William and Mary College Swem Library

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Contact Information
E-mail: [mailto:sweref@wm.edu sweref@wm.edu]

Address:


 * Earl Gregg Swem Library
 * College of William &amp; Mary
 * 400 Landrum Drive
 * Williamsburg, VA 23185

Telephone: 757-221-3067; Chat swemrefdesk

Hours and holidays:


 * Mondays-Thursdays: 8 a.m.-2 a.m.
 * Fridays: 8 a.m.-8 p.m.
 * Saturdays: 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
 * Sundays: 10 a.m.-2 a.m.

Visit Hours page to see upcoming Holiday schedule.

Directions, maps, and public transportation:


 * Directions using Google Maps
 * Visitor Parking and where parking permits can be purchased at.
 * Disability Parking information.
 * Campus Map
 * Maps &amp; Detailed Directions to Campus Campus Map; Williamsburg Area Map; By Air or Train; Driving Directions; Off-Campus parking; Free college parking; Parking pass information.

Internet sites and databases:


 * Home. About SWEM; Research; Services; News & Events; Exhibits & Programs; Giving; Catalog; News; Exhibits.
 * Search the Library Catalog Gives description of either searching by the New or Classic Catalog. Search for books, movies, articles, archives, website.

Collection Description
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Tips

 * Fill out this online form to schedule a Research Assistance Appointment.

Guides
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Alternate Repositories
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Overlapping Collections


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