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The Library aims to support your success as a student in every facet of your university experience. This site provides an overview of library services, resources to help you navigate academic sources, and information about the wider McMaster and Hamilton communities.
Ariel, the Library’s First Year Experience Librarian, is here to help you learn to navigate the library website & library resources. You can book 1-1 consultations by email or take advantage of the welcome guides, videos, and other great resources the library’s First Year Experience Committee have created. Keep an eye out for the research workshops, contests, and events the team has planned for you!
Library Basics Guide - New to McMaster Library? Here's a quick overview of some of the most common things a new user needs to know
Welcome To McMaster Guide - An overview of McMaster & Hamilton.
How Library Stuff Works Video Tutorials - This is a series of short, engaging videos on a range of topics - to help you understand, find and use the library and its resources.
The Teaching and Learning team offers research consultations and drop-in office hours for both undergraduate and graduate students in-person or via phone, email, Teams, and Zoom. The Teaching and Learning Librarians host workshops on library and research skills to assist students.
Whether you're starting your first year at Mac or you are coming to campus after a year of learning remotely, everyone is welcome to attend this orientation session, where you'll connect with peers and learn how to access various resources to support your success as a student.
09:00 AM to 10:15 AM , August 10, 2023
As the beginning of the semester draws nearer and nearer, it’s almost time for the kickoff for first-years: Welcome Week! This week is an incredibly informative and fun week designated for first years to ease into university life. Rundown of Welcome Week Welcome Week starts with Move-In, then is followed by a week of activities […]
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As the summer winds down and the beginning of the school year looms nearer, it might be time to start mentally and physically preparing for courses. It can be a little overwhelming, looking at all the course outlines available and wondering how you’re going to get through it! University life is a big jump, but […]
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My motto when it comes to university is to try and get ahead before you can get behind. I’m a big planning person, agendas and calendars and timelines help loads. Hopefully they can help you too! Here is a non-exhaustive list of things to look out for within the next year. Before September ->Administrative: sign […]
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So, you’ve accepted your offer to McMaster University. Maybe you’re staying in residence for your first year. Maybe you have off-campus housing. Or maybe you’re commuting (like me!) Regardless of your living situation, McMaster (and therefore, Hamilton) will become a second home. Knowing how to get around the McMaster area is something that took me […]
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Imagine this: you’ve recently accepted your offer to McMaster University. Your brain is now on overdrive, with thoughts of finishing the school year off strong while also desperately wanting to flip to the next chapter of your life. You don’t know where to start. Maybe you obsessively follow a bunch of Instagram information pages. Maybe […]
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