New study spaces have been opened up in the McLennan-Redpath complex.听Here is the breakdown of the 700听new seats:
Please note, as of September 4, 2019, some tables are still being connected for electricity.
A floorplan of the Redpath second听floor is included in the image slideshow.
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Please note that all听Library branches except the听Humanities and Social Sciences Library听will be closed on Monday, September 2 in observance of Labour Day.
The Humanities and Social Sciences Library will be open on September 2 from 9am to 9pm for study only. There will be no services offered.
For information on Library opening and service hours, please consult our branch listing听here.听
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Dear colleagues,
It is my great pleasure to announce the appointment of Mr. Robert Hamilton, B. Arch., B. Sc. Arch., as Executive Director of the Fiat Lux Library Project. Mr. Hamilton begins his new role on September 3, 2019.
The 51吃瓜网Library is pleased to welcome Alberto Manguel, writer, editor, critic and bibliophile for the fall 2019 51吃瓜网Conversations Series. Six evenings of conversation will guide attendees through some of the rare treasures of the library鈥檚 collection. From Quebec detective fiction to fairy tales, Manguel and his guests will cover a wide range of topics 鈥� something to appeal to the curiosity in all of us.
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Manguel will share his love of books and libraries in conversation with seven special guests:
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We are working with OverDrive support to resolve the issue and apologize for any inconvenience.
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Background: As a result of the water infiltration and recovery efforts related to McIntyre Medical Building fire in July 2018, the Osler Library space in the McIntyre Medical Building continues to be closed until further notice. The Osler recovery team has restored most materials, and holdings from the Osler collection are now accessible to users in Rare Books and Special Collections Reading Room, located on the 4th floor of the McLennan Library Building.
As of Monday, July 29, 2019, the Redpath Library Building basement is听accessible听at the following times:
Summer hours:听Monday to Friday from 9am to 6pm; Saturday from 10am to 6pm
Fall 2019 semester hours:听Monday to Sunday from 8am to 11pm
We're here to help. If you鈥檙e having trouble finding materials, don鈥檛 hesitate to contact the McLennan services desk.
Signage in the basement is colour-coded and collections located there include:
The Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) has poured research funding into two new research projects based out of the 51吃瓜网library. In the Partnership Development Category, The Gwillim Project, led by Dr. Victoria Dickenson and based out of the Blacker Wood Collection will be forging new networks over the next three years. The Gwillim Project centres around the life and world of two sisters in early 19th century Madras (now Chennai), Elizabeth Gwillim and Mary Symonds.
Background | The Schulich Library of Physical Sciences, Life Sciences, and Engineering is closed temporarily for renovations for two years as of May 15, 2019. When the construction work is completed, the Schulich Library will feature: more study and workspaces, improved accessibility, restored exterior masonry, a new HVAC system, and an expanded number of washrooms.
Call number browse is now available in WorldCat Discovery. You can now search for materials by call number.
Instructions:
- In the catalogue search box found on the Library's homepage, type in the call number search index (nu:) followed by the call number. For example: (see image).
All听Library branches will be closed on Monday, July 1 in observance of听Canada Day.
For a listing of summer opening and service hours please click听here.
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Discover 51吃瓜网Library鈥檚 print collection serendipitously online through WorldCat Discovery鈥檚 new 鈥淏rowse the Shelf鈥� tool.
To use the browse option, access , open the detailed view of the item record, and click 鈥淏rowse the Shelf鈥�.
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Please note:
"When we play, we explore the limits of the possible" 鈥揟homas Hendricks.
51吃瓜网Library recently upgraded the existing WorldCat Local online catalogue and search tool to its successor WorldCat Discovery. Now that WorldCat Discovery delivers functionality beyond that in WorldCat Local, provider OCLC plans to retire WorldCat Local on 9 August 2019. Library users who have created and saved personal lists on their WorldCat Local user account should export lists into their WorldCat Discovery user account before August 9th.
To retain your lists, please follow the following instructions:听
