ��ֱ�� Library & Archives is pleased to report that the long overdue expansion of the washrooms on the main floor of the Redpath Library Building is about to begin!

Downtime for Classic Catalogue and other Library systems due to upgrade, May 17 - 18

��ֱ�� — Wed, 13 May 2015 21:26:11 +0000

Due to a scheduled upgrade this weekend, the following services and systems will be unavailable beginning at 7:00am on Sunday, May 17:

Library Blogs, Library Matters unavailable Friday, May 8, 8am to 9am

��ֱ�� — Thu, 07 May 2015 16:28:07 +0000

��ֱ�� Library Blogs and Library Matters will be unavailable Friday, May 8, 2015 from 8am to 9am for scheduled maintenance.

We apologize for any inconvenience.

Library Blogs, Library Matters unavailable Tuesday, April 28, 8am to 9am

��ֱ�� — Mon, 27 Apr 2015 17:14:49 +0000

��ֱ�� Library Blogs and Library Matters will be unavailable Tuesday, April 28, 2015 from 8am to 9am for scheduled maintenance.

We apologize for any inconvenience.

Library Blogs, Library Matters unavailable Wednesday, April 15, 8am to 9am

��ֱ�� — Mon, 13 Apr 2015 17:01:51 +0000

��ֱ�� Library Blogs and Library Matters will be unavailable Wednesday, April 15, 2015 from 8am to 9am for scheduled maintenance.

We apologize for any inconvenience.

Access to Nahum Gelber Law Library during exam period / Accès à la Bibliothèque de droit Nahum Gelber pendant la période des examens

��ֱ�� — Wed, 25 Mar 2015 14:44:30 +0000

Access to Nahum Gelber Law Library during exam period
Tuesday, April 7 to Wednesday, April 29, 2015

From Tuesday, April 7 to Wednesday, April 29, 2015, the main floor and second floor of the Nahum Gelber Law Library will be open for study to all ��ֱ�� students during opening hours. During this period, only ��ֱ�� Law students will be able to access the third, fourth and fifth floors using their ID cards on the card readers installed in both elevators and in access points.

Easter weekend Library hours

��ֱ�� — Fri, 27 Mar 2015 20:42:58 +0000

The following branches will be open for study until midnight over the Easter weekend (Friday, April 3 through Monday, April 6):

Humanities and Social Sciences Library

Schulich Library of Science and Engineering

Nahum Gelber Law Library

Canadian Tri-Agencies (SSHRC, NSERC, and CIHR) introduce open access policy on publications arising from all awards granted after May 1, 2015

��ֱ�� — Thu, 12 Mar 2015 20:48:20 +0000

On February 27, 2015, Canada's three major research funding agencies – the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC), the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) and the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) – announced a new harmonized "Open Access Policy on Publications" that requires research publications supported by public funds to be made openly available for the benefit of the community at large.

Library Blogs, Library Matters unavailable Thursday, March 5, 8am to 9am

��ֱ�� — Tue, 03 Mar 2015 21:29:51 +0000

��ֱ�� Library Blogs and Library Matters will be unavailable Thursday, March 5, 2015 from 8am to 9am for scheduled maintenance.

We apologize for any inconvenience.

Service outage with WorldCat Local and other OCLC services (RESOLVED)

��ֱ�� — Thu, 26 Feb 2015 20:29:32 +0000

OCLC is experiencing a generalised outage across many of its platforms including WorldCat Local, the link resolver, QuestionPoint, Colombo (interlibrary loan), EZProxy (off-campus proxy access).

We will update this page with addtional information as it becomes available.

5:19 PM: Service has been restored to all OCLC services.

Issue with off-campus users requesting items for pickup, delivery or scanning from WorldCat Local

��ֱ�� — Thu, 19 Feb 2015 18:31:51 +0000

Off-campus users are currently not able to use the Request button in WorldCat Local to request pickup, delivery, or scanning for items held by the ��ֱ�� Library.

We are investigating the issue and will report back as the situation develops.

In the meantime, off-campus users can use the Classic Catalogue to look up and request these items.

Changes to off-campus access to Library e-resources - EZproxy migration status

��ֱ�� — Fri, 13 Feb 2015 19:11:01 +0000

As of Monday, February 16, 2015, access to ��ֱ�� Library e-resources from off campus will end for all ineligible ��ֱ�� affiliates. The Library's license agreements for electronic resources generally only cover off-campus access for current ��ֱ�� students, faculty and staff. [Read more]

Access to ��ֱ�� Library e-resources to cease for all ineligible accounts as of February 16, 2015

��ֱ�� — Wed, 04 Feb 2015 23:03:41 +0000

As of Monday, February 16, 2015, access to ��ֱ�� Library e-resources from off campus will end for all ineligible ��ֱ�� affiliates. The Library's license agreements for electronic resources generally only cover off-campus access for current ��ֱ�� students, faculty and staff.

In July 2013, in an effort to comply with licensing agreements for electronic content, the ��ֱ�� Library began a process of analyzing ��ֱ�� user and affiliated accounts to ensure that only eligible users were able to access the Library’s e-resources. This work has now been completed.

Library Blogs, Library Matters unavailable Tuesday, February 3, 8am to 9am

��ֱ�� — Mon, 02 Feb 2015 20:56:06 +0000

��ֱ�� Library Blogs and Library Matters will be unavailable Tuesday, February 3, 2015 from 8am to 9am for maintenance.

We apologize for any inconvenience.

Software license server downtime January 30, from 7am to 8am

��ֱ�� — Fri, 23 Jan 2015 19:53:12 +0000

The server that manages licenses for selected software installed on Library workstations will be unavailable Friday, January 30, 2015 from 7am to 8am.

