News & Events

Phil the Pig: Student Philanthropy Week, Feb. 18-21

Posted February 18, 2013

Phil the Pig is coming to W&M for Student Philanthropy Week, Feb. 18-21!

Honoring exceptional alumni

Posted February 12, 2013

One of this year’s Alumni Medallion recipients is near and dear to our hearts: Bruce Christian ’73, former vice-chair of Swem Library’s Board of Directors.

Vote for your favorite archives story: Poll closes Feb. 22

Posted February 12, 2013

Vote for your favorite entry in our "I Found It In the Archives!" contest today!

Can you produce a film in 24 hours?

Posted February 5, 2013

The Global Film Festival and Swem's Media Center bring you the 24 Speed Filmmaking Competition. Teams of students and alumni have 24 hours to write, shoot and edit a film.

Find your music match

Posted February 5, 2013

Check out a “blind date” at the Music Library! Listen to a mystery CD and rate it for a chance to win a $25 gift card.

Local Ben & Jerry’s supports Swem library

Posted February 4, 2013

Local Ben & Jerry’s owner Leon Salzman continues his family’s tradition of supporting Swem Library with a recent donation of $1,003 – the total raised during “Swem Month” at his Ben & Jerry’s scoop…

Special Collections Celebrates Its Volunteers

Posted January 28, 2013

Swem Library recently recognized volunteers who have helped in the online transcription of Civil War era documents from the library’s Special Collections.

Swem Library to close today at 5 p.m. due to snow

Posted January 25, 2013

Due to inclement weather, Swem Library will be closing today, Jan. 25 at 5 p.m. At this time, the library will be opening at normal time Saturday, Jan. 26 unless weather conditions worsen overnight…

Swem Library Open on Martin Luther King Day

Posted January 17, 2013

Swem Library will be open with limited services on Monday, Jan. 21.

This Week at Swem: ILLiad Upgrade & Delayed Opening

Posted January 8, 2013

Here are details on the upgrade of ILLiad and the library's delayed opening on Friday.

New in Swem's collections

Posted January 4, 2013

Check out some of the new items in Swem's collections, including Hoovers Online and Statista.

Swem Archives Contest: Deadline is Feb. 4

Posted January 4, 2013

What have you found in Swem’s Special Collections archives? Tell us for a chance to win!

I Found It In the Archives! Contest

Posted January 1, 2013

Submit to the I Found It In the Archives! contest

Students De-stressed at Swem During Finals

Posted December 20, 2012

Swem hosted a variety of stress-busting activities for students during final exams, including a visit from pet therapy dogs.

Swem Winter Hours

Posted December 18, 2012

Swem library is operating on winter interim hours now thorugh Jan. 18.

Give the Gift of Learning

Posted December 17, 2012

As the year comes to a close and you consider year-end gifts, please think of Swem Library.

Swem open 24 hours during exams

Posted December 7, 2012

Swem Library will be open 24 hours during exams, except Fridays and Saturdays when the library closes at 8 p.m.

W&M alumnus designs new Swem t-shirt

Posted December 7, 2012

Recent W&M graduate Cory Chapman created the winning design for a new t-shirt for Swem Library.

Finals Fun Week: De-stress at Swem

Posted December 3, 2012

Students are invited to de-stress during final exams at Swem Library with free food, fun and visits from therapy dogs!

Welcome Back

Posted November 26, 2012

We hope everyone had a happy Thanksgiving! The library has returned to normal operating hours.