News & Events

Retracing the steps of a 1929 fact-finding mission

Posted October 25, 2016

A W&M Libraries delegation recently retraced the steps of a 1929 visit to England by former W&M President J.A.C. Chandler.

Swem Library acquires rare 19th-century, handwritten Quran

Posted October 12, 2016

The manuscript is the same kind of Quran the first Muslims in America — enslaved West Africans — would have used.

W&M Libraries selects new faculty scholar

Posted September 20, 2016

Dr. Ann Marie Stock, professor of Hispanic studies and film and media studies at William & Mary, has been named the William & Mary Libraries Faculty Scholar.

Be the match: Bone marrow drive to be held at Swem Library

Posted September 9, 2016

William & Mary’s “Be The Match” organization will hold a bone marrow drive in Swem Library’s Read & Relax area (1st floor) on Thursday, Sept. 15 from 10AM-6PM.

Robert Gates’ papers arrive at William & Mary

Posted September 2, 2016

The personal papers of William & Mary Chancellor and former U.S. Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates ’65, L.H.D. ’98 arrived at Swem Library on Sept. 1.

The £105.00 Mystery: Horatia Nelson’s Book

Posted August 29, 2016

If you like old books, look carefully at any inscription you find within – you may have a valuable treasure as well as an unexpected mystery to solve.

Library launches new catalog

Posted August 15, 2016

W&M Libraries has launched a new catalog that will improve how materials are browsed, searched and discovered.

Library digitizes St. George Tucker almanacs

Posted July 19, 2016

The library's Special Collections Research Center recently digitized its collection of St. George Tucker almanacs, making these materials open and accessible online.

Employees awarded for service to W&M

Posted June 14, 2016

William & Mary Libraries is proud to celebrate the following library employees for their years of service to the university.

Inside out: Architecture students design for Swem expanding outdoors

Posted May 5, 2016

Five Advanced Architecture students recently worked on a project revamping spaces outside of Swem Library.

De-stress during finals

Posted April 29, 2016

Therapy dogs, snacks, ice cream and more! We’re here to help you de-stress during finals.

So close, yet so far

Posted April 21, 2016

An exhibit of the African-American business area adjacent to the university served as a window to the old days for people from both sides of the street.

A hub of academic and social activity

Posted April 14, 2016

Swem Library has become a hub of activity on campus, thanks to the wide variety of services offered here. And for W&M senior Nathan Vassey, that is exactly what he loves most about the library.

W&M giving day

Posted April 13, 2016

The entire William & Mary community will come together on Tuesday, April 19 to celebrate One Tribe One Day — the third annual giving day for the university.

On Location in Cuba

Posted March 15, 2016

W&M Libraries has partnered with W&M professor Ann Marie Stock to forge connections with Cuban filmmakers and artists.

Student Assembly partners with W&M Libraries to promote open educational resources

Posted March 9, 2016

The Student Assembly and W&M Libraries will be promoting open educational resources through campus-wide awareness efforts.

New way to make a research appointment

Posted March 2, 2016

We’ve got a new, fast and easy way to make research appointments!

Student feature: Robert Boyd ‘16

Posted February 25, 2016

Robert Boyd ’16 is a staple at the Reeder Media Center, spending a majority of his days at its computers editing wildlife footage or in its media studios recording voiceovers for his ornithology…

W&M university archivist appointed to historical commission

Posted February 11, 2016

The James City County Board of Supervisors has appointed Kim Sims to the James City County Historical Commission.

Swem Library Celebrates 50 Years

Posted January 28, 2016

The Earl Gregg Swem Library marks its 50th anniversary this year.