McLennan-Redpath Terrace covered in orange fallen leaves.

Six ways to celebrate fall convocation from afar, Library-style

Congratulations, graduates! Virtual convocation is right around the corner. Usually at this time of year, we delight at seeing graduating students and their families all around campus taking photos surrounded by fall colours. We also usually jot down a list …

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November 4, 2020

The 2020 Osler Day celebrations are upon us!

Each year we celebrate Osler Day on the first Wednesday in November. The day is an occasion to come together and to support endeavours that honour Sir William Osler’s emphasis upon humanistic reflection. It is an opportunity for students to …

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October 29, 2020

Happy Halloween from the McGill Library

Looking to enjoy a safe – but scary – Halloween? The McGill Library has got you covered. This staff-curated list of films will keep you screaming from the comfort of your couch. DVDs The Humanities & Social Sciences Library’s DVD …

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October 28, 2020

Book Cover Designing Your Life How to Build a Well-Lived, Joyful Life

Delight in small streaming pleasures at the Library

As we head into mid-term season, building health breaks into your workday is key. If music helps you recharge, check out our libguide dedicated to online sources for audio recordings and discographies. The Naxos Music Library features over 2 million …

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October 21, 2020

Raising Spirits: Part II

Today is the day. The game is live! The Pathologist awaits. Are you ready? Play the Game here : https://news.library.mcgill.ca/raising-spirits-part-ii/ Explore the second half of the McGill Library Orientation game. A mysterious corruption plagues the McGill campus, disrupting websites, scrambling …

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October 19, 2020

Friends of the McGill Library: Fall 2020 Update

Dear Friends, A warm hello to all of the Friends of the Library. I’m looking forward to getting together with you in the coming months as we move forward with our Fall program, which will be presented virtually for the …

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October 6, 2020

Pagniq Sniffs the Wind by Pudlo Pudlat

By Catie Galbraith, Indigenous Studies and Community Engagement Initiative (ISCEI) Research Assistant Pudlo Pudlat was born on Qikiqtaaluk (Baffin Island) in 1916. He lived in this region of Nunavut for much of his life, leading a semi-nomadic lifestyle. Pudlat did …

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October 1, 2020

In process: Witold Rybczynski papers

New at McGill Library, the Witold Rybczynski Fonds – book manuscripts and proofs, research materials, reviews, correspondence, teaching materials, slides, and digital files – represent a career as author and educator. Witold Rybczynski is a critically acclaimed and award-winning Canadian-American …

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September 14, 2020

More Zoom Backgrounds: ROAAr edition

Back by popular demand, we’ve got more Zoom backgrounds for students, faculty and staff to use as we start the academic year. In April, we featured campus places and library spaces. This time, we invite you to take in and …

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September 10, 2020