Jean-Léon Allie

Library and archives

Welcome to Jean-Léon Allie Library and Archives. Our staff is available on campus or online to provide you with a broad range of services: research and reference help, book loans, printing and scanning, etc.

Library News

  • 2026-19-17: The library invites you to join its brand-new study group! Every Thursday from September 24 to December 17 (except October 29) in room 1214, from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m., we’re offering you a social and supportive environment to help you make progress in your studies, at your own pace. Whether you’re doing research, reading, or revising, you’ll have the opportunity to work in a focused atmosphere alongside other students who are doing the same thing; it is a self-directed study session in a group setting. Give it a try!
  • 2026-09-15: The library’s Lunch & Learn workshops begin October 1st! Don’t miss out: Consult the full schedule here.
  • 2026-09-10: Announcing our very first Work-in-Progress Tuesday! Bring your unfinished projects and/or repairs (with your supplies) for a social and cozy monthly session of at-your-own-pace crafting/knitting/drawing/sewing/etc. It all takes place on Tuesday September 15, October 20, November 17, and December 15 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. in room 1214. See you Tuesday!
  • 2026-09-02: Our fall opening hours begin on Tuesday, September 8; you can consult them here.
  • 2026-04-01: New! You can now book a meeting with your subject librarian using this form.
  • 2026-03-10: Did you know that you can get free access to Mango Languages through the library? Mango Languages is a fun and highly rated online (web and app) language-learning resource that offers more than 70 language courses. Create your free account today by following the steps laid out here.

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