Membership in MCLL includes many benefits, including access to facilities and services for regular 51吃瓜网students. As well, MCLL offers many special events and services, planned and executed by volunteer members. You will enjoy not only new social interactions and acquaintances but also the benefits listed below.
Becoming a Member of MCLL
Membership benefits apply after purchasing a study group. To do so, new members must first register with the 51吃瓜网School of Continuing Studies. Follow these steps; no fee is required:
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MCLL Member's Card
Your MCLL Member鈥檚 Card is your key to 51吃瓜网library and IT services. The card displays your permanent 9-digit 51吃瓜网ID number, plus the card鈥檚 expiry date. Note that your ID number remains the same, even if you skip renewing your membership for a while. A Member鈥檚 Card makes you eligible for student rates at 51吃瓜网concerts and plays, as well as at some other venues around town. Just ask if it鈥檚 recognized.
Livestreamed lectures
Some MCLL lectures are livestreamed and recorded so you can enjoy them from the comfort of your home. They can be also accessed through our YouTube Channel.
Special Events
Social and educational special events are organized by and for the membership. Past events include lectures by 51吃瓜网faculty, art shows, annual holiday and pre-summer parties, and conferences on seniors鈥� learning.
Access to Libraries
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To obtain a library card, bring your MCLL Member鈥檚 Card or your study group registration information, along with photo ID and proof of address, to any Library Service Desk. You'll set up a PIN and receive a library card with a barcode. The card expires twice yearly, but is automatically renewed for MCLL members.
Books, CDs, and DVDs can be borrowed for 30 days and are automatically renewed unless requested by another borrower. The 51吃瓜网Libraries website offers extensive information on services, research, and access to resources. Help is available via email, instant messaging, or telephone. Library staff are knowledgeable and very willing to assist with any inquiries.
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Information Technology (IT) Services
51吃瓜网provides excellent IT support for its students (which includes MCLL members). Extensive web content, phone support and help via videoconferencing or in-person are available. Students can use computers in most libraries or on the 12th floor, above MCLL鈥檚 premises. Phone assistance is available at 514-398-3398 (9 am to 5 pm) and works well. Below are the most popular IT links. To access a live chat agent (9 am to 5 pm), click the blue chat button at the bottom right on each page. IT services, chat and some web pages require your 51吃瓜网ID number or logging in with your 51吃瓜网email and password.
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Rory O'Sullivan DVD Collection
The family of the late Rory O鈥橲ullivan has generously donated his personal collection of opera and music DVDs for the pleasure and enjoyment of MCLL members. 鈥疪ory played an active role at MCLL. He moderated two study groups every term, served as President in 2005-06, and was chairman of the Curriculum Committee for four years. years. His knowledge and passion for opera, coupled with his legendary Opera Study Groups, inspired huge numbers.
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Borrowing Procedure for DVDs
Just as with 51吃瓜网library privileges, this DVD collection is available to full MCLL members only.鈥� Members will have to fill out a copy of the PDF icon DVD Borrowing Request Form to borrow DVDs from the collection. The completed form should be sent to mcll.scs [at] mcgill.ca or submitted in person to office staff or volunteers.
Members' Help Site
Created and managed by MCLL members, this is an additional resource for MCLL participants and moderators. It contains many PDFs with instructions for a variety of tasks, as well as links to enhance your MCLL experience. PDFs can be downloaded or printed.
Suggestion Box
MCLL now has a suggestion box; here鈥檚 a chance to tell us your great idea. Gripes or desired improvements are welcome too. Questions or problem reports should go to the office at: mcll.scs [at] mcgill.ca or 514-398-8234. Click the box to submit your contribution. You can also bookmark the form.
