The Dalhousie University Archives and Special Collections Reference Desk is changing their hours effective July 2, and will begin opening at 11 a.m. Reference Services will still be available from 9 – 11 a.m, but by appointment only.
Victoria Day Hours at the Dalhousie Libraries
Who’s open, who’s closed this holiday Monday (May 18)?
Sir James Dunn Law Library — closed
W.K. Kellogg Health Sciences Library — 10:00 a.m.– 6:00 p.m.
Killam Memorial Library — closed
MacRae Library — closed
Sexton Design & Technology Library — closed
The rest of the weekend, all of the libraries will be on regular summer term hours.
Easter Hours at the Dalhousie Libraries
Here is the complete list of Easter hours for the Dalhousie Libraries:
Sir James Dunn Law Library
Good Friday, April 3: 9 a.m.–10:45 p.m.
Easter Saturday, April 4: noon –10:45 p.m.
Easter Sunday, April 5: noon–10:45 p.m.
Easter Monday, April 6: 8 a.m.– 10:45 p.m
W. K. Kellogg Health Sciences Library
Good Friday, April 3: 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
Easter Saturday, April 4: 10 a.m.–11 p.m.
Easter Sunday, April 5: 11 a.m.–11 p.m.
Easter Monday, April 6: 8 a.m.–11 p.m.
Killam Memorial Library
Good Friday, April 3: 1 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Easter Saturday, April 4: 8 a.m.– midnight
Easter Sunday, April 5: 8 a.m.–3 a.m.
Easter Monday, April 6: 8 a.m.–3 a.m.
MacRae Library
Good Friday, April 3: 1 p.m. – midnight
Easter Saturday, April 4: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Easter Sunday, April 5: noon – 5 p.m.
Easter Monday, April 6: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 a.m.
Sexton Design & Technology Library
Good Friday, April 3: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Easter Saturday, April 4: 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Easter Sunday, April 5: 10 a.m.- midnight
Easter Monday, April 6: 8 a.m. – midnight
Extended hours at Dalhousie Libraries
The end is almost here! Fear not, the Dal Libraries are here for you, providing you with longer hours to linger in the library with your favourite study buddy or night owl.
For more information about the Night Owl program at the Killam Library, see here.
Killam Memorial Library
Effective March 15- April 27
Sundays: 10 a.m.–3 a.m.*
Mondays-Thursdays: 8 a.m.–3 am.
Fridays: 8 a.m.–midnight
Saturdays: 10 a.m.–midnight**
*Access to the Killam Library from midnight to 3 a.m. is for Dalhousie and King’s students only. Students must have their student ID with them to get in. Regular library services are not offered during this time, students will have access to the South Learning Commons or the atrium.
** In addition to these late night hours, we’ll be extending our opening hours on Saturday and Sunday mornings, opening at 8 a.m. instead of 10 a.m. on the following dates:
March 28 and 29
April 4 & 5
April 11 & 12
April 18 & 19
April 25 & 26
MacRae Library
Effective March 23 –April 21:
Monday–Friday: 8:30 a.m.–midnight
Saturday: 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Sunday: 10 a.m.–midnight
Sexton Design & Technology Library
Effective April 10th – 28th:
Monday – Friday: 8:00am – midnight
Saturday: 10:00am – midnight
Sunday: 10:00am -midnight
Sir James Dunn Law Library
Thursday, April 2: 8 a.m.–10:45 p.m.
Thursday, April 9: 8 a.m.–10:45 p.m.
Friday, April 10: 4 p.m.–10:45 p.m.
Saturday, April 11: 6–10:45 p.m.
Thursday, April 16: 6–10:45 p.m.
W. K. Kellogg Health Sciences Library
Effective February 27 –April 18:
Monday–Friday: 8:00 a.m.–11 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m.–11 p.m.
Sunday: 11 a.m.–11 p.m.
Summer Hours at the Dalhousie Libraries
Sir James Dunn Law Library
Monday-Friday: 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday: closed
Effective April 26-September 9
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W.K. Kellogg Health Sciences Library
Monday- Friday: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.*
Saturday & Sunday: closed
*Circulation, computers, printers and photocopiers shut down at 4:45 p.m.
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Killam Memorial Library
Monday-Thursday: 8 a.m.-9 p.m.
