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Nicholas Griffin, a former Canada Research Chair in Philosophy, long-time faculty member, and leading expert on the life and work of philosopher and peace advocate Bertrand Russell, has been named McMaster University Library’s new Scholar in Residence.
Research
September 9, 2019

Acclaimed philosopher named Library’s new Scholar in Residence

Bilingual poet, fiction writer, essayist and author of seven books in English and Farsi, Nilofar Shidmehr, has been named the 2019/20 Mabel Pugh Taylor Writer-in-Residence.
September 4, 2019

Meet McMaster's 2019/20 Writer in Residence

In the 1930s, 40s and 50s, pulp fiction paperbacks became a pop-culture phenomenon. Now, a collection of more than 900 novels recently donated to McMaster University Library is offering insight into the colourful and often racy genre that brought popular
July 8, 2019

New collection sheds light on the golden age of pulp fiction

The 11 x 8 metre Indigenous Peoples Atlas of Canada Giant Floor Map created by Canadian Geographic, is on display from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., on June 12 and 13 in MUSC Marketplace. Photo by Anna Verdillo.
June 12, 2019

Giant floor map explores past, present and future of Indigenous peoples of Canada

Through one-of-a-kind materials and first-hand accounts, the Dr. William G. Bensen Fur Trade Collection of Robert D.W. Band, recently donated by the Bensen family to McMaster University, is bringing to life this often-tumultuous period and the role it pla
June 4, 2019

“Treasure trove of documents” paints vivid picture of Canada’s historic fur trade

Wade Hemsworth, media relations manager and author, recently interviewed professor emeritus Alan Walker (left) on his critically acclaimed new biography "Fryderyk Chopin: A Life and Times" at a special literary concert held recently in L.R. Wilson Hall.
April 23, 2019

Exploring the legacy of a 19th century musical superstar

McMaster University Library recently partnered with Hamilton’s Steel City Stories for a special event that brought together alumni, faculty, students and community members to share their stories about the ways in which science has intersected with their l
Events
March 20, 2019

Library’s year-long celebration of STEM kicks off with an evening of science and storytelling

From March 4–8, McMaster University Library is celebrating Open Education Week, a global event to raise awareness about the benefits of Open Educational Resources (OER), such as textbooks, that can be shared or modified by anyone– free of cost and other b
Events
March 1, 2019

Open Education Week: Making education more affordable and accessible for all

Throughout 2019, the Library will be hosting a series of events showcasing its wealth of unique archives, resources and expertise related to Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. (Left) Students learning to solder in the Thode Makerspace. (Right) I
Events
February 27, 2019

McMaster Library unveils year of programming celebrating STEM

The Jamaican Canadian community has honoured McMaster University Library for its stewardship of the extensive and culturally significant archives of Louise Bennett-Coverley – better known as “Miss Lou.”
Research
February 19, 2019

Preserving the legacy of a Jamaican cultural icon

Thanks to the McMaster University Library Travel Scholarship, Global Health student, Amanda Giancola, recently attended OpenCon, where she learned more about what she and others students can do to support Open Access, a worldwide movement to make scholarl
Research
February 7, 2019

OpenCon: An Eye-Opening Experience

Life Sciences students try their hand at creating a children's book as part of an innovative new science communication course, Life Science 4N03 – Science and Storytelling.
Teaching & Learning
January 22, 2019

Science students explore the power of storytelling

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