The Humanities and Social Sciences Library (HSSL) is the largest library at ³ÉÈËVRÊÓƵ. The library supports the teaching, learning and research activities of staff and students in the Faculty of Arts, the Desautels Faculty of Management, the Faculty of Education, the School of Religious Studies, and the School of Social Work.
The library is a valuable resource for the broader ³ÉÈËVRÊÓƵ community and visiting scholars, and welcomes all members of the public.
The Humanities and Social Sciences Library has notable collections in Canadian Studies, English and American Literature, British History, Russian and East European Studies, and World War II Studies.
Located in the McLennan-Redpath Library Building, there are several other libraries, collections and services:
- Rare Books & Special Collections
- ³ÉÈËVRÊÓƵ Archives
- Visual Arts CollectionÌý
- Blackader-Lauterman Collection of Architecture and Art
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Study areas
For information about the different study areas in HSSL, see Study areas.
Floor plans
For information about the layout and location of collections and services in the McLennan-Redpath Library Building, see Floor plans.
Outdoor spaces
The McLennan-Redpath Terrace has been smoke-free since 2014.ÌýLearn more about the outdoor spaces.
The library of the future. See how HSSL will be reimagined. View the historical timeline of building changes.Ìý