How can instructors create their own interactive content for online courses? How can using open platforms increase equity and inclusion in teaching? Where can instructors find high-quality, openly licensed educational materials?

Join McMaster University Library and the MacPherson Institute for virtual sessions on these topics and more in celebration of International Open Access Week.

McMaster University Library is now providing undergraduate students with in-person access to six bookable state-of-the-art computers equipped with a range of specialized media creation software including Adobe Creative Cloud.

McMaster undergraduate students can now request selected print books through the Library’s limited curbside pick-up option.

This service, which first launched in July for graduate students and faculty, has been expanded to allow undergraduate students to access print books from the Library’s collection that can’t be accessed as an eBook or provided electronically.

Meet the 2020-21 Writer-in-eResidence, Janet Rogers, as she reads selections of her poetry accompanied by guitarist Josh Miller and Mohawk speaker, Candace Maracle.

This special online event, which takes place on October 7, from 4:00pm – 5:00 pm, will be followed by a live Q&A.

10 years ago this month, the Lyons New Media Centre officially opened its doors.

A unique and innovative space, the Centre was created to provide students with access to the cutting-edge tools they need to produce quality media projects and learn valuable media skills.

And that’s what it’s been doing ever since.

On April 11, 1955, philosopher, peace advocate, and Nobel laureate Bertrand Russell – one of the greatest intellectuals of the 20^th century – received a letter from his longtime acquaintance, Albert Einstein, who was near death.

A limited number of bookable study spaces are now available to provide students with physically-distanced workspaces and dependable wi-fi – away from the noise and distractions of their living situations.

Starting Sept. 14, dedicated spaces on the ground floor of Mills Library will be available for quiet study Monday through Friday, from 1pm -5pm.

From accessing print and electronic collections, to information about course eReserves and virtual reserach help, a new online portal is providing students, faculty and staff with quick and easy access to the Library’s suite of remote teaching, learning and research services and resources.