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Textbook ebooks available

Check the catalog before you buy!

Between our preexisting collections and additional titles purchased, we have 130 unlimited user ebooks that are listed as textbooks for Fall 2024! In addition, we have many more physical copies of textbooks in our reserve collection, which are available at the Circulation Desk for 4-hour checkouts. Search the library catalog for your textbook before you buy!

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Get unlimited online access to popular newspapers!

Bypass the paywall and get unlimited access to the New York Times, Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, and The Atlantic.  Current students, faculty, and staff can learn how to create their accounts on our newspaper and magazine subscription page.

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Alternate Entrance to Swem Available

Swem Library's accessible entrance, located on Landrum Drive, is open to all. Just swipe your W&M ID to get in during regular library hours!

We expect the construction work at Swem to be complete by the end of September.

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Make a research appointment!

Got questions about a research project or need in-depth research help? We have answers! Make an appointment with one of our librarians.

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No question is too small - reach out to our librarians and subject experts with all of your research questions.

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What’s Happening at W&M Libraries

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Michael Halleran
Posted August 20, 2024

William & Mary Libraries publishes its second open access publication, which explores the meanings of life and death in the Greek play, Alcestis. The book, Euripides’ Alcestis: Introduction, Translation, Notes, and Essay, was authored by former W&M provost and classical studies professor Dr. Michael R. Halleran. 

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