MCLL Member's Card
Your key to McGill library and IT (Information Technology) services is your MCLL Member’s Card, which you can pick up at the MCLL office. Your Member’s Card, which must be renewed for every Fall and Winter term, shows your permanent 9-digit McGill ID number and the card’s expiration date (January 31 for Fall registration, September 30 for Winter). The ID number is important; It’s your identification for all McGill services, and it never changes; not even if you skip renewing your membership for a while. Member’s Card makes our students eligible for student rates in a number of places: McGill activities, concerts and plays, and some other venues around town. Just ask if it’s recognized.
Livestreamed lectures
Some MCLL lectures are livestreamed and recorded so you can enjoy them from the comfort of your home. They can be also accessed through our YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCI0pVfkZGu5BN0TKP7Evr0Q/featured?view_a...
Special Events
Social and educational special events are organized by and for the membership. Past events include lectures by McGill faculty, art shows, annual holiday and pre-summer parties, and conferences on seniors’ learning. During the pandemic, members of MCLL are invited to join the social events remotely.
Access to Libraries
The MCLL Library Guide is a guide to help MCLL members navigate the McGill Library and discover resources to support their lifelong learning.
To obtain a library card at McGill University, bring your MCLL Member’s Card or study group registration information, along with photo ID and proof of address, to any McGill library Loan desk. You'll receive a library card with a barcode and set up a PIN. The card expires twice yearly but is automatically renewed for study group members.
Books, CDs, and DVDs can be borrowed for 30 days and are automatically renewed unless requested by another borrower. The library website offers extensive information on services, research, and access to resources, with live help available from librarians via email, instant messaging, or telephone. Staff are knowledgeable and willing to assist with any inquiries.
MCLL has our very own Liaison Librarian: April Colosimo april.colosimo [at] mcgill.ca
Important note: You need the McGill Library card to access physical objects. You need your McGill e-mail address to access the wealth of electronic items available. For more information please visit The MCLL Library Guide.
Information Technology (IT) Services
Concerning digital technology, McGill provides excellent support for its students (which includes MCLL members). McGill IT offers extensive web content, phone support, help via videoconferencing and an in-person help desk. Computers are available for student use at several places, including most libraries. There are computer labs on the 12th floor, above MCLL’s premises, which may be less crowded than the libraries. Assistance by phone is available at 514-398-3398 (9 am to 5 pm) and works well.
Below are links to certain IT information and services. To access a live chat agent (9 am to 5 pm), click the blue chat button at the bottom right on each web page. IT services, chat and some web pages will require your McGill ID or logging in with your McGill email and password.
Welcome to IT Support – About IT services, make requests, get help and report issues
Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) – What is 2FA and how to set up your McGill account
IT Service Desk Virtual Visit – Book a 30 min. online help session
Walk-in help desk – See an IT specialist in person (10 am to 6 pm) at the McLennan library
McGill Computer Labs – Information about accessing a computer at McGill
Student Zoom Account – How to access your McGill Zoom account and set up a meeting
Rory O'Sullivan DVD Collection
The family of the late Rory O’Sullivan has generously donated his personal collection of opera and music DVDs for the pleasure and enjoyment of MCLL members.
Rory played an active role at MCLL. He moderated two study groups every term, served as President in 2005-06, and was chairman of the Curriculum Committee for four years. years.
His knowledge and passion for opera, coupled with his legendary Opera Study Groups, inspired huge numbers.
Note that a print copy of the catalogue & supplement are available for consultation in the MCLL Office.
Borrowing Procedure for DVDs
Just as with McGill library privileges, this DVD collection is available to full MCLL members only.
Members will have to fill out a copy of the DVD Borrowing Request Form to borrow DVDs from the collection. The completed form should be sent to mcll.scs [at] mcgill.ca or submitted in person to office staff or volunteers.
