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Library Matters: Megan Chellew appointed Associate Dean of Collection Services

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:28:28 -0400

The �鶹��ý��վ Libraries are pleased to announce the appointment of Megan Chellew as Associate Dean of Collection Services. Megan has been serving in this role on an interim basis since April 2024. Megan joined the Libraries in 2006 as …

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Library Matters: Call for Book Chapter Proposals: History of the �鶹��ý��վ Libraries

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 11:50:05 -0400

In preparation for the 200th anniversary of �鶹��ý��վ Libraries in 2029, the Editors invite proposals for original book chapters and short focus texts exploring the history of the Libraries. This edited volume will highlight new research and fresh perspectives on how �鶹��ý��վ’s …

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Library Matters: Treasures on display: the Golden Ink exhibit in Abu Dhabi

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:00:19 -0400

La version française suit By Anaïs Salamon, Head Librarian, Islamic Studies Library and Mary Hague-Yearl, Molina Family Head Librarian and Osler Librarian, Osler Library of the History of Medicine On the last day of September 2025, two Osler Library manuscripts …

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Library Matters: Rediscovering Montreal with Gabor Szilasi’s Photographic Angle

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 14:05:47 -0400

Gabor Szilasi’s photos speak for themselves. You will likely hear their message for yourself if you pay a visit to Hinge Points; Gabor Szilasi’s Photographic Angle. There are bilingual guided tours of the exhibition available on April 16th and May …

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Library Matters: Transgender Day of Visibility is March 31

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:38:31 -0400

by Sofie Tsatas, Senior Reference Assistant & Cataloguing Editor, Marvin Duchow Music Library Introduction Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV) is a day to celebrate the lives of transgender, Two-Spirit, gender nonconforming, and non-binary people while also acknowledging the systemic and disproportionate discrimination that these communities face. Founder Rachel Crandall-Crocker, a psychotherapist and the …

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Law Library Blog: Law in Everyday Life: The Invisible Roommate Who Never Does the Dishes

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 10:27:58 -0400

Most people think of “the law” as something that lives far away, preferably behind thick courtroom doors, guarded by people in robes who speak Latin for fun. In reality, law lives much closer to home. In fact, it lives with … Continue reading →

Library Matters: Help us achieve our Strategic Priorities #�鶹��ý��վ24

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 14:21:28 -0400

On March 11, �鶹��ý��վ24, the University’s annual day of giving will be back for its eleventh year. When you make a gift that day, your contribution is amplified thanks to matching and challenge funds from other generous donors. The Libraries were …

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Library Matters: Prometheus Unbound

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 13:54:28 -0500

By Hiʻiakalehuakaulei Hashimoto (Kanaka ʻŌiwi), Curatorial Intern for Indigenous Art (2023-), �鶹��ý��վ Visual Arts Collection “Iapetos, moreover, wedded the damsel Klymene, a fair-ankled Okeanos-daughter, and ascended into a common bed. And she bore him Atlas, a stout-hearted son, and brought …

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Library Matters: �鶹��ý��վ24 and the magic of giving

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 12:56:09 -0500

La version française suit. On March 11, #�鶹��ý��վ24 is back for another year! By giving to the Libraries, whatever the amount, you can help spread the #�鶹��ý��վ24 magic. Gifts that day will unlock challenge funds that will allow �鶹��ý��վ Libraries …

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Library Matters: Recap: Black History Month at the Libraries

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 11:26:22 -0500

This February, �鶹��ý��վ Libraries marked Black History Month (BHM) with an event and displays that honoured Black excellence, scholarship, and storytelling – past and present. A highlight of the month was the book launch of Genius Unbroken: The Life and …

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