During that time users will not be able to access the following software applications on Library workstations:

Matlab
SPSS
ArcGIS
Finale 2012

We apologize for any inconvenience.

Access to ��ֱ�� Library e-resources to cease for all ineligible ��ֱ�� accounts

��ֱ�� — Mon, 12 Jan 2015 12:33:02 +0000

Monday, January 12: Due to a technical issue, the removal of access to McGIll Library e-resources for unauthorized accounts has been delayed. More information on the new cut-off date will be published later this week.

Islamic Studies Library now open for study Saturdays from noon - 6pm

��ֱ�� — Thu, 08 Jan 2015 20:59:00 +0000

��ֱ�� Library is pleased to announce that from January 5 – April 29, 2015, the Islamic Studies Library will be open for study on Saturdays from noon – 6pm.

Funding support for this extended study time was made possible thanks to the SSMU Library Improvement Fund.

Osler Library of the History of Medicine re-opens January 5, 2015

��ֱ�� — Fri, 19 Dec 2014 23:15:32 +0000

After nine months of major roof and HVAC renovation work, the Osler Library of the History of Medicine is set to re-open with full service on Monday, January 5, 2015. This project, funded through the Knowledge Infrastructure Program, involved extensive roof work directly above the Osler Library as well as a replacement of the heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems throughout the Library and the McIntyre Building.

��ֱ�� Library closed for the holidays December 25 to January 4

��ֱ�� — Wed, 17 Dec 2014 15:53:55 +0000

The Library is closed for the holidays from Thursday, December 25, 2014 through Sunday, January 4, 2015, inclusive.

All branches will open on Monday, January 5, 2015.

Check the individual branch pages for specific opening hours: /library/branches

Access to ��ֱ�� Library e-resources to cease for all ineligible ��ֱ�� accounts as of January 12, 2015

��ֱ�� — Fri, 05 Dec 2014 18:04:02 +0000

In July 2013, in an effort to comply with ��ֱ�� Library's licensing agreements for electronic content, the ��ֱ�� Library began a process of analyzing ��ֱ�� user and affiliated accounts. Members of the ��ֱ�� community (i.e. faculty or staff member, medical resident or student) continue to have access to the full range of electronic databases, e-journals and other e-resources. Ineligible users (not currently a faculty or staff member, medical resident or student) were no longer given access to these services.

��ֱ�� Library update on: Redpath doors, smoke-free terrace, Redpath cafeteria, accessibility & gender-neutral washrooms

��ֱ�� — Thu, 04 Dec 2014 15:55:33 +0000

Originally published: December 3, 2014

Over the last few weeks, white boards were placed around the Humanities and Social Sciences Library by the SSMU Library Improvement Fund (LIF) Committee. The goal was to collect feedback and ideas and explore how these funds could be used to improve ��ֱ�� Library. The LIF Committee and the ��ֱ�� Library would like to address a number of questions that arose from the consultation.

1. Why are the doors to the Redpath Library Building closed?

Renovations: Replacement of Redpath Curtain Wall Windows

��ֱ�� — Wed, 03 Dec 2014 20:42:21 +0000

Originally published: August 6, 2014

Revised: December 11, 2014

Project description:

Osler Library of the History of Medicine space & collection temporarily inaccessible until January 2015. Other services continue to be offered.

��ֱ�� — Wed, 03 Dec 2014 20:08:55 +0000

Originally published: September 4, 2015

A major renovation of the McIntyre Medical Building’s HVAC infrastructure is underway. This project, funded through the Knowledge Infrastructure Program, involves extensive roof work directly above the Osler Library off the History of Medicine as well as a replacement of the heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems throughout the Library and the McIntyre Building.

Masonry work at Macdonald-Stewart Library Building (Schulich Library of Science and Engineering) & FAQs

��ֱ�� — Fri, 28 Nov 2014 18:08:10 +0000

Originally published: September 10, 2014

Please scroll down for FAQs.

Wednesday, September 10, 2014

From Robert Couvrette, Associate Vice-Principal (University Services) and Colleen Cook, Trenholme Dean of Libraries

We would like to advise you that work involving an in-depth investigation of and some repairs to the masonry walls of the Macdonald-Stewart Library Building, which houses the Schulich Library of Science and Engineering, will begin on Monday, September 15.

View November 11 Town Hall on libraries

��ֱ�� — Fri, 28 Nov 2014 17:53:03 +0000

Originally published: November 13, 2014

Thank you to all who attended the Town Hall on libraries on Tuesday, November 11.

The Town Hall was recorded and can now be viewed here.

For more information, please visit the website dedicated to the feasibility study.

Library Blogs, Library Matters unavailable Tuesday, Nov. 25, 8am to 9am

��ֱ�� — Mon, 24 Nov 2014 18:25:02 +0000

Due to scheduled maintenance, the Library Blogs and Library Matters will be unavailable Tuesday, November 25 from 8am to 9am.

We apologize for any inconvenience.

Classic Catalogue, auto-loan machine downtime Monday, November 10, 12:15am - 12:45am

��ֱ�� — Fri, 07 Nov 2014 22:05:08 +0000

Due to scheduled maintenance, the Classic Catalogue, item-availablity information in ��ֱ�� WorldCat and the auto-loan machines will be unavailable from 12:15am to 12:45am, Monday morning, November 10, 2014.

We apologize for any inconvenience.

Library Matters downtime, Thursday, October 9 from 8:30 to 9:30am

��ֱ�� — Tue, 07 Oct 2014 19:38:58 +0000

Due to scheduled maintenance, Library Matters, will be unavailable for about an hour Thursday morning, October 9, 2014, beginning at 8:30am.

We apologize for any inconvenience.

