Its operation, particularly in the nineteenth century, tended to be independent of the rest of the university libraries. Giftsinkind policy nonmonetary donations mcgill library. The mcgill delegation is organizing a book drive and fundraiser on march 26, from 79 p. Mcgill researchers from nearly all faculty units, including seven canada research chairs and many colleagues in the faculties of medicine, science, and agriculture and environmental sciences are actively involved in. The program is aimed at helping university faculty and staff improve their fitness and overall wellness. Health and wellbeing program at mcgill with a walk to wellbeing around the downtown campus on january 28. Donate your new and gentlyused books to support our annual book sale. Oise library please contact nailisa tanner with a list of titles that you are interested in contributing, prior to bringing the materials to the. The annual mcgill book fair book fair mcgill university. As a result, all library branches are closed until further notice. The groups use donated books to stock library shelves or resell the books at fundraising events. The medical library records are housed in the osler library. I will also be available via email and virtual consultation. Make your mark on our third century by supporting students, giving to your faculty or funding an innovative project.
It proposes a newly reimagined mclennanredpath complex, a prudent but ambitious, flexible but flowing facility that will allow the students, faculty and. For donations requiring more than a carload of books please contact 718. Mcgill university library the feather book was created by dionisio minaggio, the chief gardener of the state of milan in 1618. A late follower of robert boyvin, the adoration of the magi, about 1500 14951505, rouen, leaf from a manuscript book of hours in latin for the use of rouen. Your donations are sold by the friends of the library at book sales throughout the year.
Books can be delivered to the returns desk in the central library grand lobby any time during its hours of service. We have no idea why he made it, although it has been suggested that it might have been a project to occupy his staff during the long winter months and to use up some of the feathers left over from the birds used in the kitchen. S please include the following to receive a receipt. Donations of booksand or donations towards the purchase of new textbooks will be accepted. Mcgill librarys chapbook collection mcgill university.
The donor agrees that the donation can be disposed of or redirected at the discretion of the university once title transfers to mcgill. To find books and other media you can search worldcat discovery using the title, author or any combination of keywords. Let there be light is the culmination of an exhaustive planning process to match mcgills 21st century needs. Further to quebec government and university directives, mcgill campuses are currently closed. Supporting the library mcgill library mcgill university. Donations are accepted at redpath hall every tuesday and thursday from 8. Library jobs join our team as a librarian, staffer or student worker. Thanks for making an impact weiping zhuang supported mcgill university. Book and audiovisual material donations that are not included in the collection will be sold at book sales to add to the librarys acquisitions budget. The giftsinkind described below will not be recognized as charitable donations by the university. History of the book william colgate printing collection. You can use worldcat to find books, journals, articles, and other resources, in both print or electronic format. No workshops are currently scheduled at this branch.
An exclusive collection of the most popular, on sale and seasonal sportswear and casual clothes for men by mcgill universitys official distributor of branded products, the mcgill bookstore, online and instore. Torontos library is vital to the city, and vital to support. Please note we cannot accept textbooks or other school materials. Library staff decisions are final regarding donation acceptance and incorporation into the collection. Myresearch seminars graduate and postdoctoral students. Please be aware that the american library association does not accept, distribute, or coordinate donations of books or any other materials. Westmount library does a used book sale to raise funds to buy new books twice a year. Tax deductible donations cheques can be made out to. Mcgill university materials alexander street press. Donations were collected in support of the canadian. Mcgill university library is the library system of mcgill university in montreal, quebec, canada. Mcgill users may book group study rooms for up to 2 hours at a time and may book up to 4 hours per week.
Support the libraries donations of books, printed material or financial contributions are appreciated. International student services at mcgill university. The result of these projects was new life for the napoleon collection. I would like to donate a book to the university of toronto. This opens a popup window to share the url for this database. Typically, library societies accept likenew and gently used book donations. It comprises branch libraries, located on the downtown montreal and macdonald campuses, holding over 6 million items. Memorandum on donations and endowments, submitted by the faculty of arts of mcgill college, to the corporation and board. Let there be light is the culmination of an exhaustive planning process to match mcgill s 21st century needs. Information for prospective donors donors contribute significantly to strengthening the collections and fulfilling the mission of the duke university libraries through their financial support and their gifts of books, manuscripts and other library materials, which are an indispensable resource for the teaching and research activities of duke university. Hardcover notebook in quality blend vinyl for durability and protection, and. This guide provides information on some of the groups and organizations that do handle book donations including donations of used books if you are seeking book donations, you may be eligible to apply for donations from the. Memorandum on donations and endowments, submitted by the faculty of arts of mcgill college, to the corporation and board of governors. All materials not sold or deemed unfit for sale will be given to other charities or recycled.
Book donation programs libguides at american library. Donations are accepted at central library year round. Mcgill university faculty of engineering wikipedia. For donations requiring more than a carload of books please contact. Discreet foil embossed mcgill wordmark on the cover adds class to quality. In the twenty years that followed, clark had a few changes of heart. We have no idea why he made it, although it has been suggested that it might have been a project to occupy his staff during the long winter months and to use up some of the feathers left over from the birds used in the. Early english books online new proquest plaform this link opens in a new window. Established in 2012, the department of bioengineering is the newest department to join mcgill university s faculty of engineering. Egypt, jordan, yemen, uae, kuwait, bahrain, qatar, ksa, oman, libya, tunisia, morocco, sudan, syria, iraq. Visit the osler library archive collections homepage for more information. As mcgill university approaches its 200th anniversary in 2021, we have developed a bold vision to transform the library into a cuttingedge nexus for teaching.
