H. G. Thode Library of Science and Engineering, McMaster University (905) 525-9140 #22000 We don't control the heating.
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Astronomers spot light from behind a black hole for the first time — proving Einstein right, again
bit.ly/EinsteinRightAgain
ALT A photo of Albert Einstein laughing.
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SpaceX Starship Can ‘Fly Around Space and Chomp up Debris’, Elon Musk Says
bit.ly/ChompDebris
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Teaching, learning, or researching remotely?
The Library Remote Support Hub has been designed to help you with all your information needs.
From accessing books online to requesting a research consultation, we're here to help!
bit.ly/LibRSHub
ALT A close-up photo of a computer keyboard.
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Congrats to all of the @McMasterEng grads today!
The #ThodeLife won't be the same without you.
All the best on your next adventure.
#Classof2021
#Engineers
#IronRing
ALT Grad cap with Truss Me I'm an Engineer
ALT Grad cap that says Engineers...our only hope for light sabers.
ALT Grad cap that misspells engineer three times and then says I'm good at math.
ALT Grad cap that says Engineering Grad.
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Will humans ever learn to speak whale?
bit.ly/SpeakingWhale
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We know you started it singing it as soon as you read the above headline.
youtu.be/1WaV2x8GXj0
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NASA to show off space lasers, enabling faster transfer of data between Earth and space
bit.ly/NASALasers
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Can you eat cicadas?
Yes, and here’s the best way to catch, cook and snack on them.
bit.ly/CicadasRecipes
The first colour, ariel photo taken by the Ingenuity helicopter on the planet Mars.
4.9 meters above the surface.
April 22, 2021.
Thank-you @NASA!
ALT A photo of the surface of Mars. Redish brown dust with a few tire tracks scattered around.
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The new #ThodeLife uniform.
ALT A female and a male wearing the same t-shirt that says "Think Like A Proton, Always Postitive"
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Bernie is all of us who are waiting patiently to get back to living the best #ThodeLife.
ALT Bernie Sanders waiting patiently to get inside Thode Library.
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We remember.
#WeRemember
#MomentOfSilence
#RemembranceDay
#RemembranceDay2020
#LestWeForget
#ArmisticeDay
#Poppy
#Poppies
ALT A photo with the words we remember over a field of poppies.
Want an easy way to memorize the names of most of the chemical elements?
Just learn the words to this song by satirist/mathematician #TomLehrer.
youtu.be/AcS3NOQnsQM
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Do you have questions about the library? Join the Library Drop-In Zoom session every Thursday in July from 1-1:30pm. Library staff will field questions on collections, media, e-reserves, copyright, instruction, research collections & more! Details at library.mcmaster.ca/events
Our Database of the Week is Bibliography of Native North Americans.
BNNA covers 80K+ entries dating from the 16th century on indigenous anthropology, psychology, ethnobotany,
medical research and so much more.
Check it out at bit.ly/BibliographyNNA
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#indigenoushistorymonth
ALT Bibliography of Native North Americans
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Our database of the Week is Archives of Sexuality & Gender : LGBTQ History and Culture since 1940.
Read articles about LGBTQ sexology, health & hygiene and sex education.
Access this database at
bit.ly/LGBTQArchives
#PrideMonth #Pride #McMaster #database #McMasterPride
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June is #IndigenousHistoryMonth.
Our eBook of the Week is “Braiding Sweetgrass” by Potawatomi botanist Robin Wall Kimmerer.
Read along as Kimmerer shows how other living beings offer us gifts & lessons, even if we've forgotten how to hear their voices.
tinyurl.com/Sweetgrass-Mac.
ALT Braiding Sweetgrass book jacket
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In June we celebrate #PrideMonth!
Our eBook of the week is “Alan Turing: The Enigma” by Andrew Hodges. Fact: this book inspired the making of the movie The Imitation Game, starring #BenedictCumberbatch.
You can find this book on our library website at tinyurl.com/Enigma-Mac
ALT Alan Turning: The Enigma Book Cover #PrideMonth
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Ever wonder about all the secrets of the universe?
So has Yau Shing-Tung.
Check out what he’s discovered in our eBook of the Week, ‘Shape of a Life: one mathematician's search for the universe's hidden geometry’ at tinyurl.com/SOAL-Mac #AsianHeritageMonth
ALT The Shape of Life e-book cover
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Curious about Jewish contributions to science?
Start with our eBook of the Week, “Jewish thought and scientific discovery in early modern Europe”.
Check it out at tinyurl.com/JTSDEME-Mac #jewishheritagemonth
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We're closing at 5pm today and will not reopen until at least April 7, 2020.