New automatic feature activated for ILL borrowing service

��ֱ�� — Fri, 30 Jan 2015 18:10:22 +0000

A new feature is now activated that facilitates submitting interlibrary loan (ILL) borrowing requests through the Colombo Interlibrary Loan system.

Both the ��ֱ�� WorldCat catalogue and the OpenURL Resolver (i.e. Find Full Text service) offer ��ֱ�� users the Request item through interlibrary loan option which connects users to the Colombo ILL system.

After clicking on the ��ֱ�� login link, users will authenticate with ��ֱ�� credentials for Colombo as usual.

Study areas on main floor of Redpath Library Building closed until late July

��ֱ�� — Fri, 30 Jan 2015 18:10:22 +0000

Renovations are currently taking place in the Redpath Library Building, making parts of the main floor temporarily inaccessible.

Study areas and group study rooms on the main floor of the Redpath Library Building are closed.

The e-classroom (Room RM-23), Cybertheque (basement level) and Blackader area (2nd floor) will remain open and are accessible via alternate routes.

The Writing Centre can be accessed via the Redpath Hall entrance on the side terrace.

All Library branches closed on July 1 for Canada Day

��ֱ�� — Thu, 26 Jun 2014 02:31:43 +0000

Please note that Tuesday, July 1 is a statutory holiday (Canada Day) therefore all Library branches will be closed.

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

Library branches switch to summer hours

��ֱ�� — Thu, 18 Sep 2014 19:06:54 +0000

Several of the Library's branches switch over to summer hours today.

For more information, please visit the appropriate branch page.

All Library branches closed on June 24 for La fête nationale/Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day

��ֱ�� — Thu, 18 Sep 2014 19:06:54 +0000

Please note that Tuesday, June 24, 2014 is a statutory holiday (La fête nationale/Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day) therefore all Library branches will be closed.

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

Air conditioning not functional at McLennan-Redpath Library Complex

��ֱ�� — Thu, 18 Sep 2014 19:06:54 +0000

The McLennan-Redpath Library Complex air conditioning system is not functional due to a broken pipe. It will take 7-10 days to complete the repair. Depending on the weather outside, the building may get warmer than usual. Library users can also expect some noise caused by drilling, hammering and welding and are encouraged to use other, quieter, cooler branch library spaces to study. For information on opening and service hours, please select a branch library from the list located here.

Colombo interlibrary loan database unavailable Friday, June 13, 5:00pm until midnight Saturday June 14

��ֱ�� — Thu, 18 Sep 2014 19:06:54 +0000

The Colombo interlibrary loan database will be unavailable to ��ֱ�� users and staff from 5:00pm on Friday, June 13, 2014 until the end of the day on Saturday, June 14, 2014.

As a result, ��ֱ�� users will not be able to submit interlibrary loan requests during this period.

Off-campus access, interlibrary loan, and authentication services unavailable Saturday, June 14, 10:00pm to 10:30pm

��ֱ�� — Thu, 18 Sep 2014 19:06:54 +0000

This coming Saturday, June 14, starting at 10:00 PM, ��ֱ�� IT will be carrying out scheduled maintenance on central authentication systems. As a result, you will not be able to login to most Library services for a 5-minute period of time within the maintenance window. This includes EZproxy (off-campus access to e-resources), Colombo (interlibrary loan), and several other online services.

eScholarship@��ֱ��, eTheses, eExams unavailable Wednesday, June 11, 10:00pm to 10:15pm

��ֱ�� — Thu, 18 Sep 2014 19:06:54 +0000

eScholarship@��ֱ��, including eTheses, eExams and other locally digitized material available via the Catalogue, will be unavailable Wednesday, June 11, 2014 from 10:00pm until 10:15pm due to regular server maintenance.

We apologize for any inconvenience.

Changes to e-resource access: Classic Catalogue, eResearch Gateway, Google Scholar

��ֱ�� — Thu, 18 Sep 2014 19:06:54 +0000

Today (June 9) we implemented a number of changes that affect how the Library’s e-resources are accessed by the ��ֱ�� Community.

E-resources to be removed from the Classic Catalogue on June 9

��ֱ�� — Thu, 18 Sep 2014 19:06:54 +0000

As mentioned previously, we will be removing electronic resources from the Classic Catalogue.

New Library Service: Journal Article/Book Chapter Scanning Service

��ֱ�� — Thu, 18 Sep 2014 19:06:54 +0000

The ��ֱ�� Library is pleased to announce the inauguration of a new service. Effective May 29, 2014, ��ֱ�� students, faculty and staff may request scanned copies of journal articles or book chapters from the print collection of the ��ֱ�� Library to be sent to their ��ֱ�� email address.

Information including a one minute video on how to submit a scan request is available on the library website at:

eResearch Gateway to be retired

��ֱ�� — Thu, 18 Sep 2014 19:06:54 +0000

Updated May 28: The retirement of the eresearch gateway has been moved back to June 9.

On Monday, June 9, 2014 the eResearch Gateway will be taken off-line.

The eResearch Gateway provides alternate ways of searching for articles, databases, and other electronic resources. This functionality is now provided for the most part by WorldCat and the Library's subject guides.

All Library branches closed for Journée nationale des patriotes

��ֱ�� — Thu, 18 Sep 2014 19:06:54 +0000

Please note that all Library branches will be closed on Monday, May 19, 2014 for a statutory holiday (Journée nationale des patriotes).

Some Islamic Studies Library collections unavailable until July 15

��ֱ�� — Thu, 18 Sep 2014 19:06:54 +0000

From May 20 to July 15, Morrice Hall , which houses the Islamic Studies Library, will be undergoing an accessibility project which includes renovating the third floor washrooms. In order to do so, contractors need to open the ceiling on the second floor of the library which requires the removal of three shelving units. The materials from these shelves were packed, and the shelves were removed on Tuesday, May 13.

