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Libraries
The 捆绑SM社区 Library system provides access to over 6 million items, both in print and electronic formats, and consists of multiple branches, the 捆绑SM社区 Archives, and the 捆绑SM社区 University Visual Arts Collection. Visit www.mcgill.ca/library/branches for a map of all our locations, and bring your 捆绑SM社区 ID card if you wish to borrow physical items from Library collections. Access to our electronic resources (e-books, e-journals, databases, etc.) is possible anytime and anywhere. You will be prompted to enter your 捆绑SM社区 username and password when accessing our e-resources from off campus.
The Library's website (www.mcgill.ca/library) is the portal to all our resources and services for your learning and research needs. There are thousands of that you can choose from when doing a search on any topic. Librarians have created subject guides for each area of study at 捆绑SM社区. Each guide pulls together all the relevant resources for doing research in that field. Find your subject guide to get started. In addition, unique scholarly materials from the Rare Books and Special Collections have been digitized and are accessible through the library's website. Our website also provides access to items such as newspapers and .
Friendly staff in each branch library can help you locate the information you need. Students have liaison librarians for their departments. Liaison librarians provide on finding, organizing, and citing information, visit your classes to provide instruction on doing research for course assignments, and are available to assist you with your questions, whether in person, on the phone, by email, or via online chat.
Most libraries are open up to 90 hours per week, and several branch libraries extend opening hours during exam periods. The Library offers a variety of comfortable and attractive spaces, such as individual quiet study areas and group study rooms that can be for use. Wireless access is available throughout the library, as are hundreds of computers, and all libraries have printing, scanning, and copying machines. Facilities are available for vision and hearing impaired users.
Special library services like the Course Reserve collection located in each branch library allow you to borrow high-demand items on course reading lists. You can also borrow materials from any library and return them anywhere across the system. If you need material not owned by the 捆绑SM社区 Library, our Interlibrary Loan and Document Delivery Service will obtain it for you at no cost for 捆绑SM社区 students, faculty, and staff. Interlibrary loans can be picked up at any branch.
