William & Mary Libraries announces selection of inaugural Writer-in-Residence
Posted June 25, 2025
William & Mary Libraries has selected Lamar Giles, local Virginia author, as its inaugural Writer-in-Residence.
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W&M Press produces publications for an accessible learning experience
Posted April 28, 2025
William & Mary Press has published its third open access publication, which explores the Mvskoke language spoken in east-central Oklahoma by members of the Muscogee Nation.
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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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Swem Library’s love letters collection showcases romance throughout history
Posted February 13, 2025
Love letters can take many forms, but the intent is always clear: Couples letting one another know exactly what their relationship means. William & Mary’s Swem Library has an extensive collection of…
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W&M Libraries rolls out new collection of ebooks and audiobooks
Posted February 4, 2025
W&M Libraries is thrilled to announce the launch of our new digital collection of professional development and academic interest ebooks and audiobooks through OverDrive
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Former Washington Post reporter donates papers to W&M Libraries
Posted December 4, 2024
Former Washington Post journalist Paul Hendrickson has donated his professional papers to W&M Libraries. His collection chronicles his career as an award-winning author of eight books.
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Translating Judeo-Arabic Love Poems
Posted October 16, 2024
W&M Libraries has launched a new digital project that translates and makes available a collection of Judeo-Arabic poems.
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Lafayette’s William & Mary honorary degree arrives on loan from France
Posted September 27, 2024
The honorary degree that William & Mary awarded Revolutionary War General Marquis de Lafayette in 1824 is returning from France for the first time in 200 years. The original document will be on…
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W&M Libraries ranks high with students
Posted September 17, 2024
In a recent survey of William & Mary students, W&M Libraries ranked high in overall satisfaction, with a 98% satisfaction rate. Across all categories, most satisfaction ratings were above 90 percent…
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Former W&M provost authors open access book on Greek play, Alcestis
Posted August 25, 2024
William & Mary Libraries publishes its second open access publication, which explores the meanings of life and death in the Greek play, Alcestis. The book, "Euripides’ Alcestis: Introduction,…
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W&M Libraries Announces the 2024 Undergraduate Research Award Winners
Posted April 25, 2024
The William & Mary Libraries Undergraduate Library Research Awards recognize the creative and original library research completed by William & Mary undergraduate students. Awards are given to…
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Jennifer Putzi named W&M Libraries Faculty Scholar
Posted April 16, 2024
Jennifer Putzi, professor of English and Gender, Sexuality and Women's Studies at William & Mary, has been named the next William & Mary Libraries Faculty Scholar.
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A collection five decades in the making
Posted February 16, 2024
W&M Professor Emeritus Terry Meyers has donated his extensive collection on poet A.C. Swinburne to W&M Libraries.
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W&M Professor Lawrence Leemis publishes open access textbook
Posted January 16, 2024
William & Mary mathematics professor Lawrence Leemis has published his first open access textbook. The book, Statistical Modeling: Regression, Survival Analysis, and Time Series Analysis, will be…
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Library of Virginia and William & Mary Libraries Announce Children’s Literary Award
Posted January 7, 2024
The Library of Virginia, in partnership with William & Mary Libraries, is accepting nominations for a new award honoring excellence in the field of children’s literature with a focus on Virginia.
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Enhancing Student Wellness: William & Mary Student Assembly funds energy pods for Library
Posted December 14, 2023
The William & Mary Student Assembly has funded the purchase of two state-of-the-art Metronap Pods for Swem Library.
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Cherish Your Legacy: Celebrating Hip Hop in Virginia
Posted November 3, 2023
The William & Mary Hip Hop Collection is proud to host the Cherish Your Legacy event on December 2 from 10am to 3pm in Read & Relax on the first floor of Swem Library. The event will feature…
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Open Access Week 2023: Community over Commercialization
Posted October 27, 2023
William & Mary Libraries celebrates International Open Access Week October 23-29. “Community over Commercialization” is the theme for this year. This theme encourages a candid conversation about…
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Virginia’s academic library consortium partners with KnowledgeWorks to develop open educational resources
Posted August 4, 2023
VIVA, Virginia’s academic library consortium, has signed an agreement with KnowledgeWorks Global Ltd. (KGL) to provide publishing services for its Open Grant program. This partnership ensures the…
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New LGBTQ Archive to be featured at W&M Washington Center
Posted May 24, 2023
The William & Mary Archive of American LGBTQ Political and Legal History, a first of its kind in the United States, will be featured at a June 7 event celebrating PRIDE month at the W&M Washington…