Items in the call number range BP193.3 M3 1983 to DR438.3 M57 1990 will be unavailable until July 15, 2014.

eScholarship@��ֱ��, eTheses unavailable Wednesday, May 7, 10pm to midnight

��ֱ�� — Thu, 18 Sep 2014 19:06:54 +0000

eScholarship@��ֱ��, including eTheses and other locally digitized material available via the Catalogue, will be unavailable Wednesday, May 7, 2014 from 10pm until midnight due to regular server maintenance.

We apologize for any inconvenience.

Upcoming changes to e-resource access

��ֱ�� — Thu, 18 Sep 2014 19:06:54 +0000

This summer the Library will be making some changes to the services we use to provide access to e-resources:

E-resources will be removed from Classic Catalogue
eResearch Gateway to be retired
Migration to new link resolver will be completed

You can read more on each of these changes below.

Spring/summer hours for Library branches, online chat

��ֱ�� — Thu, 18 Sep 2014 19:06:54 +0000

Please note the following changes to the hours of operation for Library services over the course of the spring/summer months:

Library update on the Heartbleed bug

��ֱ�� — Thu, 18 Sep 2014 19:06:54 +0000

You may have recently heard of a computer security vulnerability called Heartbleed that is affecting computer networks around the world. We wanted to provide you with an update on how this vulnerability affects the Library’s services.

We have reviewed the Library's servers and insured that the version of the OpenSSL running is secure and not vulnerable to the Heartbleed bug.

Easter weekend Library hours

��ֱ�� — Thu, 18 Sep 2014 19:06:54 +0000

The following branches will be open for study 24 hours over the Easter weekend (Friday, April 18 through Monday, April 21):

Humanities and Social Sciences Library
Schulich Library of Science and Engineering
Nahum Gelber Law Library

Extended hours at the Library

��ֱ�� — Thu, 18 Sep 2014 19:06:54 +0000

Several of the Library’s branches are open now later to give you more time to study and get your work done.

The following branches are now open for study for 24-hours, 7 days a week:

Humanities and Social Sciences Library
Schulich Library of Science and Engineering
Nahum Gelber Law Library

UpToDate goes mobile!

��ֱ�� — Thu, 18 Sep 2014 19:06:54 +0000

UpToDate is now available for your mobile device. Download the UpToDate app for iOS, Android or Windows 8 phones and tablets.

Osler Library of the History of Medicine temporarily closed for HVAC and roof repairs from April – October 2014

��ֱ�� — Thu, 18 Sep 2014 19:06:54 +0000

A major renovation of the McIntyre Medical Building’s HVAC infrastructure is underway. This project, funded through the Knowledge Infrastructure Program, involves extensive roof work directly above the Osler Library as well as a replacement of the heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems throughout the Library and the McIntyre Building.

Scheduled maintenance notification: BioOne and Taylor & Francis unavailable beginning Saturday, March 1 at 11am

��ֱ�� — Thu, 18 Sep 2014 19:06:54 +0000

Due to essential maintenance, BioOne and the Taylor & Francis online platform will be unavailable March 1, 2014. The maintenance window will start at 11 a.m. and may last up to 16 hours.

Content and services on bioone.org will be unavailable as well as all Taylor & Francis content including e-journals. Unfortunately, due to license restrictions, the content is not available from any other site.

Colombo Interlibrary Loan database unavailable Thursday, February 13 from 11pm - 3am

��ֱ�� — Thu, 18 Sep 2014 19:06:54 +0000

The Colombo ILL database will not be available Thursday, February 13 from 11PM until 3AM due scheduled maintenance.

As a result, ��ֱ�� users will not be able to submit interlibrary loan requests during this 4 hour time period.

We apologize for this inconvenience.

ProQuest e-resources, RefWorks unavailable February 15 & 16 from 10pm to 6am

��ֱ�� — Thu, 18 Sep 2014 19:06:54 +0000

Due to essential maintenance for system enhancements, ProQuest services will not be available to library users on Saturday, February 15 and Sunday, February 16 from 10pm to 6am. During this time, ProQuest databases and RefWorks will be affected.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

eScholarship@��ֱ��, eTheses unavailable Wednesday, February 5, 5:30am to 6:30am

��ֱ�� — Thu, 18 Sep 2014 19:06:54 +0000

eScholarship@��ֱ��, including eTheses and other locally digitized material available via the Catalogue, will be unavailable tomorrow, Wednesday, February 5, 2014 from 5:30am to 6:30am due to regular server maintenance.

We apologize for any inconvenience.

Classic Catalogue downtime early Monday morning, January 20

��ֱ�� — Thu, 18 Sep 2014 19:06:54 +0000

Due to scheduled maintenance, the Classic Catalogue will be unavailable for about an hour early Monday morning, January 20, 2014, beginning at 00:10 (12:10 a.m.). Library holdings information in ��ֱ�� WorldCat Local and the auto-loan machines will also be unavailable during this downtime. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

Electronic journals at year-end

��ֱ�� — Thu, 18 Sep 2014 19:06:54 +0000

Electronic journal subscriptions are prone to having access terminated at the end of each year. Please note that the ��ֱ�� Library has renewed all of its online subscriptions and it is our hope that our publishers will minimize the disruption of electronic access. Should problems arise in January we will make every effort to reinstate access as quickly as possible. Please report any access problems to collections.library [at] mcgill.ca.

Library Holiday Closures

��ֱ�� — Thu, 18 Sep 2014 19:06:54 +0000

All library branches will be closed from December 25, 2013 to January 2, 2014 inclusive.

