About the Library

The Patrick Power Library is the University’s centre for teaching, learning and research and a hub for student and community engagement. The Library’s collection provides access to more than 1.65 million items, including more than 900,000 e-book titles and extensive access to electronic resources through its 113 database subscriptions. Constructed in 1975 and substantially renovated in 2008, the Patrick Power Library adjoins the Global Learning Commons and is home to the University Archives and Institutional Repository.

Quick Facts

library statistic highlights from the 2025-2026 academic year

Library Annual Reports

The cover page of the 2025-2026 library annual report   2026 Annual Report

 

2025 Annual Report for the Patrick Power Library cover image

  2025 Annual Report
The cover page of the 2023-2024 Patrick Power Library Annual Report. An illustration of two nuns with their hands clasped in prayer. Large blue and pink flowers are between them. The woman on the right holds a gold sceptre in her arms that is as tall as her. This image is set as the background of the page, with the report title and table of contents over top.  

2024 Annual Report

 

2022-23 Annual Report Cover Page Thumbnail

  2023 Annual Report
The first page of the Patrick Power Library 2021-2022 Annual Report. The photo on the front is of the library building in the background, framed by trees in bloom in the spring.  

2022 Annual Report

 

front page of the 2020-2021 Annual Report

  2021 Annual Report
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2020 Annual Report

         

2019 Annual Report front cover

 

  2019 Annual Report

 

2018 Annual Report

         

 

Mission & Vision

Through the provision of excellent services and resources, we support 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.

 

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Patrick Power Library
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Saint Mary's University
923 Robie Street
Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3H 3C3
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