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Events
Virtual talk offers glimpse into rare books as works of art
The upcoming Archives Alive virtual event on June 23 celebrates the Kelmscott Press, its historical and aesthetic context, and McMaster's own collection of Kelmscott editions.
Research
Celebrated humanitarian, diplomat and activist Stephen Lewis gives ‘life’s work’ to McMaster University Library
From his campaign to galvanize global action on HIV/AIDS in Africa to addressing the genocide in Rwanda through his work with the United Nations, Stephen Lewis’s archive offers valuable insight into some of the world’s most pressing social and global health issues.
Events
Hamilton Youth Film Festival submissions due June 3
The non-competitive showcase, now in its fifth year, is currently welcoming film submissions from youth and young adults in the Hamilton community and beyond.
Events
Watch: Archives Alive talk featuring historian Sarah Whitwell
The May event, entitled “And I will be heard": Voices from the American Abolitionist Movement in the Liberator, was presented by McMaster University’s Sarah Whitwell.
Faculty Stories
“It was a joy”: Reflections from the 2020 Mabel Pugh Taylor Writer in Residence
We spoke with Janet Marie Rogers about how she was inspired by the writers and storytellers she met during a most unusual year.
Teaching & Learning
Applications invited for McMaster Open Educational Resources Grant Program
The grant program makes it easier for McMaster instructors to create and integrate free, high-quality online textbooks and other digital educational materials.
Events
Virtual talk delves into historic newspaper of the American abolitionist movement
The upcoming Archives Alive virtual event on May 6 at 1 p.m. is entitled, "And I will be heard": Voices from the American Abolitionist Movement in the Liberator.
Events
2020 Writer in residence program wraps up after a year like no other
Janet Marie Rogers, the 2020 Mabel Pugh Taylor Writer in Residence celebrates the conclusion of her residency with virtual events on April 24 and 30.
Open Access Agreements with PLOS Biology and SAGE means no Article Processing Charges (APCs) for McMaster Authors
The University Library is pleased to announce that McMaster has signed open access publishing agreements with PLOS Biology and SAGE through the Canadian Research Knowledge Network (CRKN). As of January 1, 2021, McMaster authors do not have to pay Article Processing Charges to cover the cost of open access publishing in PLOS Biology or in over 900 SAGE Choice journals.
“Releasing Your Creative Voice will help students from any program look at things from a different perspective.”
Releasing Your Creative Voice is a new, four week, interdisciplinary course offered in May by McMaster Intersession and the Lyons New Media Centre.
Resources
New eReserves service increases access to course readings for students and instructors
After a seamless transition to eReserves, students will be able to connect, free of charge, to their course readings 24 hours a day.
Resources
Bookable, in-person access to media creation software once again available in Mills Library
McMaster University Library is once again able to provide undergraduate students with in-person access to bookable state-of-the-art computers equipped with a range of media creation software including Adobe Creative Cloud.
