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Killam Library Research Guide for IB Students

A guide for International Baccalaureate (IB) students using Dalhousie's Killam Library.

Where can I find a public computer?

  • Express workstations are public computers that do not require a Dalhousie student login. You can find Express workstations in the atrium hallways, by the Killam Library Service point (1st floor), and at the stand-up tables in the Downie Wenjack Legacy Space. 

Where can I find silent study space?

Quiet study area guidelines graphic.

  • Silent study means no talking, use headphones with all devices, phones must be set to silent, and you must leave the area to take calls.
    • 2nd floor McNab Reading Room.

    • 3rd and 4th floor study carrels.

    • 5th floor.

  • Noisy neighbours? Text us: 902-220-5318

Where can I find quiet study space?

Quiet study area guidelines graphic.

  • Quiet study means you can have quiet conversations, use headphones with all devices, phones must be set to silent, and you must leave the area to take calls. If your conversation can be heard at more than two tables away, you are too loud.  
    • 1st floor Music Room.

    • 4th floor atrium seating and study rooms.

  • Noisy neighbours? Text us: 902-220-5318

Where can I chat with my friends?

Conversation friendly area guidelines graphic.

  • “Conversation Friendly”  area means talking and group work are allowed, use headphones with all devices, and phones must be set to silent. 
    • 1st floor Downie Wenjack Learning Commons.

    • 2nd and 3rd floor atrium seating.

Where can I eat?

  • The atrium on the 1st floor is a great place to have lunch or coffee and chat with friends. 
  • You may eat in the Killam atrium or in the hallway study space on floors 2 – 5. You may have drinks in covered containers in most areas of the library unless otherwise noted by a sign. Second Cup and Subway are in the Killam atrium, and Tim Horton’s and other food outlets are across the street in the Student Union Building. No food in the stacks please! 

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