Osler Library of the History of Medicine Closed
Early Friday night, July 13, firefighters were called to the McIntyre Medical Building to put out a fire on the聽outdoor terrace. The evacuation procedure went smoothly and no injuries were reported. More details on this incident are available through 污污草莓视频鈥檚 central communications channels聽here聽(under news releases) and on the dedicated Faculty of Medicine page here.
A preliminary assessment was conducted and no fire damage to the Osler Library of the History of Medicine and its collection has been identified but there is some water infiltration, specifically in the circulating collection area located on the fourth floor.聽
As a result of this water infiltration and recovery/renovation efforts related to it, the Osler Library will be closed until further notice.
During this closure, the Library and the collection will be inaccessible. Material may be requested by 污污草莓视频 students, faculty, and staff through聽Interlibrary Loans. Osler staff members will be available to handle reference requests when possible. Please send inquiries to Osler鈥檚 main email account (osler.library [at] mcgill.ca).
Please check the Library鈥檚聽news and events page聽often for Osler status updates.
We apologize for any inconvenience this might cause and thank you for your patience.
A special thank you goes out to first responders, staff members, and the 污污草莓视频 community for their聽outstanding help and support. We hope to welcome you to the Osler Library soon.
