Meet Saumiya Balasubramaniam, our 2025-2026 Mabel Pugh Taylor Writer in Residence. Read more about Saumiya and book a complimentary session for creative writers at the link below. 🔗

We are hiring McMaster students for 2025-26 academic year. Job applications are now open on Mosaic under the student work program. Apply today!. 🔗

Are you a researcher (faculty, staff, graduate, undergraduate)? McMaster’s Research Data Management Strategy Implementation Committee is gathering information on data storage needs. Take this 10-minute survey:

One of the most significant intellectual works of the 18th century is now at McMaster, thanks to a recent acquisition made by the WIlliam Ready Division of Archives and Research Collections. Read more:

The William Ready Division of Archives and Research Collections is continuing to expand its collection of contemporary chapbooks and small press ephemera. Read more about it:

Did you know that students, staff, and faculty have access to McMaster University Libraries and its resources during the summer? ☀️. Read this news story for a list of 10 cool things at campus libraries this summer:

McMaster's Research Data Management Strategy Implementation Committee has created a survey to gather information on how researchers at McMaster collect, store, and back up research data. Take the survey before August 8, 2025. 🔗

McMaster University's Open Educational Resources (OER) Grant Program has awarded funding for seven initiatives for 2025-26. Find the full list of McMaster grant recipients and their exciting OER projects at the link below. 🔗

The team at Lyons New Media Centre is spending the summer months preparing equipment and workshops for the 2025-26 academic term. 📸. Read more about what's happening this summer and what patrons can expect in the upcoming fall term:

There are lots of exciting things happening at Thode Makerspace this summer to prepare for the 2025-26 academic year! 🛠️. Read more about it:

McMaster University Libraries and the Equity and Inclusion Office have partnered up to create physical and digital book displays for National AccessAbility Week. Read more: Check out the digital book display:

McMaster student and artist Isabel Diana had the opportunity to have her artwork installed in Mills Memorial Library for one year. Now, the piece has become a permanent fixture in the library. Read the full story:

Get to know our 2025 spring/summer libraries student ambassador, Victoria Flores. In this Q&A, Victoria talks about why she wanted to become an ambassador, her favourite study spots, her plans for the summer, and more. Read more:

Next month, McMaster libraries will be hosting the Workshop for Instruction in Library Use (WILU) conference. The event gives library professionals from across North America the opportunity to learn from one another and build connections. Read more:

Anna Chatterton reflects on her time as the 2024-25 Mabel Pugh Taylor Writer in Residence. Read more about her experience:

The McMaster University Libraries Digital Archives website is currently unavailable. Please contact the Libraries if you need to access content from the Digital Archives. Thank you for your patience.

Congratulations on finishing final exams, Marauders! Thank you for allowing us to support your learning during the winter term. ❤️. For those who are finished with their studies for the 2024-25 academic year, have a wonderful summer break! 🌞

McMaster University Libraries has modified hours for the spring and summer term beginning April 26. For a full list of hours, please visit

The William Ready Division of Archives and Research Collections recently discovered a rare religious text that’s been hiding in the department's shelves since the 1960s. Read more about the discovery:

The Hamilton Public Library Bookmobile makes its last stop on the McMaster campus for the winter term tomorrow. Consider dropping by to browse a selection of popular books, CDs and DVDs available for loan! 📚