Tag Archives: mcgill university

Redpath Book Display: We Don’t Talk About Bruno, No, No, NO!

Posted on by
Comment

A seven-foot frame
Rats along his back
When he calls your name
It all fades to black
Yeah, he sees your dreams
And feasts on your screams… ♪♪

Does this ring a bell? It sure should, it is only one of the most popular songs of the year! Disney’s We Don’t Talk About Bruno (From “Encanto”) hit the charts soon after its November 2021 release, popularised by its catchy tunes and heavy social media presence.

It seems perfect then, that to bring everyone out of the midterm blues -and to lift the spirits of the ones who have a second-round of midterms lined up- the Humanities and Social Sciences Library (HSSL) brings to you our Mid-March Redpath Book Display, We Don’t Talk About Bruno!

Redpath Book Display shelves filled with books that either have Bruno on their covers or as an author.
Check out our display in the Redpath Library hallway on the main floor!

Presenting a diverse collection of books hand-picked from various disciplines such as Art, Architecture, Anthropology and many more, this display is dedicated to talking about Bruno!

We have always been ones to throw caution to the wind, no? So let’s take this chance and talk about Bruno! Spare a few moments to check out our quirky display between study sessions and acquaint yourself with the Brunos that have made their presence known through the years, whether in the titles of our special selection or as their authors!

♪♪ …Don’t talk about Bruno, no! (Why did I talk about Bruno?)
Not a word about Bruno
I never should’ve brought up Bruno!

You can find a full list of the books on display here.

For more information, contact us at hssl.library@mcgill.ca.

McGill Library’s Innovation Commons

Posted on by
Comment

Give Your Ideas a New Dimension

Have you been planning a workshop, pondering a research idea, scripting a university podcast, or working on a cell model for biology class? Go no further. The next step is right around the corner. 

Located in the front nook of the Redpath Library Building’s main floor, the McGill Library’s Innovation Commons is here to transform your research experience. Supplying a range of unique services, the Commons aims to provide members of the McGill Community with resources to enrich their work through the aid of enhanced technological equipment and collaborative workspaces. 

Staffed by a team of enthusiastic student assistants under the supervision of Liaison Librarian David Greene, the Commons is here to help add a whole new dimension to your work. 

Student posing near sign that says 3D
Student Assistant Evelyn is here to assist with 3D Printing!

The Commons’ 3D Printing station, Virtual Reality (VR) room and One Button Studio are housed near the McGill Writing Centre, in Innovation Commons Room B. 

Equipped with four Ultimaker 3D printers, the 3D Printing station is frequented by students and researchers from the departments of Engineering, Architecture, and Biology, amongst others. Student assistants are available for support near the station, and library guides are available for all those new to the experience of 3D Modelling and 3D Printing. With the aid of this service, as the hours tick by, watch your creations come to life.

Four 3D printers lined up on cabinets

Although currently at a pause due to Covid-19 restrictions, the VR services at the Commons provide an immersive simulated experience, allowing users to interact with virtual environments using motion-controllers and VR headsets (consisting of a head-mounted display incorporating auditory and video feedback). Check for the latest information regarding the availability of VR services here. 

With many classes still delivering in hybrid mode, we’ve saved the best for the last! The One Button Studio is sure to be a favourite amongst students and faculty, with its easy-to-use, fully automated video recording setup. The space is entirely soundproof, and includes a high-quality camera, a microphone and a studio lighting system.

The key to this fully automated space? Inserting your USB storage device into the slot system attached to the main computer. Do this and watch as the room lights up and the equipment readies itself. With the red light outside the door letting people know a recording is in session, there’s no chance of being disturbed. With this facility, your next virtual presentation, student podcast or YouTube video is just a click away! 

Bookings and permission may be necessary for the use of each service and must be made ahead of time. Refer to McGill Library’s Services page for up-to-date and more detailed information regarding the services and hours of the Innovation Commons.

Gray door with red light over it
And as the light goes off, that’s it for this post!

 

Queer History Month – A Redpath Exhibition

Posted on by
1

The Humanities and Social Sciences Library would like to wish the McGill University Community a Happy 2021 Queer History Month. Every year in Canada, the month of October is observed as a time to reflect and learn about LGBTQ+ history and culture.  This year’s Queer History Month theme is “Coming Together”.  

For the 2021 Queer History Month, the Humanities and Social Sciences Library would like to showcase the diversity of Queer resources you have available to you for teaching, learning and research purposes both online (see online exhibit) and in physical format. Visit the Queer History Month Calendar to learn more about the various programming during the month of October. 

Under the care the Liaison Librarian for LGBTQ+ Studies, the McGill Library has been able to acquire access to valuable digital archives such as to the Archives of Human Sexuality and Gender, Alexander Street Press’ LGBT Thought and Culture, and Adam Matthew’s Defining Gender. These primary source digital archives provide you with access to historical newspapers and newspaper clippings, personal journals, photographs, magazines and more!  

Discover Queer McGill’s History 

A small search for “Gay McGill”, present day Queer McGill, in the Archives of Human Sexuality and Gender reveals numerous digitized documents that help us relive Queer McGill’s history as one of the first and most influential LGBTQ+ organizations at McGill, in Québec, and in Canada. Learn about the 1974 Gay McGill Civil Rights Public Forum, an article published in The Gay Times. Rediscover the 1979, 1981 and 1988  Gai(e) Danse posters for the dances Queer McGill held on campus. Read what quite possibly might be the first mention of Queer McGill (formally Gay McGill) in the July-August edition of Body Politic (Toronto, Ontario). If you find any other interesting historical things about McGill and its Queer Community, let us know in the comments!  

Scholarly Articles Databases 

In addition to these primary source treasure troves, you will also find important databases for scholarly publications, like the Gender Watch and Gender Studies Database. These two databases provide access to journals that published scholarly articles on gender and sexuality studies.  

Physical Redpath Display 

Finally, we invite you to look at the physical display located in the main hallway of the Redpath Library Building. You’ll see a selection of novels, encyclopedia, and essays on various aspects of Queer Studies. Note that this is only a small fraction of the available print resources we have at the Humanities and Social Sciences Library. If there is a specific title on display that you would like to borrow, please contact hssl.library@mcgill.ca.  

Living Queer Collection 

Our libraries are for everyone and open to all. We like to extend this philosophy to our collection management practices. In this spirit, if you have purchase suggestions that you believe we should add to the McGill Library, please reach out to the Liaison Librarian for LGBTQ+. Our collection is constantly growing, and the best way to strengthen it is collaboratively.  

Happy Queer History Month to all and feel free to reach out to Michael David MILLER, Liaison Librarian for LGBTQ+ Studies for any questions, comments or suggestions. 

A special thank you to our staff who helped assemble the physical and virtual displays. 

  • Vanja Lugonjic, HSSL Outreach Assistant 
  • Kristen Goodall, Library Assistant