Phone
Call McMaster at 905-525-9140 then dial extension
- Mills Library (Humanities & Social Sciences): ext. 22077
- Innis Library (Business) is temporarily closed: ext. 22077
- Thode Library (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 Library 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 Library Staff Directory
Live Chat
Ask a Librarian 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 a Librarian" button, bottom right on most library web pages.
When chat is closed, this button changes to "Email a Librarian".
or
- Text/SMS chat 1-289-799-3005
Regular carrier rates apply. Your phone number is kept confidential.
Appointments
Schedule help in advance. On-site and virtual appointments 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
- Mills Library (Humanities & Social Sciences) is building 10
- Innis Library (Business) is temporarily closed
- Thode Library (Science & Engineering) is building 42
- Health Sciences Library is located inside the Health Sciences Centre (HSC 2B), building 37
Also consult visit us for directions, parking and other information about McMaster University, the campus and Hamilton.
