Library Cards

Your DalCard is Your Library Card

For student, faculty, and staff, your DalCard is your library card. Use it to sign out books, films, reserve materials, and more. Your DalCard is also your printing and photocopying card.  

Renewal and Change of Address

You are responsible for renewing your library registration yearly and for updating your address. Renew your library registration and/or update your address online or at the library service point/circulation desk.

Suspension of Borrowing Privileges

If you owe fines or fees of over $20, you will not be allowed to borrow until you have cleared your fines.

Community Borrowers & Alumni

Get a community borrower card or register your public library card

Register your library card: Any Nova Scotia or New Brunswick resident aged 18 or older may use their current library card from their university library, public library, or community college library to borrow materials from the Dalhousie Libraries. 

Get a community borrower card: To registering for a community borrower card in person, you are required to present two pieces of identification. One must include proof of current local address.

Alumni: Dalhousie alumni may borrow from Dalhousie Libraries using a community borrower card. 

On-campus access: Community borrowers and alumni can only access the library catalogue, electronic journals, and databases when they are on campus. There is no off-campus access. 

Anyone with a valid Dalhousie library card may borrow from any Novanet member university.

International Baccalaureate (IB) Cards

Your IB High School Student I.D. is your library card. You can use it to borrow books and other materials, in person, from any Dalhousie Library.

IB Students can only access the library catalogue, electronic journals, and databases when they are on campus. There is no off-campus access. 

University Affiliates and Reciprocal Agreements

Faculty and students from any Novanet member university may borrow from Dalhousie libraries using a valid university ID card. Anyone with a valid Dalhousie library card may borrow from a Novanet related university. As well, Dalhousie students, faculty, and staff can utilize these reciprocal agreements to do research at other university libraries across North America.