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.
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Take a minute each day during final exams to recharge with free activities at Swem & McLeod Business Library!
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.
In honor of International Open Access Week, we are excited to share details about two forthcoming publications from W&M Press.
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.
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.
The Draw the Line Comics Contest returns for a second year!
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
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 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.
ScholarWorks content migrated to a new platform, Open Repository, in June. Here's what the post-migration process looks like.
Learn about the experiences of Rachel Hogan, Kay Helm, and Jennifer Putzi at DHSI 2025.
What is it like working at Swem Library? Read the perspective of public service assistant and Ph.D. student Jarin Eva.
16 AI Things in 93 Days program is officially live!
In recognition of Pride Month, we've put together a list of collections that celebrate the lives and contributions of LGBTQ+ people.
Each year we ask the four winners about their research and how the tools and resources at W&M Libraries supported their projects. Here is what they shared.
On the third episode of the Reeder Reel, Sarah and Drea talk to Sedra Olabi '25 about a documentary storying the evolution of ceramics in Williamsburg that she is producing with Taiga Lewis '26
As the academic year comes to an end, we’d like to recognize and celebrate our graduating student employees.
Don't forget to take a break – even a short one – to recharge during final exams. W&M Libraries has you covered with pet therapy, free snacks, and more!
On the second episode of the Reeder Reel, Sarah and Drea speak to senior Jarel White '25 about his thesis project supported by the Reeder Media Center.