News & Events

Employees honored for 40 years of service

Posted July 1, 2014

Four William & Mary staff members were recently honored for 40 years of service to the College, including Swem's own Glendora James.

Library welcomes new science librarian

Posted July 1, 2014

Swem Library welcomes Lauren Goode as its new science librarian on July 1.

Making family connections

Posted June 23, 2014

Each year hundreds of genealogists visit Swem Library to access its resources. In addition to its collection in local, family and Virginia history, Swem recently purchased a subscription to Ancestry…

William & Mary's D-Day connection

Posted June 6, 2014

William & Mary alumnus John Lesslie Hall, Jr., was a commanding naval officer at the invasion of Normandy.

Find the perfect summer read

Posted May 27, 2014

Looking for a relaxing beach read? Check out our new "Pop Cart" in the lobby!

Archives capture stories of earliest Asian students at W&M

Posted May 27, 2014

Swem Library’s archivists recently explored the university archives to discover stories of the earliest known Asian and Asian American students and faculty at William & Mary.

Swem Library closed for Memorial Day

Posted May 16, 2014

Swem Library will be closed on Monday, May 26 in observance of Memorial Day. The library will begin summer operating hours on Tuesday, May 27 (Mondays-Fridays, 8 a.m.-6 p.m.; Saturdays, 10 a.m.-6 p.m…

"Wythepedia" Makes Digital Debut at Law School

Posted May 5, 2014

The Wolf Law Library has launched "Wythepedia," an online encyclopedia created to honor William & Mary's -- and the nation's -- first law professor, George Wythe.

Finals Week at Swem

Posted April 21, 2014

Take a break from your studies to de-stress during Swem's final fun week.

VIMS Emeritus Professor unveils climate-change art at W&M

Posted April 18, 2014

A series of 22 paintings by Maynard Nichols, artist and emeritus professor at the Virginia Institute of Marine Science, are on exhibit in the Botetourt Gallery at Swem Library.

William & Mary hosts Cuban filmmaker

Posted April 16, 2014

William & Mary welcomed Carlos Rodríguez to its campus this month as the Swem Library Media Artist in Residence.

Swem celebrates National Library Week 2014

Posted April 9, 2014

Swem Library is celebrating National Library Week, April 13-19, with a variety of activities, including social media contests and free cookies!

Collection celebration highlights hip hop culture, history

Posted April 8, 2014

It wasn’t long ago that Jerome Waller ’13 was a fixture on William & Mary’s campus. He recently returned to perform during Swem Library’s 2nd Annual Hip Hop Collection Celebration.

Swem to expand film collection

Posted March 31, 2014

Swem Library is adding a number of critically-acclaimed movies to its film collection.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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,…

Watch great performances of classical music

Posted February 24, 2014

Swem Library now provides access to Medici TV, the largest classical music video library.