Extended study hours at Macdonald Campus Library begin October 1
Extended study hours at Macdonald Campus Library will begin on October 1, 2016. From October 1 through December 20, in addition to the regular service hours,聽the Library will be open for study Monday to聽Thursday from聽6 to聽10pm and Saturdays from聽12 to聽8pm.
RESOLVED: Problems accessing ACS resources
Update, September 26: The issues with off-campus access to the ACS (American Chemical Society) have been resolved.
We are currently experiencing problems accessing ACS (American Chemical Society) resources from off-campus over EZproxy (authenticating using your McGill username). In the interim, you can access these resources by first connecting to McGill VPN, then open ACS resources. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Schulich Library of Science & Engineering closing at 10pm on Monday, October 3
Please note that the Schulich Library of Science and Engineering will be closing two hours earlier than usual聽at 10pm in order for聽Facilities Management and Ancillary Services to shut down water supply and install a聽new water meter system. Work will begin at 10pm and should be completed by 6am the next morning.聽
Upcoming changes to PressDisplay, September 26
On Monday, September 26, the Library PressDisplay desktop platform is being updated. You will still be able to access the same worldwide newspaper content as well as create a personal account to customise your home newspaper feed or create your own collections. This update does not affect the PressReader mobile app.
RESOLVED: Problems with WorldCat and Colombo ILL search results
Update, September 23, 4:30pm: The problems with McGill holdings in WorldCat Local have been resolved.
Library Go! A McGill Library Scavenger Hunt
Library Go! A McGill Library Scavenger Hunt is an聽interactive game that students can play at the Library on their mobile devices, for the chance of winning a Fitbit! It's a聽fun way to learn about聽our many services, varied spaces and extensive collections.
Changes to billing for lost overdue items
Beginning August, 24, 2016, Library borrowers will be billed for the replacement cost of items that are not returned or renewed聽14聽days after the due date, except for items in high demand that cannot be renewed: after 2 days for reserve material, and after 10聽days for items that have been recalled. (Previously, bills for replacement were sent to users after 40 days for overdue items and 21 days for recalled overdue items.)
Water shutdown in the McLennan-Redpath Complex Saturday, August 20
Please note, there will be a City of Montreal water shutdown at the McLennan-Redpath Complex on聽Saturday, August 20 from聽9am to聽noon.聽It will affect the water in both the McLennan and Redpath Library Buildings.
During this time, please use the washrooms located on the first floor of the Bronfman Building (1001 Sherbrooke Street West).
We apologize for any inconvenience. Thank you.
Nathalie Cooke appointed new Associate Dean, ROAAr
The McGill Library and Archives is pleased to announce the appointment of Nathalie Cooke as new Associate Dean, ROAAr (Rare & Special Collections, Osler, Art and Archives), for a three-year term beginning September 1, 2016.
Message of Pride from the Dean of Libraries
At the McGill Library and Archives, we embrace Pride, the LGBTQ community and diversity in general as a core value. It is my sincerest hope that each of our users, be they students, faculty, staff or the general public, feel a sense of acceptance and openness at each branch and embark upon their research and studies with these values in mind.
Downtime for Colombo ILL on Tuesday, July 26, 2016
Update, July 26, 10:50am: This morning's work on the Colombo ILL system is complete. There should be no more downtime. Please take note of the new Colombo ILL login URL: https://mcgill.vdxhost.com/zportal/zengine?VDXaction=HTTPXMLLogin.
OverDrive: new sign-in using McGill username coming July 14
New for McGill students, faculty, staff and alumni: Starting Thursday, July 14, 2016, you will be able to use your McGill username and password to sign into OverDrive to access e-books and e-audiobooks.
Library Blogs, Library Matters unavailable Wednesday, June 22, 8:30am to 9am
McGill Library Blogs锘� and Library Matters锘� will be unavailable Wednesday, June 22, 2016 from 8:30am to 9am for maintenance.
We apologize for any inconvenience.
Baroque Concert at the Osler Library of the History of Medicine
On Saturday, June 25 at 2:00 p.m., the Osler Library of the History of Medicine will host a concert featuring Vincent Lauzer as part of the 14th annual Baroque Festival. The concert will showcase聽works for recorder by young Quebec composers with Baroque influences.
For more information about the Montr茅al Baroque Festival, please visit https://www.montrealbaroque.com.
Redpath basement converted to closed storage
Due to growing security concerns, the Redpath Library Building聽basement became closed storage as of Monday, August 15, 2016. Users may request materials through the catalogue and we will accommodate requests as quickly as possible.聽
