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Welcome Drew McNaughton: Our New Library Systems Administrator!
Posted March 5, 2026
Introducing the newest member of the Digital Services team, Drew McNaughton!
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W&M Press’ Mvskoke Language Patterns Celebrated in Library Publishing Showcase Week
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The William & Mary Press book Mvskoke Language Patterns was one of nearly 40 projects highlighted by the Library Publishing Coalition (LPC) during the inaugural Library Publishing Showcase Week.
W&M Press’ Euripides’ Alcestis Celebrated for Affordability in Library Publishing Showcase Week
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The William & Mary Press book Euripides’ Alcestis: Translation with Introduction, Notes, and Essay was one of nearly 40 projects highlighted by the Library Publishing Coalition (LPC) during the inaugural Library Publishing Showcase Week.
W&M Press’ College of William & Mary: A History Celebrated in Library Publishing Showcase Week
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The College of William and Mary: A History, Volume 1&2 was one of nearly 40 projects highlighted by the Library Publishing Coalition (LPC) during the inaugural Library Publishing Showcase Week, held February 23–27, 2026.
Reeder Reel Episode 4: Rose Caisley
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On the fourth episode of the Reeder Reel, Sarah and Drea talk to Rose Caisley '26 about her role as a director of photography on a short film and the importance of extracurricular creative projects.
Easy printing at the library
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William & Mary has transitioned to WEPA for all on-campus printing. Here's how it works.
Books published by William & Mary faculty in 2025
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The following books were authored or edited by William & Mary faculty members and published in 2025.
Welcome Daniel Sunshine: our new Oral Historian
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Introducing the newest member of the Special Collections Research Center team, Daniel Sunshine!
A forum for connection: how the weekly whiteboard question brings the library community together
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A seemingly simple or silly question is sometimes the more important question we should be asking each other.
Enhancement of a collection lost in the 1705 library fire
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A book on the fascinating history of the W&M library was published by John M. Jennings in 1968 - The Library of The College of William and Mary in Virginia, 1693-1793.
What staff read during winter break
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With time to spare, we checked a few things off our TBR list during winter break. Here's what W&M Libraries staff read over winter break.
W&M Libraries has the largest collection of fore-edge paintings in the country
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Deep in Special Collections, hundreds of books reveal their beauty with a simple touch. This collection of fore-edge paintings is the largest of its kind in the United States, containing 712 books whose artwork is painted not on the page, but on the edges of the pages themselves.
Finals Week Stress Relief at the Libraries
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Take a minute each day during final exams to recharge with free activities at Swem & McLeod Business Library!
Sharing the power of genealogy
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Earlier this fall, staff from W&M Libraries, the Lemon Project, and Bray School lab presented at the Williamsburg Area Genealogy Society (WAGS) Conference to showcase the genealogy research resources and initiatives in progress on campus.
Diving into Faculty Scholarship: Forthcoming W&M Press Publications
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In honor of International Open Access Week, we are excited to share details about two forthcoming publications from W&M Press.
Diving into Faculty Scholarship: Jack Martin
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In honor of International Open Access Week, Jack Martin, Chancellor Professor of English and Linguistics, answers questions about his experience working with W&M Press to publish his open textbook Mvskoke Language Patterns.
Diving into Faculty Scholarship: Michael R. Halleran
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In honor of International Open Access Week, Michael R. Halleran, Emeritus Professor of Classical Studies and former W&M provost, answers questions about his experience working with W&M Press to publish his open textbook Euripides' Alcestis: Translation with Introduction, Notes, and Essay.
Enter the W&M Libraries Comics Contest
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The Draw the Line Comics Contest returns for a second year!
Digital Services Help Preserve Student Publications
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Digital Services is undertaking a project to help preserve William & Mary’s rich student culture by scanning the entire collection of issues of The Monitor, William & Mary's Journal of International Studies, in honor of the journal's 30th anniversary. The Monitor sought to digitize its extensive backlog of issues. This would
Finding childlike wonder at Rare Book School
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Meghan Bryant, Frances Lightfoot Robb Head of Special Collections Public Services & Instruction, gives insight on her experience at a week-long Rare Book School course at Princeton University.
Undergraduate student published in BMJ Open
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Undergraduate student Hannah Olson ‘27 published her first article in BMJ Open, an impressive achievement she credits to her perseverance, the encouragement of Dr. Carrie Dolan and the support of W&M Libraries.