Phone
Call McMaster University at (905) 525-9140, then dial extension of library.
- Mills Memorial Library (Humanities & Social Sciences): ext. 22077
- Innis Library (Business) is temporarily closed: ext. 22077
- H.G. Thode Library of Science & Engineering: ext. 22000
- Health Sciences Library: ext. 22327
Need to call a specific department?
Check our Spaces Directory
Need to call a specific person?
Check our Staff Directory
- Mills, Innis and Thode Libraries:
library@mcmaster.ca - Health Sciences Library: hslib@mcmaster.ca
Need to email a specific department?
Check our Spaces Directory
Need to email a specific person?
Check our Staff Directory
Live Chat
Ask the Library is a collaborative virtual help service that connects you with real people (not chatbots). Get real-time assistance from library staff through chat.
- Web chat
When chat is open, click "Ask the Library" button, bottom-right on most library web pages.
When chat is closed, this button changes to "Email the Library".
or
- Text/SMS chat 1-289-799-3005
Regular carrier rates apply. Your phone number is kept confidential.
Appointments
Schedule help in advance. In-person and virtual (online) options are available.
or
- Contact a specific department or person to arrange a meeting
In-Person
Drop-by one of the following service points for in-person help during opening hours. No appointment necessary.
- Mills Services Desk (1st floor)
- Archives & Research Collections (Mills, Lower Level)
- Lloyd Reeds Map Collection (Mills, 1st floor)
- Lyons New Media Centre (Mills, 4th floor)
- Thode Services Desk (1st floor)
- Makerspace (Thode, Basement)
- Health Sciences Information Services Desk (Health Sciences Centre 2B, Upper Level)
Visit
McMaster libraries are located at 1280 Main Street West, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.
View campus map for library locations
Also consult visit us for directions, parking and other information about McMaster University, the campus and Hamilton.
