Subject & Research Guides: International Students' Resource Guide: Community Resources

Halifax Public Libraries

Can't find what you're looking for at SMU? Halifax Public Libraries has a wide range of material and e-resources available to everyone in the community.

Check out the Halifax Public Libraries website below to:

search the catalogue
discover local history resources
register for English language learning services
book one-on-one technology training
book a private study room
find copies of the latest magazines, newspapers, and more!

Halifax Public Libraries

Local Information & Services

Saint Mary's Campus Virtual Tour
Halifax Transit
A user's guide to Halifax's bus and ferry service with information on routes and schedules.
ISANS: Immigrant Services Association of Nova Scotia
ISANS is a community-based organization which welcomes newcomers and recognizes their essential role in Canada.
NovaScotia.com
Nova Scotia's official tourism website.
Halifax Regional Municipality
Information on council, community, legislation, notices and services in HRM.
The Coast
Alternative newsweekly for Halifax featuring news and arts reporting as well as weekly entertainment listings.
The Chronicle-Herald
Halifax's daily newspaper
Restaurant Search (The Coast)
Looking for a place to eat in Halifax that serves food from your home country? The Coast website has a restaurant search - just narrow your search by type of cuisine. You can find Caribbean, Korean, Latin American, Japanaese, Middle Eastern cuisine and more!
Studying in Canada
A Canadian government web site with information on study and work permits for international students.
Maritime University Statistics
Maritime Provinces Higher Education Commission. The MPHEC assists institutions and governments in enhancing the post-secondary learning environment.

Libraries, Museums & Cultural Sites

Halifax Public Libraries
14 branch libraries with a collection of more than 1,164,578 items - including books, magazines, videos, compact discs and cassettes.
Halifax Public Libraries - English Language Learning
Halifax Public Libraries provides several free English language learning programs including one-on-one tutoring, conversational groups, and online lessons.
Maritime Museum of the Atlantic
Learn about Nova Scotia's marine heritage. Exhibits include: the Story of the Halifax Explosion; North Atlantic Convoy, The World War II struggle against German U-boats, Titanic: The Unsinkable Ship and Halifax, and Shipwreck Treasures of Nova Scotia.
Museum of Natural History
Learn about Nova Scotia's land and sea.
Pier 21 - Canada's Immigration Museum
Explore the Canadian immigration experience by learning about the unique stories of immigration throughout history.
Halifax Citadel
Explore and learn about the Halifax Citadel National Historic Site of Canada.

Useful SMU Services

ESL Support Services (at The Writing Centre)
ESL Support Services at SMU offers English help to non-native speakers, including immigrants and Canadian citizens who speak a language other than English at home.
Fred Smithers Centre of Support for Students with Disabilities
The Centre provides individualized support service programs to facilitate the participation of students with disabilities. They provide assistance to address the effects of disabilities on academic performance.
International Centre
The Language Centre (Saint Mary's University)
Services for International Students
SMUSA
Saint Mary's University Student Association

Local News

Here you will find the latest Nova Scotia news headlines from CBC News.

News from Home

Here you will find links to online newspapers from around the world. Also, visit the Reading Area on the first floor of the Library to see a selection of international newspapers.

ipl2 Newspaper Collection
News from Africa, Asia, Caribbean, Central America, Europe, Middle East, North America, South America and South Pacific.