A McGill University ID or a McGill Library Borrower's card is required to borrow material or to use the licensed electronic databases. Due to the hardwood floors in the Birks Reading Room winter boots must be left on the rubber mats inside the main doors of the building. The telephone is located in the Junior Common Room, where students may also eat and drink. Smoking is not permitted. Washrooms are in the Basement of the building.
Water fountains are on the main floor near the south stairs.
Lost and found - inquire at desk. Suggestions may be left in the Suggestion Box in McLennan-Redpath. All suggestions and queries will be answered by the Access Services Librarian. All Reference questions are handled by the Reference Department in McLennan-Redpath. An extensive collection of Religion Reference Materials is located there.