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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.
Celebrating 50 years: The Bertrand Russell Archives
This year, McMaster University Library is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the acquisition of the archives of renowned peace activist, philosopher and Nobel laureate Bertrand Russell, widely considered one of the great intellectuals of the 20th century.
Out of the Silos: Making the case for Open Access
McMaster graduate student, Hector Orozco explains why the research community should embrace Open Access, a global movement to make scholarly publications and data publicly available.
11 ways the Library can help you get exam-ready
This exam period, when stress levels soar and students are studying feverishly, Mills, Innis and Thode Libraries have lots of services that can help make this hectic time a bit easier.
Archives of beloved storyteller Stuart McLean find new home at McMaster
The archives of Stuart McLean – CBC journalist, best-selling author and host of the perennially popular radio program the Vinyl Cafe – have found a new home at McMaster.
Large-scale map offers insights into the Battle of Vimy Ridge
A large-scale floor map, created by Canadian Geographic using trench maps from McMaster’s World War One map collection, is helping to teach new generations of high school students about the Battle of Vimy Ridge.
In conversation with Terry Fallis, Monday November 6
Join Bryan Prince Booksellers in partnership with McMaster University Library for a conversation with award-winning novelist and McMaster alumnus Terry Fallis on his latest novel, One Brother Shy.
International experts to speak on open access and textbook affordability
On Monday October 23, join the McMaster Students Union and McMaster University Library for Why Open? Open Access and Open Education at McMaster, a presentation on textbook affordability and the benefits of open access in research and education.
