Staff

Welcome message from the Dean / Message de bienvenue de la doyenne

valerie.mcleod@mcgill.ca — Thu, 07 Aug 2025 13:30:14 +0000

Dear Macdonald Campus Community,

It is with great excitement and gratitude that I begin my journey as the new Dean of the Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences and Associate Vice-President of the Macdonald Campus at ��ϲ�� University. As I begin my term, I’m excited to connect with each of you - professors, lecturers, staff, learners, students, alumni, donors, and allies. Thank you for the trust you have placed in me.

Mac community spirit celebration

charly.blais@mcgill.ca — Tue, 18 Mar 2025 15:50:07 +0000

Come down to the Ceilidh to celebrate the end of winter semester and our vibrant Mac community! All are welcome. Refreshments will be served.

Bridging the Gaps | Microbiota manipulation to control pathogens

charly.blais@mcgill.ca — Wed, 19 Mar 2025 18:31:07 +0000

The Macdonald Campus community is invited to a speaker series featuring our faculty researchers presenting their research in tandem: informing and bridging the gaps towards innovative research synergies.

Celebrate ��ϲ��24 with free coffee and muffins at Macdonald Campus

charly.blais@mcgill.ca — Wed, 26 Feb 2025 21:04:52 +0000

On Wednesday, March 12th, ��ϲ�� University marks its 10th annual day of giving—

2024 John Abbott-Macdonald Remembrance Day Ceremony

admin — Wed, 29 May 2024 15:02:37 +0000

“Remembrance Day gives us all an opportunity to pay respect to the men and women who serve to protect our freedom but it also allows us to connect the students of today to our shared history.

Fall 2025 application period for Music practical examinations...

admin — Fri, 26 Jan 2024 16:21:43 +0000

Application period for Fall practical examinations in Music (B.Mus./L.Mus.).

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 ��ϲ�� 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.

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.

��ϲ�� Libraries' Strategic Priorities Call for Feedback

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

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

2025 Osler Library grant recipients announced

admin — Thu, 29 May 2025 12:49:04 +0000

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Please join the ��ϲ�� Libraries in congratulating the recipients of the 2025 Osler Library Grants and Awards.

2025 Dr. Edward H. Bensley Osler Library Research Travel Grant

Congratulations to Dr. Michael Robinson, the 2025 recipient of the 2025 Dr. Edward H. Bensley Osler Library Research Travel Grant.

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.

��ϲ�� Libraries Website Gets a Major Refresh on July 28

admin — Mon, 14 Jul 2025 14:41:32 +0000

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On July 28, the ��ϲ�� Libraries website is going to undergo an extensive change. Most notably, the URL to our website will be updated to mcgill.ca/libraries to align with our rebranding to Libraries in Summer 2024. If you’ve bookmarked any favourite pages, be sure to update them once the new URLs go live.

We will also be updating our menu structure based on user research testing completed over the past two years. This new menu better reflects the needs of our users and showcases our wonderful spaces and services.

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.

��ϲ�� Libraries closed June 24 & July 1. Three locations open June 23 & June 30.

admin — Fri, 13 Jun 2025 18:34:00 +0000

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Please note that all ��ϲ�� Libraries locations and service points, including online reference service will be closed on Tuesday, June 24 and Tuesday, July 1 (statutory holidays).

On Monday, June 23 and Monday, June 30, ONLY the Humanities & Social Sciences Library, Schulich Library and Marvin Duchow Music Library services and spaces will be available.

Staff

Welcome message from the Dean / Message de bienvenue de la doyenne

Mac community spirit celebration

Bridging the Gaps | Microbiota manipulation to control pathogens

Celebrate ���ϲ�����24 with free coffee and muffins at Macdonald Campus

2024 John Abbott-Macdonald Remembrance Day Ceremony

Fall 2025 application period for Music practical examinations...

Celebrating the 2025 Friends of the Libraries Student Award winners

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

Ventilation System Work at Macdonald Campus Library Begins May 12

���ϲ����� Libraries' Strategic Priorities Call for Feedback

2025 Osler Library grant recipients announced

July 9 | Planned electrical shutdown at Macdonald Campus Library

���ϲ����� Libraries Website Gets a Major Refresh on July 28

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

���ϲ����� Libraries closed June 24 & July 1. Three locations open June 23 & June 30.

Celebrate ��ϲ��24 with free coffee and muffins at Macdonald Campus

��ϲ�� Libraries' Strategic Priorities Call for Feedback

��ϲ�� Libraries Website Gets a Major Refresh on July 28

��ϲ�� Libraries closed June 24 & July 1. Three locations open June 23 & June 30.