Today we honour #TruthAndReconciliationDay. Take time to learn, reflect, and act. Discover resources to support learning and reflection: blogs.dal.ca/libraries/20...

The National Day for Truth & Reconciliation + Orange Shirt Day are crucial moments for reflection and learning about Canada's history and the ongoing impacts of residential schools and other colonial systems. Learn more with @downiewenjack.bsky.social's reading list downiewenjack.ca/recommended-...

The National Day for Truth & Reconciliation + Orange Shirt Day are crucial moments for reflection and learning about Canada's history and the ongoing impacts of residential schools and other colonial systems. Learn more with @downiewenjack.bsky.social's reading list downiewenjack.ca/recommended-...

DWF's Virtual Legacy Space is a free online tool for learning about the residential school system and reconciliation. Visit the DWF Virtual Legacy Space: virtuallegacyspace.ca #DownieWenjackFund #VirtualLegacySpace #residentialschools #ReconciliACTION #DoSomething

New dates for orientation sessions! bit.ly/library-orie...

Stop by the Sir James Dunn Law Library at the @schulichlaw.bsky.social to pick up your free copy of #DalReads title Son of Elsewhere!

Dal News: Dal Reads selection Son of Elsewhere weaves personal tale of identity, adolescence, and the immigrant experience www.dal.ca/news/2025/09... @dalhousieu.bsky.social

We are delighted to announce that our #DalReads title for 2025-2026 is Son of Elsewhere by Elamin Abdelmahmoud! Elamin's memoir charts his life in wise, funny, and moving reflections on the threads that weave together his identity. Available in paperback, ebook, and audiobook bit.ly/dal-reads-20...

Free Workshop! Make an Orange Shirt Day Pin - Thursday, September 11 at 10:30am-12:00pm in the Killam Library. Join us in the Ko'jua Okuom to learn from Michelle McDonald, beader from Sipekne’katik and Instructional Support Technician. Register for your spot: bit.ly/orange-shirt...

The Killam Library is a mainstay for many on Dal's Studley campus. We have silent and quiet study areas for focusing, and conversation-friendly spaces for groups. Find a study space that suits your needs: bit.ly/killam-quiet...

Please note: Dalhousie Libraries will be closed Monday, September 1, for Labour Day. Keep up to date on our hours on our website: bit.ly/dal-lib-hours

New to Dalhousie or looking for a refresher on what the library has to offer? Faculty, staff, and students from any department are welcome to attend a 45-minute orientation webinar. Discover the many resources and services available to you through Dal Libraries: bit.ly/library-welc...

Did you know? If you need a book, article, or other resource not available at Dal Libraries, our Document Delivery service can obtain materials from other libraries on your behalf. Read about how to request materials from other libraries: libraries.dal.ca/borrow/docum...

Note for those visiting the Killam Library: expect intermittent fire alarm testing today, Thursday, August 7. Noise-cancelling headphones are recommended. We apologize for the inconvenience 👩‍🚒.

Please note: all our library locations will be closed Monday, August 4 for Natal Day. Visit our website for our weekly schedule: bit.ly/dal-lib-hours

It’s Community Day at @dalhousie.bsky.social's Agricultural Campus! Fold in some fun at the MacRae Library by using upcycled materials to make an origami peace kite or zine. Trade your creations and their messages of peace and positivity with other Community Day participants ✌️

🏳️‍🌈 As we celebrate Pride, we honour the first Halifax Pride march held on July 1, 1988 — a protest for rights, safety, and visibility. What began with 75 people has grown into Atlantic Canada’s largest Pride Festival and one of the oldest in Canada. Have a safe and joyful Pride!

Research guides are gateways that help you find relevant information for your field. They contain information, links, recommended databases, and other resources you might need for your research. Check out our many research guides: bit.ly/dal-research-guides

Due to the forecasted rain, the flag raising and BBQ will now take place in the Weldon Law Building Atrium. See you there!

Welcome to our 2025 Dalhousie Libraries interns! Meet Abby, Amelia, Emily, Laura, and Taylor. They shared a little bit about themselves, including what brought them to Dal and what they’ve been working on: bit.ly/2025-library...

Gather in the Studley Quad as we raise the Progress Pride Flag in solidarity and celebration. Stick around for a free BBQ at the Killam Library Podium! 🌈 🍔

This #IndigenousHistoryMonth, CRKN reflects on the importance of respectful language. We're replacing outdated terms in Canadiana with terminology that better reflects Indigenous perspectives, with leadership from NIKLA and the Respectful Terminology Platform Project. respectfulterminology.ca

Thousands of Dal grads in the Class of 2025 have crossed the stage at Spring Convocation ceremonies this month. Get to know some of these inspiring individuals below and find our whole suite of profiles here: buff.ly/2rKXppA

Did you know? Dalhousie students, faculty, and staff can borrow ebooks using the Libby app! Login with your Dalhousie NetID to browse our titles and choose a great summer read: bit.ly/dal-libby

Please note: Most services on the main floor of the Killam will be closed next week, from June 23 to 27, including the Learning Commons. The main service point desk will be open, as will the food services in the atrium. Full list of what is closed and open: blogs.dal.ca/libraries/20...

📢 2024 Annual Report Read about our work over the past year to support Canada’s research library community. 📄 www.carl-abrc.ca/wp-content/u... 📢 Rapport annuel de 2024 Découvrez nos réalisations de la dernière année au service des biblios de recherche canadiennes. 📄 www.carl-abrc.ca/wp-content/u...

