News
Graduate student travel scholarship available for OpenCon 2017
McMaster University Library is pleased to sponsor one McMaster graduate student to attend OpenCon 2017 in Berlin, Germany from November 11-13, 2017.
New Library Catalogue is here
The University Library and Health Sciences Library have now launched the new Library Catalogue.
On the University Library and Health Sciences Library websites, you will find Quick Search, which integrates journal articles with books and other library collections, as well as options to search only the catalogue and a refreshed 'classic' catalogue. We’ve created an FAQ document with tips and information about the new search interfaces that may be helpful in getting started.
Attention students: Want a job at the Library?
Work program job postings for a variety of student positions at the Library are now live on Mosaic.
New Library catalogue Aug. 16: What’s new, how to get ready
The University Library and Health Sciences Library will be launching a new library catalogue in the coming weeks. Learn more about the steps you may need to take to prepare.
2017/18 Graduate Residency in Digital Scholarship: Apply now
The Ruth and Lewis Sherman Centre for Digital Scholarship invites applications for the 2017-2018 Graduate Residency in Digital Scholarship.
Mapping a nation: McMaster's Canadian rare maps
McMaster University Library's Lloyd Reeds Map Collection has an extensive and varied collection of rare and historic maps that help chart the evolution of Canada. A new video explores some of these maps which date back as far as the 16th century.
Canada 150: From McMaster’s Archives
McMaster archivists have delved into the Library’s collections to select artifacts that shine a light on some of Canada’s most beloved figures, our national heritage, and our place in the world.
Resources
New international journal explores Students as Partners in teaching and learning
A new open access, online journal, hosted by McMaster University Library Press, is focusing on how students are working in partnership with faculty and academic staff to enhance teaching and learning in higher education.
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.