Friday: 8 a.m.-6 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Effective April 27-September 4
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Dalhousie University Archives & Special Collections Reading Room (located fifth floor, Killam Library)
Monday-Friday: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Effective April 27-September 4
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GISciences Centre (located second floor, Killam Library)
Monday-Friday: 9 a.m.-12 p.m. & 1 p.m.-4 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday: closed
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MacRae Library
Monday-Friday: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Closed weekends and holidays.
Effective April 16-September 3
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Sexton Design & Technology Library
Monday-Thursday: 8 a.m.-9 p.m.
Friday: 8 a.m.-6 p.m.
Saturday: 1 p.m.-6 p.m.
Sunday: closed
Effective April 27-August 10
Extended Weekend Hours at the Killam
In addition to Night Owls (the Killam Library stays open til 3 a.m. Sundays-Thursdays from late October until December 17), the Killam will also be offering extended hours on the weekends leading up to exams.
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Beginning on Saturday, November 24, the Killam Library will open at 8 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday mornings (instead of opening at 10 a.m.). The last day the Killam will open at 8 a.m. on the weekend for this exam season will be Sunday, December 16.
To review, these are the hours of the Killam leading up to exams (effective Nov. 24 and ending Dec. 17)
Sundays 8 a.m.-3 a.m. Mondays 8 a.m.-3 a.m. Tuesdays 8 a.m.-3 a.m. Wednesdays 8 a.m.-3 a.m. Thursdays 8 a.m.-3 a.m. Fridays 8 a.m.-midnight Saturdays 8 a.m.-midnightHappy studying!
Archives and Special Collections, Remembrance Day Hours
The Remembrance Day weekend hours for the Archives and Special Collections Reading Room are as follows:
Saturday, November 10: 2:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, November 11: 2:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Monday, November 12: Closed
Archives materials can be viewed over the weekend, but they must be requested by 4:00 p.m. on Friday, November 9. The Archives holds extensive records on World Wars I and II. Please drop by if you are interested in viewing field journals, diaries, scrapbooks, photographs, and other records that document the role of Nova Scotians at home and abroad.
MacRae Library Thanksgiving Weekend Hours
Saturday, October 6: 12–5 p.m.
Sunday, October 7: 10 a.m.–10:30 p.m.
Monday, October 8: 10 a.m.–10:30 p.m.
Library Hours During the Academic Year
Now that the fall term has begun, most of the Dalhousie Libraries have gone back to their full schedule.
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Here is a helpful reminder of the hours for the five Dal Libraries during the academic year:
W.K. Kellogg Health Sciences Library
Monday-Thursday: 7:30 a.m.*-11 p.m.
Friday: 7:30 a.m.*-7 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Sunday: 11 a.m.-11 p.m.
* The Circulation Desk opens at 8 a.m. Mon-Fri.
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Killam Memorial Library
Monday-Friday: 8 a.m.-12 midnight
Saturday & Sunday: 10 a.m.-12 midnight
The Circulation and Help Desks close at 11:45 p.m.
Archives & Special Collections (located on the fifth floor of the Killam Library)
Please note these hours will be effective Mon., Sept. 10
Monday-Thursday: 9 a.m.-9 p.m.
Friday: 9 a.m.-8 p.m.
Saturday: 2-5 p.m.
Sunday: 2-9 p.m.
Requests for archival material must be made by 4 p.m. Mon-Fri.
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MacRae Library
Monday-Thursday: 8:30 a.m.-10:30 p.m.
Friday: 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m.
Saturday: 12 p.m.-5 p.m.
Sunday: 10 a.m.-10:30 p.m.
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Sexton Design & Technology Library
Monday-Thursday: 8 a.m.-12 midnight
Friday: 8 a.m.-9 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m.-9 p.m.
Sunday: 10 a.m.-12 midnight
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Sir James Dunn Law Library
Please note that the Dunn Library is on the summer hours schedule until Sept. 17.
Summer hours (until Sept. 17)
Monday-Friday: 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday: closed
Academic term hours (beginning Sept. 17)
Monday-Wednesday: 8 a.m.-10:45 p.m.
Thursday: 8 a.m.-8 p.m.
Friday: 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Saturday: 12-6 p.m.
Sunday: 12-10:45 p.m.
Killam Library Spring/Summer Hours
The Killam is now on regular spring/summer hours. These are:
April 24 – September 5, 2012
Monday – Thursday 8am – 9pm
Friday 8am – 6pm
Saturday & Sunday 10am – 6pm
The Killam will be CLOSED on the following days:
Monday May 21 – Victoria Day
Monday July 2 – Canada Day
Monday August 6 – Natal Day
Monday September 3 – Labour Day