In Search of a Single Boot: A Reflection on the Things Lost and Found at McGill Library
by Alisa Nosova, Marketing Projects Assistant, McGill Library The Internet Archive holds the McGill Student Publications Collection that includes McGill student newspapers from as early as 1874. If you dare to start digging through this resource platform you might find …In Search of a Single Boot: A Reflection on the Things Lost and Found at McGill Library Read More »
One Minute Wonder | Red Sleigh, House, Winter by Lawren Harris
Take a moment to pause, reflect, and learn more about some of the stories behind the rare and special objects held at McGill. ROAAr’s “One Minute Wonder” is a new video series that delves into extraordinary things in McGill Library’s …One Minute Wonder | Red Sleigh, House, Winter by Lawren Harris Read More »
Holiday Magic: The Making of Book Boxes for Centraide
By Amanda Wheatley, Outreach and Engagement Coordinator & Liaison Librarian This year, to raise money for Centraide of Greater Montreal, the Library offered a one-time book box subscription service to the McGill community. We are so grateful for the overwhelming support of …Holiday Magic: The Making of Book Boxes for Centraide Read More »
Six ways to celebrate McGill’s fall convocation, Library-style
Congratulations, graduates! Fall Convocation is upon us and it’s the first time in two years that students, families, and faculties are able to celebrate in person. At this time of year, we usually jot down a list of Library activities …Six ways to celebrate McGill’s fall convocation, Library-style Read More »
When is a skull just a skull? Changing perspectives on racism in medical education
Lire la version française By Mary Hague-Yearl, History of Medicine Librarian, Osler Library of the History of Medicine Look closely at the skulls shown here below. What do you see? Are they simply former humans? Perhaps your view will change …When is a skull just a skull? Changing perspectives on racism in medical education Read More »
Art & Action | Two recent acquisitions by Trinidadian-Canadian artist Denyse Thomasos
Lire la version française By Michelle Macleod, Assistant Curator, McGill Visual Arts Collection On June 4th, 2020, McGill Visual Arts Collection published a statement on its website that outlined a commitment to meaningful inclusion and change to the collection. Inspired …Art & Action | Two recent acquisitions by Trinidadian-Canadian artist Denyse Thomasos Read More »
Dante’s journey into the digital age
Lire la version française By Ann Marie Holland, Liaison Librarian, Rare Books and Special Collections The pandemic altered the course of events in innumerable instances. Here in Rare Books, a grand project planned to commemorate the 700th anniversary of Dante’s …
Looking Back, Leaning Forward | Exhibition highlights from “McGilliana: 200 Years of Student Life”
Lire la version française By Aeron MacHattie, Archivist, Collection Services As the McGill community commemorates its bicentennial, it might be an opportune time to find markers by which to measure the ways McGill has grown, both to celebrate achievements and …
Open Access Agreement with Karger Publishing starting January 1, 2022
The Library is excited to announce an open access agreement with Karger Publishing. As of January 1, 2022, McGill corresponding authors submitting to Karger journals will have the option to make their work open access at no cost. Note the following exceptions …Open Access Agreement with Karger Publishing starting January 1, 2022 Read More »
