Visit the Archives

We welcome members of the Dalhousie University community, visiting researchers, and the general public.

Location

The University Archives and Special Collections Reading Room is located on the 5th floor of the Killam Memorial Library.

Killam Memorial Library
6225 University Avenue
PO Box 15000
Dalhousie University
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada B3H 4R2

Archival collections are also held on the Agricultural Campus in Truro:
MacRae Library
Dalhousie University
135 College Road
P.O. Box 550
Truro, Nova Scotia, Canada B2N 5E3

Reading Room Hours

Accessibility

The main entrance and rear entrance to the Killam Memorial Library are accessible. The elevator is located next to the library service point on the ground floor. The door to the Archives and Special Collections Reading Room does not have an automatic door opener. Staff will be happy to help upon your arrival.

Accessible parking is available in front of the Killam Memorial Library.

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Parking

Dalhousie is contracted with HotSpot for parking services. Paid parking is available in front of the Killam Memorial Library and in other campus parking areas near the library.

Halifax on-street parking is available on Lemarchant Street and other streets surrounding the Killam Memorial Library.

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