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New Quiet Pods Enhance Work Options at the Marvin Duchow Music Library

Quiet pods at Marvin Duchow Music Library

La version française suit Thanks to the generous support of McGill University’s Post-Graduate Students’ Society (PGSS) Library Improvement Fund, the Marvin Duchow Music Library has two new quiet pods for student use. Located at the north end of the library’s …

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Welcome to the Wellness Corner

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Welcome to the Wellness Corner, a quiet space for students to relax, take a break from studying, and step away from their devices. This space is intended for quiet relaxation and is not intended for studying, virtual or in-person meetings, …

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Celebrating the 2026 Winners of the McGill Libraries Excellence Awards

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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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Help us achieve our Strategic Priorities #McGill24

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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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McGill24 and the magic of giving

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La version française suit. On March 11, #McGill24 is back for another year! By giving to the Libraries, whatever the amount, you can help spread the #McGill24 magic. Gifts that day will unlock challenge funds that will allow McGill Libraries …

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Adjustable Desks and Ergonomic Chairs Now Available at the Islamic Studies Library

close up of adjustable desks at Islamic Studies Library

We’re delighted to announce that the Islamic Studies Library has added four new height‑adjustable desks and four ergonomic chairs to our study space – made possible through the generous support of the Post‑Graduate Students’ Society (PGSS). The new adjustable desks …

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New program for community groups: Partner with McGill Libraries to digitize your heritage collections!

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We’re excited to announce the launch of Community Digitization Partnerships, a new initiative from McGill Libraries’ Digitization Lab. These partnerships are designed to support Quebec-based community organizations, cultural institutions, and academic collaborators in preserving and sharing their heritage collections.  Through this program, we’re offering two new …

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Get Involved in Sustainable Change at McGill Libraries

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by Jenn Riley, Associate Dean, Strategic Initiatives Do you care about environmental, social, and economic sustainability? Do you value the services and collections provided by the McGill Libraries? What if you could advance both at the same time? The McGill Libraries is seeking up …

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Celebrating Homecoming 2025 with the Libraries

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Make the Libraries your happy place during Homecoming. Reconnect with the McGill community this fall with a masterclass, exhibit tours, library tours, and more. Our 2025 Homecoming programming has something for everyone. Masterclass AI, Privacy, and the Public Good – …

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ENSSIB and McGill sign a partnership agreement

From L to R: Guylaine Beaudry, Trenholme Dean of Libraries at McGill University and Nathalie Marcerou-Ramel, Director of l’École nationale supérieure des sciences de l'information et des bibliothèques (ENSSIB)

La version française suit. On June 30, 2025, Nathalie Marcerou-Ramel, Director of l’École nationale supérieure des sciences de l’information et des bibliothèques (ENSSIB) and Guylaine Beaudry, Trenholme Dean of Libraries at McGill University, signed a partnership agreement between the two …

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