Blog Archives

From Enssib to McGill Libraries: An interview with Paloma Juno

Foreground: Paloma Juno. Background: Arts Building and lower field covered in snow.

La version française suit. This fall, McGill University Libraries welcomed Paloma Juno, a student from l’École nationale supérieure des sciences de l’information et des bibliothèques (Enssib) in Lyon, France, for an enriching international internship. Her time at McGill came at …

From Enssib to McGill Libraries: An interview with Paloma Juno Read More »

Get Involved in Sustainable Change at McGill Libraries

Overlapping circles representing economic environmental and social sustainability,

by Jenn Riley, Associate Dean, Strategic Initiatives Do you care about environmental, social, and economic sustainability? Do you value the services and collections provided by the McGill Libraries? What if you could advance both at the same time? The McGill Libraries is seeking up …

Get Involved in Sustainable Change at McGill Libraries Read More »

McGill Libraries’ initiatives to combat Islamophobia

Stained glass window in the Islamic Studies Library

By Anaïs Salamon, Head Librarian at the Islamic Studies Library On the occasion of the United Nations’ International Day to Combat Islamophobia, March 15, the McGill Libraries are organizing a series of activities to raise awareness and encourage staff and …

McGill Libraries’ initiatives to combat Islamophobia Read More »

2023–2024 Annual Report: Celebrating Progress and Looking Ahead

Grid featuring pictures of services, places, collections, people at McGill Libraries

Dear readers, We are thrilled to announce the release of the 2023–2024 McGill University Libraries Annual Report, a reflection of a year filled with growth, innovation, and success. Highlights include the reopening of the Schulich Library, the successful transfer of …

2023–2024 Annual Report: Celebrating Progress and Looking Ahead Read More »

Celebrating McGill Indigenous Awareness Weeks at the Libraries

Graduation Cap, 2024 by Jenni Makahnouk

by Jenn Riley, Associate Dean, Strategic Initiatives Indigenous Awareness Weeks, an annual celebration hosted by the Office of Indigenous Initiatives, showcases Indigenous academics, artists, and community members. The McGill University Libraires are participating in this year’s installment, held September 19 …

Celebrating McGill Indigenous Awareness Weeks at the Libraries Read More »


Library Matters seeks to exchange and encourage ideas, innovations, and information from libraries' staff and special contributors for the McGill community and beyond.


Contact Us!

If you have any questions, comments, or even an idea for a story, let us know!