Thode Basement Closed

Closed for collection maintenance

All of Thode basement is closed for collection maintenance until further notice. This includes Thode basement study carrels, study rooms, prayer space, Makerspace, washrooms, reference, and book stacks QD-Z. 

Mold has been identified on several books in Thode lower level.  This collection is located to the left when you come down the main stairwell (the collection contains Reference as well as QD – TX).  In addition, a handful of books scattered throughout the larger print collection on the other side of the Makerspace also showed signs of mold. We have temporarily closed the lower level of Thode and restricted lending or borrowing of this collection. The Libraries is working closely with Facilities Services and University Health and Safety on a remediation plan.

Questions?  Please contact Lynne Serviss, servisl@mcmaster.ca

Alternative Options
  • Silent-study carrel-style seating is available in Mills Library 6th floor, Health Sciences Library lower level, and Innis Library 3rd floor Reading Room
  • Bookable group study rooms are available in Mills Library 3rd floor, Health Sciences Library lower level, and Innis Library.
  • Washrooms are located on floors 1-3 of Thode Library. The nearest All-Gender Accessible washroom is located in A.N. Bourns Science Building.
  • Please place requests for materials housed in this area, and staff will facilitate an interlibrary loan.
  • Alternative prayer spaces can be found in: 
    • MUSC 2121 - 9:00am to 4:00pm, Monday-Friday
    • Mills Library Prayer Space (3rd floor)
    • The Hub - Multifaith Prayer Spaces (3rd floor)
    • The Hub - Loft (4th floor)
    • McMaster Children's Hospital - Chapel (2nd floor)
    • Building T13 - Muslim Student Association Prayer Space (Rooms 106 and 112)
    • Hamilton Hall - Rooms 312 and 410
    • MDCL - Rooms 2242, 2246, 2249
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