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 »
Toasting Judy Kolonics and John Cunningham on their retirement
On Thursday, May 5, 2016, the McGill Library came together to toast Judy Kolonics and John Cunningham as they prepare to kick up their feet and head into well-earned and restful retirement. Throughout their more than 80 years of combined experience, Judy …Toasting Judy Kolonics and John Cunningham on their retirement Read More »
Revisiting the smoke-free terrace two years later
On May 1, 2016, we celebrated the two-year anniversary of the smoke-free policy for the McLennan-Redpath terrace, a pioneering initiative to create a healthier, cleaner learning environment for McGill students. Implemented with campus-wide support at the student, faculty and administration levels, the initiative designated …Revisiting the smoke-free terrace two years later Read More »
Collection Services bids adieu to quartet with celebratory send-off
On Wednesday, April 13, 2016, the McGill Library raised a glass to toast four integral members of the Collection Services family as they prepare to head into well-deserved retirement. Representing a combined experience of over 150 years, the quartet of Maria de …Collection Services bids adieu to quartet with celebratory send-off Read More »
Out of the Archive: Bringing the John Peters Humphrey Collection into the classroom
By Prof. Laura Madokoro, Department of History and Classical Studies John Peters Humphrey’s name is often invoked in studies of the history of human rights in Canada. During his time as an international civil servant, Humphrey contributed to the drafting of the Universal …Out of the Archive: Bringing the John Peters Humphrey Collection into the classroom Read More »
Celebrate the launch of our new Research Commons on March 30
Welcome to the next generation of Library technology at McGill University! After months of preparations and consultation, we are excited to officially christen our new Research Commons with a launch-day celebration on March 30 from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. — With the dawn …Celebrate the launch of our new Research Commons on March 30 Read More »
Art+Feminism Wikipedia Edit-A-Thon at McGill Library on Mar. 8
Wikipedia thrives as the internet’s preeminent hub of collective information by pooling the knowledge from around the world. From Afghanistan to Zimbabwe, individuals across the globe can contribute to and edit articles, bringing their shared experience and expertise to the …Art+Feminism Wikipedia Edit-A-Thon at McGill Library on Mar. 8 Read More »
