The Society for the History of Natural History (SHNH) is delighted to award the SHNH President’s Award 2023 toÌýVictoria Dickenson for her work on the Gwillim Project: Women, Environment, and Networks of Knowledge and Exchange in Early Nineteenth Century Madras.ÌýThe 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.
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Published on: 19 May 2023
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.
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Published on: 1 Apr 2022
This spring/summer, theÌýOslerÌýLibrary of the History of MedicineÌýwill be moving back to the third floor of the McIntyre Medical Building. From April - June 2022,ÌýOslerÌýcirculating and rare collections will be prepped, packed, and transported to the renovated space.ÌýService disruptions are expected to continue through August 2022 as materials are shelved and equipment/furniture is installed.
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Published on: 18 Mar 2022
Updated October 2, 2020:ÌýÌý
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 on: 11 Sep 2020
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.
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Published on: 14 Dec 2019
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:
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Published on: 2 Dec 2019
The 91ºÚÁÏÍø Library is pleased to welcome Alberto Manguel, writer, editor, critic and bibliophile for the fall 2019 91ºÚÁÏÍø 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.
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Manguel will share his love of books and libraries in conversation with seven special guests:
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Published on: 8 Aug 2019
What Happens When Libraries Play? Place aux jeux: quand les bibliothèques s’en mêlent ! 91ºÚÁÏÍø Library, Montreal Québec
"When we play, we explore the limits of the possible" –Thomas Hendricks.
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Published on: 31 May 2019
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 McIntyreÌýMedical 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.
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Published on: 14 Dec 2018
ROAAr launched aÌýnew book,ÌýMany Women, Many Voices; Stories from 91ºÚÁÏÍø CollectionsÌýwith a fanfare, a celebration, and a successful sale by Le James Bookstore on November 8th.
Published on: 19 Nov 2018
As a result of the water infiltration and recovery efforts related to McIntyre Medical BuildingÌýfire incidentÌýin July, the Osler Library 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.Ìý
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Published on: 23 Oct 2018
As a result of the water infiltration and recovery efforts related to McIntyre Medical Building fire incident in July, the Osler Library continues to be closed until further notice. The Osler recovery team has been focusing their efforts on securing the contents of the Osler Library of the History of Medicine. All books, rare books, art, and artefacts from the Osler have been wrapped, packed, and removed so that a complete inspection of the Osler section of the building can begin.Ìý
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Published on: 18 Sep 2018
Early Friday night, July 13, firefighters were called to the McIntyre Medical Building to put out a fire on theÌýoutdoor terrace. The evacuation procedure went smoothly and no injuries were reported. More details on this incident are available through 91ºÚÁÏÍø’s central communications channelsÌýhereÌý(under news releases) and on the dedicated Faculty of Medicine page here.
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Published on: 16 Jul 2018
