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91�� Library launches Missing Voices Website & Lost Voices Podcast

webfull — Mon, 27 Mar 2023 19:21:42 +0000

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91�� Library is pleased to announce the launch of the Missing Voices: South Asian Perspectives on The Gwillim Archives website and Lost Voices podcast, developed with funding from the Digital Museums Canada investment program.

Published: 27 March 2023

Osler Library of the History of Medicine reopens August 29, 2022

webfull — Tue, 23 Aug 2022 18:49:44 +0000

After several years of reconstruction work, the Osler Library of the History of Medicine is set to reopen with full service on Monday, August 29, 2022. The Osler Library will be open Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.

We would like to thank the 91�� community and scholar partners for their patience and collaboration during this renovation work.

Published: 23 August 2022

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

New ROAAr Podcast Explores Untold Stories in the 91�� Library and Archives

webfull — Thu, 09 Sep 2021 19:49:46 +0000

Welcome to Voices from the Footnotes. In this podcast we will explore some of the hidden histories at the 91�� Library and Archives, looking at places, people, and artifacts. The library and archival collections are rich and fascinating, but this series flows from the silences and absences that are also present. Join us as we explore the voices and stories from the Footnotes. Highlights include:

Published: 9 September 2021

Redpath & Law Library Study Hubs and ROAAr Rare Materials Consultation Room to operate at reduced capacity starting October 5

webfull — Fri, 02 Oct 2020 15:46:05 +0000

In accordance with Quebec Public Health directives, the University is scaling back certain in-person activities including the Study Hubs and the ROAAr Rare Materials Consultation Room.

Study Hubs

Published: 2 October 2020

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

Coming soon: The 91�� Library Orientation Game | Raising Spirits: a Timely Diversion

webfull — Wed, 12 Aug 2020 20:44:39 +0000

The 91�� library is offering an innovative activity to welcome new, current, and former 91��ians back to campus, even if only in spirit. We hope to draw everyone back from afar with the aid of their computers: to entice them with the comfort of beloved spaces, the feel of delving into the library’s vast collections, and the irresistible pull of a mystery.

Published: 12 August 2020

Small-scale digitization of rare and special collections available as of August 3rd

webfull — Fri, 31 Jul 2020 14:57:52 +0000

Beginning the week of August 3rd, 91�� Library will resume digitization of our rare and special collections on a small scale. The initial rollout of this service prioritizes the 91�� community as it prepares for fall 2020 virtual teaching. 91�� students, faculty, and staff may place requests using the on-demand digitization form.

Published: 31 July 2020

Update #5: Osler Library of the History of Medicine

webfull — Mon, 05 Aug 2019 15:26:35 +0000

Background: As a result of the water infiltration and recovery efforts related to McIntyre Medical Building fire in July 2018, the Osler Library space in the McIntyre Medical Building continues to be closed until further notice. The Osler recovery team has restored most materials, and holdings from the Osler collection are now accessible to users in Rare Books and Special Collections Reading Room, located on the 4^th floor of the McLennan Library Building.

Published: 5 August 2019

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