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Killam Library

6225 University Avenue

The is the largest academic library in the Maritimes, with over half a million books and 25,000 journals online and on the shelf. The Killam Library also houses Student Accessibility Centre, the Learning Commons, the Writing Centre, conference rooms, and on the lower level, a "tunnel" runs underground connecting to the Life Sciences Centre.

Just outside the Killam, next to the stairway, you'll find the Mark A. Hill Accessibility Centre, which is open during testing only.

Amenities

Wireless Yes
Study Space Learning Commons (main floor) Quiet Learning Commons (2nd floor) Study carrels and tables on all levels Group Study Rooms available by reservation (main floor) McNab Reading Room (2nd floor)
Lounge Area Killam Atrium (1st floor) International Student and Exchange Services lounge (room G25A, 1st floor) Killam Plaza outdoors (picnic tables, chairs) Killam Plaza - Outdoors (picnic tables, chairs, etc
Computer Access Learning Commons (1st floor) Quiet Learning Commons (2nd floor) and throughout library
Food Services
 (1st floor)
Accessibility entrance, mostly accessible, washroom

Killam Library Hours

Contact Us

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  • Email us for general assistance: killmref@dal.ca
  • Call us:
    • Access Services: 902-494-3617
    • Shhh Texts (noise complaints) 902-220-5318
    • Document Delivery: 902-494-3612
    • Killam Administration: 902-494-3621
    • Fax: 902-494-2062

Acting Head, Killam Memorial Library:
Michael Vandenburg, Dean of Libraries

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Killam Library Tours

In-person tours of the Killam Library are available by appointment. Email us at Killam.Library@dal.ca or phone 902-494-3621.

Killam Library History

In 1965 a $30 million bequest of Dorothy Killam began the process of building a new University Library. Architect Leslie R. Fairn designed the new building. Construction on the Killam Memorial Library began in 1966 and was completed in 1971.

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