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Provost honours 31 ��ɫTVl professors for exceptional research achievements

admin — Thu, 01 May 2025 16:23:55 +0000

��ɫTVl announces 2025 cohort of Distinguished James ��ɫTVl Professors, James ��ɫTVl Professors and William Dawson Scholars
Provost and Vice-President (Academic) Christopher Manfredi has named 31 ��ɫTVl professors as Distinguished James ��ɫTVl Professors, James ��ɫTVl Professors or William Dawson Scholars. The internal awards recognize exceptional research achievements.

Eleven new or renewed Canada Research Chairs awarded to ��ɫTVl

admin — Mon, 17 Mar 2025 19:08:29 +0000

On March 13, the Government of Canada, announced more than $308 million to advance science and research across the country. More than $153 million will support 179 new and renewed Canada Research Chairs at 38 research institutions.

Exploring the power of research at the 2025 Lister Science Chats

admin — Tue, 20 May 2025 13:23:28 +0000

On May 2, 2025, over 60 people gathered in the John Abbott College Library for the Lister Science Chats, where four Macdonald Campus graduate students presented their research and shared how past events as well as the discoveries, sometimes unintentional, and techniques of previous scientists made their work possible.

��ɫTV Libraries 2023–2024 Annual Report now available

admin — Mon, 17 Feb 2025 19:50:31 +0000

��ɫTV Libraries is proud to announce the release of its 2023–2024 Annual Report, showcasing 12 months of significant achievements and progress.

Among the key highlights are the reopening of the Schulich Library of Physical Sciences, Life Sciences, and Engineering and the successful transfer of 2.4 million books to the new ��ɫTV Collections Centre.

Exam period access to Nahum Gelber Law Library for Winter 2025

admin — Thu, 27 Mar 2025 17:12:01 +0000

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As of Monday April 7, ��ɫTVl students are able to access the Nahum Gelber Law Library 24 hours a day, seven days a week. As agreed between the Students' Society of ��ɫTV (SSMU) and the Law Students Association (LSA), the Nahum Gelber Law Library will limit access to the three upper floors of the library to Law students only during the April 10 to 30 examination period.

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ENSSIB and ��ɫTVl sign a partnership agreement

admin — Wed, 02 Jul 2025 16:06:53 +0000

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Celebrating the 2025 Friends of the Libraries Student Award winners

admin — Fri, 02 May 2025 15:27:08 +0000

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On Monday, April 28, students, library staff, and Friends of the ��ɫTVl Libraries members gathered together in celebration of the inaugural Friends of the Libraries Student Library Award winners.

June 9–11 | Temporary Early Closure of Humanities & Social Sciences Library Info Desk

admin — Fri, 06 Jun 2025 13:39:47 +0000

Please note that due to the STM strike, the Information Desk at the Humanities and Social Sciences Library (McLennan Library Building, lobby) will close early at 5:30 p.m. from Monday, June 9 to Wednesday, June 11. The Humanities & Social Sciences Library remains open for study until 9 p.m. on these days.

��ɫTVl Libraries' Strategic Priorities Call for Feedback

admin — Mon, 10 Mar 2025 17:08:51 +0000

The ��ɫTVl Libraries have developed draft strategic priorities for 2025–2030 in consultation with key stakeholders and are now inviting current ��ɫTVl students, faculty members, and staff to help guide the final version. 

Ventilation System Work at Macdonald Campus Library Begins May 12

admin — Fri, 09 May 2025 13:31:39 +0000

Beginning May 12, construction will take place at the Macdonald Campus Library to address persistent condensation and leaking caused by inadequate insulation in parts of the building’s ventilation system. To carry out this work safely, special precautions are necessary due to the presence of asbestos in the Barton Building. A Sealed Access System (SAS), which allows construction work to be enclosed and contained, will be positioned throughout various library spaces over the course of the project.

Submit your work for a chance to win $1,000 with the Friends of the Libraries Student Library Awards

admin — Mon, 24 Feb 2025 13:22:10 +0000

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Are you an undergraduate student who has creatively and thoughtfully used ��ɫTVl's library services and resources for a course project, lab report, research paper, or creative work?

Submit your project and tell us how the libraries supported your work for a chance to win a $1,000 prize generously supported by the Friends of the ��ɫTVl Libraries!

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April 15 - 17 | Ventilation Shutdown at McLennan-Redpath Library Complex

admin — Tue, 15 Apr 2025 12:35:08 +0000

Please be advised there will be a ventilation shutdown at the McLennan Library Building and at the Redpath Library Building on Tuesday April 15 until Thursday April 17 which will run each day from 7h00 until 15h00 and will affect both buildings. This shutdown is necessary to repair the ventilation pipes in the building. Fresh air will flow in both buildings. Please note that it may be a little cooler during day while work is being done. The heating will be back online in late afternoon.

Thank you for your understanding.

July 9 | Planned electrical shutdown at Macdonald Campus Library

admin — Mon, 23 Jun 2025 16:10:30 +0000

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Facilities Management and Ancillary Services will be performing a major electrical shutdown at Macdonald Campus Library on Wednesday, July 9, from 6 h to 12 h. The Macdonald Campus Library in the Barton Building will be inaccessible at this time. This shutdown is necessary for maintenance on the Hydro-Québec substation and four transformers servicing the south side of campus.

For all opening hours, please see the Libraries hours page.

April 18 — 21 | Easter weekend service & opening hours

admin — Mon, 07 Apr 2025 17:05:22 +0000

Easter weekend opening & service hours Location Friday, April 18 (Good Friday) Saturday, April 19 Sunday, April 20 (Easter Sunday) Monday, April 21 (Easter Monday) Birks Reading Room Closed Closed Closed Closed

Open until Feb 17 | Satisfaction Survey Regarding the Use of Sofia

admin — Wed, 22 Jan 2025 13:46:19 +0000

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