The decision was made to use the new electronic technologies to provide new and dynamic access to what had been a largely underexplored and underexploited collection. Mar 09, 2009 the mcgill delegation is organizing a book drive and fundraiser on march 26, from 79 p. Also, the sale is a great place to pick up used books cheap. In addition to volumes old and new, the book fair also offers vinyl, cds, dvds, and sheet music. When she began her undergraduate degree at mcgill university in 2011, she was enrolled with a major in anthropology. Religious studies guides at mcgill library mcgill university. These societies hold book sales and other fundraisers to benefit the libraries.
Mcgill university library, rare books and special collections, catherine rhodes tudorhart bequest, 1972. Most libraries have a friends of the library society. Drop off your preread books at any of the library branches. Giving to the library mcgill library mcgill university. The osler library of the history of medicine mcgill. Mcgill university school of information studies students. Book and audiovisual material donations that are not included in the collection will be sold at book sales to add to the library s acquisitions budget. Order mcgill sweatshirts, hoodies, pants, shirts, tshirts and accessories from the online catalogue of mens clothing.
The mcgill book fair, held each autumn in redpath hall, offers buyers tens of thousands of used books, french and english, in categories ranging from architecture to zoology. Making library magic happen everyday the mcgill library supports teaching, learning, and research activity at mcgill university. The oldest mcgill library is the medical library which can be traced back to 1829. Apr 30, 2020 further to quebec government and university directives, mcgill campuses are currently closed. Mcgill university library rare books and special collections is the beneficiary of this deep human impulse to collect. Thanks to donations by and purchases from dedicated judaic bibliophiles, collectors of books of jewish interest, mcgill university rare books owns a surprisingly large volume of judaica. In october, 1996, the mcgill university libraries recognition tree was unveiled by chancellor gretta chambers, principal bernard shapiro and the director of libraries, frances groen. Library staff will continue to provide virtual reference during service hours. The faculty of engineering is one of the constituent faculties of the mcgill university in montreal, quebec, canada, offering undergraduate and graduate degrees in chemical, civil, computer, electrical, mechanical, bioengineering, materials and mining engineering, as well as the schools of architecture and urban planning. Home book donation programs libguides at american library. Italian and german printing is particularly well represented as are theology, the classics and italian literature. You can also support the library with your gift of time by volunteering in a number of programs run by toronto public library.
Sep 11, 2019 in the twenty years that followed, clark had a few changes of heart. Oise library please contact nailisa tanner with a list of titles that you are interested in contributing, prior to bringing the materials to the library. It is the fourthlargest research intensive academic library in canada and received an a from the globe and mail s 2011 university report, the highest grade. Memorandum on donations and endowments, submitted by the. The collection was established in 1954 based on the several hundred books of typographical interest given in the 1940s and 1950s to the library by william george colgate of toronto. Mcgill is committed to avoiding actual or perceived conflicts of interest in its acceptance of gifts. The rare books and special collections library at mcgill university contains over nine hundred british and american chapbooks published in the 18th and 19th centuries. Information for donating to most libraries is available on our gifts page. Contact the library speak with a staffer, suggest a purchase or provide feedback.
Hardcover notebook in quality blend vinyl for durability and protection, and quality paperstock feel. Lomer, one of mcgill universitys first librarians, launched an innovative project to create a small museum of the book inside the library open to the general public, to present a brief history of manuscript and printed books as well as the iconography through the centuries. The feather book was created by dionisio minaggio, the chief gardener of the state of milan in 1618. Rare books the thomas fisher rare book library also accepts gifts. Jan 24, 2019 a 501 c 3 public charity dedicated to bringing books, free of charge, to underresourced school libraries and public libraries across the united states. Donations of books and other research materials duke. Mcgill library offers many opportunities for group and quiet study, and provides a number of study spaces that may be booked by mcgill students, faculty and staff.
Let there be light generously supported by the friends of the library, fiat lux. Library and collections mcgill library mcgill university. It came with the bequest of the library of john robson, m. Worldcat discovery is the main catalogue for all books and other media available through the mcgill library. Donations were collected in support of the canadian red cross haitian relief effort. The following databases are newly acquired or being evaluated for a future subscription. Through a generous donation from the harold crabtree foundation, digital facsimiles have been prepared and a virtual collection created. Richard joined rare books and special collections in the fall of 1984 after a short time in the mcgill university archives where he was the final editor of a guide to archival resources at mcgill university. Worldcat discovery will display your search results, along with several options to filter or sort them. Used books make a big difference in the lives of americas veterans and their families. Rare books and special collections mcgill university library. Let there be light as mcgill university approaches its 200th anniversary in 2021, we have developed a bold vision to transform the library into a cuttingedge nexus for teaching, learning and research in the digital age. But after sitting through a few convoluted lectures in an introductory anthropology course, she realized the program wasnt the right fit for her.
Mcgill university library circa 1885 mcgill university archives. Books of hours in quebec collections to go on view in. Contact the friends of the library to find out when and where you can drop off your books. Library matters mcgill university library news page 10. Your search will cover mcgill s entire collection of resources, and can be expanded to include the collections of libraries worldwide. One room is devoted exclusively to art and architecture. The library serves a population of 40,000 fte enrollment. Your search will cover mcgills entire collection of resources, and can be expanded to include the collections of libraries worldwide. Mcgill university, montreal canada osler library archive collections p205 medical library archives collection finding aid this is a guide to one of the collections held by the osler library of the history of medicine, mcgill university.
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