 

Sexton Design & Technology Library


Effective Friday, June 10, Dalhousie’s mask guidance will change to align with that of Nova Scotia more broadly. Masks will no longer be formally required in indoor common spaces on campus. However, masks will continue to be strongly recommended and welcome in all spaces where they have been worn over the past two years, including classrooms, research labs, libraries, study spaces, hallways, athletics facilities, etc.

HOURS APRIL 27–AUGUST 10
Monday–Thursday: 8 a.m.–9 p.m.
Friday: 8 a.m.–6 p.m.
Saturday: 1–6 p.m.
Sunday: CLOSED

HOURS AUGUST 11–SEPTEMBER 5
Monday–Friday: 8 a.m.–4 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday: CLOSED

CLOSED on holidays:
Monday, May 23: Victoria Day
Friday, July 1: Canada Day
Monday, August 1: Natal Day
Monday, September 5: Labor Day

VENTILATION NOTICE: 
Due to ventilation requirements associated with COVID-19 safety precautions, the window in study room A207 needs to remain OPEN AT ALL TIMES when this room is in use. When adverse weather conditions require closure of the window, study room A207 will need to temporarily close. We apologize in advance for any inconvenience this may cause.


Please contact sexton.library@dal.ca for general assistance or consult this list of services:

Services

Address

Sexton Design & Technology Library
Dalhousie University
3rd Floor, Building B
5260 DaCosta Row
PO Box 15000
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
B3H 4R2

Map to Library

Floorplans

Sexton Floorplans

Tours

Virtual tour
Sexton librarians do not do general tours, but they can be set up by request. To arrange a tour or orientation contact a Sexton Subject Specialist, email sexton.library@dal.ca  

Contacts

Head Librarian:  Michelle Paon

Library staff contacts

Phone Numbers

  • Service Desk: 902-494-3240
  • Document Delivery: 902-494-3984
  • Administration: 902-494-5198
  • Fax: 902-494-6089

Contact the Sexton Library

On site services

Key Resources

Databases and research tools
Our most frequently used research databases and electronic resources.

Subject Guides for all disciplines
Our best research resources assembled by Sexton subject librarians for Architecture & Planning and Engineering and Applied Science programs.

Special/Rare book collections

Cobb Postcard Collection
At the turn of the 20th century, postcards were a critical component of the architect’s library. Andrew Cobb, 1876-1943, was a renowned Canadian architect who taught in our school and who also designed many of the stone buildings on the main Dalhousie campus. Cobb collected over 5,000 postcards depicting architecture of Europe and North America. These cards, which are an important chronicle of period images, are owned by the Sexton Library and are available for research by appointment.

Rare books
Our Rare Book collection specializes in classic works of architecture and engineering. All of our rare books are listed in the Novanet catalogue and have the location Sexton Library SPCOL. Rare books are kept in a closed room, but Sexton staff will be happy to retrieve any books you need.
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