News & Events

A new oval bycatch reduction device might spell relief for diamondback terrapins

Posted September 29, 2021

Randy Chambers, the director of William & Mary's Keck Environmental Field Laboratory, is leading a team that's trying to find a way to keep turtles out of crab traps. With the help of Swem Library's…

#MeToo: First quantitative study on the prevalence of sexual harassment in academic libraries

Posted September 3, 2021

Sexual harassment is far more frequent in academic libraries than previously assumed, according to a first-of-its-kind survey published in College & Research Libraries.

W&M history professor receives 2021 HistoryMakers award

Posted July 13, 2021

Adrienne Petty, associate professor of history at W&M, was awarded in May with a 2021 Faculty Innovations in Pedagogy and Teaching Fellowship, presented by The HistoryMakers, the nation’s largest…

RFID streamlines library’s checkouts and returns

Posted July 6, 2021

William & Mary Libraries is tackling a project this summer to make it easier than ever to check out books. David Morales, head of circulation, and Libby McDaniel, head of cataloging & metadata, and…

Finals Week Activities at Swem Library

Posted May 4, 2021

Take a minute each day during final exams to recharge with these activities at Swem! All supplies and snacks will placed in the first floor lobby area.

W&M Libraries expands collections

Posted April 28, 2021

W&M Libraries now has perpetual access to all Adam Matthew Digital content published through 2020. 

W&M adapts, transforms and innovates to meet challenges of pandemic

Posted April 21, 2021

Since early days of what would become the COVID-19 pandemic, the William & Mary community has engaged in the herculean work of managing and adapting to operations during a global public health crisis…

W&M Libraries honors long-time employee with scholarship name

Posted April 7, 2021

Through her enthusiasm and desire to learn, Natasha McFarland left a large imprint on the Libraries. Over the course of her 37 years, she broke barriers and developed a legacy.

Celebrate National Library Week

Posted March 31, 2021

April 4-10, 2021 is National Library Week, a time to highlight the essential role libraries play in transforming lives and strengthening communities. William & Mary Libraries is celebrating by…

Celebrate Open Education Week

Posted March 1, 2021

From March 1 - 5, 2021, W&M Libraries will celebrate Open Education Week!

Virginia libraries negotiate new contract with Elsevier 

Posted July 13, 2021

Six members of the Virginia Research Libraries (VRL) recently completed contract negotiations with Elsevier, the largest publisher of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) scholarly…

Virginia libraries negotiate new contract with Elsevier 

Posted January 20, 2021

Six members of the Virginia Research Libraries (VRL) recently completed contract negotiations with Elsevier, the largest publisher of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) scholarly…

WRL and W&M Libraries' "One Book One Community" Returns with Author Jason Reynolds

Posted January 8, 2021

Williamsburg Regional Library and W&M Libraries are once again partnering for One Book One Community, an initiative that encourages readers to come together and have shared experiences. 

University Libraries' Planned Pause

Posted November 16, 2020

Given the pressures and higher tempo of the last eight months, many W&M employees have struggled to find time to rest, refocus and plan. Therefore, the university is piloting a “planned pause” over…

Virginia research libraries address upcoming Elsevier negotiations

Posted November 16, 2020

In October deans from seven Virginia research libraries discussed their guiding principles ahead of upcoming, joint contract negotiations with Elsevier, a major publisher of academic journals.

Swem announces plans for new patio

Posted October 22, 2020

William & Mary Libraries is adding a new space with outdoor enthusiasts in mind. The Libraries announced it will begin constructing a patio outside of Swem in summer 2021.

Virtual Homecoming 2020: Library events

Posted October 6, 2020

Celebrate Homecoming 2020 with W&M Libraries! Even though Homecoming is going to be a little different this year – fully remote – it still will be fun! 

Swem relocates collection to expand study space

Posted September 9, 2020

Students noticed a significant change when they entered Swem Library in the fall. The popular study area on the first floor, Read & Relax, has been expanded to provide an additional 5,000 square feet…

W&M joins other VA universities to host Sustainable Scholarship Virtual Forum

Posted September 3, 2020

Public academic research library deans from across the commonwealth will speak to faculty members, staff, and librarians about issues related to bundled journal packages, including concerns with the…

Libraries host collaborative community art project

Posted August 31, 2020

The community’s pandemic reflections will be on display in an exciting collaborative exhibition, Our Town: Williamsburg 2020 Community Art Project, made possible by a partnership between the…