Peter Collins, architectural historian and educator
McGill Library holds the archive of architect, historian, and educator Peter Collins (August 13, 1920 – June 7, 1981). The collection is housed in the John Bland Canadian Architecture Collection (CAC). Contained in 18 boxes, the collection includes correspondence, photographs, …Peter Collins, architectural historian and educator Read More »
Elsevier open access discount
As a part of the Canadian Research Knowledge Network (CRKN) negotiation, McGill Library is pleased to announce a new open access discount with Elsevier. McGill corresponding authors publishing in eligible Elsevier journals now have access to a 20% discount on …
McGill’s Bicentennial Digital Time Capsule | Dean Colleen Cook on the future of libraries
Time capsules offer the opportunity to capture a moment while letting us imagine possible futures. McGill Research & Innovation’s Bicentennial Digital Time Capsule—a signature project of the University’s 200th-anniversary celebrations—features two-minute videos from 50 top McGill researchers. Contributors were asked …
The Falcon: The Statue of a Winged Youth at McGill
by Joseph Hanaway, Washington University The original article was first published in Fontanus, Vol. 14 (2016). Abstract: The Falcon statue, created by R. Tait McKenzie, stands as a beacon just outside the entrance of the McLennan Library Building on the …The Falcon: The Statue of a Winged Youth at McGill Read More »
Most borrowed e-books/audiobooks & watched titles of winter 2021
As we head into warmer months and the world opens up a little more, the Library is here to foster reading, listening, and streaming for pleasure. McGill students, faculty, and staff members have access to a wealth of resources. Some …Most borrowed e-books/audiobooks & watched titles of winter 2021 Read More »
Digitization Grant: George Mercer Dawson
After a roller coaster of a year, our digitization lab is back at full capacity and they are busy! With a staff of 4 students working under lab supervisor Greg Houston, we are jumping back into the swing of things …
Closed, now open: McGill Library’s open access services
Did you know McGill Library has services and experts to help make your publications and data open access? Why open access? Open access lets anyone, anywhere in the world access your research. Meet funding agency open access requirements. Increased visibility and impact. Depositing in eScholarship and Dataverse is …Closed, now open: McGill Library’s open access services Read More »
Katherine Hanz appointed Associate Dean, User Services
The McGill Library is pleased to welcome Katherine Hanz as the new Associate Dean, User Services, on a four-year term, ending May 2025. Katherine Hanz has been leading the User Services team on an interim basis since last year. Hanz …Katherine Hanz appointed Associate Dean, User Services Read More »
Celebrating Human Connections; Friendship at a Fountain
Lire la version française By Gwendolyn Owens, Director, McGill Visual Arts Collection In this moment of great stress and uncertainty, most of us have found wisdom, relief, or simply solace in words, in music, or in art that has survived …Celebrating Human Connections; Friendship at a Fountain Read More »
