2019 麻豆AV Conversations Series with Alberto Manguel
The 麻豆AV Library is pleased to welcome Alberto Manguel, writer, editor, critic and bibliophile for the fall 2019 麻豆AV 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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System Notification: OverDrive log in issue
We are currently experiencing a problem that is affecting logging in to OverDrive accounts for some 麻豆AV community members.
We are working with OverDrive support to resolve the issue and apologize for any inconvenience.
Please watch this space for updates.
Update #5: Osler Library of the History of Medicine
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.
Redpath basement now open to Library users
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.
SSHRC Invests in Two New 麻豆AV Library Research Projects
The Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) has poured research funding into two new research projects based out of the 麻豆AV 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.
Schulich Library Status Update #2: Collections, services, staff relocation information. New study spaces, expanded access & increase in opening hours at McLennan-Redpath set for fall 2019.
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.
New in WorldCat Discovery: Call Number Searching
Call number browse is now available in WorldCat Discovery. You can now search for materials by call number.
Instructions:
All Library branches closed on Monday, July 1
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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New in WorldCat Discovery: browse 麻豆AV鈥檚 print book collection virtually
Discover 麻豆AV 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 WorldCat Discovery, open the detailed view of the item record, and click 鈥淏rowse the Shelf鈥�.
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CALL FOR PAPERS 鈥� Play On! 2020 Research Colloquium at 麻豆AV Library, Montreal QC
What Happens When Libraries Play? Place aux jeux: quand les biblioth猫ques s鈥檈n m锚lent ! 麻豆AV Library, Montreal Qu茅bec"When we play, we explore the limits of the possible" 鈥揟homas Hendricks.
WorldCat Local To Retire - Transfer Personal Lists To WorldCat Discovery Before August 9
麻豆AV 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.
UPDATED | Important: Check your Library account - no due date reminders or overdue notices for materials on loan during catalogue migration
Updated June 7, 2019: Some materials that were on loan during the Library catalogue migration in late April and early May are getting multiple email notices in error referring to upcoming due dates in the past or a recall due date in the past.
These items are overdue or under a recall, and patrons should be returning or renewing these items.
System Maintenance: WorldCat Discovery updates early morning of May 26 from 2:00-5:00am
Please note that WorldCat Discovery will be performing system maintenance work the early morning听of Sunday, May 26 between 2:00 and 5:00am.
This planned maintenance could impact WorldCat Discovery and users might not be able to renew items during that time frame.
Thank you for your patience.
System Maintenance: WorldCat Discovery updates May 16 & 17
Please note that WorldCat Discovery will be performing system maintenance work on Thursday May 16听and Friday, May 17.
On May 16 between 15:00 and 17:30, planned maintenance will affect EZProxy, which might impact users accessing resources off campus.
Update #1 - Schulich Library now closed temporarily: Collection, services & staff relocation information
Background: The Macdonald-Stewart Library Building that houses the Schulich Library of Physical Sciences, Life Sciences, and Engineering will undergo significant structural repairs and major internal upgrades over the next two years, beginning May 15, 2019. As a result, Schulich Library is now听closed temporarily. Collections, services and staff will be relocated to the Humanities and Social Sciences Library for the duration of the renovation.
