Yearly Archives: 2025

Imprimé à Montréal: Montreal and McGill in the history of print

By Chelsea Thompson Quartz, SIS Practicum Student, Book Arts Lab (RBSC). This blog post is complemented by a physical exhibition in the Rare Books & Special Collections reading room, April – September 2025. Fleury Mesplet Montreal formally enters the history …

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Year in Review: Reflections from the Friends of the Libraries’ Chair

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Version française à venir. By Lenore Harris, Chair, Friends of the McGill Libraries Hello! It is difficult to believe that just over a year has passed since I assumed the role of Chair of the Friends of the Libraries. It …

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Woodn’t You Like to Know?

Henry Robertson, Bookwus Mask, c. 1980s, Cedar Mask, 28.1 x 16.8 x 13 cm, Gift of Moira A. Hudgin from the Estate of Roger L. Hudgin. McGill Visual Arts Collection, 2023-042.

By Hi’iakalehuakaulei Hashimoto, Curatorial Intern for Indigenous Art (2023-), McGill Visual Arts Collection Many Indigenous peoples of the Northwest coast, including Kwakwaka’wakw, tell stories of the Bakwas, or Bookwus (wild man of the woods), a “supernatural” being who dwells in …

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Statement on Inclusive Description

Background: Study areas. Foreground: Book stacks. Birks Reading Room. Credit: Thomas Guinard.

La version française suit. The catalogues and digital collections of the McGill Libraries contain millions of descriptions to help users identify and understand resources that may be relevant to their studies and research. These descriptions enter our catalogues in various …

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Trans Rights Readathon 2025🏳️‍⚧️

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By Sofie Athanasia Tsatas, Senior Reference Assistant & Cataloguing Editor at the Marvin Duchow Music Library Join us in celebrating Transgender Day of Visibility (March 31) with library resources! Every year, the Trans Rights Readathon (March 21-31), a social media …

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McGill24 turns ten: Looking back at a decade of giving 🎂

Student in a library holding up a colourful McGill24 poster.

La version française suit On Wednesday, March 12th, McGill24, the University’s annual day of giving, celebrated for its tenth year. Each gift to McGill Libraries that day, no matter the amount, gets us one step closer to unlocking challenge funds. …

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McGill Libraries’ initiatives to combat Islamophobia

Stained glass window in the Islamic Studies Library

By Anaïs Salamon, Head Librarian at the Islamic Studies Library On the occasion of the United Nations’ International Day to Combat Islamophobia, March 15, the McGill Libraries are organizing a series of activities to raise awareness and encourage staff and …

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McGill University Libraries’ Roundup for Black History Month

Tsion Sisaye in front of a book display

The McGill University Libraries are celebrating Black History Month at McGill by showcasing research and creative work of Black scholars and artists from our collection. Find all these resources and more in your Libraries. *Please note that access to some …

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2023–2024 Annual Report: Celebrating Progress and Looking Ahead

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Dear readers, We are thrilled to announce the release of the 2023–2024 McGill University Libraries Annual Report, a reflection of a year filled with growth, innovation, and success. Highlights include the reopening of the Schulich Library, the successful transfer of …

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Brighten Your Blue Monday with a Literary Puzzle Break

Schippeitaro, two covers, no. 2 and no. 17. Schippeitaro / translated by Mrs. T.H. James. Tōkyō : Hasegawa Takejirō, Meiji 21 [1888] ([1902?] printing) PZ8 J272 no.17 Rare Books/Special Collections - Sheila R. Bourke Collection

Need a little pick-me-up this Blue Monday? Brighten your week with a splash of color and a touch of whimsy! We’ve created three delightful online puzzles featuring vintage and vibrant illustrations from the Telling Stories: Nursery Rhymes, Fables, and Fairy …

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