The University Archives offers archival digitization services to the Dalhousie community and the general public.
Search or browse the Archives Catalogue to find files and items of interest.
Submit your archival digitization request using the digitization request form.
When you submit an archival digitization request, Archives staff will work with you to:
If the digitization request proceeds, Archives staff will:
Archival digitization services are very similar to the services provided by the Libraries' Document Delivery Service. But it is limited to archival material held by the Dalhousie Libraries. Please note that physical archival materials do not circulate.
This research guide provides detailed instructions on using the Archives Catalogue.
Staff in the University Archives can provide assistance searching the Archives Catalogue and completing the digitization request form.
You can visit the Archives and Special Collections Reading Room on the 5th Floor of the Killam Memorial Library.
You can also call the Reading Room at 902-494-3615 or email us at archives@dal.ca.
Eligible Materials
Ineligible Materials
There are a number of reasons why Archives staff might have to cancel your digitization request:
Archives staff staff may contact you to to clarify the nature of your request or provide alternatives that may support your research activities.
Delivery timelines for archival digitization services generally follow the Libraries' document delivery time guidelines. The University Archives works to provide timely digitization services, but the delivery times vary depending on a variety of factors.
Members of the Dalhousie community may be accustomed to receiving scanned journal articles within a day or two even though delivery can take two to three weeks. Archival digitization is typically is more complicated and time consuming. Most requests for standard documents or photographs are fulfilled within one to two weeks.
If you have a deadline for your material please add a note in the Notes field. You can also email us at archives@dal.ca and Archives staff can give you an estimated time of arrival.
Urgent surcharge and same day service are not available.