For additional information on opening and service hours, please click here.

Happy Holidays!

Chat service unavailable Tuesday, December 3, 2013

��ֱ�� — Thu, 18 Sep 2014 19:06:54 +0000

Due to a Library event, the Chat with a Librarian service will be closed on Tuesday, December 3, 2013. Please email us for assistance on December 3 and we will get back to you as soon as possible. Regular Chat hours resume on December 4 at 10am.

We apologize for any inconvenience.

HVAC system renovations at Osler and Life Sciences library branches

��ֱ�� — Thu, 18 Sep 2014 19:06:54 +0000

A major ventilation renovation project at the McIntyre Medical Building is underway. Mechanical systems, including exhaust and ventilation, will be upgraded in order to bring systems up to modern standards and improve energy efficiency. This project, carried out as part of the government’s Knowledge Infrastructure Program, includes roof work over the Osler Library of the History of Medicine as well as an overhaul of heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems on floors 1 through 6.

System maintenance affecting several Library web services - Wednesday, Nov 13

��ֱ�� — Thu, 18 Sep 2014 19:06:54 +0000

We'll be carrying out system maintenance tomorrow, Wednesday, November 13, 2013 from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM.

During this time, the following web services will be unavailable:

��ֱ�� Remembers: Exploring ��ֱ��’s War Records and Related Archives

��ֱ�� — Thu, 18 Sep 2014 19:06:54 +0000

If you have yet to visit the ��ֱ�� Remembers project, it’s a great time to explore this rich resource. The ��ֱ�� Remembers project has expanded its content, complete with new photo galleries, a searchable War Records database, and histories of more than 6000 veterans from the Second World War.

eScholarship@��ֱ��, eTheses and eExams unavailable November 6, 9pm to midnight

��ֱ�� — Wed, 06 Nov 2013 15:07:40 +0000

eScholarship@��ֱ��, including eTheses, eExams and other locally digitized material available via the Catalogue, will be unavailable on Wednesday, November 6, 2013 from 9pm to midnight due to regular server maintenance.

We apologize for any inconvenience.

Osler Library reference and rare material consulting unavailable Friday Oct 18 (AM)

��ֱ�� — Thu, 18 Sep 2014 19:00:36 +0000

The Osler Library will be hosting an event on Friday, October 18. During this period the Library’s reference service and rare material consulting will be unavailable from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Please excuse us for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your understanding.

Life Sciences Library redesign and HVAC work

��ֱ�� — Thu, 18 Sep 2014 19:00:36 +0000

Last spring, consultations were conducted by our Faculty and ��ֱ�� Library Services on the future of the Life Sciences Library. Students, residents, faculty and staff from our health sciences community were invited to provide initial input on how the Life Sciences Library space could be reconfigured based on current and future needs.

Library hours during Thanksgiving weekend

��ֱ�� — Thu, 18 Sep 2014 19:00:36 +0000

Most Library branches will be closed on Monday, October 14 (Thanksgiving Day). Many Library branches will be open with modified hours for study over the weekend, with some offering services. Please visit the individual branch pages on the Library website for details regarding opening and service hours.

The Humanities and Social Sciences Library, located in the McLennan-Redpath Library Complex, will be open for study on Monday, October 14 from 8am to midnight. Services will be closed.

PGSS Family Collection

��ֱ�� — Thu, 18 Sep 2014 19:00:36 +0000

Through the PGSS Library Improvement Fund, the Post-Graduate Students’ Society of ��ֱ�� in collaboration with the PGSS Family Care Caucus and the ��ֱ�� Library created the PGSS Family Care Collection in order to assist students who bring their children to various branch libraries. Available at Library Service desks, the collection includes a small chair, crayons, colouring sheets and both fiction and nonfiction works suggested by PGSS for a variety of age groups.

PGSS Family Care Collection is available at the following branches:

Interpersonal Botany: Intersections between people, print and botany 1700-1900

��ֱ�� — Thu, 18 Sep 2014 19:00:36 +0000

How did people use print to structure and mediate their social relationships in Europe between 1700 and 1900? This exhibition offers some answers by presenting objects that document a range of interpersonal practices in the field of botany.

Collections: Relocation Update

��ֱ�� — Thu, 18 Sep 2014 19:00:36 +0000

Updated February 10, 2014

Collections: Relocation Update

New! ��ֱ�� Library's Chapbook Collection

��ֱ�� — Thu, 18 Sep 2014 19:00:36 +0000

The Rare Books and Special Collections Library at ��ֱ�� contains over nine hundred British and American chapbooks published in the 18th and 19th centuries. Through a generous donation from the Harold Crabtree Foundation, digital facsimiles have been prepared and a virtual collection created.

The ��ֱ�� Library’s Chapbook Collection is organized by subject categories which can be browsed. The entire work can be read in PDF format or online, using the page turning functionality of the Internet Archive.

Renovations Update

��ֱ�� — Thu, 18 Sep 2014 19:00:36 +0000

Light retro fit motion sensors are currently being installed on the main floor of the McLennan Library Building in the Humanities and Social Sciences Library. All other floors of the McLennan Library Building have been completed. Once work has been completed on the main floor of McLennan, the light retro fit motion sensors will be installed in the Redpath Library Building.

Orientation activies happening at the ��ֱ�� Library!

��ֱ�� — Thu, 18 Sep 2014 19:00:36 +0000

Workshops and Tours

The Library will be offering orientation workshops and tours for new and returning students this Fall!

