McGill Daily Special Supplement May 1958

Backstory: A History of McGill Student Publications

La version française suit. Originally published on August 4, 2017 in The Dark Room Guest post by Annelise Dowd. Annelise is a graduate of the McGill University Master of Information Studies program who worked on a practicum project working with …

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April 22, 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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April 15, 2025

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

Version française suit. 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 has …

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April 7, 2025

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.

Woodn’t You Like to Know?

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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March 31, 2025

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

Statement on Inclusive Description

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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March 31, 2025

Blue graphic with illustration of two hands doing a heart symbol around a heart-shaped trans flag.

Trans Rights Readathon 2025🏳️‍⚧️

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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March 20, 2025

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

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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March 10, 2025

Stained glass window in the Islamic Studies Library

McGill Libraries’ initiatives to combat Islamophobia

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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March 5, 2025

McGill University Libraries’ Roundup for Black History Month

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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February 21, 2025

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2023–2024 Annual Report: Celebrating Progress and Looking Ahead

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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February 19, 2025