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Scheduled Off-Campus Access maintenance - May 1, 2019

April 23, 2019 - 4:30pm - May 1, 2019 - 12:00pm

On May 1, 2019, starting at 11:00 am, the Library will perform maintenance on our Off-Campus Access authentication service. A downtime of 10-15 minutes is expected, during which time library users will be unable to access e-resources from off-campus. The maintenance work will focus on optimizing our server environment and authentication components. If you have any questions or concerns, please call the library 905-525-9140 or email the Library libit@mcmaster.ca We apologize in advance for the inconvenience this might cause. Thank you for your understanding. McMaster University Library

ReCAPTCHA at Google Scholar ?

March 18, 2019 - 12:30pm

Google is blocking normal off-campus access to Google Scholar.  

Access to Thode Library during ABB Construction

May 4, 2017 - 9:45am

In particular, access via Scholars Road is no longer available.

Alternative Options:

Access Thode Library's entrance by either taking the path off of College Court or by walking through ABB.

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