I publish my academic work open access because I believe the true value of research lies in its ability to reach and impact people. The high cost of journal subscriptions, especially from large for-profit publishers, creates a significant barrier for many individuals and institutions. Smaller schools, independent researchers, and certainly… Continue reading »
The Library of Chinese Humanities (LoCH) is an ongoing series of facing-page translations of important works in the premodern Chinese textual tradition. The series encompasses all periods of premodern Chinese humanities, from antiquity to the early twentieth century. It publishes works of literature, history, thought, religion, theory of the… Continue reading »
As a librarian I have supported Open Access as a way to provide more equitable access to scholarly content for all library users, but I have also sought to ‘walk the walk’ as a writer. At each institution I have sought to deposit my work in an open institutional repository,… Continue reading »
My lab’s research is funded by a three-year grant from the National Science Foundation, and NSF has a Public Access Policy that requires publications that result from NSF-funded research be made openly accessible so the public can freely access research findings. It’s also important to me that other researchers and… Continue reading »
In the summer of 2018, two dear colleagues — Sonia Pérez Villanueva at Lesley University and Irene Mizrahi at Boston College — and I decided to co-found a journal dedicated to Peninsular Spanish culture. Our dream became a reality in 2019 when we produced the first issue of ConSecuencias:… Continue reading »
Shred Day is December 6th, 2024! To support a more sustainable campus and to promote better business workflows, Williams Office of VP Finance, Operations, and Treasurer and the Records Management Program (Special Collections, Libraries) sponsor a confidential disposition (shred) day for sensitive records!… Continue reading »
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 »
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 »
Howdy world! This is your friendly neighborhood processing archivist, Irene, with an exciting update about the Sterling A. Brown (SAB) papers: materials are now available for use in the Weber reading room through our finding aid! … Continue reading »
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 »