Please note: Most services on the main floor of the Killam will be closed next week, from June 23 to 27, including the Learning Commons. The main service point desk will be open, as will the food services in the atrium. Full list of what is closed and open: blogs.dal.ca/libraries/20...

It’s International Archives Week! This year’s theme, #ArchivesAreAccessible, is a powerful reminder that archives are for everyone. Discover what’s new in our digital archives collection: www.crkn-rcdr.ca/en/whats-new... #InternationalArchivesWeek

This year marks 10 years since the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada (TRC), released the TRC Summary Report on June 2, 2015. How far have we come, and what still needs to be done? 📚 Read the TRC's 94 Calls to Action: publications.gc.ca/collections/... #DoSomething

Post your reading recommendations for Dal Reads 2025-2026! What should the Dal community read together? @dalhousie.bsky.social @dal-english.bsky.social

Post your reading recommendations for Dal Reads 2025-2026! What should the Dal community read together? @dalhousie.bsky.social @dal-english.bsky.social

📣Calling all researchers and policy professionals in Halifax! Don't miss the CRDCN Cross-Country tour stop at Dalhousie University this upcoming June 18, 9:00 AM–12:00 PM ADT. 🔗 Register: bit.ly/4kxXpdQ #OpeningDoorstoData #CRDCNCrossCountryTour

Our virtual 2025 Breaking Barriers conference starts today! It's not too late to register at site.pheedloop.com/event/aplacon2025/home. We have an incredible three days planned, exploring how libraries challenge traditional boundaries, embrace innovation, and empower individuals and communities.

@schulichlaw.bsky.social is inviting applications for an Instruction & Public Services Librarian, expected to be at the rank of Librarian 1 or 2, commencing September 1, 2025. The deadline for applications is June 30, 2025. For details and/or to apply online: bit.ly/45dFvbo

🏳️‍🌈 This #PrideMonth, we’re thrilled to share that CRKN and Dalhousie U are teaming up to preserve Atlantic Canadian 2SLGBTQIA+ history! 281 digitized editions of Wayves magazine (1983–2012) will soon be available on Canadiana, capturing decades of queer voices. Stay tuned & happy Pride! 🌈

Join @crdcn.bsky.social on June 18, 9am-12pm at Dal for 'Opening Doors to Data,' which includes a collaborative 60-minute session connecting researchers with provincial policy leaders and a 90-minute training session on making restricted data fair. Register: www.eventbrite.ca/e/opening-do...

We are #hiring! Dal Libraries is hiring a Science Librarian - view the full position description on Dalhousie's job board: dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/18925 #libraryjobs

Transformative Teaching and Learning Retreat - June 24–26. This FREE three-day event is open to all educators, staff, teaching assistants, and academic support professionals. • June 24 (In-Person) • June 25 (Online) • June 26 (Dual Format) See the full program at register: dal.ca/clt

Are you teaching & learning about NS history? Archives can help! Find new ways to interact with historical documents & challenge yourself to consider new perspectives. This first resource relates to records of Mi'kmaq communities, with more to come. 📜https://archives.novascotia.ca/teaching-learning/

Dal Libraries will host a morning smudge ceremony led by Elder Ann LaBillois at 9 a.m. on Monday, June 2, to mark the beginning of National Indigenous History Month. Join us in the Killam courtyard outside the main entrance. All are welcome!

Attending CAIS 2025 in Halifax? Consider attending Archives in Action—a roundtable on Indigenous film & archives. 📍Dalhousie, May 26, 2:30–4:30 PM 🥗 Food & drinks after 🔗 Free, limited to 25 spots! tinyurl.com/archives25

Closure Notice 🚫: Studley and Carleton campuses will be closed over the long weekend due to a planned power shutdown, closing Saturday, May 17, and not reopening until Tuesday, May 20. All Halifax library locations will be closed except Sexton Library: libraries.dal.ca/hours-locati...

📣 Today is Global Accessibility Awareness Day! CARL and @arl.org are celebrating by spotlighting how libraries can advance digital access and inclusion.🌍📚 🔗 Explore resources and see how your library can support: www.carl-abrc.ca/news/canadia... Join the global conversation using #GAAD !

Happy National Nursing Week! We are grateful for the work our nursing students, staff, and faculty do for our communities and beyond. We are here to support your nursing studies, research, and work. Access resources, contact us, or visit us at the Kellogg Library: libraries.dal.ca/hours-locati...

Closure Notice 🚫: Studley and Carleton campuses will be closed over the long weekend due to a planned power shutdown, closing Saturday, May 17, and not reopening until Tuesday, May 20. All Halifax library locations will be closed except Sexton Library: libraries.dal.ca/hours-locati...

Research Camp kicks off on May 12! This free, self-paced program is open to all Dalhousie students, faculty, and staff. Research Camp offers a solid foundation in literature searching, academic writing, information management, and the research process: bit.ly/dal-research...

Dalhousie University is seeking visionary scholars for the 2026 Canada Excellence Research Chairs (CERC) program – one of the country’s most prestigious and well-funded research opportunities. Apply now: www.dal.ca/CERC-2026

New Archival Resource Illuminates Nova Scotia’s Industrial History: Dal Archives recently published a guide to a significant collection of archival material related to the TrentonWorks factory in Trenton, NS, from the late 19th century through the late 20th century: blogs.dal.ca/libraries/20...

A beautiful spring day on campus 🌸

We're grateful to those who joined and created with us to mark May 5 - the National Day of awareness and remembrance for the Missing & Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and 2SLGBTQI+ people (MMIWG2S), also known as Red Dress Day. Special thanks to beader Michelle McDonald for hosting the workshop!