As outlined in the most recent update by the McGill University 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
As outlined in the most recent update by the McGill University Emergency Operations Centre, please be advised that ALL McGill libraries will be closed Saturday, July 13 and Sunday, July 14, 2024.
The following library locations will be closed on Monday, July 15:
As outlined in the update provided by the McGill University Emergency Operations Centre the evening of Thursday, July 11, please be advised that the following library locations will be closed on Friday, July 12:
As outlined in the update provided by the McGill University Emergency Operations Centre the afternoon of Wednesday, July 10, please be advised that the following library locations will be closed on Thursday, July 11:

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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.

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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:

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

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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.

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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 McGill conduct excavation work before starting any construction projects.
The exploratory investigations will be done in two phases:
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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 McGill library location during this time.
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The Federation for the Humanities and Social Sciences will be holding their annual CONGRESS conference at McGill University 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.
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All services and spaces at McGill 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.

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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.