Agency Details:

Swem Library actively participates in the teaching and research missions of the College of William and Mary by providing services, collections, staff and facilities that enrich and inform the educational experience, and promote a lifelong commitment to learning.

Description:
Swem Library is the main library for the College of William and Mary. It is open to the public as well as to the William and Mary community. It supports teaching and research through collections of books, journals, electronic databases, maps, microfilm, audiovisual material, and special collections. Services include instruction, reference, Inter-Library Loan, and media and graphic services. The Special Collections Research Center within Swem collects and preserves millions of pages of manuscript and archival material, as well as thousands of photographs, more than 40,000 rare books, and other items. The Media Center has become a hotbed of film and audio production and use. Swem sponsors exhibits, book talks, film series, and other events open to the public.

History:
For much of William and Mary's history, the Library was in the Wren Building. In 1909, Tucker Hall opened as the College's first dedicated library building. In 1966, Swem Library opened, replacing Tucker as the main campus library. It has since undergone several expansions and a major renovation.

Contact people:

Bea Hardy, Director Of The Special Collections Research Center, (phone), (email) Amy Schindler, University Archivist, (phone), (email) Susan Riggs, Manuscripts And Rare Books Librarian, (phone), (email)

Address:

PO Box 8794 College Of William And Mary Williamsburg, VA 23187

Web Site: http://swem.wm.edu

Directions:

Swem Library is located in the newer section of William and Mary's main campus. From Jamestown Road, if driving from Route 199, turn left on Ukrop Way and continue onto Landrum Drive; Swem Library will be on your right. From Jamestown Road, if driving from downtown Williamsburg, turn right on Landrum Drive; Swem Library will be on your left after you pass the Integrated Science Center. If walking from Jamestown Road, Swem Library is behind Phi Beta Kappa Hall. For a map and parking directions, please see: http://swem.wm.edu/directions.cfm   Nearest Bus Stop: Red Line/Cary St or Hospitality House, 10 minute walk

Last updated on May 22, 2009