Welcome back to the Killam Library! Based on data collected during assessment, and feedback and recommendations we collected from our users this year, we’ve made some changes to the noise level designations on each floor.
As always, if you are seated in a quiet or silent area and have noisy neighbours you can text us at 902-220-5318.
Noise Level Designations:
| Conversation Friendly Areas | Quiet Study Areas | Silent Study Areas |
|---|---|---|
| Talking and group work allowed | Quiet conversation | No talking |
| Use Headphones with all devices | Use Headphones with all devices | Use Headphones with all devices |
| Phones must be on silent | Phones must be on silent. Leave quiet area to take calls | Phones must be on silent. Leave silent area to take calls |
First Floor/Main Level
- Conversation Friendly: Learning Commons. lobby
- Quiet Study: Music room
Second Floor
- Conversation Friendly: Atrium seating, Study carrels in the book stacks
- Silent Study: McNab Reading Room
Third Floor
- Conversation Friendly: Atrium seating
- Silent Study: Study carrels in the book stacks
Fourth Floor
- Quiet Study: Atrium seating, study rooms
- Silent Study: Study carrels in the book stacks
Fifth Floor
- Silent study: Atrium seating and Special Collections Reading Room
Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.