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…
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…
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.
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…
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…
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.
Posted April 28, 2021
W&M Libraries now has perpetual access to all Adam Matthew Digital content published through 2020.
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…
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.
Posted March 31, 2021
April 4-10, 2021 is National Library Week, a time to highlight the essential role libraries play in transforming lives and strengthening communities. William & Mary Libraries is celebrating by…
Posted March 1, 2021
From March 1 - 5, 2021, W&M Libraries will celebrate Open Education Week!
Posted July 13, 2021
Six members of the Virginia Research Libraries (VRL) recently completed contract negotiations with Elsevier, the largest publisher of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) scholarly…
Posted January 20, 2021
Six members of the Virginia Research Libraries (VRL) recently completed contract negotiations with Elsevier, the largest publisher of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) scholarly…
Posted January 8, 2021
Williamsburg Regional Library and W&M Libraries are once again partnering for One Book One Community, an initiative that encourages readers to come together and have shared experiences.
Posted November 16, 2020
Given the pressures and higher tempo of the last eight months, many W&M employees have struggled to find time to rest, refocus and plan. Therefore, the university is piloting a “planned pause” over…
Posted November 16, 2020
In October deans from seven Virginia research libraries discussed their guiding principles ahead of upcoming, joint contract negotiations with Elsevier, a major publisher of academic journals.
Posted October 22, 2020
William & Mary Libraries is adding a new space with outdoor enthusiasts in mind. The Libraries announced it will begin constructing a patio outside of Swem in summer 2021.
Posted October 6, 2020
Celebrate Homecoming 2020 with W&M Libraries! Even though Homecoming is going to be a little different this year – fully remote – it still will be fun!
Posted September 9, 2020
Students noticed a significant change when they entered Swem Library in the fall. The popular study area on the first floor, Read & Relax, has been expanded to provide an additional 5,000 square feet…
Posted September 3, 2020
Public academic research library deans from across the commonwealth will speak to faculty members, staff, and librarians about issues related to bundled journal packages, including concerns with the…