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91�� Libraries' Strategic Priorities Call for Feedback

admin — Mon, 10 Mar 2025 17:08:51 +0000

The 91�� Libraries have developed draft strategic priorities for 2025–2030 in consultation with key stakeholders and are now inviting current 91�� students, faculty members, and staff to help guide the final version. 

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.

91�� 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 91�� 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.

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 91�� Libraries members gathered together in celebration of the inaugural Friends of the Libraries Student Library Award winners.

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.

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.

Exam period access to Nahum Gelber Law Library for Winter 2025

admin — Thu, 27 Mar 2025 17:12:01 +0000

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As of Monday April 7, 91�� students are able to access the Nahum Gelber Law Library 24 hours a day, seven days a week. As agreed between the Students' Society of 91�� (SSMU) and the Law Students Association (LSA), the Nahum Gelber Law Library will limit access to the three upper floors of the library to Law students only during the April 10 to 30 examination period.

Details are as follows:

ENSSIB and 91�� sign a partnership agreement

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

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91�� Libraries 2023–2024 Annual Report now available

admin — Mon, 17 Feb 2025 19:50:31 +0000

91�� Libraries is proud to announce the release of its 2023–2024 Annual Report, showcasing 12 months of significant achievements and progress.

Among the key highlights are the reopening of the Schulich Library of Physical Sciences, Life Sciences, and Engineering and the successful transfer of 2.4 million books to the new 91�� Collections Centre.

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

91�� 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 91�� 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.

Submit your work for a chance to win $1,000 with the Friends of the Libraries Student Library Awards

admin — Mon, 24 Feb 2025 13:22:10 +0000

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Are you an undergraduate student who has creatively and thoughtfully used 91��'s library services and resources for a course project, lab report, research paper, or creative work?

Submit your project and tell us how the libraries supported your work for a chance to win a $1,000 prize generously supported by the Friends of the 91�� Libraries!

Awards categories:

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.

2025 Osler Library grant recipients announced

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

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Please join the 91�� 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.

Travelling Display | 2024 Alcuin Society Awards: Winners of Excellence in Book Design in Canada

admin — Thu, 12 Jun 2025 13:08:43 +0000

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Staff

91������ Libraries' Strategic Priorities Call for Feedback

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

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

Celebrating the 2025 Friends of the Libraries Student Award winners

July 9 | Planned electrical shutdown at Macdonald Campus Library

Ventilation System Work at Macdonald Campus Library Begins May 12

Exam period access to Nahum Gelber Law Library for Winter 2025

ENSSIB and 91������ sign a partnership agreement

91������ Libraries 2023–2024 Annual Report now available

April 18 — 21 | Easter weekend service & opening hours

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

Submit your work for a chance to win $1,000 with the Friends of the Libraries Student Library Awards

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

2025 Osler Library grant recipients announced

Travelling Display | 2024 Alcuin Society Awards: Winners of Excellence in Book Design in Canada

91�� Libraries' Strategic Priorities Call for Feedback

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

ENSSIB and 91�� sign a partnership agreement

91�� Libraries 2023–2024 Annual Report now available

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