Robert Hamilton appointed Executive Director of the Fiat Lux Library Building Project
It is with great excitement that we announce the appointment of Mr. Robert Hamilton, B. Arch., B. Sc. Arch., as Executive Director of the Fiat Lux Library Project. Mr. Hamilton begins his new role on September 3, 2019. Mr. Hamilton will be responsible for the planning, development and completion of the Fiat Lux Library Project, including activities associated with architectural planning, engineering, and procurement. Mr. Hamilton has 30 years of professional experience, including executive responsibility for the design, management, strategic direction and performance of major projects. He has provided successful leadership on projects across a broad range of institutional sectors throughout Quebec. Read more »
Fiat Lux building project ramps up
Over several months beginning in early 2019, the building project team and working committees have been meeting to plan the next stage of the project. With the help of brightspot strategy, the Library’s master plan is being revised to reflect current realities. Read more »
McGill Collection Management Facility
Because of the space challenges and the need to ensure our collections and programmes meet the needs of all our users, the Library is reallocating a portion of its low circulating collection off campus to a dedicated collection storage facility. Read more »
Census Day 2018 report: 15,117 visits during a 24-hour period
On Monday, November 19, 2018, the Library asked individuals entering Library spaces to scan their McGill ID cards. The objective was to collect information about who uses McGill Library branches for the purpose of helping to inform decisions about improvements to Library services and spaces. Read more »
Tracing the construction of the McLennan-Redpath complex
Delve into the McGill University Archives to check out some old photos of the Library, from it’s original days in Redpath Hall to the addition of the Redpath Library Building and finally the McLennan Library Building. Read more »
McGill reveals its Master Plan for future campus renovations
At the downtown campus, the CPDO will focus on six projects over the next decade. The Fiat Lux project will transform the McLennan-Redpath Library Complex into a dynamic workspace. Read more »