Click the links below for more details as well as the full schedule:

System maintenance affecting eScholarship@��ֱ��, eTheses, some digitized content on Thursday, August 1

��ֱ�� — Thu, 18 Sep 2014 19:00:36 +0000

eScholarship@��ֱ��, eTheses and other locally digitized materials available via the Catalogue will be unavailable on Thurday, August 1, 2013 from 10:00pm to 11:00pm due to scheduled server maintenance.

We apologize for any inconvieniece this might cause.

Electrical shutdown of certain areas of McLennan Library Building on Sunday, July 28, 2013. Main floor of McLennan & Redpath Library Building remains open for study 8am to 8pm

��ֱ�� — Thu, 18 Sep 2014 19:00:36 +0000

There will be an electrical shutdown in the McLennan Library Building on Sunday July 28,2013 from 8am to 8pm. McLennan floors 2-6 will be closed, the book stacks and offices will not be accessible.

The Redpath Library Building and the main floor of the McLennan Library Building and the will be open for study from 8am to 8pm.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation.

For any questions or concerns please contact:

Roberto Verrillo
Roberto.verrillo [at] mcgill.ca
514.398.3534

Education Library & Curriculum Resources Centre – Consultation News, Next Steps and ELAC Report

��ֱ�� — Thu, 18 Sep 2014 19:00:36 +0000

Dear Colleagues,

��ֱ�� Library's Colombo Interlibrary Loan (ILL) Service Unavailable June 14 to 16 at 9 a.m.

��ֱ�� — Thu, 18 Sep 2014 19:00:36 +0000

The Colombo Interlibrary Loan (ILL) database system will be unavailable to ��ֱ�� users and library personnel from Friday June 14 to Sunday June 16 at 9:00 AM due to a technical upgrade to a new version of the software.

It is expected that access to the Colombo ILL service will resume at 9:00 AM on Sunday June 16, 2013.

The ��ֱ�� Library regrets any inconvenience this may cause.

Changes to affiliated hospital access to ��ֱ�� e-resources, starting July 1, 2013

��ֱ�� — Thu, 18 Sep 2014 19:00:36 +0000

Changes as of July 1, 2013

As of July 1st, 2013, access to ��ֱ�� electronic databases, e-journals and other e-resources has changed at ��ֱ�� affiliated hospital sites in order to comply with the ��ֱ�� Library's licensing agreements.

Lucy Frenette and Maya Kucij winners of the 2013 ��ֱ�� Library Excellence Awards

��ֱ�� — Thu, 18 Sep 2014 19:00:36 +0000

Dr. Colleen Cook, Trenholme Dean of Libraries, is delighted to announce that Maya Kucij and Lucy Frenette are the recipients of the 2013 Library Excellence Awards. The Library Excellence Awards officially honour the extraordinary service, important efforts and achievements of staff members. “These awards are near and dear to my heart because candidates for the award are brought ��ֱ�� by colleagues,” says Cook. “Every year the list of nominees is outstanding and this year was no exception.

Summer Renovation Projects - McLennan Redpath Complex

��ֱ�� — Thu, 18 Sep 2014 19:00:36 +0000

There are three projects that will be taking place over the course of the summer in the McLennan Redpath Complex (Humanities and Social Sciences Library):

» McLennan Redpath Terrace Project – Phase 3

» Asbestos Work in the Redpath Library Building

» Lighting & Occupancy Sensor Retrofit at McLennan-Redpath Complex to begin in June

McLennan main floor electrical shutdown, Sunday, May 12, 2013

��ֱ�� — Thu, 18 Sep 2014 19:00:36 +0000

There will be an electrical shutdown in the McLennan Library Building Main Floor on Sunday May 12,2013 from 6am to 8pm, in order to complete a panel upgrade to the electrical framework. The shutdown will involve the area behind the elevators in the McLennan Lobby only. Access to computers will be available in the Cyberthèque. Self-check machines and catalogues will be accessible throughout the McLennan-Redpath Library Complex.

For any questions or concerns please contact:

Roberto Verrillo
Roberto.verrillo [at] mcgill.ca

WorldCat update: New collections add millions of titles

��ֱ�� — Thu, 18 Sep 2014 19:00:36 +0000

Over the past several months, the Library has increased the number of resources that are available through WorldCat, so we thought it would be a good idea to summarize some of them here.

Some recent additions to WorldCat include:

Meetings with Books symposium videos now available

��ֱ�� — Thu, 18 Sep 2014 19:00:36 +0000

Video recordings from the one-day symposium, Meetings with Books: Raymond Klibansky, Special Collections and the Library in the 21st Century, that was held at ��ֱ�� on March 20, 2013, are now available. Webcast recordings of the opening remarks, both keynotes and the panel discussions have been posted for viewing online or downloading.

New digital collection: The Archives of the Civil Code Revision Office

��ֱ�� — Thu, 18 Sep 2014 19:00:36 +0000

In 1955, the Quebec legislature created the Civil Code Revision Office (C.C.R.O.) and assigned to it the monumental task of revising the Civil Code of Lower Canada to bring it in line with the social, political, and economic realities affecting private law relations in Quebec.

The Archives of the Civil Code Revision Office makes available approximately 4000 documents consisting of working papers, correspondence, minutes of meetings, and internal memoranda from the C.C.R.O., mostly from the period of 1969-1979.

Easter weekend Library hours

��ֱ�� — Thu, 18 Sep 2014 19:00:36 +0000

Many Library branches will be open with modified hours for study over the Easter holidays, with some offering services. Please visit the individual branch pages on the Library website for details of opening and service hours for the long holiday weekend.

Please note that the following branches will be closing at midnight tonight (Thursday, March 28):

Delivery of Library material to faculty with campus offices

��ֱ�� — Thu, 18 Sep 2014 19:00:36 +0000

Recent surveys show that faculty want delivery of library materials to their campus offices as a basic service.

