News
Discover more with the Library’s new catalogue
The University Library and Health Sciences Library will have a new library services platform in place starting in September.
What if Socrates had a Twitter account?
To celebrate Freedom to Read Week, Library intern Madeline Donnelly has put together three short videos that ask the question: what if these great thinkers of history were on social media when they challenged the intellectual norms of their time?
Henry Giroux: “Collective opposition is no longer an option, it’s a necessity”
More than 150 students, colleagues, friends, and alumni gathered at the University Club to celebrate the donation of Henry Giroux’s archive to McMaster University Library and hear him talk about Trump's America.
Workshop offers McMaster students a crash course in electronics
A recent workshop hosted by the experts in McMaster University Library’s Sherman Centre for Digital Scholarship proved to a group of Arts & Science and iSci students that building your own electronic device can be simpler than you think.
Resources
NFB films now available
The National Film Board's collection of streaming videos is now available for classroom use! If you enjoy watching movies, this is the resource for you.
Virtual museum tells poignant stories of survival and resistance during World War II
A newly expanded online exhibit uses moving personal accounts and other primary sources to help scholars and the public better understand the Holocaust and resistance movements of World War II.
500 year-old book paints a vivid portrait of life in the 12th Century
McMaster University Library has acquired a rare, 500 year-old travelogue that recounts the journey of Benjamin of Tudela, a Jewish merchant whose fantastic journey to Asia predated — by a hundred years — the famous travels of Marco Polo.
McMaster maps and archives help shed light on “pivotal point” in Hamilton’s history
In 1946, 13,000 Hamilton workers went on strike– the largest in the city’s history. Now, a new graphic novel explores this tumultuous time with the help of materials from McMaster’s archives and maps collections.
Travel Scholarship winner says when it comes to Open Access, conversations are key
After attending an international conference on Open Access (OA), not only has Mike Galang become a passionate advocate for OA publishing of scholarly articles, he’s looking for ways to engage with other graduate students on this important issue.
10 ways the Library can help you get exam-ready
With exams once again upon us, Mills, Innis and Thode Libraries have lots of stress-busting and support services that can help make this hectic time a bit easier.
Events
Peter C. Newman: “This is like coming home for me”
Peter C. Newman, a renowned author and journalist was on campus Monday to celebrate the launch of his latest book and to be recognized for the ongoing contribution of his archives to McMaster University Library.
Events
Library Toy & Food Drive Nov. 18-Dec. 14
The Libraries’ 40th annual Frances McCrone Toy & Food Drive will be held Nov. 18—Dec. 14, in support of the Salvation Army’s Christmas Bureau.
