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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.
Jamaica’s first lady tours McMaster Library’s Miss Lou Archives
Jamaica’s first lady, the Most Honourable Juliet Holness, was recently at McMaster to view the archives of Louise Bennett Coverley, or “Miss Lou,” one of Jamaica’s most iconic and beloved performers.
Build “toys-with-a-purpose” at Thode Makerspace workshops
Join visiting artist Maria Michails on October 19th and 20th in the new Thode Makerspace. Learn to how to build air quality monitoring rovers and how these devices can help broaden public engagement with environmental justice issues.
Construction underway on new home for renowned Bertrand Russell Archive
McMaster’s renowned Bertrand Russell Archives – the university’s largest research collection – will soon have a new home.
Science Literacy Week 2017
Science Literacy Week is an opportunity to celebrate the science on campus and across Canada. Join McMaster University Library during the week of September 18-24, 2017 for a great lineup of events and activities.
Human Library inspires conversations on university and community
The event, hosted by McMaster University Library, featured a number of ‘living books,” including McMaster President Patrick Deane, who spoke to students about their own diverse experiences.
