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Victoria Dickenson awarded The Society for the History of Natural History President's Medal for work on the Gwillim Project

webfull — Fri, 19 May 2023 12:58:51 +0000

The Society for the History of Natural History (SHNH) is delighted to award the SHNH President’s Award 2023 to Victoria Dickenson for her work on the Gwillim Project: Women, Environment, and Networks of Knowledge and Exchange in Early Nineteenth Century Madras. The Award recognizes an individual or team’s contribution and impact in promoting and improving accessibility, inclusivity, and diversity to the study of the history of natural history.

Published: 19 May 2023

Holds temporarily not accepted on Osler Library’s circulating collection

webfull — Fri, 01 Apr 2022 14:00:04 +0000

As part of the service disruption as Osler Library of the History of Medicine moves back to the McIntyre Building, please note that no holds can currently be placed on the Osler’s circulating collection, with the exception of the journal collection in the Redpath Library Building Basement. An Interlibrary Loan button has been added to the catalogue for these materials until they are available again.

Published: 1 April 2022

Spring - Summer 2022 | Service disruption as Osler Library moves back to McIntyre

webfull — Fri, 18 Mar 2022 12:42:33 +0000

This spring/summer, the Osler Library of the History of Medicine will be moving back to the third floor of the McIntyre Medical Building. From April - June 2022, Osler circulating and rare collections will be prepped, packed, and transported to the renovated space. Service disruptions are expected to continue through August 2022 as materials are shelved and equipment/furniture is installed.

Published: 18 March 2022

ROAAr Rare Materials Consultation Room opens September 14

webfull — Fri, 11 Sep 2020 17:50:00 +0000

Updated October 2, 2020:

This service is now available by appointment only and limited to those who cannot consult rare material by other means. Please email rarebooks.library [at] mcgill.ca for more information.

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Published: 11 September 2020

Update #6: Osler Library of the History of Medicine

webfull — Sat, 14 Dec 2019 16:01:52 +0000

Space Update: The Osler Library of the History of Medicine space has been repaired and reconstructed. The third and fourth floor spaces surrounding the Osler Library and managed by the Faculty of Medicine are now being renovated. As a result, the Osler Library of the History of Medicine will be operational following the completion of this construction project. Library services in McIntyre are expected to resume in 2021.

Osler materials continue to be accessible and Osler staff are available to assist users.

Published: 14 December 2019

Call for Applications | Research Grants & Awards at the Osler Library

webfull — Mon, 02 Dec 2019 18:01:18 +0000

Each year the Osler Library of the History of Medicine offers a number of awards and travel grants to local and international historians, physicians, graduate and post-doctoral students, and others whose research touches upon the history of medicine. From now through 10 January 2020, we are accepting applications for the following awards/grants:

Published: 2 December 2019

2019 91�� Conversations Series with Alberto Manguel

webfull — Thu, 08 Aug 2019 19:15:24 +0000

The 91�� Library is pleased to welcome Alberto Manguel, writer, editor, critic and bibliophile for the fall 2019 91�� Conversations Series. Six evenings of conversation will guide attendees through some of the rare treasures of the library’s collection. From Quebec detective fiction to fairy tales, Manguel and his guests will cover a wide range of topics – something to appeal to the curiosity in all of us.

Manguel will share his love of books and libraries in conversation with seven special guests:

Published: 8 August 2019

CALL FOR PAPERS – Play On! 2020 Research Colloquium at 91�� Library, Montreal QC

webfull — Fri, 31 May 2019 20:59:39 +0000

What Happens When Libraries Play? Place aux jeux: quand les bibliothèques s’en mêlent ! 91�� Library, Montreal Québec

"When we play, we explore the limits of the possible" –Thomas Hendricks.

Published: 31 May 2019

Update #3: Osler Library of the History of Medicine

webfull — Fri, 14 Dec 2018 17:56:14 +0000

Background: As a result of the water infiltration and recovery efforts related to McIntyre Medical Building fire incident in July, the Osler Library space in the McIntyre Medical Building continues to be closed until further notice. The Osler recovery team has been focusing their efforts on restoring materials and making holdings from the Osler Library of the History of Medicine collection accessible to users.

Published: 14 December 2018

Many Women, Many Voices; Stories from 91�� Collections

webfull — Mon, 19 Nov 2018 22:05:06 +0000

ROAAr launched a new book, Many Women, Many Voices; Stories from 91�� Collections with a fanfare, a celebration, and a successful sale by Le James Bookstore on November 8th.

Published: 19 November 2018

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