News and Exhibits

Learn How to Organize and Cite Sources Using Endnote

Are you working on an in-depth research project? Need help with keeping track of your research materials and formatting your citations and bibliographies? Attend an EndNote workshop to learn how it can help. Workshop Schedule Wednesday, October 23, 4-5:30pm – Register Sawyer Library Instruction Lab (328) Thursday, November 7, 7-8:30pm –… Continue reading »

Now on Display: LGBTQ+ History at Williams

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October is LGBTQ+ History month, and the Libraries are highlighting the queer history of Williams. We want the Williams community to be part of this display: The doors to the cases are open!  Feel free to remove and checkout any of the books and zines that are on display. We're also collecting your queer Williams histories.  Take a card, record your story, and add it to our display. Continue reading »

Celebrating 100 Years of James Baldwin

For the occasion of James Baldwin’s centennial, Williams Special Collections presents a modest selection of materials representing his significant life and legacy. Born in Harlem in 1924, Baldwin began his career as a child preacher. The oratorical skills he developed in the church, and literary knowledge he… Continue reading »

Special Collections Open House Friday 9/6 3-5pm

Join the librarians, archivists, staff, and student employees of Special Collections to celebrate the new academic year with tea, cookies, and activities in the Schow Gallery. Experiment with historic technology by typing on a typewriter, using a quill, and playing a vintage record. Plus browse our picture frame giveaway… Continue reading »

Libraries moving to Okta on July 12

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On July 12, we will be changing how you authenticate to access library resources, from on and off campus. This change will also affect how you authenticate to place interlibrary loan requests. As part of a campus-wide shift, we’re switching from Shibboleth to Okta. Okta will give you a more… Continue reading »

July 4th reading of historical documents

The Chapin Library of Rare Books at Williams College will host its annual July 4th reading of historical documents by actors from the Williamstown Theatre Festival at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 4, 2024. Readers at this year’s event include Rachel Bloom, Kamilah Bush, and President of the Stockbridge Munsee… Continue reading »