By Jake Beardsley '21
W&M Libraries
Feb 2021
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February 4, 2021This February marks the annual celebration of Black History Month, officially recognized by President Gerald Ford as a period to “honor the too-often neglected accomplishments of Black Americans in every area of endeavor throughout our history.”
Jan 2021
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January 15, 2021On January 18, 2021 our nation marks the birthday of Martin Luther King Jr. On this day we honor his life and legacy as a civil rights leader. W&M Libraries provides access to a host of resources chronicling the life and legacy of Dr. King.
Oct 2020
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October 15, 2020In this post, we introduce W&M Libraries' new digital archivist, Michelle Runyon!
Aug 2020
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August 19, 2020In today's blog post, we introduce W&M Libraries' new oral historian!
Jun 2020
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June 1, 2020The path to allyship is not easy; it is paved by unlearning practices, thoughts, and challenging those around you that hold onto racist ways. Changing our societal structure is not the mission of one person, but the mission of all of us.
May 2020
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May 28, 2020Nature builds sharing into our DNA. Even the most cynical of us needs to be part of other people’s lives by giving at least a bit of our selves. During a pandemic, however, sharing is not a good thing. -
May 26, 2020When the Libraries closed our buildings for safety reasons, students and faculty who rely on our print collections suddenly found themselves in a bind. Librarians jumped in to help our scholars make it through this difficult time. -
May 19, 2020A new W&M blog series. In this post, Natalie Rowland chronicles what it's like to work in the time of Corona. -
May 14, 2020A new W&M blog series. In this post, Jamie Brandenburg chronicles what it's like to work in the time of Corona. -
May 13, 2020Since most students left campus for spring break on March 6—and were unable to return because of the COVID-19 pandemic—I’ve walked campus several times every week. There’s a stunning quiet, yet campus has a heartbeat. Many operations continue.