/library-friends/taxonomy/term/5/all en /library-friends/channels/event/exhibit-celebrating-legacy-canadas-supreme-court-363867 <p>The year 2025 marks a special milestone for the Supreme Court of Canada as it celebrates its 150th anniversary. Over the years, its chambers have been the setting for landmark cases that have shaped the foundation of this country.</p> Tue, 25 Feb 2025 20:24:12 +0000 admin 2770 at /library-friends /library-friends/channels/news/submit-your-work-chance-win-1000-friends-libraries-student-library-awards-363554 <p><em>La version française suit</em></p> <p>Are you an undergraduate student who has creatively and thoughtfully used ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ's library services and resources for a course project, lab report, research paper, or creative work?</p> <p>Submit your project and tell us how the libraries supported your work for a chance to win a $1,000 prize generously supported by the Friends of the ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Libraries!</p> <p><b>Awards categories:</b></p> Mon, 24 Feb 2025 13:22:10 +0000 admin 2768 at /library-friends /library-friends/channels/news/open-until-feb-17-satisfaction-survey-regarding-use-sofia-362781 <p><em>La version française suit.</em></p> Wed, 22 Jan 2025 13:46:19 +0000 admin 2754 at /library-friends /library-friends/channels/news/overdrive-retire-legacy-app-fire-tablets-january-2025-361877 <p>As part of <a href="/library/channels/news/libby-will-replace-overdrive-classic-app-may-1-2023-347306">their transition to the Libby app</a>, OverDrive are retiring their legacy OverDrive app for Fire tablets on January 31, 2025.</p> <p>After this date, the legacy OverDrive app sunset will be complete on all platforms. Users with Fire tablets running Android 9 or higher can install the Libby app instead.</p> <p>Thank you for your understanding.</p> <p>(Image credit: Trusted Reviews)</p> Thu, 05 Dec 2024 18:19:33 +0000 admin 2759 at /library-friends /library-friends/channels/news/macdonald-campus-seed-library-opens-february-24-363434 <p><em>La version française suit</em></p> <p>On <strong>Monday, February 24, 2025 </strong>the Macdonald Campus Library will open up its <a href="/library/branches/macdonald/seed-library">Seed Library</a> for online orders. The seed catalogue will be available to ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ students, faculty, and staff on opening day. </p> <p>If you're not yet a member of the Seed Library, please fill out the registration <a href="/library/branches/macdonald/seed-library/register?fbclid=IwAR0nb7O7bzoGCSEikdUz44k2950N2SFIFG4vKF4H_Yj22vQXoBgOYhv-8rw">form</a>.</p> Tue, 04 Feb 2025 21:22:51 +0000 admin 2750 at /library-friends /library-friends/channels/news/mcgills-ontario-historical-county-atlases-collection-coming-canadiana-through-call-canadiana-361311 <p><em>La version française suit</em></p> Wed, 20 Nov 2024 15:16:54 +0000 admin 2763 at /library-friends /library-friends/channels/news/temporary-closure-frank-dawson-adams-campus-facing-entrance-affecting-access-schulich-library-360363 <p><em>La version française suit</em></p> <p>Due to impact from the façade restoration underway on the Frank Dawson Adams Building (FDA), the campus facing entrance to the building will be closed on <strong>October 15 and October 16, 2024, from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM </strong>both days, affecting access to the <a href="/library/branches/schulich">Schulich Library of Physical Sciences, Life Sciences, and Engineering</a>.</p> Fri, 11 Oct 2024 16:35:16 +0000 admin 2767 at /library-friends /library-friends/channels/news/december-9-13-bridge-entrance-frank-dawson-adams-building-closed-361984 <p><i>La version française suit.</i></p> Mon, 09 Dec 2024 20:56:23 +0000 admin 2758 at /library-friends /library-friends/channels/news/chris-burns-appointed-director-rare-books-and-special-collections-361333 <p><i>La version française suit.</i></p> <p>ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ University Libraries are delighted to welcome Chris Burns as the new Director of Rare Books and Special Collections.</p> Thu, 21 Nov 2024 17:10:38 +0000 admin 2762 at /library-friends /library-friends/channels/news/new-ereader-now-available-taylor-francis-e-books-363020 <p><em>Version française suit</em></p> <p>Taylor & Francis has released a <a href="https://help.taylorfrancis.com/students_researchers/s/article/New-eReader-FAQ" rel="nofollow">new e-reader for their e-books</a> that offer several improvements on its previous version. Enhancements include:</p> Thu, 30 Jan 2025 17:47:02 +0000 admin 2753 at /library-friends /library-friends/channels/news/dec-18-water-shutdown-mclennan-library-building-730-1030-am-362143 <p><i>La version française suit.</i></p> <p>To execute repairs, Facilities Management and Ancillary Services is planning a water shutdown on Wednesday, December 18 from 7:30 to 10:30 a.m., which will affect the McLennan Library Building only, including all its water fountains and washrooms.</p> <p>Please use the water fountains, sinks, and washrooms located in the Redpath Library Building during this period.</p> <p>Thank you for your understanding.</p> Mon, 16 Dec 2024 21:24:57 +0000 admin 2757 at /library-friends /library-friends/channels/news/mcgill-university-libraries-2023-2024-annual-report-now-available-363572 <p>ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ University Libraries is proud to announce the release of its 2023–2024 Annual Report, showcasing 12 months of significant achievements and progress.</p> <p>Among the key highlights are the reopening of the Schulich Library of Physical Sciences, Life Sciences, and Engineering and the successful transfer of 2.4 million books to the new ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ University Collections Centre.</p> Mon, 17 Feb 2025 19:50:31 +0000 admin 2749 at /library-friends /library-friends/channels/news/update-canadian-union-postal-workers-strike-ends-requests-deliveries-resume-gradually-361560 <p>December 17, 2024 update: </p> <p>The Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) strike has ended. The delivery of documents requested from other libraries will gradually resume. Additional delays are to be expected. Thank you for your understanding.</p> <p>La grève du Syndicat des travailleurs et travailleuses des postes (STTP) est finie. La livraison de documents demandés dans d’autres bibliothèques reprendra graduellement. Des délais supplémentaires sont à prévoir. Merci de votre compréhension.</p> <hr /> <p><i>La version française suit.</i></p> Thu, 28 Nov 2024 19:47:11 +0000 admin 2761 at /library-friends /library-friends/channels/news/publish-all-royal-society-chemistry-rsc-journals-fee-free-new-crkn-agreement-363044 <p><em>Version française suit</em></p> <p>As of January 1, 2025, corresponding authors affiliated with ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ will be able to publish an unlimited number of their articles as open access in all Royal Society of Chemistry hybrid and gold journals for the duration of the agreement (2025-2027) without paying any article processing charges (APC).</p> Sat, 01 Feb 2025 17:27:04 +0000 admin 2752 at /library-friends /library-friends/channels/news/announcing-scifree-new-search-tool-help-you-find-apc-waivers-and-discounts-360781 <p><em>La version française suit</em></p> Wed, 30 Oct 2024 15:15:11 +0000 admin 2766 at /library-friends