Updates on our services and status can be found here:
library.mcmaster.ca/covid19
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The Thode Makerspace Repair Cafés scheduled for March 25th and April 29th are cancelled as a precautionary measure due to the COVID-19 outbreak. This monthly event will continue at a later date, so hold onto your broken items and join us then #thodelife #repaircafe #coronavirus
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Well we got excited and forgot the 'before' picture but alarm clock fixed! Arm reattached and leaky battery cleaned up & replaced ⏰🔋👀🌄
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1st Repair Cafe is underway! 2-6pm in Thode Makerspace. Going to miss out? Not to worry, we'll be here for the last Wednesday of the month in March & April too! #repaircafe #makerspace #fixit #thodelife
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The very first Thode #Makerspace #RepairCafe happens today starting at 2pm!
Got an item that isn't working right or in need of a small fix?
Bring it to our lower level Makerspace and let's see if we can do!
We're all ears!
Starting today we will be conducting a survey of our users to get feedback on our services, spaces and collections.
All students, faculty and staff will receive an email inviting them to participate and for a chance to win one of 10 $100 VISA gift cards.
ALT We're all ears! Check your email for the Library Survey.
Volunteer at the Thode Makerspace Repair Cafe!!
Sign up here: bit.ly/31PGfkp
*Learn how to repair things/share your expertise
*Meet new people on campus
*Practice sustainability & curb waste, help save $$
Last Wednesday of Feb/March/April 2-6pm! 🖨️🔌📻💡💲🔨🛠️
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We are less than a week away from our very first #ThodeMakerspace Repair cafe!
Have an item in need of some fixing?
Bring it on Wed. Feb 26 and we'll figure it out together!
#repairs
#Fixing
#YouBrokeItWeWillTryToFixItTogether
#makerspace
#ThodeLife
ALT Thode Makerspace Repair Cafe February 26
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The concept of reverse engineering does not apply to our tables and chairs.
Please do not disassemble library furniture!
#YesThisReallyHappens
#ThodeLife
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Have an item needing repair?
Bring it to the #ThodeMakerspace Repair cafe and we'll figure it out together!
The fixing fun beings on Wednesday, February 26 at 2pm.
#repairs
#Fixing
#YouBrokeItWeWillTryToFixItTogether
#makerspace
#ThodeLife
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Found this while straightening out the library this morning, we bet you did just fine! Congrats on getting through another semester everyone. We're open until 2pm tomorrow for all your last minute library needs. Happy holidays! #foundinthelibrary #thodelife 📚🎄🕎🎉☃️✨
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Need a break from studying? Why not take a stroll through the stacks, and if you spot Cocoa the Sloth you can bring him to the 1st floor service desk to win a prize!
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@ThodeLibrary Exam 24/7 studying hours start December 2, 2019 = tomorrow for #ThodeLife and continues until December 18, 2019. Good luck!
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“On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month. When the guns fell silent, we will remember.” Join the staff at Thode Library as we observe 2 minutes of silence at 11:00am.
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The @ThodeLibrary Reactor Cafe looks haunted today. They have tasty spooky treats and coffee. We love our Reactor Cafe staff!
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Our Orion StarBlast 4.5 telescope has arrived! Available to borrow soon from your friends at the Thode Library service desk... #astronomy #Orion
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Welcome Fall Preview visitors! Come for a visit and bring home some highly coveted library swag. We're open until 5:45pm 📚💡🔬🔭🌌 #thodelife #HamOnt
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Some options when u want 2 stand & understand @#ThodeLife Adjustable, mobile, and stationary options r available ; photo credits: 3D printed characters made in our #MakerSpace . See Front Desk for details
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This might assist, especially once Thode starts later hours on October 20th library.mcmaster.ca/spaces/t…
#ThodeLife #MacSustain
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Did you see the article in last week's Hamilton Spectator about waste reduction @McMasterU ? In some areas we do better than others : ) Let's challenge ourselves to get it right! #ThodeLife #MacSustain ... 1/2
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Hey new students: megaphones are cool but did you know the library is open this week? Come take a break in our reading lounge & borrow a popular science title or new arrival! #thodelife #mcmasterlibraries
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@MacMillsLibrary @innisbizlib @MacHealthSciLib @HamiltonLibrary Just wanted you to know that we deeply cherish your friendship. #InternationalFriendshipDay
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Something special is happening in @ThodeLibrary on June 18th. We're celebrating our 40th birthday and the legacy of Dr. Thode. The Reactor is also celebrating 60 years. Together, we're going to party like it's 1978 or 1959, depending. secureca.imodules.com/s/1439…
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As of this Sunday, April 7, you will be able to live the #ThodeLife 24/7 until the end of exams.
#HereTheyCome
#WeHaveYourBack
#LookAfterYourself
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Quiet study means just that.
