Welcome Back
Posted November 26, 2012
We hope everyone had a happy Thanksgiving! The library has returned to normal operating hours.
Posted November 26, 2012
We hope everyone had a happy Thanksgiving! The library has returned to normal operating hours.
Posted November 26, 2012
Local teens recently came out to Swem Library for free film production workshops.
Posted November 19, 2012
We asked for Swem t-shirt ideas, and you delivered! Now it’s time to pick your favorite!
Posted November 15, 2012
The library will close on Tuesday, Nov. 20 at 5 p.m., and will remain closed Wednesday, Nov. 21-Friday, Nov. 23.
Posted November 12, 2012
Are you a slave to fashion? If so, check out the Berg Fashion Library, one of Swem's newest databases. There you'll find the Berg Encyclopedia of Fashion, numerous books on the history of fashion…
Posted November 9, 2012
As part of the William & Mary Global Film Festival, Swem Library is offering free film production workshops for teens participating in the festival’s youth filmmaking project.
Posted November 7, 2012
A variety of special events made Homecoming weekend a great success at Swem.
Posted November 7, 2012
Last month you voted for your favorite items from Swem's Special Collections.
Posted November 5, 2012
When faced with integrating public schools in 1959, Prince Edward County closed their schools instead. Three former county residents recently shared their experiences.
Posted October 30, 2012
How much do you love Swem Library? Enough to wear your heart on your sleeve – or maybe on a t-shirt? The Earl Gregg Swem Library wants to create a Swem t-shirt, and we want you – yes, you! – to…
Posted October 29, 2012
Based on current information about weather conditions in Williamsburg, the College will operate on its regular schedule on Tuesday, Oct. 30. If conditions deteriorate over the course of the night and…
Posted October 29, 2012
Swem Library will be open on Sunday from 10 a.m.-11 p.m. and Monday from 8 a.m.-8 p.m., pending that the library has power.
Posted October 22, 2012
Pundits argue that the '08 financial crisis was the first crash driven by consumer debt, but Scott Nelson shows consumer debt has underpinned almost every financial panic in the nation's history.
Posted October 21, 2012
For the sixth year in a row, libraries are celebrating Open Access Week, being held October 22-28. Open Access Week is an opportunity to discuss the importance of free global access to articles and…
Posted October 18, 2012
Homecoming is here, and Swem Library is celebrating it with a variety of events!
Posted October 16, 2012
There's nothing more frustrating than getting a parking ticket. Save yourself a headache by reviewing campus parking rules.
Posted October 12, 2012
Fall break has arrived! We know students are planning to spend the break working on all of those research papers looming in the distance (right?), and we are here to help! Swem Library will be open…
Posted October 9, 2012
Greenberry's Coffee Co. opened its first Williamsburg location on Monday, Oct. 8 in the Mews Cafe.
Posted October 5, 2012
October is Swem Month at Ben & Jerry's! The scoop shop at Premium Outlets will donate 50 cents to the library for every frozen beverage purchased in October. Swing by and pick up a delicious frozen…