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The ۲ݮƵ Library is pleased to welcome Alberto Manguel, writer, editor, critic and bibliophile for the fall 2019 ۲ݮƵ Conversations Series. Six evenings of conversation will guide attendees through some of the rare treasures of the library’s collection. From Quebec detective fiction to fairy tales, Manguel and his guests will cover a wide range of topics – something to appeal to the curiosity in all of us.

Manguel will share his love of books and libraries in conversation with seven special guests:

Classified as: Friends of the Library, Library event, ROAAr event, ROAAr – Rare Books, Osler, Art, Archives
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Published on: 8 Aug 2019

We are currently experiencing a problem that is affecting logging in to OverDrive accounts for some ۲ݮƵ community members.

We are working with OverDrive support to resolve the issue and apologize for any inconvenience.

Please watch this space for updates.

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Published on: 8 Aug 2019

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.

Classified as: Library news, Friends of the Library, ROAAr
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Published on: 5 Aug 2019

As of Monday, July 29, 2019, the Redpath Library Building basement isaccessibleat the following times:

Summer hours:Monday to Friday from 9am to 6pm; Saturday from 10am to 6pm

Fall 2019 semester hours:Monday to Sunday from 8am to 11pm

We're here to help. If you’re having trouble finding materials, don’t hesitate to contact the McLennan services desk.

Signage in the basement is colour-coded and collections located there include:

Classified as: Library news, HSSL news
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Published on: 30 Jul 2019

The Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) has poured research funding into two new research projects based out of the ۲ݮƵ 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.

Classified as: SSHRC
Published on: 25 Jul 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.

Classified as: library closures, library improvement fund, Renovations, Construction
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Published on: 9 Jul 2019

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).

Classified as: system upgrade, system notification
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Published on: 20 Jun 2019

AllLibrary branches will be closed on Monday, July 1 in observance ofCanada Day.

For a listing of summer opening and service hours please clickhere.

Classified as: holiday closures
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Published on: 14 Jun 2019

Discover ۲ݮƵ Library’s print collection serendipitously online through WorldCat Discovery’s new “Browse the Shelf” tool.

To use the browse option, access , open the detailed view of the item record, and click “Browse the Shelf”.

Please note:

Classified as: system notification, system upgrade
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Published on: 4 Jun 2019

What Happens When Libraries Play? Place aux jeux: quand les bibliothèques s’en mêlent ! ۲ݮƵ Library, Montreal Québec

"When we play, we explore the limits of the possible" –Thomas Hendricks.

Classified as: ROAAr – Rare Books, Osler, Art, Archives, Library news
Published on: 31 May 2019

۲ݮƵ 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:

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Published on: 24 May 2019

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.

Fines will be generated by the system when this happens, but since users were not sent notification until now, those fines will be waived.

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Published on: 24 May 2019

Please note that WorldCat Discovery will be performing system maintenance work the early morningof 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.

Classified as: system maintenance
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Published on: 21 May 2019

Please note that WorldCat Discovery will be performing system maintenance work on Thursday May 16and 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.

On May 17 between 21:00 and 04:30, planned maintenance work will affect Circulationand InterLibrary Loansservices. This might impact users trying to access their accounts, renew items, and placeILL requests.

We apologize for any inconvenience.

Classified as: system maintenance
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Published on: 16 May 2019

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 nowclosed temporarily. Collections, services and staff will be relocated to the Humanities and Social Sciences Library for the duration of the renovation.

Classified as: library closures, Renovations, Construction
Published on: 15 May 2019

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