The Library welcomes you to the Family Room
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McGill University 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.
Basement of Redpath Library Building closed as of March 28 for book move
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As of March 28, 2024, books will begin to move from the basement of the Redpath Library Building to the McGill University 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
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As of Monday, April 8, McGill 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 McGill University (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.
March 29 - April 1 | Easter weekend service & opening hours
Virtual Reference ServiceConnect 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
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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 McGill University Collections Centre (MUCC). Until the day of the move, the floor will remain open, and the books and study spaces will be fully accessible.
Resolved: Power outage affecting downtown campus, including libraries
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 McGill's downtown campuses.
Macdonald Campus Seed Library now open!
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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 McGill students, faculty, and staff on opening day.
March 3 | Planned electrical shutdown at Marvin Duchow Music Library and Schulich Library
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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
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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 McGill University Collections Centre (MUCC). Until the day of the move, the floor will remain open, and the books and study spaces will be fully accessible.
Open Access Agreement | The Company of Biologists
The Library is pleased to announce that McGill 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.
February 4 | Planned electrical shutdown at Islamic Studies Library, Marvin Duchow Music Library, and Schulich Library
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Technical issue | "Report a broken link” form in Discovery
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 forwarded 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
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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 5th floor of the McLennan-Redpath Library Complex to the McGill University 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
Update: December 22, 2023 | Octagon Room construction in the Islamic Studies Library is now complete. The room has reopened to the public.
Exam period access to Nahum Gelber Law Library for Fall 2023
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