In response, ��ֱ�� Library is introducing campus office delivery for Faculty, starting the week of March 18, 2013

Library Matters, the Library's newsletter, is now a blog!

��ֱ�� — Thu, 18 Sep 2014 19:00:36 +0000

The Library Matters Editorial Committee is pleased to announce the launch of the new and improved Library Matters.

Important Change to ��ֱ�� Interlibrary loan (ILL) Borrowing Service

��ֱ�� — Thu, 18 Sep 2014 19:00:36 +0000

UPDATE - Thursday, Feb 7 @ 10:00 AM

The interlibrary loan service (ILL) is resumed and back to normal

Please login to Colombo ILL at /library/library-using/otherloans/interlibrary.

Any questions please contact Valerie Mayman (valerie.mayman [at] mcgill.ca).

Humanities and Social Science Library open; other branches closed

��ֱ�� — Thu, 18 Sep 2014 19:00:36 +0000

Due to today's flooding incident, most Library branches are currently closed.

The Humanities and Social Sciences Library remains open.

All branches will be open at the normal times (or at the start of service hours) on Tuesday, January 28, 2013.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

Give us feedback on the McLennan/Redpath renovations

��ֱ�� — Thu, 18 Sep 2014 19:00:36 +0000

The Library is collecting feedback about our recently renovated spaces.

Tell us what you think about the renovated 3rd floor McLennan [survey] and the Redpath Furniture Lab [survey]

Thanks for helping us to make the Library a better place for everyone!

The Library will be closing for the holidays (Dec 22 - Jan 1)

��ֱ�� — Thu, 18 Sep 2014 19:00:36 +0000

All library branches will be closing on Friday, December 21 for the holidays, with most reopening on Wednesday, January 2, 2013.

The Edward Rosenthall Mathematics and Statistics Library will only reopen on Monday, January7, 2013.

See branch pages for specific opening and closing times.

Have a happy and safe holidays!

Humanities and Social Sciences Library open 24/7 during the exam period

��ֱ�� — Thu, 18 Sep 2014 19:00:36 +0000

As of Thursday November 29^th, the Redpath Library Building in the Humanities and Social Sciences Library (HSSL) will be open for study 24 hours a day 7 days a week in order to accommodate students studying for finals.

Service hours will remain unchanged during this period.

Sealed containers and spill-resistant cups are allowed in the Library. Food and snacks are not allowed in the Library, please plan appropriately.

System maintenance affecting eScholarship@��ֱ��, eTheses, some digitized content on Monday Oct 29

��ֱ�� — Thu, 18 Sep 2014 19:00:36 +0000

eScholarship@��ֱ�� as well as eTheses and locally digitized materials accessible through the Catalogue will be unavailable on Monday, October 29, 2012 from 10:00pm to midnight while maintenance work is being carried out on the server.

System maintenance affecting eScholarship@��ֱ��, eTheses, some digitized content on Saturday, March 2

��ֱ�� — Thu, 18 Sep 2014 19:00:36 +0000

eScholarship@��ֱ�� as well as eTheses and locally digitized materials accessible through the Catalogue will be unavailable on Saturday, March 2, 2013 from 10:00pm to 1:00AM while maintenance work is being carried out on the server.

New Digital Exhibition: Cultural Practices of Intermediality

��ֱ�� — Thu, 18 Sep 2014 19:00:36 +0000

Cultural Practices of Intermediality addresses this question through two case studies: the stage and the visual arts. In the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, print proliferated in the theatrical and artistic realms, whether in books, magazines, libretti, playbills or printed images, to name but a few examples.

New Digital Exhibition: Telling Stories: Nursery Rhymes, Fables and Fairy Tales from the Sheila R. Bourke Collection

��ֱ�� — Thu, 18 Sep 2014 19:00:36 +0000

Collecting children’s literature has been a lifelong passion for Mrs. Sheila R. Bourke and the donation of her collection to the ��ֱ�� Library has placed a magisterial research collection at the disposal of university scholars and students. The collection contains twenty-three hundred works of early and modern children's literature, written and illustrated by the most prominent names in the field, and spanning five centuries of artistic and literary creativity.

Libraries - McGIll Library news feed - current

All of the Libraries' services & most locations closed September 2 (Labour Day)

Coming August 7 | Re-designed ����ֱ�� Libraries homepage

Access to ����ֱ�� Libraries on Lower Campus as of Monday, August 5

August 6 | Planned electrical shutdown for the McLennan-Redpath Complex and Islamic Studies Library

July 27 – August 4 | Access to ����ֱ�� Libraries on Lower Campus

July 22 - 26 | Students & faculty can access McLennan-Redpath Library Complex, Schulich, and Islamic Studies Libraries with ����ֱ�� ID card

July 16 – 21 | What's open & closed at ����ֱ�� Libraries July 16 – 21

What's open & closed at ����ֱ�� Libraries July 13-15

What's open & closed at ����ֱ�� Libraries on Friday, July 12

What's open & closed at ����ֱ�� Libraries on Thursday, July 11

July 6-7 | Electrical shutdown and closure of the McLennan-Redpath Complex

Foundation Repair around Redpath Hall & McTavish wing of the Redpath Library Building begins July 2nd

New Retrieval and Delivery Service at ����ֱ�� Collections Centre

Refreshed look to Database A-Z coming soon!

