April 15 - 17 | Ventilation Shutdown at McLennan-Redpath Library Complex
Please be advised there will be a ventilation shutdown at the McLennan Library Building and at the Redpath Library Building on Tuesday April 15 until Thursday April 17 which will run each day from 7h00 until 15h00 and will affect both buildings. This shutdown is necessary to repair the ventilation pipes in the building. Fresh air will flow in both buildings. Please note that it may be a little cooler during day while work is being done.
April 18 — 21 | Easter weekend service & opening hours
Easter weekend opening & service hours Location Friday, April 18 (Good Friday) Saturday, April 19 Sunday, April 20 (Easter Sunday) Monday, April 21 (Easter Monday) Birks Reading Room Closed Closed ClosedExam period access to Nahum Gelber Law Library for Winter 2025
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McGill Libraries' Strategic Priorities Call for Feedback
The McGill Libraries have developed draft strategic priorities for 2025–2030 in consultation with key stakeholders and are now inviting current McGill students, faculty members, and staff to help guide the final version.
Submit your work for a chance to win $1,000 with the Friends of the Libraries Student Library Awards
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Are you an undergraduate student who has creatively and thoughtfully used McGill's library services and resources for a course project, lab report, research paper, or creative work?
Submit your project and tell us how the libraries supported your work for a chance to win a $1,000 prize generously supported by the Friends of the McGill Libraries!
Awards categories:
McGill University Libraries 2023–2024 Annual Report now available
McGill University Libraries is proud to announce the release of its 2023–2024 Annual Report, showcasing 12 months of significant achievements and progress.
Among the key highlights are the reopening of the Schulich Library of Physical Sciences, Life Sciences, and Engineering and the successful transfer of 2.4 million books to the new McGill University Collections Centre.
Macdonald Campus Seed Library opens February 24
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On Monday, February 24, 2025 the Macdonald Campus Library will open up its Seed Library for online orders. The seed catalogue will be available to McGill students, faculty, and staff on opening day.
Call for Proposals | Open Research Symposium - The Future is Open: Building an Open Research Community at McGill
The call for proposals has been extended to Monday, March 10, 2025, 11:59 p.m. EDT.
Call for Proposals:
Publish in all Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) journals fee free via new CRKN Agreement
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As of January 1, 2025, corresponding authors affiliated with McGill will be able to publish an unlimited number of their articles as open access in all Royal Society of Chemistry hybrid and gold journals for the duration of the agreement (2025-2027) without paying any article processing charges (APC).
New eReader now available for Taylor & Francis e-books
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Taylor & Francis has released a new e-reader for their e-books that offer several improvements on its previous version. Enhancements include:
Open until Feb 17 | Satisfaction Survey Regarding the Use of Sofia
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McGill Libraries closed December 25 to January 2 inclusive
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Please take note of McGill Libraries' holiday closures and hours:
King Charles III Coronation Medal awarded to Dean Guylaine Beaudry and Anne-Marie Fournier, Supervisor at the McGill University Collections Centre
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The McGill Libraries are delighted to announce that two colleagues, Dean Guylaine Beaudry and staff member Anne-Marie Fournier, were awarded the King Charles III Coronation Medal in December 2024. The honour highlights the exceptional contributions of Canadians, many of whom work behind the scenes, making a significant impact on their community, their province, and sometimes even at the national and international levels.
Dec. 18 | Water shutdown in McLennan Library Building 7:30 - 10:30 a.m.
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To execute repairs, Facilities Management and Ancillary Services is planning a water shutdown on Wednesday, December 18 from 7:30 to 10:30 a.m., which will affect the McLennan Library Building only, including all its water fountains and washrooms.
Please use the water fountains, sinks, and washrooms located in the Redpath Library Building during this period.
Thank you for your understanding.
December 9 -13 | Bridge entrance to Frank Dawson Adams Building closed
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