News
Jamaica’s first lady tours McMaster Library’s Miss Lou Archives
Jamaica’s first lady, the Most Honourable Juliet Holness, was recently at McMaster to view the archives of Louise Bennett Coverley, or “Miss Lou,” one of Jamaica’s most iconic and beloved performers.
Build “toys-with-a-purpose” at Thode Makerspace workshops
Join visiting artist Maria Michails on October 19th and 20th in the new Thode Makerspace. Learn to how to build air quality monitoring rovers and how these devices can help broaden public engagement with environmental justice issues.
Construction underway on new home for renowned Bertrand Russell Archive
McMaster’s renowned Bertrand Russell Archives – the university’s largest research collection – will soon have a new home.
Science Literacy Week 2017
Science Literacy Week is an opportunity to celebrate the science on campus and across Canada. Join McMaster University Library during the week of September 18-24, 2017 for a great lineup of events and activities.
Human Library inspires conversations on university and community
The event, hosted by McMaster University Library, featured a number of ‘living books,” including McMaster President Patrick Deane, who spoke to students about their own diverse experiences.
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.
