/library/taxonomy/term/1713/all en /library/channels/news/stackmap-discontinued-effective-may-30-356964 <p><em>La version française suit</em></p> <p>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.</p> <p>Questions? Ask us! <a href="/library/contact/askus">Chat, email, text or call a librarian</a> or <a href="/library/services/hours">visit a library information desk</a> for help.</p> Tue, 23 Apr 2024 18:01:21 +0000 merika.ramundo@mcgill.ca 11150 at /library /library/channels/news/fall-2023-books-mclennan-redpath-moving-collections-centre-350808 <p>Page updated November 14, 2023</p> <p><i>La version française suit.</i></p> Tue, 12 Sep 2023 13:26:10 +0000 merika.ramundo@mcgill.ca 11058 at /library /library/channels/news/welcome-renovated-schulich-library-physical-sciences-life-sciences-and-engineering-349370 <p><i>La version française suit.</i></p> Wed, 02 Aug 2023 18:44:12 +0000 merika.ramundo@mcgill.ca 11038 at /library /library/channels/news/know-you-go-waitz-now-available-schulich-library-physical-sciences-life-sciences-and-engineering-352007 <p>Waitz is now available in the Schulich Library of Physical Sciences, Life Sciences, and Engineering.</p> <p>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 <a href="https://waitz.io/">Waitz</a> 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.</p> Fri, 13 Oct 2023 14:17:07 +0000 merika.ramundo@mcgill.ca 11070 at /library /library/about/update-mclennan-redpath-library-complex-infrastructure-projects <p>The McLennan-Redpath Library Complex is the focal point for two major parallel infrastructure projects — the new McGIll University Collections Centre and the Fiat Lux Project. The collections move and subsequent renovation work will nearly double space in the complex for students and create a vibrant library environment space that is accessible, comfortable, safe, and sustainable.</p> <p>Visit this space often for the most up-to-date information on both initiatives.</p> Thu, 14 Sep 2023 15:47:55 +0000 merika.ramundo@mcgill.ca 11059 at /library /library/channels/news/exam-period-access-nahum-gelber-law-library-fall-2022-343883 <p>As of Thursday, December 1, ����ֱ�� students are able to access the Nahum Gelber Law Library 24 hours a day, seven days a week. <strong>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. </strong></p> <p>Details are as follows:</p> Mon, 28 Nov 2022 15:11:13 +0000 merika.ramundo@mcgill.ca 10916 at /library /library/channels/news/book-borrowing-made-easy-sofia-339461 <p>As of May 5, a new feature in the <a href="https://mcgill.on.worldcat.org/discovery">Sofia Discovery tool </a>will make it easy to request books directly from the other 18 university libraries across Québec.</p> Thu, 05 May 2022 12:36:41 +0000 merika.ramundo@mcgill.ca 10764 at /library /library/channels/news/mcgill-catalogue-interface-changes-coming-august-24-340958 <p>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”.</p> Tue, 23 Aug 2022 18:46:36 +0000 merika.ramundo@mcgill.ca 10829 at /library /library/channels/news/april-30-august-30-2022-springsummer-opening-service-hours-339262 <p>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 <a href="/library/services/hours">hours page</a> or consult <a href="/library/branches">individual branch pages</a>. </p> <p>Please note that the Library's <a href="/library/contact/askus">virtual reference service</a> will be available during the spring and summer months from:</p> <p>- May 2 to May 29: Monday – Friday 10 am to 6 pm</p> Tue, 26 Apr 2022 20:14:11 +0000 merika.ramundo@mcgill.ca 10762 at /library /library/channels/news/april-20-21-circulation-services-unavailable-reference-services-most-library-spaces-open-study-339138 <p>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.</p> <p>Please note that during this period:</p> Tue, 19 Apr 2022 23:19:55 +0000 merika.ramundo@mcgill.ca 10755 at /library /library/channels/news/march-14-april-29-2022-vaccine-passport-system-remains-effect-library-public-access-reinstated-338341 <p>The ����ֱ�� Library continues to align its branch activities with general ����ֱ�� directives outlined in the <a href="/newsroom/article/eoc-updates/covid-measures-masking-return-staff-and-vaccine-passports-mesures-de-protection-contre-la-covid-19?utm_source=hootsuite&utm_medium=twitter&utm_term=mcgillu&utm_content=&utm_campaign=">allnote</a> sent out to ����ֱ�� students, faculty and staff dated Thursday March 10. An excerpt from the message reads:</p> Fri, 11 Mar 2022 14:25:55 +0000 merika.ramundo@mcgill.ca 10727 at /library /library/channels/news/make-your-voice-heard-libqual-2022-survey-starts-march-15-338168 <p>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.</p> <p>Some ways in which previous survey feedback has yielded tangible results include: </p> <p>- <a href="https://news.library.mcgill.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Library_Infographic_2019_FINAL_96dpi.jpg">increasing the number of our e-books</a> and other online materials</p> Mon, 07 Mar 2022 13:57:38 +0000 merika.ramundo@mcgill.ca 10716 at /library /library/channels/news/library-services-spaces-re-open-monday-january-24-2022-336954 <p>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 <a href="/library/services/hours" title="/library/services/hours">webpage</a> 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.</p> Wed, 19 Jan 2022 21:03:58 +0000 merika.ramundo@mcgill.ca 10691 at /library /library/channels/news/register-your-vaccine-passport-fast-pass-sticker-gain-quick-access-mcgill-library-spaces-other-333986 <p>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.</p> Thu, 07 Oct 2021 12:42:14 +0000 merika.ramundo@mcgill.ca 10613 at /library /library/channels/news/katherine-hanz-appointed-associate-dean-user-services-330800 <p>The ����ֱ�� Library is pleased to welcome Katherine Hanz as the new Associate Dean, User Services, on a four-year term, ending May 2025.</p> Tue, 04 May 2021 12:34:01 +0000 merika.ramundo@mcgill.ca 10521 at /library