McMaster University Library releases 2023-24 impact report

Two people stand behind a large table that has a map on it while smiling at the camera. Behind them is a large globe and an open book containing maps.

Library student assistants Dharav Shah, left, and Esther Kok in the Lloyd Reeds Map Collection at Mills Memorial Library are featured on the cover of the 2024 report.

The third edition of the McMaster University Library Impact Report is now available.

In this 2023-24 edition of the magazine, readers will gain an understanding of the impact the university library has made within the past year through captivating stories and compelling images.

The report reflects the fiscal year from May 2023 to April 2024.

“This past year, we have made progress on making space in our libraries, from adding more physical spaces to expanding voices through diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility initiatives,” said Vivian Lewis, Associate Vice-President and University Librarian. “We hope the community will appreciate this latest update on some of the many projects led by our dedicated employees here at the university library.”

Among the many featured stories in this year’s report are:

A behind-the-scenes look at Lyons New Media Centre’s new virtual reality room and podcast studio.
A deep dive into what goes on at the Lloyd Reeds Map Collection at Mills Memorial Library.
An overview of how Thode Makerspace is helping to teach new skills while eliminating waste.
An introduction to new library leaders and colleagues.
A feature on donor Bernard Linsky, who is a long-time supporter and visitor of the Bertrand Russell Archives.
A glimpse into rare books and archives recently added to the library’s collections.

Digital and print versions of the impact report

Read the McMaster University Library 2023-24 Impact Report accessible digital version. 

Print copies of the report are also available. Please email the library’s communications office to order your complimentary copy.

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<span data-contrast="none">The third edition of the McMaster University Library Impact Report is now available.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:150}"> </span>

<span data-contrast="none">In this 2023-24 edition of the magazine, readers will gain an understanding of the impact the university library has made within the past year through captivating stories and compelling images.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:150}"> </span>

<span data-contrast="none">The report reflects the fiscal year from May 2023 to April 2024.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:150}"> </span>

<span data-contrast="none">“This past year, we have made progress on making space in our libraries, from adding more physical spaces to expanding voices through diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility initiatives,” said Vivian Lewis, Associate Vice-President and University Librarian. “We hope the community will appreciate this latest update on some of the many projects led by our dedicated employees here at the university library.”</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:150}"> </span>

<span data-contrast="none">Among the many featured stories in this year’s report are:</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:150}"> </span>
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 	<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">A behind-the-scenes look at Lyons New Media Centre’s new virtual reality room and podcast studio.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:150}"> </span></li>
 	<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">A deep dive into what goes on at the Lloyd Reeds Map Collection at Mills Memorial Library.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:150}"> </span></li>
 	<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">An overview of how Thode Makerspace is helping to teach new skills while eliminating waste.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:150}"> </span></li>
 	<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">An introduction to new library leaders and colleagues.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:150}"> </span></li>
 	<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">A feature on donor Bernard Linsky, who is a long-time supporter and visitor of the Bertrand Russell Archives.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:150}"> </span></li>
 	<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">A glimpse into rare books and archives recently added to the library’s collections.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:150}"> </span></li>
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<b><span data-contrast="none"><span style="color: #7a003c;">Digital and print versions of the impact report</span></span></b><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:150}"> </span>

<span data-contrast="none">Read the </span><a href="https://publications.mcmaster.ca/catalogue/mcmaster-university/mcmaster-university-library-impact-report-2023-2024/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span data-contrast="none">McMaster University Library 2023-24 Impact Report accessible digital version.</span></a><span data-contrast="none"> </span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:150}"> </span>

<span data-contrast="none">Print copies of the report are also available. Please </span><a href="mailto:libcomms@mcmaster.ca?subject=Library%20impact%20report%20request" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span data-contrast="none">email the library’s communications office</span></a><span data-contrast="none"> to order your complimentary copy.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:150}"> </span>

<b><span data-contrast="none"><span style="color: #7a003c;">Support McMaster University Library</span></span></b><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:150}"> </span>

<span data-contrast="none">Interested in supporting the work of McMaster University Library? </span><a href="https://secureca.imodules.com/s/1439/17/giving/form.aspx?sid=1439&amp;gid=1&amp;pgid=770&amp;cid=1859&amp;dids=595.370.138.2368.2679.686.687.2749&amp;bledit=1&amp;appealcode=25D2" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span data-contrast="none">Donate online</span></a><span data-contrast="none"> or </span><a href="mailto:giving@mcmaster.ca?subject=Giving%20to%20McMaster%20University%20Library" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span data-contrast="none">email the Giving to McMaster team.</span></a><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:150}"> </span>

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