The Peter M. Laing Special Collection Room

Exploring the Rare Book Collections of the Nahum Gelber Law Library

By Farane Zaidi, a 2nd year McGill Master of Information Studies student, who completed a special collections practicum at the Nahum Gelber Law Library during the winter 2026 semester. There is something strangely surreal about handling a book printed over …

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May 27, 2026

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Six Students Honoured at the 2026 Friends of the Libraries Student Library Awards

Version française à venir On Thursday, May 7, 2026, students, library staff, and members of the Friends of the McGill Libraries came together to celebrate the recipients of the second annual Friends of the Libraries Student Library Awards. The ceremony brought together parents, family members, …

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May 15, 2026

Sneak Peek: The new eScholarship@McGill is almost here!

by Awais Mehmood Khalid, Programmer Analyst As we move closer to the June 1 launch of the new eScholarship@McGill on the Scholaris platform, we’re excited to share an early look at what’s coming. This sneak peek highlights a few of …

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May 13, 2026

Celebrating the 2026 Winners of the McGill Libraries Excellence Awards

Each year, the McGill Library Excellence Awards recognize colleagues who demonstrate exceptional dedication, creativity, leadership, and service. These awards highlight individuals whose everyday work strengthens our community and advances the mission of the Libraries. Please join us as we honour …

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May 12, 2026

Megan Chellew appointed Associate Dean of Collection Services

The McGill University Libraries are pleased to announce the appointment of Megan Chellew as Associate Dean of Collection Services. Megan has been serving in this role on an interim basis since April 2024. Megan joined the Libraries in 2006 as …

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April 29, 2026

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Call for Book Chapter Proposals: History of the McGill University Libraries

In preparation for the 200th anniversary of McGill University Libraries in 2029, the Editors invite proposals for original book chapters and short focus texts exploring the history of the Libraries. This edited volume will highlight new research and fresh perspectives on how McGill’s …

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April 21, 2026

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Treasures on display: the Golden Ink exhibit in Abu Dhabi

La version française suit By Anaïs Salamon, Head Librarian, Islamic Studies Library and Mary Hague-Yearl, Molina Family Head Librarian and Osler Librarian, Osler Library of the History of Medicine On the last day of September 2025, two Osler Library manuscripts …

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April 17, 2026

Rediscovering Montreal with Gabor Szilasi’s Photographic Angle

Gabor Szilasi’s photos speak for themselves. You will likely hear their message for yourself if you pay a visit to Hinge Points; Gabor Szilasi’s Photographic Angle. There are bilingual guided tours of the exhibition available on April 16th and May …

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April 2, 2026

Crop of Interview with McGill Professor Oliva Jensen from the McGill Daily’s 1995 LGBT Special Issue

Transgender Day of Visibility is March 31

by Sofie Tsatas, Senior Reference Assistant & Cataloguing Editor, Marvin Duchow Music Library Introduction Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV) is a day to celebrate the lives of transgender, Two-Spirit, gender nonconforming, and non-binary people while also acknowledging the systemic and disproportionate discrimination that these communities face. Founder Rachel Crandall-Crocker, a psychotherapist and the …

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March 26, 2026

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Help us achieve our Strategic Priorities #McGill24

On March 11, McGill24, the University’s annual day of giving will be back for its eleventh year. When you make a gift that day, your contribution is amplified thanks to matching and challenge funds from other generous donors. The Libraries were …

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March 10, 2026