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W&M Libraries Announces the 2025 Undergraduate Research Award Winners
Posted March 27, 2025
The William & Mary Libraries Undergraduate Library Research Awards recognize the creative and original library research completed by William & Mary undergraduate students.
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Under the shield: Federal occupation of the Historic Triangle
Posted February 25, 2013
A new exhibit at Swem Library explores the federal occupation of the Historic Triangle during the Civil War.
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W&M alumna Cece Bell earns Geisel Honor Award
Posted February 25, 2013
W&M alumna Cece Bell '92 has earned the Geisel Honor Award for her book Rabbit and Robot: The Sleepover.
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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!
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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…
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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.
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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…
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Swem Library Open on Martin Luther King Day
Posted January 17, 2013
Swem Library will be open with limited services on Monday, Jan. 21.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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I Found It In the Archives! Contest
Posted January 1, 2013
Submit to the I Found It In the Archives! contest
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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.
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Swem Winter Hours
Posted December 18, 2012
Swem library is operating on winter interim hours now thorugh Jan. 18.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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