There has been a proliferation of writing in the last decade or so about Big Tech, Big Data, privacy and surveillance issues, and the societal impacts of algorithms, AI, and social media monopolies, and for good reason. As Silicon Valley continues to significantly influence and shape how we live, work, and communicate with each other, we must think critically about the rise and concentration of these corporate powers. How much of our lives are truly private and what does this mean for how we lead our lives? What are our data privacy rights and how is our information being used? The books on this month’s book display examine these questions and much more. Visit the virtual Redpath Book Display to browse print books, e-books, and documentaries on a wide range of subjects in this area.
See also the Privacy Resources LibGuide to discover tools to enable better privacy practices in your day-to-day life, articles, websites, and more.
Why procrastinate with Netflix when McGill offers 7 other streaming services for you! Here is a guide with tips on how to navigate the wonderful world of film and documentaries available to students.
This service is mostly focused on documentaries and has a variety of topics to choose from! If you want to dive deeper on a topic you learned in class, or simply get some trivia facts this is for you.
The collection tab separates the content by academic focus and there’s plenty to choose from. This service is perfect for finding a great documentary or an interesting source for a paper.
While you need a VPN to login it is well worth it! McGill IT* has the easy steps here.Once you’re connected to the McGill Server you can access the platform as normal with your McGill credentials. Criterion-on-demand has award-winning films and cult-classics, you are guaranteed to find a movie you’ll enjoy.
*If you’re stuck you can reach the IT Service deskwho will guide you!
Support independent filmmakers with Cancore! Enjoy a wide access of Canadian films including resources relevant to First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Studies.
This one is for all the theatre kids. Filmed performances of plays include the National Theatre, London; at the Globe Theatre; and Shakespeare’s history plays. In order to access the video recordings, be sure to click the video box!
HAPPY STREAMING!
If you have any questions, feel free to email hssl.library@mcgill.ca for additional help.
It can be hard to work from home, manage your time well, and feel supported in your academics during these unprecedented times. If you are searching for a new way to connect with students in a safe and productive environment, look no further! The McGill library is offering weekly virtual study halls at varying times so that no matter where you are checking in from, you’ll feel like you’re back at McGill with other students. Each hall has a unique theme, offering different environments or music every week!
Check out the study halls offered this semester below:
Time Capsule – Every Monday from 8am-10am EST.
Exhausted from this timeline? Don’t you wish we could just travel to a different era? Stop dreaming about the past and ZOOM there! Time Capsule serves as a virtual study hall for history buffs, travel aficionados, and everyone in between!
Each week we will feature different museums, iconic moments in time and space, and beautiful images from the past. The main working atmosphere will be quiet music that truly transports you to the weekly theme, however breakout rooms will be created for silent and group spaces as needed. Use Time Capsule’s fun atmosphere to inspire productivity, while enjoying the presence of other students.
Virtual Study Hall – Every Wednesday from 4pm-6pm EST.
Missing the McLennan and Redpath Library Buildings? Need some time to work on that upcoming paper? Perhaps you’re trying to catch-up on class readings? The McGill Library Virtual Study Halls are a great way to schedule time in your day to get work done. You can let us know what you’re working on or what you’d like to accomplish during the session and we will help motivate you to get it done.
Join us for a combination of silent and group study rooms that you will make you feel like you right sitting right back in the library!
Accountability Café – Every Thursday from 7pm-9pm EST.
Missing those days when you could study in one of Montreal’s cafés for a change of scenery? If the answer is yes, this virtual study hall is for you! Though a lot of us can’t head down to our favourite coffee spot and park ourselves in the corner, we can work together in a safe and relaxing (virtual) space while holding each other accountable to actually write that essay!
Each week will include a café playlist and accountability check-in to make sure you get done what you really need to. Show up with your favourite mug full of a warm drink and be productive with us every Thursday. See you there!
From a student’s perspective, it can be hard to motivate yourself when you’re outside of the normal learning environment. Since many students are studying at McGill from afar, the goal of these study halls is to bring us all a little bit closer – even if it’s just for a few hours. If you have any questions please feel free to email hssl.library@mcgill.ca.
