The 2023 list of Canada Reads finalists are out and we can’t wait to get our hands on these books. If you feel the same, check out the list below. Five of the titles will be championed by Canadian media personalities in a series of rounds to determine which of these books can truly change the way we see and interact with the world. More information about Canada Reads can be found on their website.
It’s that time of the semester again, Add/Drop’s just ended, and the assignments are already piling up in the calendar feature on MyCourses. So we’re all a little rushed, a little tired and a lot cold (it’s freezing outside!).
Alas, we’re afraid there’s not much we can do to decrease your workload or increase the temperature, but we’re hoping this little treat just might help boost your mood!
So for all those long metro and shuttle rides, the breaks between classes, or those few days you’ve accidentally slept in during a morning conference, here are some inspiring titles being read by your fellow students (courtesy of this r/mcgill Reddit™ thread):
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To access the titles you wish to read, simply click on the relevant book cover and you’ll be taken directly to the library catalogue, so you can check out the book.
InterLibrary Loan
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Do any titles catch your eye that aren’t in our collection? Worry not, because McGill students and faculty are allowed to borrow books or articles located in other Quebec university libraries and beyond through the InterLibrary Loan Service (ILL). The ILL is integrated into the Library catalogue and can help you access titles that aren’t available in our collection by searching libraries worldwide. Simply select “Libraries Worldwide” on the panel to the left which lists all the options to help you filter your search. For more information on how to use the ILL system, follow up on our services page here: https://www.mcgill.ca/library/services/otherloans/interlibrary.
With such progressions, the bookkeeping world is getting smaller and flatter and we can’t say we mind it even a tiny bit!
Libby: The Overdrive App
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Are you someone who prefers listening to books rather than reading? Perhaps you like staring out of the shuttle window as you see the snowy trees zoom past, pretending you’re in the middle of an adventure, a tragic love story or an intense breakdown of the stock market. Well, we’ve got a little something for you as well.
Check out our blog on Libby: The Overdrive App and discover our collection of audiobooks and ebooks directly from your phones/tablets! Along with an amazing user-friendly interface, the app keeps all your favourite titles a swipe away, making it the perfect personal library for students.
I’m the new Overdrive app where you can access some amazing ebooks and audiobooks in the McGill Library collection. By the end of this year, I will be the only app available to access the collection. I’m available for iOS and Android, and am super easy to set-up. All you have to do is login in with your McGill ID and username. It is very worth it to have me in your pocket, because once you do you’ll have access to sooooo many collections. Whether you want to learn French, read a mystery book on the bus ride to school, or read a poem, I have everything you need.
You can borrow my books for 7,14, or 21 days, renew them, and even decide the timing of your holds. My interface is super user-friendly, and makes discovering new books a breeze.
While you’re in school, and especially for the winter and summer breaks, I’m the perfect friend to have around when you want a little break from your normal routine.
You can learn more about me and Overdrive here. I look forward to being friends soon!
