Killam Memorial Library
The Killam is Dalhousie University’s largest library. With a million books and 40,000 journals, its collections cover the Faculties of Science, Arts & Social Sciences, Management and Computer Science. It is our busiest library and the largest academic library in the Maritimes.
Location & Services
Address
Killam Memorial Library
Dalhousie University
6225 University Avenue
PO Box 15000
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
B3H 4R2
Maps to library
Floorplans
Tours & classes
Hours
Academic Year Hours
Monday - Friday: 8am - 12 midnight
Saturday & Sunday: 10:00am - 12 midnight
Please note: The Circulation and Help Desks close at 11.45pm.
Extended Hours (Night Owls)
October 30 - December 20
Sunday - Thursday: 8:00 - 3:00am
Valid Dal/King's ID required
Phone numbers
- Circulation: (902) 494-3617
- Reference Desk: (902) 494-3611
- Document Delivery: (902) 494-3612
- Administration: (902) 494-3601
- Fax: (902) 494-2062
Library Administration
Dalhousie University Libraries administrative offices are located on the main floor of the Killam.
Key resources
Databases and research tools
The Killam’s collections specialize in the following research fields:
Subject Guides
- Online packages of resources created by subject specialist librarians.
Collections
Killam 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. Read the whole story.
