Begin the tour by clicking on one of the three floors of the Patrick Power Library found in the navigation panel. To switch floors, simply click on another floor. You will see maps of each floor, with each highlighted area circled in orange. Please feel free to contact us at Research Help with any questions!
There are many accessibility features available for students, staff, and faculty to use at the library. There is a ramp at the entrance of the library to allow for wheelchair accessibility, as well as elevators on each floor. There is a wheelchair-accessible assistive technology workstation located on the first floor. Please see a member of the Research Help team for assistance with using this computer; we’re happy to help!
The Virtual Tour of the Library was created by Toni Beaton, Isabel Brechin and the Information Literacy Department in 2023.
We're here to help! If you have any questions about this guide or the Patrick Power Library, please reach out to us:
Email: research@smu.ca
Phone: 902-420-5544
Hello, and welcome to the Patrick Power Library at Saint Mary's University! Our friendly library staff and librarians are here to help support you in all of your research needs. Begin this virtual tour of the library by clicking on one of the three floors of the Patrick Power Library, found in the navigation panel.
Image source: Saint Mary's Patrick Power Library blog.
In addition to this self-guided virtual tour, you can also book an in-person tour with one of our friendly and knowledgeable library staff! They'll show you around all three floors of the library, and answer any questions you may have about the space. See our library tour booking webpage to schedule your tour today!
The original library on the Saint Mary's Robie St. campus was the Horne Library, in the McNally building (completed in 1952). It was located on the 2nd floor of McNally Main. Today, that space is occupied by the Faculty of Arts Commons. In 1965, the library moved to the Burke Building. To accommodate the growing collection, less than ten years later, plans were developed to construct a new library. The Patrick Power Library was completed in 1975.
The Atrium, which joins the library, Science Building, and Burke Building, was completed in October 2011. This construction included significant changes to the layout of the first floor, including a new entrance to the library and new locations for the circulation and reference desks.
Through the provision of excellent services and resources, the library supports the academic mission of the University by fostering an environment that stimulates teaching, learning and research. As an integrated, user-focused organization, we continuously work to improve our resources and services.
Fall Semester (September 4 - December 19):
Monday - Friday: 8 a.m. - 11 p.m.
Saturday 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Sunday Noon - 11 p.m.
Monday – Friday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday Closed
All holidays Closed
Outside of these times research assistance is available from Novanet Live Help, an online chat service provided by academic libraries across Nova Scotia. This service is designed to respond to brief questions that can be answered quickly and effectively using online resources.
Appointments
One-on-one Research Help appointments are available in person and online on weekdays, evenings, and weekends. Book a Research Help appointment online.
Keep up with the latest news and events at the Patrick Power Library!
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This link opens in a new windowPlease note, the 2nd and 3rd floors of the Library are "Quiet Zones".