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Library unveils new strategic plan
McMaster University Library has unveiled a new strategic plan intended to help accelerate the pace of research on campus and enhance learning opportunities for students.

What 'Sinful Sally' can teach us about vice in the 18th century
Visiting fellow Jessica Steinberg is using 18th century literary texts housed in McMaster’s archives to explore attitudes towards sin and vice in London 300 years ago.

A Conversation with writer, publisher and filmmaker Antonio D’Alfonso
The award-winning author, publisher and filmmaker talks about the future of writing, the importance of crossing borders, and why he donated his archives to the McMaster Library.
McMaster supports international declaration on open access
The University is now a signatory to the Berlin Declaration, an international statement meant to encourage researchers to make their scholarly articles freely available online.

WWII photo archive captures the realities of the world at war
McMaster University Library is now home to the Hamilton Spectator World War II Photo Collection, made up of thousands of images that bring the war years vividly to life.
New online tools to help researchers comply with Tri-Agency policy on Open Access
McMaster University libraries have developed a set of online tools to help researchers navigate the new Tri-Agency policy on open access which took effect on May 1, 2015.
Library seeking input on Strategic Plan
McMaster University Library is inviting the McMaster community to submit feedback on its draft 2015-2020 Strategic Plan from May 11-19, 2015.

21st century tools provide students with a window into life during the Great War
A new course designed by experts at the McMaster University Library is helping students combine digital technology and archival materials to better understand the experiences of those who lived through the First World War.

Students work and learn in McMaster's libraries
Did you know that the Library also employs 70-80 students each year? We wanted to introduce some of our hard-working students and asked them some questions about their work experiences.

Stress-sensing headset helps students train brains
Muse headsets, designed to help train the mind to focus, will soon be available for loan at Mills Library.
Open Journal Systems Training Workshop at McMaster University
McMaster University Library and the Ontario Council of University Libraries (OCUL) Publishing-Hosting Community invite you to a free Open Journal Systems Training Workshop on May 13 and 14.
Top six NEW online resources to check out at the library
The Library has new collections of online films, research handbooks, archival sources, and many e-books. Check out our top picks!