Camera were provided with stained-glass coats-of-arms; one for each of the twelve Canadian universities which then had medical faculties. In 1985 four additional coats-of-arms were added; only the coat-of-arms of the Northern Ontario School of Medicine is currently missing. The Osler Library was further expanded and renovated in 2001-02 and in 2014. In summer 2018 the roof terrace above the library caught fire. Though the library and archives were not harmed by fire, the area suffered water damage and the collection was moved to McGill's McLennan-Redpath Library complex while the building underwent repairs. There was some discussion about the library remaining in the McLennan-Redpath building but, in late 2021, McGill's Principal announced that the Library would return to the McIntyre Medical Sciences Building - the collections were moved back there in summer 2022 and it re-opened to users in September 2022. In the design of the Osler Library everything has been subordinated to the books themselves; those in the Osler Room are arranged in full view behind glass cabinetry. The fittings and furnishings of the Osler Library were designed by architects Percy Nobbs & George Taylor Hyde. The stained glass window in the Osler Room depicts the staff and serpent, symbols of healing associated with the Greek god Asclepius, and a held-out book representing the university. After their deaths, the ashes of both Sir William and Lady Osler were placed in a niche within the library so that they continue to be surrounded by Sir William's favourite books. Partnerships and collaboration The McGill University Library is a member of the Association of Research Libraries, Canadian Association of Research Libraries, and is a contributor to the Open Content Alliance. In January 2016, Osler Library of the History of Medicine started contributing material to the Medical Heritage Library. See also The Principles and Practice of Medicine McGill University Library McGill Department of Social Studies of Medicine References External links Famous Canadian Physicians: Sir William Osler at Library and Archives Canada McGill University Academic libraries in Canada History of medicine Libraries in Montreal Medical libraries Percy Erskine Nobbs buildings William Osler Libraries established in 1929 1929 establishments in Canada