Swem to expand film collection
Posted March 31, 2014
Swem Library is adding a number of critically-acclaimed movies to its film collection.
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W&M to hold 2nd Annual Hip Hop Celebration
Posted March 21, 2014
The 2nd Annual W&M Hip Hop Collection Celebration will be held on Thursday, April 3 at Swem Library. The event will feature performances by local hip hop groups and DJs, a panel discussion and more.
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Charging stations coming to Swem Library
Posted March 19, 2014
Wouldn’t it be great if the library had a station where you could plug your phone or tablet directly into a charger? It will soon!
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Project spotlights contributions of local women to civil rights movement
Posted March 13, 2014
W&M students recently wrote biographies of local women who have contributed to the betterment of life on the Peninsula. Their research is featured in an exhibit at Swem.
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First-ever TribeHacks is March 29-30
Posted March 6, 2014
TribeHacks, a 24-hour coding and design marathon, is set for March 29-30 in Swem Library.
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Swem closed Monday due to weather conditions
Posted February 27, 2014
Due to anticipated weather conditions, William & Mary and Swem Library will be closed on Monday, March 3. Swem Library's operating hours during the College's spring break are as follows: Monday,…
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Watch great performances of classical music
Posted February 24, 2014
Swem Library now provides access to Medici TV, the largest classical music video library.
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From start to finish in 24 hours
Posted February 21, 2014
Swem Library recently hosted the 24 Speed Filmmaking competition, part of the W&M Global Film Festival. Check out this year's winners.
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Browse thousands of journals on your tablet
Posted February 14, 2014
Swem is running a trial of BrowZine, a new tablet application that allows you to browse, read and follow thousands of the library’s scholarly journals.
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Browse thousands of journals on your tablet
Posted February 14, 2014
Swem is running a trial of BrowZine, a new tablet application that allows you to browse, read and follow thousands of the library’s scholarly journals.
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Gravitate to the planting of Newton’s apple tree on Feb. 22
Posted February 13, 2014
William & Mary will soon be home to a living piece of one of the most well known scientific legends: a descendant of Isaac Newton’s apple tree.
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Gates discusses years of war
Posted February 12, 2014
Chancellor Robert Gates discussed serving as secretary of defense during the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan as part of 2014 Charter Day weekend.
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Robert M. Gates to discuss new memoir at W&M
Posted February 6, 2014
William & Mary Chancellor Robert M. Gates will discuss his new memoir on Feb. 8. The location of this event has changed.
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Exhibit explores Glenn Close’s connection to W&M
Posted January 31, 2014
During her visit to Swem in the fall, Glenn Close viewed her class notebooks housed in Special Collections. An exhibit of her personal papers from her time at W&M is on display.
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New e-resources at Swem
Posted January 30, 2014
Our electronic resources continue to grow! Here's what's new:
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Library closed on Jan. 29 due to snowfall
Posted January 29, 2014
Swem Library and its branches will be closed on Wednesday, Jan. 29 due to weather conditions.
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Swem upgrades to Summon 2.0
Posted January 16, 2014
Swem Library’s “all-in-one” search tool – Summon – is now available in a new edition: Summon 2.0.
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Swem Library open on MLK Day
Posted January 15, 2014
Swem Library will be open with limited staffing on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Monday, Jan. 20.
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Pennyroyal Caxton Bible donated to Swem Library
Posted January 1, 2014
Swem Library recently received a copy of the Pennyroyal Caxton Bible, the first Bible illustrated entirely by one artist with illustrations for every book of the Bible.
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Swem Library Year in Review
Posted December 18, 2013
Swem Library's 2012-2013 annual report has arrived! Read about faculty-librarian collaborations, see photos from our Hip Hop Collection launch event, hear from our supporters and much more.