Jeffry Archer appointed Associate Dean, User Services
The McGill Library and Archives is pleased to welcome Jeffry Archer as the new Associate Dean, User Services, on a four-year term effective January 3, 2017. “Jeffry will be an incredible asset to the entire McGill community. Throughout his career, …Jeffry Archer appointed Associate Dean, User Services Read More »
Library abuzz with activity for Open House & Homecoming 2016
The Library & Archives have planned a great mix of activities, events and initiatives for Homecoming (Thursday October 27 – Sunday, October 30) and Open House (Sunday, October 30, 2016). Discuss the future of the Library & Archives with Dean Cook, …Library abuzz with activity for Open House & Homecoming 2016 Read More »
Library Pride ~ Fierté Bibliothèque
The McGill Library strives to be a safe place of inclusion where people of all stripes can come together in the pursuit of knowledge. We embrace the LGBTQ community and openness in general as a core value. As part of this year’s Pride …
Eight helpful links to help you navigate the McGill Library
Welcome to the McGill Library and Archives! Drawing on almost two centuries worth of resources, the Library has accumulated one of the largest and most unique collections in North America. We offer access to over 5 million print volumes and journals, 2.3 …Eight helpful links to help you navigate the McGill Library Read More »
Nathalie Cooke appointed new Associate Dean, ROAAr
The McGill Library and Archives is pleased to announce the appointment of Nathalie Cooke as new Associate Dean, ROAAr (Rare & Special Collections, Osler, Art and Archives), for a three-year term beginning September 1, 2016. “I’m excited to welcome Nathalie …Nathalie Cooke appointed new Associate Dean, ROAAr Read More »
Join the Visual Arts Collection for a weekly lunch-time tour of art around the McGill campus
Starting this week, the McGill Visual Arts Collection (VAC) will be offering a weekly free lunch-time tour of the various statues, sculptures and artwork around the McGill campus, including iconic works like Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney’s “The Three Bares.” Leaving from Service Point …
Out of the Archives: Tracing the construction of the McLennan-Redpath complex
If you’ve been to the downtown McGill campus this summer, you’d be hard pressed to miss the unmistakable sights, sounds and even smells of construction. Dozens of workers and mammoth machines are currently toiling away on Sherbrooke and McTavish as part …Out of the Archives: Tracing the construction of the McLennan-Redpath complex Read More »
Eamon Duffy winner of 2016 McGill Librarian Excellence Award
Every year, the McGill Library has the privilege of honouring the impact of one of its own with the annual Librarian Excellence Award. Presented during the spring convocation ceremonies, the award recognizes the extraordinary achievements and efforts of a McGill librarians who …Eamon Duffy winner of 2016 McGill Librarian Excellence Award Read More »
Last Dance in Shediac: Reminiscing on the life and work of Molly and Bruno Bobak
by Daisy Charles, McGill Visual Arts Collection On Tuesday, May 9th 2016 the Friends of the Library welcomed author Anny Scoones to read from her recently published memoir Last Dance in Shediac: Memories of Mum, Molly Lamb Bobak. This was …Last Dance in Shediac: Reminiscing on the life and work of Molly and Bruno Bobak Read More »
