College of William and Mary Research Guide
Welcome to Swem Library's guide to research about the College of William & Mary!
This guide will help you find information about the College's history, people, buildings, events, and more!
For more information or research assistance, pelase contact Swem Library's Special Collections Research Center (spcoll@wm.edu, 757-221-3090) or Reference Department (sweref@wm.edu, 757-221-3067, IM at swemrefdesk (AIM)).
Two of the most frequently used resources for projects about William and Mary are the student newspaper The Flat Hat and the Colonial Echo yearbook. The Flat Hat is available online as well as in Swem Library's microfilm collection and in paper form in the Special Collections Research Center. The Colonial Echo is available in Swem Library in the reference collection, oversize stacks, and the Special Collections Research Center (call number LD6051 .W55).
Swem Library has created other guides that will be of interest to researchers including a Research Paper Writing and Citation Guide, Primary Sources Guide, and Copyright Guide.
Swem Catalog Search
Use the library catalog to search for books.
You can also do a quick search here:
Sample Basic Searches:
| TYPE | NOTE |
| Title | Enter title without beginning "A", "An", "The" |
| Author |
Enter last name, then first (e.g. Einstein, Albert) |
| Keyword |
Good for starting a search for books on a topic; then use |
| Subject | Tricky! Need to know Library of Congress subject headings. |
This page has more tips on searching our catalog.
Can't find what you are looking for in our catalog? Try WorldCat which has books, manuscripts, films, and resources from around the world.
Access Tools
Special Collections Research Center Access Tools: There are a variety of tools available to guide you in finding materials in the Special Collections Research Center (SCRC). Don't forget that you also may come into the SCRC in person and consult with the staff member on duty for guidance.
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