Open Access Agreement | Oxford University Press through CRKN

Additional guest computers now available on the main floor of the Redpath Library Building

Excavation work around Redpath Hall & McTavish wing of Redpath Library Building begins June 3

Exploratory work on Redpath Library Building, May 28-31

Workspaces on main floor of McLennan-Redpath Library Complex inaccessible beginning Monday, May 27

May 20 | All Libraries closed for public holiday

May 26 | Planned electrical shutdown and closure of the McLennan-Redpath Complex

6th floor McLennan Library Building closed April 30 & May 1 for shelf move

May 3-6 | Planned electrical shutdown and closure of Macdonald Campus Library

StackMap discontinued effective May 30

Open Access Agreement | Elsevier

Waitz discontinued effective April 26

Passageway temporarily blocked from McTavish to the McLennan-Redpath Terrace for HVAC work April 22

The Library welcomes you to the Family Room

Basement of Redpath Library Building closed as of March 28 for book move

Exam period access to Nahum Gelber Law Library for Winter 2024

March 29 - April 1 | Easter weekend service & opening hours

Virtual Reference Service

Third floor of Redpath Library Building closed as of March 20 for book move

Resolved: Power outage affecting downtown campus, including libraries

Macdonald Campus Seed Library now open!

March 3 | Planned electrical shutdown at Marvin Duchow Music Library and Schulich Library

March 20 | Book move update: Third floor of McLennan Library Building now open

Open Access Agreement | The Company of Biologists

February 4 | Planned electrical shutdown at Islamic Studies Library, Marvin Duchow Music Library, and Schulich Library

RESOLVED: Technical issue | "Report a broken link” form in Discovery

February 21 | Book move update: Fifth floor of McLennan Library Building now open

Octagon Room in Islamic Studies Library closed as of November 22

Exam period access to Nahum Gelber Law Library for Fall 2023

No extended hours at Macdonald Campus Library on November 14 & 15 due to ventilation shutdown

Sixth floor of McLennan Library Building Closed for Book Move in Mid-November

New Designated Conversation & Zoom Zones in Redpath & McLennan Library Buildings

Zoom and Conversation Zones:

Know before you go! Waitz now available at Schulich Library of Physical Sciences, Life Sciences, and Engineering

Fall 2023 | Books from McLennan-Redpath moving to Collections Centre

Schulich Library closing early on September 11

The Octagon Room in the Islamic Studies Library will reopen August 11

Welcome to the renovated Schulich Library of Physical Sciences, Life Sciences, and Engineering

August 21 | Early morning water shutdown at McLennan-Redpath Complex

July 20 | The Octagon Room will be closed until further notice due to construction

July 19 & 20 | Octagon Room in Islamic Studies Library Closed

EndNote 21 now available

June 22 | Octagon Room in Islamic Studies Library Closed

Postponed: Power shutdown in McLennan-Redpath Library Complex, Armstrong, and Bronfman buildings

Excavation work on select areas of lower west field begins June 19

The Octagon Room will be closed intermittently for renovations

Victoria Dickenson awarded The Society for the History of Natural History President's Medal for work on the Gwillim Project

Exam period access to Nahum Gelber Law Library for Winter 2023

April 7 - 10 | Easter weekend service & opening hours

Virtual Reference Service

����ֱ�� Library launches Missing Voices Website & Lost Voices Podcast

Libby will replace the OverDrive Classic App May 1, 2023

Dr. Lorie Kloda appointed Vice-Dean, ����ֱ�� Library

Macdonald Campus Seed Library now open!

RESOLVED: Access Issue: ProQuest Central Links Not Working in Sofia Catalogue

RESOLVED: Technical issue | DeGruyter access down, "unspecified server error" message

Open Access Agreement | Canadian Science Publishing

What do you think? New Proactive Chat survey

What is Proactive Chat?

Library Guides: A new way to curate resources in myCourses

Open Access Agreement | Wiley

Exam period access to Nahum Gelber Law Library for Fall 2022

Deadline Extended | Call for Proposals | Open Research Symposium: Building an open research community at ����ֱ��

Temporary change in how to report a broken link or access issue in the Sofia catalogue

November 1 | Macdonald Campus Library closes at 5PM

Coming August 7 | Re-designed ��ֱ�� Libraries homepage

Access to ��ֱ�� Libraries on Lower Campus as of Monday, August 5

July 27 – August 4 | Access to ��ֱ�� Libraries on Lower Campus

July 22 - 26 | Students & faculty can access McLennan-Redpath Library Complex, Schulich, and Islamic Studies Libraries with ��ֱ�� ID card

July 16 – 21 | What's open & closed at ��ֱ�� Libraries July 16 – 21

What's open & closed at ��ֱ�� Libraries July 13-15

What's open & closed at ��ֱ�� Libraries on Friday, July 12

What's open & closed at ��ֱ�� Libraries on Thursday, July 11

New Retrieval and Delivery Service at ��ֱ�� Collections Centre

��ֱ�� Library launches Missing Voices Website & Lost Voices Podcast

Dr. Lorie Kloda appointed Vice-Dean, ��ֱ�� Library

Deadline Extended | Call for Proposals | Open Research Symposium: Building an open research community at ��ֱ��

��ֱ�� Library Map Collection Now on Canadiana / La collection de cartes de la bibliothèque de l’Université ��ֱ�� maintenant sur Canadiana

��ֱ�� catalogue interface changes coming August 24

As of June 23 ��ֱ�� Dataverse hosted on Borealis. Core services status quo.

Remote access to Library public workstations for ��ֱ�� students, faculty, staff now available

Gartner resources now available at ��ֱ��

All physical Library spaces closed to ��ֱ�� community January 3 – 9, 2022 inclusive

New @ ��ֱ�� Library: One Button Studio!

��ֱ�� Library Holiday Book Box for Centraide

Register your vaccine passport for Fast-Pass sticker to gain quick access to ��ֱ�� Library spaces & other venues

New ROAAr Podcast Explores Untold Stories in the ��ֱ�� Library and Archives