User Services

User Services
Library Accessibility Services
For students with an accommodation, Library Accessibility Services provides support through alternate format textbooks, library materials, custom courseware, lecture material, class readings, video captioning, audio transcripts and Echo 360 lecture capture captions.
Ask a Librarian
Ask library staff questions online or text us using our Ask a Librarian service.
Bookable Study Space (Mills Library)
Book a seat online and study in Mills. Must follow our Covid-friendly safety protocols.
Course E-Reserves
Students can now access course readings electronically through Avenue to Learn. Read more about our new eReserves system.
Interlibrary loans
At this time, InterLibrary Loans will continue for scans of chapters or journal articles. We are not borrowing or loaning physical items
Copyright
Questions? Please reach out to us copyright@mcmaster.ca or visit us online.
Do you have library books at home?
You are welcome to return your books in the external book drops at Mills or Thode Library. If you are not able to get to campus, don't worry, all due dates are now April 30, 2021 and we are not charging any overdue fines.
Recalls
Recalls have been turned on. You may be asked to return your items before April 2021. Check your @mcmaster.ca email for notifications.
Scan a Chapter or Journal Article
Use the Scan One Chapter button in the catalogue to request a scan of a chapter from a print book, or a journal article.