News
Honorary Archivist Ken Blackwell: How I met Bertrand Russell and other stories
Ken Blackwell has spent the last five decades studying the archives of pacifist, philosopher and Nobel laureate, Bertrand Russell. Now, he offers personal insights on what it was like to meet Russell and to work with the papers of one of greatest intellectuals of the 20th century.
Events
The envelope, please…
WHY NOT! Productions recently took top honours at the annual McMaster 24 Hour Film Challenge gala event held recently in L.R. Wilson Hall.
Research
Newly digitized Bertrand Russell prison letters reveal private thoughts of a public intellectual
One hundred years ago this month, Bertrand Russell – a philosopher, mathematician and pacifist, who would become one of the best-known public intellectuals of the 20thcentury – entered the stony gates of London’s Brixton Prison.
Vivian Lewis reappointed McMaster’s chief librarian
Vivian Lewis, McMaster University Librarian, has been reappointed for a five-year term, effective July 1, 2018.
Attention aspiring filmmakers: McMaster 24 Hour Film Challenge, register now
Do you love making films in your spare time? Have you ever wanted to try your hand at filmmaking, but never had the opportunity? If so, register today for the McMaster 24 Hour Film Challenge.
11 ways the Library can help students survive the exam crunch
Deskcise all-in-one desk bikes are just one of the many resources and stress-busters available at Mills, Innis and Thode libraries to help students get exam-ready.
Celebrating the archives of iconic Canadian story-teller Stuart McLean
Family, friends, and more than 100 members of the McMaster community paid tribute last night to the extraordinary life and work of the late Stuart McLean – one of Canada’s most beloved story-tellers – at a special event to celebrate the gift of McLean’s personal and literary archive to McMaster.
Events
Shining a light on Hamilton’s aspiring authors
Novice writers from the McMaster and Hamilton communities, who have been working with McMaster’s Writer-in-Residence Gary Barwin, gathered for an event hosted by McMaster University Library to give readings of their work.
Classroom Audio Visual Services gets new name, new manager
CAVS (Classroom Audio Visual Services) – a unit of McMaster University Library that supports classroom technology needs across campus – has been renamed Campus Classroom Technologies (CCT).
Resources
Open Education Week: Making learning more affordable and accessible
In support of Open Education Week, Library staff have created a display - located in the lobby of Mills Library - that features a 'Mini Open Textbook Library,' made up of a number of open textbooks recently acquired by the Library, courtesy of eCampusOntario.
Celebrating intellectual freedom: Check out a banned or challenged book
In support of national Freedom to Read Week, Library staff have a created a display - located in the lobby of Mills Library - made up of banned or challenged books, many of which can be checked out by students, staff and faculty.
New exhibit celebrates achievements, contributions of Jewish Canadians
Canadian Jewish Experience: A Tribute to Canada 150 - now on display in the foyer of Mills Library - highlights the important role Jewish Canadians have played in many facets of Canadian life.
