Overview
Discovery searches journal articles + the Library’s collection of books, e-books, media, and more
Catalogue searches the Library’s collections of books, e-books, journals, media, maps, and more
Select a database to find articles, data, reports, videos and more.
Research guides to help with your research skills, and Course guides to help you with relevant resources.
All GuidesMills is home to the Humanities and Social Sciences collections, as well as wide range of special services and resources.
Email
Send your emails to library@mcmaster.ca
Call the main line: 905-525-9140
Then dial the extension:
Mills, Innis, Thode: 22077
PrintSmart: 22111
Archives: 22789
You'll find our tutorials and guides in the Research Help section of the website. Check it out!
Here are a few specific support resources you might find useful:
Borrowing | Interlibrary Loan | Printing | My Library Account
Located on the 1st and 2nd floors, interact with friends and classmates; cell phones are permitted.
Located on the 2nd floor. Our largest study space - outfitted with desks, comfortable seating, desktop computers, charging stations and multi-function printers. Stop by help desk where students can troubleshoot printing issues and answer questions about the catalogue.
Five bookable group study rooms located on the 3rd floor. Rooms L310A-E.
Located throughout the 3rd, 4th and 5th floors, these areas are for quiet, individual study. Low-level conversation is fine, but no cell phone use, loud noise, music, or socializing.
Too much noise? If you're unable to resolve it yourself, please report it to quiet@mcmaster.ca
Located on the 4th floor, graduate students can apply for access.
The entire 6th floor is reserved for silent study. 244 carrels available.
Too much noise? If you're unable to resolve it yourself, please report it to quiet@mcmaster.ca
Located on the 4th floor.
Located on the 1st floor.
Located on the 1st floor.
Located on the lower level.
For research publication assistance and advice.
For Research Help. Located on the 3rd floor.
Director, Assessment & Accountability
Associate Director, Digital Scholarship Services
Library Assistant - Collections Management
Administrative Assistant
Archives Arrangement and Description Librarian
Manager, Finance and Administration
Archives and Rare Books Librarian
Library Assistant - Collections Management
Spatial Information Specialist
Administrative Assistant, Office of the University Librarian
Technical Support Specialist - Systems Administrator
Associate Director, Library Computing & Campus Classroom Technologies
Digital Repository Librarian
Open Education and Scholarship Librarian
Associate University Librarian, Library Services
First Year Experience Librarian
Head, Archives and Research Collections
TD Coordinator for Library Accessibility Services
Library Facilities Coordinator / Multi-Functional Device Fleet Coordinator
905-746-7918Associate University Librarian, Distinctive, Legacy, and Digital Heritage Collections
Academic Director, Lewish & Ruth Sherman Centre for Digital Scholarship
E-Resources and Collections Analysis Librarian
58 workstations available for anyone with a MacID login.
Found on the 1st and 2nd floors, and in the Learning Commons.
Our new Xerox multi-function printers are located on the 1st and 3rd floors and in the Learning Commons on the 2nd floor. Use your PrintSmart account to print from your own device or any computers in the library.
Secure device charging stations found on the 1st floor and in the Learning Commons.
Humanities, social science, government publications, music and maps are kept at Mills. If you know the call number of the item you're looking for, you can find it on the shelves using the following guide:
Call Number |
Floor |
A-BE |
5 |
*BF 1001 - HN |
5 |
HQ - K |
4 |
L |
5 |
M - N |
4 |
P – PM |
4 |
PN – PQ |
5 |
PR - PT |
4 |
U, V, Z |
4 |
|
|
Music |
4 |
|
|
Periodicals |
3 |
Reference |
3 |
|
|
Popular Reading |
2 |
Ref. Bibliography |
2 |
Gov. Publications |
2 |
|
|
Reserves |
1 |
Maps / Data / GIS |
1 |
|
|
*BF 1 - 990 |
THODE |
100-400, 600, 800, Z |
STORAGE |
Don't know the call number? Not sure if something is available? Search the entire catalogue HERE
Still not sure? Visit the service desk on the 1st floor and one of our staff will be happy to help.