News
Library joins with other research-intensive universities to preserve low-demand books, journals
McMaster Library is partnering with four Ontario research intensive universities on a state-of-the-art storage facility that will preserve seldom-used print materials, while increasing space within the library for study, research and collaboration.
New medals display sheds light on the extraordinary life and career of Henry Thode
He was a world-renowned scientist, a pioneer in harnessing atomic energy for peaceful purposes, and one of McMaster’s most visionary leaders. Now medals belonging to former McMaster president Henry G. Thode are on display in Thode Library.
Studio Arts students turn trash into treasure in new Thode Makerspace
Students in Chris Myhr’s Studio Art Media Installation and Performance course were introduced to electronics and do-it-yourself culture during a recent workshop in the newly launched Thode Makerspace.
New Thode Makerspace a place to play, collaborate and innovate
The newly launched Thode Makerspace will provide students from all Faculties with a space to experiment and develop new skills and technologies, while sharing ideas, equipment and knowledge.
Two repositories offer open access options for researchers
SocArXiv, a new subject repository for social sciences researchers and McMaster's institutional repository, MacSphere, are two open access options for researchers.
New student art display offers unique views of Hamilton
Students in New Directions in Painting and Drawing (ART 3PD3) looked at maps in McMaster University Library’s Lloyd Reed Map Collection to find inspiration for a series of paintings, which are now part of an exhibit of student art on display in the President’s Corridor.
McMaster map helping commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge
A map from McMaster’s WWI collection is part of a special exhibit now on display at the Canadian National Vimy Memorial in France created to help shine a light on a unique set of artifacts left behind by the Canadians who fought at Vimy Ridge.
9 ways McMaster libraries can help you get exam-ready
This exam period, when stress levels are soaring and students are studying feverishly, Mills, Innis and Thode Libraries have lots of services that can help make this hectic time a bit easier.
Events
Shining a light on the Hamilton region’s aspiring writers
Mabel Pugh Taylor Writer-in-Residence Christine Pountney and 11 aspiring authors from the McMaster and Hamilton communities gave readings of their work at a recent event hosted by McMaster University Library.
Rolling out the red carpet for the McMaster 24 Hour Film festival
Teams of budding filmmakers were recently honoured at the annual McMaster 24 Hour Film Festival gala event, hosted by McMaster University Library’s Lyons New Media Centre.
Thode Makerspace: Informal Launch, April 18
Explore this new experiential learning space which offers a hands-on opportunity for those from all disciplines to develop new technologies, learn technical skills, and work in collaborative teams.
Discover more with the Library’s new catalogue
The University Library and Health Sciences Library will have a new library services platform in place starting in September.
