Reference & Research Services
How to get help with all your research questions
Locations, hours, and contact information for the Reference and Research Services areas in each Dalhousie University Library.
W.K. Kellogg Health Sciences Library
Kellogg reference librarians specialize in health sciences and biomedical research. Librarians will answer questions in person, by e-mail, live chat, and over the phone.
Location
The Kellogg Library is on the ground floor of the Sir Charles Tupper Building.
Reference Desk Hours
Reference service is available throughout our opening hours from our main Service Counter. In-depth reference help from subject specialists is available Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m. -5:00 p.m.
Contact Information
- Phone:(902) 494-2482 (Voicemail after hours)
- Fax: (902) 494-3750
- E-mail: kellogg.library@dal.ca
Research Tools
- Collections: About the Kellogg's reference collections
Research Services
Killam Memorial Library
Killam reference librarians specialize in computer science, humanities, management, science and social science research. Librarians will answer questions in person, by e-mail, live chat and over the phone.
Location
The reference & research assistance desk is in the North Learning Commons on the main floor of the library. Killam reference librarians' offices are located on the Killam's 3rd floor, room 3621.
Reference Desk Hours
- Weekdays: Monday - Friday 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Contact Information
- Information/Reference desk: (902) 494-3611
- E-mail: killmref@dal.ca
- Phone the Reference Office at (902) 494-3621
Research Tools
- Reference Collections (in-library use only)
- Computer Science
- Humanities
- Management
- Sciences
- Social Sciences
Sir James Dunn Law Library
Law librarians at the Reference Desk specialize in all aspects of legal practice. Librarians will answer questions in person, by e-mail, and over the phone.
Location
The Reference Desk is just inside the front doors of the Law Library.
Reference Desk Hours
- Weekdays: Monday - Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Sexton Design and Technology Library
Sexton reference librarians specialize in architecture, planning and engineering research. Librarians will answer questions in person, by e-mail, live chat and over the phone.
Location
The Reference Desk is located just inside the front doors of the Sexton Library.
Reference Desk Hours
- Weekdays: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
- Weekends: Saturday - Sunday 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Contact Information
- Phone: (902) 494-3965
- Fax: (902) 494-6089
- E-mail: sexton.library@dal.ca
Research Tools
Research Services
Contact a Sexton reference librarian to learn more about these services:
- Fax Service
- Technical Library Research Service (TLRS)
Archives and Special Collections
The Archives and Special Collections specializes in primary research, Canadian literature, music, Dalhousie history, and other subject areas represented in its holdings. DUASC staff will answer questions in person, by e-mail, and over the phone.
Location
The Reference Desk is located on the 5th Floor of the Killam Library.
Reference Desk Hours
- General reference services are available throughout our opening hours from our Information Desk.
- In-depth reference services are available Monday-Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
