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April 15 - 17 | Ventilation Shutdown at McLennan-Redpath Library Complex

admin — Tue, 15 Apr 2025 12:35:08 +0000

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. The heating will be back online in late afternoon.

Thank you for your understanding.

June 9–11 | Temporary Early Closure of Humanities & Social Sciences Library Info Desk

admin — Fri, 06 Jun 2025 13:39:47 +0000

Please note that due to the STM strike, the Information Desk at the Humanities and Social Sciences Library (McLennan Library Building, lobby) will close early at 5:30 p.m. from Monday, June 9 to Wednesday, June 11. The Humanities & Social Sciences Library remains open for study until 9 p.m. on these days.

July 9 | Planned electrical shutdown at Macdonald Campus Library

admin — Mon, 23 Jun 2025 16:10:30 +0000

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Facilities Management and Ancillary Services will be performing a major electrical shutdown at Macdonald Campus Library on Wednesday, July 9, from 6 h to 12 h. The Macdonald Campus Library in the Barton Building will be inaccessible at this time. This shutdown is necessary for maintenance on the Hydro-Québec substation and four transformers servicing the south side of campus.

For all opening hours, please see the Libraries hours page.

Celebrating the 2025 Friends of the Libraries Student Award winners

admin — Fri, 02 May 2025 15:27:08 +0000

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On Monday, April 28, students, library staff, and Friends of the 91ֱ�� Libraries members gathered together in celebration of the inaugural Friends of the Libraries Student Library Award winners.

2025 Osler Library grant recipients announced

admin — Thu, 29 May 2025 12:49:04 +0000

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Please join the 91ֱ�� Libraries in congratulating the recipients of the 2025 Osler Library Grants and Awards.

2025 Dr. Edward H. Bensley Osler Library Research Travel Grant

Congratulations to Dr. Michael Robinson, the 2025 recipient of the 2025 Dr. Edward H. Bensley Osler Library Research Travel Grant.

91ֱ�� Libraries closed June 24 & July 1. Three locations open June 23 & June 30.

admin — Fri, 13 Jun 2025 18:34:00 +0000

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Please note that all 91ֱ�� Libraries locations and service points, including online reference service will be closed on Tuesday, June 24 and Tuesday, July 1 (statutory holidays).

On Monday, June 23 and Monday, June 30, ONLY the Humanities & Social Sciences Library, Schulich Library and Marvin Duchow Music Library services and spaces will be available.

91ֱ�� Libraries Website Gets a Major Refresh on July 28

admin — Mon, 14 Jul 2025 14:41:32 +0000

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On July 28, the 91ֱ�� Libraries website is going to undergo an extensive change. Most notably, the URL to our website will be updated to mcgill.ca/libraries to align with our rebranding to Libraries in Summer 2024. If you’ve bookmarked any favourite pages, be sure to update them once the new URLs go live.

We will also be updating our menu structure based on user research testing completed over the past two years. This new menu better reflects the needs of our users and showcases our wonderful spaces and services.

Ventilation System Work at Macdonald Campus Library Begins May 12

admin — Fri, 09 May 2025 13:31:39 +0000

Beginning May 12, construction will take place at the Macdonald Campus Library to address persistent condensation and leaking caused by inadequate insulation in parts of the building’s ventilation system. To carry out this work safely, special precautions are necessary due to the presence of asbestos in the Barton Building. A Sealed Access System (SAS), which allows construction work to be enclosed and contained, will be positioned throughout various library spaces over the course of the project.

ENSSIB and 91ֱ�� sign a partnership agreement

admin — Wed, 02 Jul 2025 16:06:53 +0000

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April 18 — 21 | Easter weekend service & opening hours

admin — Mon, 07 Apr 2025 17:05:22 +0000

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 Closed Closed

Exhibit | Percussion at 91ֱ��

admin — Thu, 20 Mar 2025 18:05:00 +0000

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Exhibit | No fixed address: Homelessness & the Law

admin — Thu, 29 May 2025 15:47:37 +0000

The new exhibit, No Fixed Address: Homelessness & the Law, located on the main floor of the Nahum Gelber Law Library, presents resources related to homelessness and housing issues, particularly within the context of housing laws.

(Tentative Date) Academic advising for new students in the Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences...

admin — Mon, 03 Feb 2025 18:32:36 +0000

(Tentative Date) Academic advising for new students in the Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences. Students should contact their Academic Advisor for an appointment.

Morgan Arboretum 80th Anniversary

admin — Thu, 04 Sep 2025 13:59:30 +0000

October 2025 marks 80 years of the Morgan Arboretum as a community institution and centre for outdoor education, recreation and research.

$268,000 awarded to support outreach activities by 91ֱ�� researchers

admin — Tue, 27 May 2025 16:40:59 +0000

Seven 91ֱ�� researchers have been awarded more than $268,000 in Connection Grants by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC).