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Commemorating D-Day: Library’s maps help tell the story of WWII’s longest day
To commemorate the 75th anniversary of D-Day, Gord Beck, McMaster University Library’s map specialist, highlights some of the rare and unique WWII maps that can be found in McMaster University Library’s extensive collection of World War II maps, part of the Lloyd Reeds Maps Collection and the largest online collection of WWII maps in the world.
Research
Scientific texts by Galileo, Leonardo and Newton among the Library’s many hidden gems
Seminal works by Galileo Galilei. Leonardo da Vinci. Sir Isaac Newton. Émilie du Châtelet, and other important scientific figures are among the many gems that can be found in McMaster University Library’s extensive rare books collection, and were also among a selection of works recently on display at a special open house hosted by the library as part of its year-long celebration of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math.
Faculty Stories
Exploring the legacy of a 19th century musical superstar
McMaster professor emeritus Alan Walker's new biography, “Fryderyk Chopin: A Life and Times,” brings to life the composer's towering musical legacy – one that continues to inspire performers and captivate audiences more than 170 years after his death. Walker, whose archives are housed in McMaster’s William Ready Division of Archives and Research Collections, was recently on campus to talk about his celebrated biography at a special literary concert, hosted by McMaster University Library in partnership with The Socrates Project.
Events
Library’s year-long celebration of STEM kicks off with an evening of science and storytelling
Science & Storytelling, a special event hosted by McMaster University Library in partnership with Hamilton’s Steel City Stories, brought together alumni, faculty, students and community members to share their personal experiences about the diverse ways in which science has intersected with their lives.
Events
Open Education Week: Making education more affordable and accessible for all
From March 4–8, McMaster University Library is celebrating Open Education Week, a global event to raise awareness about how Open Educational Resources (OER) can help make education more affordable and accessible to learners world-wide.
Events
McMaster Library unveils year of programming celebrating STEM
Throughout 2019, the Library, together with partners in the Faculties of Science and Engineering as well as the Health Sciences Library, will be shining a light on a range of resources during a special year of programming aimed at celebrating the ways in which the Library supports research, teaching and learning related to STEM.
Research
Preserving the legacy of a Jamaican cultural icon
The collection, which is regularly used by scholars from around the world, contains correspondence, legal and financial documents, writing, published and printed materials, personal and professional documents, awards, and photographs from Miss Lou’s life in Canada. “Miss Lou was one of the great national icons of Jamaica – but she was also a citizen of the world,” says McMaster University Librarian, Vivian Lewis. “For that reason, McMaster University Library is very proud of the role it has been able to play in supporting Miss Lou’s legacy, here in Canada and across the globe.”
Teaching & Learning
Science students explore the power of storytelling
Teaching students to hone their science communication skills is a key priority of the School of Interdisciplinary Science. with help from artists, storytellers and other experts, McMaster Life Sciences students recently learned to look beyond traditional forms of science communication to explore the power of narrative and try their hand at creating science-based stories of their own.
Survive the exam crunch with a little help from McMaster libraries
McMaster libraries have countless resources to help students at any time of year, but during the exam period when stress levels soar, Mills, Innis and Thode libraries have lots of services and stress-busters that can help make this hectic time a bit easier.
Research
Acquisition offers new insights into the legacy of an intellectual giant
Newly acquired records are providing insight into the International War Crimes Tribunal, and also shedding light on many other aspects of Bertrand Russell’s life, work and legacy. They are part of the latest acquisition of materials to be added to McMaster University Library’s Bertrand Russell Archives, the university’s largest and most heavily used research collection.
Research
Rare map sheds light on deadly perils of the Great War’s forgotten campaign
A rare map contained in McMaster’s extensive World War One map collection is helping to shed light on a little-known chapter of the First World War.
