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August 19, 2008

Yes, it's true! The library will be introducing Mac computers (iMacs, MacPros and MacBooks) to both Thode and Mills Library! Not familiar with Macs? All Macs will have dual bootup, which means you can work in a Windows environment. For full details, check out our blog post.
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July 21, 2008

McMaster University Library is digitizing! We've purchased a scanner and will be scanning thousands of rare books so that you can access them online! More info on the project and its partners can be found here.

We're also helping to build the world's largest newspaper archive. As the first Canadian library to partake in this project, we'll be digitizing some of our newspaper collection. More info on this project can be found here.

We've also recently received a grant and will be developing a website on Canadian Publishing.This will include the digitization of unique items. More info on this project can be found here.
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Mar. 21, 2008

Find that perfect article but we don't have it? It's now easier to order it through RACER than ever before! When looking for articles, click on the Get It! when you find something you want. If we don't have it, click on "Request Document on Interlibrary Loan via RACER" and the form will automatically fill in with all the info on the item (you will need to sign into RACER). And remember, requesting articles is free! Not sure what RACER is? Feel free to contact me or visit your nearest library research help desk. For. more info, check out our blog.

http://library.mcmaster.ca/php/blog.php?id=858&display=full
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Mar. 21, 2008

You've asked and we've heard you! For the first time, the Mills Learning Commons (2nd floor Mills) will be open 24/7! This pilot will run from April 9-April 28. The rest of the library will be open normal, extended exam hours at this time. For more info, check out our blog.

http://library.mcmaster.ca/php/blog.php?id=857&display=full
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Mar. 3, 2008

You might have noticed that we started a new popular fiction collection this year. To get a jump on your leisure reading, we now have a new site that you can browse, complete with cover images. You can even comment, write a review for the book or recommend a new purchase! Check it out at:

http://library.mcmaster.ca/cat-coll/coll/popularreading.htm
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Feb. 19, 2008

We're redesigning the library website and would like your opinion to inform our redesign process. Please take a couple of minutes to tell us what you think by filling out the survey at the link below. Leave your name and email address at the end of the survey to be entered in a draw to win a Canon PIXMA photo printer!

Library Website Redesign Survey

Thank you
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Feb. 19, 2008

I thought I'd bring your attention to a new service in our library catalogue. You can now save your search and have results sent to you via rss feed! Perform a search and then choose to save it - any new material that fits your search criteria will automatically be sent to you via an rss feed. Not sure what rss feeds are? Check out this site for more info.
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Feb. 11, 2008

McMaster University Library has won the ACRL Excellence in Academic Libraries 2008 award! We are the first Canadian institution to win this award. For full details, check out our blog post.
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Feb. 11, 2008

Late Night hours have resumed in the Mills Learning Commons (2nd floor). For full details, check out out blog:

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Dec. 13, 2007

Have trouble finding an outlet for your laptop in the library? Now there is a room devoted to laptop use! The room has tons of outlets and is designed as a more comfortable place to use your laptop, complete with wireless internet access! The room is located on the 3rd floor of Mills Library. For full details, check out our blog posting:

http://library.mcmaster.ca/php/blog.php?id=802&display=full
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Dec. 6, 2007

Find a bunch of books you like in the library catalogue and can't figure out how to keep them together? Well, now you can send library catalogue records right to RefWorks, where you can keep track of citations. Refworks will even help you build a bibliography! Not sure how to use RefWorks, come talk to a librarian! For more info, check out our blog piece:

http://library.mcmaster.ca/php/blog.php?id=800&display=full
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Nov. 24, 2007

Mills Library is now offering previous exams online in PDF! Right now, I believe we only have last year's exams and it is dependent on the professor to give us the exams (so we don't have everything). Old exams are in the Course Reserve portion of our catalogue by searching "previous exams" as the course. For more details, check out our blog post:

http://library.mcmaster.ca/php/blog.php?id=795&display=full

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Nov. 12, 2007

Do you find you're always forgetting something? Have no fear, the Mills Learning Commons vending machine is here! It's stocked with all sorts of goodies (usb-keys, pens, earbuds and more!). All you need is your library debit card! For more info, check out our blog post:

http://library.mcmaster.ca/php/blog.php?id=787&display=full

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Oct. 15, 2007

Mills Learning Commons offers extended hours! From Oct. 1 - Dec 18, the McLay Reading Room will be open until 2am! Check out more here:

http://library.mcmaster.ca/php/blog.php?id=763&display=full

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August 7, 2007

Check out the Undergraduate Research @ Mac group on Facebook! Share ideas, learn about resources, ask your research questions!
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