New student-designed mural to debut at Swem Library
Posted April 15, 2022
W&M Libraries is adding a mural that will leverage art and technology to inspire conservation action and sustainable behavior change.
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W&M Libraries support undergraduate research with new offerings
Posted April 4, 2022
William & Mary Libraries is supporting and celebrating student research during Undergraduate Research Month by hosting an inaugural student writers retreat and presenting its annual research awards…
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A Journey of Reckoning and Discovery: Witney Schneidman’s Path to Establishing the Lemon Scholarship Endowment
Posted March 21, 2022
In April 2019, Witney Schneidman made the long walk from the entrance of Swem Library to Special Collections with a pit in his stomach. He asked to see the ledger of his ancestor, Samuel Francis…
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Sociologist Eric Klinenberg visits W&M
Posted March 7, 2022
Last month W&M hosted a visit from sociologist and bestselling author, Eric Klinenberg, as part of its One Book One Community program.
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Library exhibit spotlights Black Greek Letter organizations at W&M
Posted February 7, 2022
Last week, W&M Libraries shed a bright light on Black Greek Letter organizations (BGLO) at the debut of the library’s exhibit, “Strollin’: A History of Black Greek Letter Organizations at William &…
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One Book One Community 2022
Posted January 11, 2022
Williamsburg Regional Library and William & Mary are once again partnering to bring you One Book One Community, an initiative that encourages our community to come together and have a shared reading…
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Two New OA publishing options available for W&M starting January 1, 2022
Posted December 13, 2021
In its ongoing efforts to design innovative and sustainable approaches to library subscription models, VIVA is pleased to announce a new program in partnership with Wiley. The 2022-2024 VIVA Wiley…
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Finals Week Activities at Swem Library
Posted December 7, 2021
Take a minute each day during final exams to recharge with these activities at Swem! All events will take place in the first floor lobby area, unless otherwise noted. Monday, December 13
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Exhibit Shares Stories of First Asian Students at W&M
Posted November 3, 2021
Last week Sumié Yotsukura ‘22 and Brian Zhao ’23 celebrated the installation of the exhibit, “Pu Kao Chen: Thoughts of 1923 U.S. & W&M,” at Swem Library. The exhibit was the culmination of their…
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W&M launches Democracy Initiative to promote civic engagement, civil discourse
Posted November 2, 2021
The vision for William & Mary’s new Democracy Initiative is succinct: “W&M aspires to be a place where respectful dialogue takes place on challenging topics.”
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Oral Historian Documents Campus Life During COVID-19
Posted October 8, 2021
Oral Historian Andre Taylor accepted his position at William & Mary Libraries during unprecedented circumstances.
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New Read-and-Publish Agreement with Rockefeller University Press
Posted October 5, 2021
The Virtual Library of Virginia (VIVA) is providing an unlimited Read-and-Publish transformative agreement with Rockefeller University Press that adds new journals to its electronic resources. This…
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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…
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#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.
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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…
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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…
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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.
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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.
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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…
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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.