Collections Status
While the new Sawyer Library is not scheduled to open until 2011, access to collections is already affected as we prepare for the various stages of the move.
Closed collections:
- Archives' rare books collection (until 2011/12)
- Archives' Shaker collection (until 2011/12)
- Sawyer historic journals housed in Stetson (until summer 2009)
Reduced access:
Archives and Chapin Library
Collections will be unavailable until September 2008 when temporary quarters open in the Southworth School. Between September 2008 and fall 2011, only small working collections will be accessible. Before visiting, contact Archives or Chapin Library to inquire about collections availability.
Sawyer Historic Journals
Historical runs of Sawyer journals that were housed in Stetson have been transferred to the Library Shelving Facility and will be unavailable until June 2009. These journals, for the most part 19th century titles, are marked
"Unavailable" in FRANCIS.
During
this transition period, articles from historic journals are available through Interlibrary Loan.
Journals may also be available online through projects such as the Internet Archive, American Memory or Google Books. For assistance in searching these digitized collections, contact one of the Reference librarians.
Gifts Policy for 2007-2012
Until the new Sawyer Library facility opens, Williams College Libraries will be unable to accept large gift donations. Please consult the Williams College Libraries Acquisitions Gift Policy before bringing donations to the library.
Donations to the Chapin Library are still being accepted. Contact the Chapin Library staff to inquire about specifics.
