News & Events

Swem celebrates National Library Week

Posted April 15, 2013

This week is National Library Week! Swem is celebrating with a variety of events. Come by & celebrate with us!

Vote for Swem! National archives contest poll closes May 15

Posted April 11, 2013

Naomi Marrow's search for details on a man who died 170 years ago led her to Swem. Here, she found answers. Marrow entered her story in Swem’s archives contest, winning over voters, and now advances…

New collection documents Virginia's hip-hop history

Posted April 8, 2013

On April 19, Special Collections will launch the W&M Hip-Hop Collection, the most comprehensive collection of its kind devoted to Virginia’s hip-hop past.

Swem engages faculty & staff on D.C. trip

Posted March 22, 2013

On February 28 nearly 30 William & Mary faculty, staff and librarians boarded a bus before sunrise bound for Washington, D.C. The destination of the trip was the Library of Congress, where…

Swem celebrates Hip Hop Collection launch April 19

Posted March 21, 2013

Swem Library celebrates the launch of the William & Mary Hip Hop Collection with a special event Friday, April 19.

Finding their way at sea: Lecture & book signing

Posted March 18, 2013

Swem Library welcomes local author Richard Pflederer for a lecture and book signing on Tuesday, April 9.

Music & Movies This Month at the Music Library

Posted March 18, 2013

Swing by the Swem Music Library this month for music and movies.

Swem Staff Give Back During Spring Break

Posted March 11, 2013

Swem Library dedicated the first day of spring break to serving at local non-profit organizations.

Two collections relocate during spring break

Posted March 11, 2013

During spring break, two library collections - our DVD and juvenile collections - relocated to new spaces.

Be an Earth Day reader

Posted March 7, 2013

Kick off Earth Day celebrations at Swem Library with lunch and a discussion of the book The Forest Unseen.

E-books at Swem: 1 million titles & counting

Posted March 4, 2013

Did you know that Swem Library offers more than one million e-books?

24 Hours Later: Filmmaking Competition Results

Posted February 27, 2013

The challenge: produce a film in 24 hours. The results: amazing! Check out the winners of the 24 Speed Filmmaking Competition.

W&M alumna Cece Bell earns Geisel Honor Award

Posted February 25, 2013

W&M alumna Cece Bell '92 has earned the Geisel Honor Award for her book Rabbit and Robot: The Sleepover.

Under the shield: Federal occupation of the Historic Triangle

Posted February 25, 2013

A new exhibit at Swem Library explores the federal occupation of the Historic Triangle during the Civil War.

Phil the Pig: Student Philanthropy Week, Feb. 18-21

Posted February 18, 2013

Phil the Pig is coming to W&M for Student Philanthropy Week, Feb. 18-21!

Honoring exceptional alumni

Posted February 12, 2013

One of this year’s Alumni Medallion recipients is near and dear to our hearts: Bruce Christian ’73, former vice-chair of Swem Library’s Board of Directors.

Vote for your favorite archives story: Poll closes Feb. 22

Posted February 12, 2013

Vote for your favorite entry in our "I Found It In the Archives!" contest today!

Can you produce a film in 24 hours?

Posted February 5, 2013

The Global Film Festival and Swem's Media Center bring you the 24 Speed Filmmaking Competition. Teams of students and alumni have 24 hours to write, shoot and edit a film.

Find your music match

Posted February 5, 2013

Check out a “blind date” at the Music Library! Listen to a mystery CD and rate it for a chance to win a $25 gift card.

Local Ben & Jerry’s supports Swem library

Posted February 4, 2013

Local Ben & Jerry’s owner Leon Salzman continues his family’s tradition of supporting Swem Library with a recent donation of $1,003 – the total raised during “Swem Month” at his Ben & Jerry’s scoop…