Let's work together to keep quiet spaces quiet.
Email us about excessive noise at quiet@mcmaster.ca.
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Free Event!
@maclibraries & @SCS_Hamilton present: Science & Storytelling
Tuesday, March 12 @ 7pm.
RSVP: guestlist.co/events/598143?u…
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Contribute to the most consulted health resource in the world. Learn how to explore, appraise, and edit health content on Wikipedia with @CochraneCanada and @MacHealthSciLib. March 7th.
Register for free today: bit.ly/2RzFDIV
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How Library Stuff Works: Peer Review
youtu.be/Z4JJbkpLPQI
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We're pleased to be hosting @DeltaHacks V this weekend! Thode Library will be closed all day Saturday, January 26 + Sunday, January 27 until 7pm for this event. We will be reopening afterwards from 7pm-10:45pm.
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Who's going to be among the first to live the 2019 #ThodeLife?
We are open 9am to 4:45pm today, Thursday and Friday.
Regular term hours begin on Monday, January 7.
#HenryGThode
#VisionaryLeader
#ExceptionalEducator
#WorldRenownedNuclearScientist
@McMasterU
We are very proud to bear his name.
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Thode's schedule this week and over the holidays.
Dec 17-19: 24 Hours
Dec 20: 8am - 8pm
Dec 21: 9am - 4:45pm
Dec 22-Jan 01: CLOSED
Jan 02-04: 9am - 4:45pm
Jan 05-06: CLOSED
Jan 07: Regular winter term hours begin.
#ThodeLife
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The #ThodeLife is now 24/7.
Look after each other.
Look after yourself.
#LateNightStudy
#DontForgetToSleep
#DontForgetToEat
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Need a break?
This guy can help.
Take a break and visit #LiamTheLibraryDog right here at Thode from 3-3:30pm.
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Your last chance (today) to hang out with #LiamTheLibraryDog begins in about half an hour.
He'll be expecting you.
#TherapyDog
@liamatmac
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I've also stopped in at @MacMapsDataGIS where the Walking Off The Map exhibit is showing, featuring breakthroughs in cartography. Really pleased to see one of my favourite visualizations, Minard's map of the ill-fated fated march of Napoleon into Russia in 1812. #SciLit #McMaster
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I'm very excited today to lift up my concrete foundations, shake off the dust of forty years, and waddle myself over to this great exhibit in @MacResColls. Peer deeply into some of the greatest science works of all time. ALL TIME. #SciLit #McMaster
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Humans have always stared up at the stars. The stories we have attached to our stars have formed enduring myths and tales that last to this day. Visit #McMaster's Planetarium today to hear about that history.
#SciLit
library.mcmaster.ca/scilitwe…
Want to use a big ol' telescope to look at planets and other cool celestial stuff?
I have confirmation that @AstroSidewalk are going ahead with tonight's stargazing. Bring yourself and a deep curiosity about your place in the universe.
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Walking into @ThodeLibrary you might notice some art.
Turn a corner; pow, art!
On your way to the washroom; blammo, art!
It's all part of our Visualizing Science art exhibit all week long for #scilit week at #mcmaster
Full events list: library.mcmaster.ca/scilitwe…
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Science Literacy Week arrives next week.
You should check it out.
#SciLit
#McMaster
library.mcmaster.ca/scilitwe…
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The #ThodeLife begins at 8am on Tuesday, September 4.
If you need help with anything, just ask.
Until then, enjoy your last weekend of summer!
#LabourDayWeekend
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"I chose to pursue a career in physics because there the truth isn't so easily bent."
- #AngelaMerkel
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The next Makerspace Workshop Wednesday is tonight! Drop in from 5-8 pm tonight to learn about Electronics.
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Feeling blue? There's a light for that. Light therapy boxes are now available to borrow from Thode, Mills, and Innis - visit any library service desk and ask for the energy light!
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Makerspace Workshop Wednesdays start today! As always, the #Makerspace is open to all McMaster students, staff, and faculty. All are welcome, whether experienced makers or just curious. Come by tonight from 5-6:30pm to learn how to use our Laser Cutter, no registration necessary.
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"No one undertakes research in physics with the intention of winning a prize. It is the joy of discovering something no one knew before."
- #StephenHawking
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FYI: We will be closed from December 23 to January 1.
We will reopen at 9am on January 2.
#HappyHolidays
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We are open all night, every night until 7:45pm on December 21.
Come and hang out with us.
#ThodeLife
#GetYourStudyOn
#YouGotThis
#Exams
The first puzzle, Dracula's Castle, has been solved!
Congratulations to this crew for putting the final bricks in the wall of the collective effort. Done in under 48 hours.
Puzzle 2: Eiffel Tower is now ready for solving.
