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Becoming a Member of MCLL
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MCLL Member's Card
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Livestreamed lectures
Some MCLL lectures are livestreamed and recorded so you can enjoy them from the comfort of your home. They can be also accessed through our YouTube Channel.
Special Events
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Access to Libraries
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Information Technology (IT) Services
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Rory O'Sullivan DVD Collection
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Borrowing Procedure for DVDs
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Members' Help Site
Created and managed by MCLL members, this is an additional resource for MCLL participants and moderators. It contains many PDFs with instructions for a variety of tasks, as well as links to enhance your MCLL experience. PDFs can be downloaded or printed.
Suggestion Box
MCLL now has a suggestion box; here鈥檚 a chance to tell us your great idea. Gripes or desired improvements are welcome too. Questions or problem reports should go to the office at: mcll.scs [at] mcgill.ca or 514-398-8234. Click the box to submit your contribution. You can also bookmark the form.
